The Cowboy in Europe

Sigh. Bush went through Europe like a bull in a china shop, barely containing his school yard bully attitude. Apparently, according to Slate, Bush Listened to Europe - Now watch him ignore all the advice he got . It was sad enough to see Bush chortle while speaking, or looking really pissed off when meeting world leaders who did not agree with him, but his sanctimonious attitude, and lack of manners were probably enough to set Europeans off again. Now Europeans are great people, and they see through Bush's facade, why don't we? In a recent trip to Europe, our German cab driver in Ahrweiler, became extremely talkative and friendly when he found we were not voting for Bush, then he proceeded not only to give us a U.S. civics lesson but also discussed economic policy, international trade policies, and that the Iraq war was not a way to stop international terrorism. Which brings us to the U.S. educational system...do you think you could have such an informed discussion with any person off the street here? Jay Leno's Jay walking proves that we are poorly educated and can't see beyond our own noses. Back to Bush again, like the Jay walkers, he can't see beyond the end of his nose and can't reason worth a hill of beans. Sigh. Please work to take back our country from this would-be dictator.