Fair?

I take nothing away from his post 9/11 appearance on the pile of rubble... it was truly inspiring. I take nothing away from the "ink-stained" fingers raised in triumph from one end of Iraq to another... it is an image that has left an indelible mark on all rational-thinking people. I would NEVER think to detract from his efforts in the realm of pro-life... he is the ONLY President to make the efforts, EVER!

His "legacy" however, won't focus on either of these events. His legacy will focus (right or wrong) on the FACT that he was unable to show a connection between the two (9/11 and Saddam). He legacy will focus on "WMDs" and there failure to appear when and where he said they would. His legacy will focus on such Cabinet choices as Rumsfeld, Ashcroft, Powell, Gonzales, and Ridge (I won't include Cheney in this list, but many will).

He won't be remembered as a "conservative" President... only as a Republican who pandered to public opinion polls rather than the party platform.