Perhaps GWB is trying to "catch up with the needs of the 21st Century", Daylia. We have succeded in dethroning a Dictator who cared not about killing his own people be they his brethern or groups like the Kurds. Add to that the fact that he had no qualms about attacking and killing in nearby Countries.
While it is not as yet completely resolved, Iraq is a better place to live today. I know, car bombs, insurgents, etc. & blah, blah, blah.

As far as the references to "Savages, murdering, even terriozing", what would you call those who would sneak into your tent, Wigwam or Wickiup at night and scalp at random be they men, women or children, White or fellow Indian(s)?