Look, folks, I know you're thrilled with the speech, but his base isn't

[TwilightZone]

going anywhere.

They'll act mad for a couple of days, but they all know that Bush promises one thing and delivers another. There is little reason to believe that this time is any different.

[fooj]

1. Look at the numbers. They've been the same for over 6 months!

70/30! If thirty percent is his base...who cares?

Peace.

[benburch]

2. You know...

Once we figure out exactly who his base is, the words "culling the herd" come to mind.

[mzteris]

3. besides - HE

isn't running. They can distance the new Pub candidate from his screw ups

[AmandaRuth]

4. he can promise this and promise that

but the reality of this is, he appointed a un-qualified toady and sycophant to run fema with disastrous results.