After eight years of arguably one of the world's most unpopular presidencies, I am relieved that George Bush's time in office has finally come to an end. He leaves behind a detestable legacy. His kneejerk reaction to the September 11 atrocity in 2001 has ensured that the world has become a more unstable and volatile place. His administration with its "war on terror" has caused thousands of innocent deaths in Afghanistan and continues to drown Iraq in a sea of innocent blood. As a consequence the Taliban has remerged more powerful and Iraq has been exposed to civil war. He has supported the torture of alleged Taliban and al-Qaida prisoners at Guantánamo Bay.
Domestically he leaves behind 40 million Americans without access to healthcare and an economy on the brink of collapse. In my opinion it was very fortunate only a pair of shoes was thrown at him.
Seán Ó Floinn
Domestically he leaves behind 40 million Americans without access to healthcare and an economy on the brink of collapse. In my opinion it was very fortunate only a pair of shoes was thrown at him.
Seán Ó Floinn
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