The Pendragon's Hall

President Bush yesterday laid out a glowing plan for his second term in office, which promised to "end tyranny in our world." Some might criticize him for Wilsonian idealism and the charge has merit, considering tyranny in a fallen world would never be ended completely (at least as long as Fidel Castro and Ted Kennedy are alive). But Bush was not dreaming: he admitted that the influence and power of the US were not "unlimited" but fortunately for those under the heel of a tyrant it is "considerable" and he vowed to use the influence and not just the military might of the US to aid democratic uprisings and reforms wherever they occur. Watching the speech, the thought in my mind was, is it any wonder they love him? He stood out there in the cold yesterday and for twenty minutes explained that he believes America is still the greatest nation in the world and that we can use our power for good. Something the naysayers will never understand is that people are not galvinized to any cause when they feel their leader has no faith in them. I believe the second term of the Bush presidency is the huge thank-you card from the American people: Thank you for believing in us. And with the support of the people and their elected representatives, there is a lot of good that can be done in this nation and in the world. Bush is the first president since Reagan to realize this and put it to good use. Congratulations, Mr. President.