"I also give Bush some credit for his handling of the situation."

I wonder if you have thought this though entirely? Bush knew Harry was going to speak and knew it was going to be negative. Bush chose to laugh at him. It would have been pointless to have him speak to "show that Bush could handle criticism" if no one could hear the criticism. And Bush chose to laugh at the man   So are you giving him credit for carrying out his cynical plan even though he made a lame joke and laughed at the man he invited to speak? A lot of people might think the Pres was rude to interrupt. Most would think he was rude to laugh at the man.


"Also, Taylor's folkie background was not the reason he was chosen apparently."

Would you care to explain what you meant in the above sentence; exactly what was apparent and how it was apparent? If you are going to argue with me after your talk of moving on, at least try to be coherent. It will help me to answer you point if I know what point you are trying to make.