Roosevelt's grandson: Bush as "War President" insult to my grandfather

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6364551/site/newsweek/

What Is a War President?
Franklin D. Roosevelt's grandson assesses George W. Bush's performance



James Roosevelt Jr.

Where are George W. Bush's personal sacrifices? Where are the inspirational words meant to mobilize America now? Most importantly, Dr. Win the War (as FDR was called) met with the leaders of the Allied nations throughout the war to plan the peace. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, together with Joseph Stalin and sometimes even Charles DeGaulle, knew that military victory leading to an unplanned peace was hollow and potentially disastrous. Iraq today proves that their fears were well founded.

Americans old enough to remember the 1940s—and those of us who learn from history—have a model of a War President. He is one who builds true cooperation with our foreign friends. He is one who is never the aggressor, but once attacked, involves even those closest to him in an all-out effort to win. And he is one who has a plan for the peace such as the Marshall Plan in Europe or reindustrialization in Japan.

A War President isn't self-proclaimed. A president becomes a true War President by leadership that inspires followers at home and abroad. And most importantly, a War President never loses sight of the goals of true peace with honor.

For Bush to grant himself this title is an insult to my grandfather and the inspired leaders who led this country in wars that were just. To put it simply, George W. Bush has not earned the right to be called a War President.

[JohnKleeb]

1. First Ron Reagan Jr, then John Eisenhower, and now James Roosevelt

BTW he is so right on.

[Deja Q]

2. Thank you!

To both James Jr and you.

Great post.

Great article.

Great reminder of what America is SUPPOSED to be.

If * wins, it's going to be one hell of an embarrassing, bumpy ride.