On domestic issues, he has shown himself to be more conservative than most Americans, particularly in areas like the environment and gun control. With the help of his fellow Republicans in Congress, he has pushed ahead on a promised income tax cut, which will mostly benefit wealthy Americans, even though most voters said they did not want it. Mr. Bush has introduced a buttoned-up style. He wants meetings to begin on time and be brief. He wants his aides to dress up and tone down.
Politeness is valued.
In the end, the collection of articles here cannot provide a complete picture of the United States and its new government. But it can provide insight and illustration, and perhaps a deeper understanding of whether the advent of George W. Bush represents a return to the ideas and policies of his father's presidency, or a fresh start on the problems of the 21st century.