A particularly nice follow-on to MarkInSanFran's delicious
breakfast of toasted bread this morning is yet another article by the AP which swims against the MSM current:
Analysis: State of the Union Agitated
Sweet quotes from the givers of our opinions:
The state of the union is fretful.
Whooda thunk that the obvious would actually lead the article....
His credibility no longer the asset it once was, the president begged Americans' indulgence for another chance to fix things.
Bush begs?!!? And someone calls him on it?!!?
In Bush speak:
"Fellow citizens, we have been called to leadership in a period of consequence. We have entered a great ideological conflict we did nothing to invite," Bush said. "We see great changes in science and commerce that will influence all our lives. And sometimes it can seem that history is turning a wide arc, toward an unknown shore."
Ron Fournier's take:
Unknown and uneasy.
The problem for Bush is that few of these troubles are new. He's had four years to ease people's pain.
And the climax:
The mood of the nation is unsettled. Nearly 7 of 10 American believes the country is headed in the wrong direction. Bush's job approval ratings are among the lowest of his presidency.
At the core of his political problems is his loss of credibility. Most voters believed he was a strong and principled leader in 2004, leading many to support him despite their opposition to the Iraq war and a sluggish economy.
They are no longer giving him the benefit of the doubt.
The proportion of Americans who credit the president with being honest and straightforward has fallen, as has the percentage who credit him for strong leadership qualities.
I thank Ron for this breathe of fresh air....
Please go read and rate up this one.