You know keep one thing in mind.
George Bush junior is a very very intelligent man. Dont kid yourself, he has risen to the pinnacle of civilisations richest nation.
But there is something behind any presidency, its the prevaling attitudes, these are senators, congressmen, and probably the most important; supreme court judges and lobby groups. so basically a pres is a mediator and lightning rod in a power struggle between many groups of people with differing vehicles, but generally one destination; dynasty.
points are kept and scored with money basically.
What i really wonder is, if hes ever peed in any of the white house sinks, i mean why else do they put those things at crotch height?