It looks obvious

It is somewhat early to discuss the legacy of Bush’s presidency. It is impossible to determine which of the actions and policies of this administration will have the longest, and most devastating effect on the future of America. However we can start to identify, even if somewhat scattered, some of the less obvious results of the Bush-Cheney reign; and most importantly we need to look for the best next president to undo most of them.

What will be the most important , the hardest to reverse , action? would it be the failed campaign to destroy Al-Qaeda? Would it be the incompetent strategy to fight terrorism? or maybe it will be domestic policy that will have the longest lasting effect. One of many such as the compassionate conservatism that was many thing but compassionate or conservatism. Would it be the campaign against civil liberties that include wiretapping Americans without warrant or the Military Commission Act?

The list is of achievement is long and hard to choose, but one pattern is rising behind the fog of all of these - Cheney crusade to destroy the the checks and balances - those who by far the most effective in protecting our civil liberties:

In the future we might destroy Al-Qaeda, we might secure the borders and terrorist might be to afraid to attack American targets. However in what price will we achieve this victory? will it be the destruction of those liberties we tried to protect?

In the next election we should examine each candidate - will he, or she, intend to protect the government or our liberties.

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