Twenty Things to Admire about George W Bush

Kid Oakland's current diary got me to thinking.  Not just about John McCain, but about the man he "hearts"... George W. Bush.  I know this is anathema to Kossacks, but in reality, I think the President has actually done some things well.  Here's my list of 20 accomplishments to admire:

1. His recent trip to Africa reminded us of the good he has actually done in helping to fund anti-malaria and anti-Aids programs. (But maybe some of those funds being tied to absinence-only programs wasn't such a good idea).

2. After 9/11, he united the country and drove the Taliban from Afghanistan.  (OK, it would have been better if he had actually caught Osama bin Laden at Tora Bora).

3. He declared the western Hawaiian Islands a National Marine Sanctuary.  (It would have been nice if this hadn't been the only environmental accomplishment of his entire presidency).

4. He stated the plan to end the shuttle program, and redevelop rockets to return America to the exploration of the moon, and perhaps, on to Mars.  (I know a lot of people believe that money could be better spent here on earth, but I am a pro-space nut).

Join me below the fold for the rest of my list.

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Uh... after the first four items, I kind of ran out of good things that Bush has done.  But on the bright side, that means he accomplishes something at least once every other year.

Anybody else have any ideas about real accomplishments that Bush has made as president?