JEFF COOPER on the failed promises of GWB. (direct link is busted, so look for "the responsibility era"). Bush has so clearly revealed himself to be a ruthless "divider" that I look forward, with relish, to the opportunity to remind anyone I know, in 2004, about the campaign promises that Jeff Cooper recalls with such skill.

After the debates in 2000 I figured that Bush really would try to govern from the center. I was horribly wrong. For the record, I should say that my girlfriend never bought Bush's arguments. She was more shrewd than I. And yes, you can quote me on that, sweetie.