What the country wants you haven't got

CNN:

"I fully understand that when you do hard things, it creates consternation at times," Bush said. "I've been up in the polls, and I've been down in the polls -- it's just part of life in the modern era. I think the American people -- I know the American people want somebody to stand on principle, make decisions and stand by them and lead this world toward a more peaceful tomorrow, and I strongly believe we're doing that. And I enjoy it. It's a fantastic opportunity."

He also said he feels he has "ample capital" despite his sagging polls.

First off, a guy who has been stuck around 40% in approval polls for at least the last six months is hardly "sagging." He's stuck in a hole, and there's no end in sight for him. All claims that the President will soon bounce have been wrong, and instead we see a guy approaching Nixonian approval ratings.

And while the American people may want "somebody to stand on principle," they clearly are tired of the principles that Bush stand for and the direction he's taking us.

This is mostly macho talk from the President, putting a brave face on a crumbling second term. It's clear at this point that Bush is a whole lotta hat in search of some cattle.