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Monday, February 16, 2009

GWB vs. History - revised

In a followup to calling former President George W. Bush "worst president ever," an article by the Associated Press uses a more scientific method to rate W 36 out of 42 by a poll of historians. Although not the worst, it seems almost satirical to describe him as the best. The article better embraces his effectiveness in a crisis immediately after the 9/11 attacks, which were lauded worldwide.

The article also points out that current events do affect historical viewpoints, but it doesn't look like history has a chance to vindicate this president, as so many have suggested.

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