Stepping back

You know, I'm as cynical as the next man about Bush's leadership capabilities. But I really think people should think twice before assuming that anything the guy does must have a negative side to it.

For instance, I think Bush has actually done a good thing by calling on his father and Clinton to work together to raise private money to help out in SE Asia.

You can always look for cynical motives in anyone's actions and no doubt Bush deserves a lot of skeptical reaction. But we shouldn't become knee-jerk in our reactions to everything he does.

That way lies the way of bitter cranks.