Bush Turns the Other Cheek

Some things haven’t changed. George W, with a strange mixture of Texan confidence, born again Christianity, and an almost imperceptible tinge of his proper New England family background showing, gave his farewell speech last night. The man, blamed by the world for everything imaginable, reminded us that his administration had kept our country safe from terrorist attacks since 9-11. He did this without the least bit of animosity toward the legion of wild-eyed Bush haters who had hounded him by way of the mainstream media, the internet, and in person. He reminded us that there was a war between Good and Evil. And, Evil has used all its subtle and not so subtle arsenal of weapons against him for the past eight years. Yet, Bush followed the words of Jesus and turned the other cheek.

Bush was loyal to those around him and looked for the best in people. Unfortunately, many did not reciprocate or practice that virtue. Most of his family seemed a little ashamed of his unabashed, “born again,” Christianity. He sought God’s help and, for the most part, seemed to listen to His advice. However, he also listened to advice from people who did not have his best interests at heart. There were other turncoats like Scott McClellan around, and even a Brutus or two. But those who remained loyal to him did so because they saw in him a man with a heart.

Bush may or may not be treated well historically. After all, we know how often history is written or rewritten to advance a particular “cause.” I, however, remain convinced that, like George Washington, he was the right man for the job when America came under attack. I believe that God put him there for such a time as this.