I expected more from the guy I voted for.
Me too, but after two terms as Texas governor it wasn't much. Unfortunately, I got even less. It is a sad commentary for the dems that they found the two losers that Bush II could beat.
"Rising to the Challenge" is a frequent theme in how presidents are evaluated. The unbelieveable level of outright hatred expressed towards Bush II is higher than anything I've ever seen in my lifetime. Historically, I have to go back to Lincoln to find anything close to this level. I will say that Lincoln got slammed far harder but that's pretty much forgetten by the general public.
For better or worse, Bush II will be remembered for the "War on Terror." Only history will say if what is going on now works to the long term interests of the US and ends/weakens the Islamic terrorist element. His successor will also be judged on how they build or tear down whatever exists at the transfer of office.
Forget the small crap. No one will care that he didn't have 347 countries lined up in agreement before deposing Sadam. No one will care that the US didn't go into Dafur. No one will care for anything but the end results.