George Bush as George Washington

Now that's a bold statement.

I agree with the sentiment that we could use a little Tom Paine but come on, George Washington????

I remember I wrote way back when that when I voted for Kerry I was slightly worried that 50 years from now I'd have to admit to my grandkids that I didn't vote for GW when they are attending GW Bush high school and he's remembered up there with Lincoln and Washington...that is, if Iraq works and the Middle East transforms into a democratic region.

I'm sure there were a lot intellectuals who opposed Lincoln instigating the Civil War and the founding fathers instigating the Revolution. No one remembers them now, except as embarassing footnotes to history...