Aside from all of his other shortcomings which have been amply pointed out on this forum, W simply looks bad when he makes a public appearance. If he is reading a speech, like the state of the union or his inaugaral address, he appears fine. But if he has to speak extemperaneously, like in a press comference or answering questions from anyone, he can't even make a complete sentence.

He looks especially bad when he appears with some other world leader or diplomat. They always appear smooth and prepared while Bush is fumbling around. When he speaks jointly with Tony Blair, who is used to answering questions in parliament and is very smooth (especially when he's lying), Bush looks especially bad. And his appearance at Buckingham Palace with the queen was laughable.

Bev and Jerry