subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite mapBuy a Classified
Sun, Jul 05 2009 

Published: February 12, 2006 03:26 am    print this story  

White House fails to foresee the obvious

What is it with the Bush administration's inability to foresee anything? Are they living in such a bubble that simple logic fails them at every turn?

In recently discovered documents in regards to the lead-up to the Iraq debacle, Mr. Bush said he "thought it unlikely that there would be internecine warfare between the different religious and ethnic groups."

In the aftermath and FEMA's bungling of the response to Katrina, it seems no one could have thought that the levees might break.

And Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was just completely taken aback at Hamas winning the elections in Palestine.

Most recently the government was stunned to find out that putting a convicted felon in charge of $82 billion in Iraqi reconstruction money would turn out with corruption, bribery and weapons charges against the official.

It is often said that hindsight is a good thing, but is that all Mr. Bush and his cohorts have going for them? Leading by looking over your shoulder? You can have all of the intelligence in the world dropped on your lap, but if you can't figure it out, you have no reason to be holding a position of importance.

Remember, George was a "C" student and proud of it.

Brian Essex

Jackson

print this story  



Zillow
monster
autoconx
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Premium Jobs

Billing Clerk
Local OB-GYN office has opening for
Experienced Billing Clerk
Electronic billing, keying in payments, etc. <...>MORE

Equipment Specialist
Growing Home Medical Equipment company seeks a full-time Equipment Specialist in the Meridian/Newton area to deliver med...>MORE

Landscaping
Landscaping - Bonita Lakes Mall
PT, 1st shift.  Exp’d person in commercial
exterior landscaping.  Valid drive...>MORE

Drivers
DRIVERS WANTED
Local ready mix concrete supplier needs drivers.  Earn up to $40,000 your first year.  Class A or B ...>MORE

Interventional Radiology Tech
Interventional Radiology Tech
FT position available
Must be registered w/ 1 yr exp. Qualified applicants may ...>MORE

QEP Assessment Coordinator/Trainer (Scooba)
East Mississippi Community College is accepting applications for a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Assessment Coordinat...>MORE

See all ads
Premium Homes

One of the Best Neighborhoods in Meridian!
Colonial Acres 4927 3rd Place
One of the best neighborhoods in the city!
PS School Dist: 4/3; 3,750 sq. ft. H...>MORE

Only $299/mo!
“SUMMER SIZZLER SALE:” for sale 2009 “Southern Dream” 16x80 3bed+2bath includes vinyl siding, shingled roof,
plywo...>MORE

See all ads
Deal of the Day

Hunting Club Memberships Available
Hunting Memberships
Need 3 new members.
Sumter Co., AL. $1100/yr. 23 member club, 51 yr. old club. 601-483-494...>MORE

Farms/Acreage
20+ acres, barn, pond, mostly frontage. 12 yr. old pines. 1/2 way between Meridian & Philadelphia.(601)485-2312...>MORE

Personalized Car Buying
DIRECT FROM THE AUCTION CAR BUYING!
I have access to the Wholesale Dealer Auctions. I will go to the auction, buy ...>MORE

**** RICK BONNER AUCTIONS 4TH SPECTACULAR****
Auction of Antiques and Collectibles
Sat. July 4, 2009
Auction 10am; Preview 9AM
Whynot Community Center ...>MORE

See all ads

Our Partners
American Profile
Relish

Loading Calendar...
(requires Javascript)
© 2006, The Meridian Star
814 22nd Avenue; Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 693-1551; Email feedback and news tips
rtj

 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. • CNHI Classified Advertising Network • CNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2009. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index