Did anyone watch the whole thing that has any thoughts on it? I have to confess that I was only able to watch the first 15 minutes or so before I had to head out, but I have two observations from that brief time:

1. Didn't really hear anything new. Sounded like more of the same to me. I guess he was a little more forthright about some things, but nothing revolutionary, IMO.

2. Bush didn't look very sure of himself -- he didn't have that swagger he normally does that portrays a sense of invincibility. I don't know, maybe it was because he didn't have the benefit of people applauding every 30 seconds as when he normally speaks -- his speeches are normally: (1) soundbite, (2) applause, (3) repeat. Perhaps it was because he was coming from a defensive posture, speaking to try to stop the decline in support for the Iraq war. Bottom line is that I don't know why, but he didn't have the arrogant, smug air about him.

That pretty much sums up the whole speech, too. He's a quarterback trying to play defense, and it comes across as unsure, not exactly the persona he's tried to keep. The speech didn't necessarily hurt him more than he already had hurt himself, although people will get pissed about his 9/11 references, and I think that the ultra-Orthodox Bush supporters will get a rise for a few days out of it.

Basically, the speech was a wash and a waste of my time.

Re: Bush's Speech Last Night

Yes guys you are sure!! :lol: