Most commentators in today's Western press begin their review of U.S. President George W. Bush's first 100 days in office by criticizing the 100-day yardstick itself. Nonetheless, analysts weigh in with a wide range of appraisals of Bush's performance to date. Other comments look at NATO expansion and the possible U.S. withdrawal from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile treaty.
Men customarily build their presidencies around their strengths.
He has built his around his weaknesses. There is no indication that he stays up late to make up the work. The White House simply pretends that thoughtlessness is thoughtfulness, and that the president is governing when he is gaffe-ing. And they have given his economic and environmental policies a strong corporate aroma. He has chosen, wisely, to pursue a limited and therefore achievable agenda.