In NY, security a boost, economy damper on Bush legacy

Newsday by Thomas Maier | Jan. 11, 2009 (News Analysis)

To his supporters, the most visible legacy in New York of George W. Bush's presidency isn't easily detected by the naked eye but made all the difference in protecting the public in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Manhattan.

Bush's local legacy, they say, can be found in the hidden surveillance cameras at tunnels, radiation detectors at shipping docks, beefed-up inspections at airports and increased funding for local law ... Full Story »

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 by Dwight Rousu - Jan. 11, 2009

The piece praises Bush for preventing another 9/11, without mentioning that he was clearly warned about 9/11 and let it happened. There is no evidence of planned attacks subsequent to 9/11 that have been prevented, so the claim is wild conjecture. Bush is blamed for the war taking too long, while no mention is made that it was illegal, immoral, and based upon lies manufactured by Bush. Blame is laid on Bush's inability to communicate his position, which neglects that his position was depraved and may or may not have been communicated.

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