Now that the George Bush presidency has started to wind down, the feisty Texan has had the opportunity to reflect a little on his term in office, as he prepares to pack his saddle bags and mosey on back to the ranch.
In an interview with Charlie Gibson on ABC News, the oft-criticized political leader startled viewers around the country when he fessed up about one blunder in particular.
Iraq.
On the highly-rated night-time news show, Bush noted for the record - when asked about his legacy - that his biggest regret was getting the intelligence wrong in Iraq.
"I think I was unprepared for War," he admitted without shame.
Funny that.
In a conversation with a friend the other day, I pointed out that when Bush took office, he was dealt a bad hand.
If you recall, shortly after he took office, 9/ll - an terrorist attack unprecedented in U.S. History - fell in his lap out of the clear blue sky one day.
Bush was inclined to argue further.
"I didn't anticipate War. One of the things about the modern presidency is that the unexpected will happen."
In sum, Bush noted that he didn't campaign with the promise that if the American people voted for him he'd be able to handle an attack.
Fortunately.
John McCain sought votes on that premise and he lost the election!
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