In some ways, it may be good that Bush is not very eloquent or dynamic, because it means that we don't expect it from him--Our American public figures tend to be preoccupied with projecting image, appearance, and noble sentiments--Once they have got the 10 or 15 seconds of air time, and everyone has decided that they conveyed whatever was appropriate, they go on to something else.

Bush is wooden and unexpressive, and not very good at thinking on his feet. He must realize that it isn't possible for him to "spin" his way through difficult situations, and that he can't rely on his own impulses--Perhaps this is a good thing, because in a lot of ways, we got to where we are because our politicians talked too much, and acted too fast--