Bush Presidential Memoirs, Like Nixon's, Will Have Little Value as History

Wise Counsel

As Mr. Mashek points out well, there is always "the story" and "the real story." In a political world dominated by self service as opposed to public service, what is to be expected from politicians and Presidents but the "rose-colored" version of their tenures? This is one of the main reasons independent news sources (and independent reporters) need to remain as powerful antidotes to politicians and public figures who shade the truth to pursue their own agendas. Essentially, they often treat the American people as if they were stupid and incapable of seeing past the "dog and pony" shows so common to "informing the public." This is a good column from an experienced observer of the world of Washington, D.C.

"Dubya" can write?

Those of you waiting on "Dubya"'s memoirs are assuming he can write. If his choice of reading materials and utter inability to string more than about 5 regular English words together without verbally stumbling over them are any indication, I think you're setting yourselves up for a fall. I saw the quote from Karl Rove, "I know a lot of stupid people who went to Ivy League schools," and I know that he was alluding to Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, but the person who immediately popped into MY head when I saw that quote was Karl Rove's former boss. And with GOOD reason, I might add. I recently completed a Science Technician degree which, as the name suggests, featured MANY science and science-related classes within its program. It is said that the most recent former POTUS "went to" Yale (and did WHAT while he was there, I've often wondered), but I'd be willing to bet a pretty good sum of money that that person would have a difficult time getting through the same two-year program that I just completed. A VERY difficult time, indeed. So if you're waiting on "Dubya"'s memoirs, all I can say is: "Good luck with that!"

THE REALLYT BAD NEWS IS...

Obama wrote his first autobiography while he was still in law school (or close to it). He wrote his second as a junior senator. I'm sure he'll write another when he leaves office (unless he can swing a Constitutional Amendment and do a Chavez - Castro thing -El Presidente for life...)

If he isn't successful in his bid for a lifelong presidency I feel certain he will take a run at heading an ever more powerful United Nations as Secretary General - then write yet another memoire - Maybe even a new book or two for inclusion in the New Testament.

So you see John, you're in luck - you can slobber over Obama for years to come.