David Gergen Weighs In

An advisor to four former U.S. presidents, Bush, Sr. being one of them, I think perhaps Gergen might know of what he speaks. This is really worth the read.

The president apparently intends no less than to overhaul government, achieve long-term Republican hegemony over American politics and ensure long-term American hegemony over the world.

Which is, I guess, something all us progressives saw coming a mile away when he announced his bid for reelection, eh?

In Mr. Bush's case, his administration has already shown ominous signs of "group-think'' in its handling of Iraq and the nation's finances. By closing down dissent and centralizing power in a few hands, he is acting as if he truly believes that he and his team have a perfect track record, that they know best, and that they don't need any infusion of new heavyweights. He has every right to take this course, but as he knows from his Bible, pride goeth before. ...

OUCH.