In person, George W. Bush is extremely forceful. He has a restless energy when he sits in a chair, and nearly leaps out of it when making certain points.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I can assure you we are all strong-willed, forceful personalities and the president encourages vigorous debate.
A president cannot sit on his hands and be seen as passive in the face of ruthless action by a foreign dictator.
Obama's stern demeanor punctuated by intermittent flashes of his wide, relaxing smile is his greatest weapon in defusing pent-up angst.
American presidents always avoid shaking hands with brutal dictators, except when it's advantageous to do so.
President Obama and members of his administration constantly express rage and anger over events totally within their control. It's an odd and unsettling fact of American life that so many Americans seem to think that such expressions of frustration should substitute for actual competence.
Obama seems like he tries to talk everyone into what he believes - and that's part of why we elected him, because he's a calm, reasonable guy - but behind that, there has to be some fight. You have to be able to take a few punches and throw a few punches.
You may think the president is all-powerful, but he is not. He needs a lot of guidance from the Lord.
All the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing, and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway.
I think George W. Bush has a warm, engaging personality. But, you know, the presidency is more than just a popularity contest.
Through his mastery of storytelling techniques, he has managed to separate his character, in the public mind, from his actions as president. He has, in short, mesmerized us with that steady gaze.