Obama at the White House
The importance of today’s meeting between Barack Obama and George W. Bush must not be understated. Let’s think back eight years to the White House meeting between President Bill Clinton and President-elect George W. Bush. According to James Moore’s book, Bush’s War for Reelection, Bill Clinton gave George W. Bush the five priorities for his administration. First was bin Laden. Second was the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The third priority was North Korea and the fourth was Pakistan-India. Finally, there was Saddam Hussein. Remember, this was back in 2000. Bush said, “I think you’ve got your priorities wrong. I’m putting Saddam at the top of the list.” (I wonder where we would be had Bush actually paid attention and gone after Osama Bin Laden from day one.)
I’m not about to say that President Bush is as wise or insightful as President Bill Clinton was. On the other hand, President Bush is not stupid. He is driven by ideology, yes, but he is not stupid. Therefore, whatever insights imparts to Barack Obama should be taken into consideration. I hope, honestly, that Barack Obama takes his advice into consideration. Who knows? In a fit of sanity, President Bush may actually give thoughtful nonpartisan advice.
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RMcGary
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RMcGary
