Bush - the face of fear?

There was a time when I thought the look on George W.'s face was that of innocence and sincerity. That passed (thankfully), and I came to regard the President's expression as one of arrogance. "I'm going to do whatever I want, and there's nothing you can do to stop me. After all, my daddy's the Presid- wait, hey... I'M the President!"

I think perhaps the expression we're all so used to seeing, and that we're all constantly trying to figure out, is really one of complete and utter fear. He's not good at looking into the camera and lying bold-faced to the world like Daddy Bush was. Daddy could convince us to trust him, he at least gave the impression that he knew what he was talking about. Little George just doesn't have it in him.

Whenever he has to go in front of a camera, especially in unscripted moments where he may be forced to think on his feet and give the appearance of wisdom and intelligence, his expression belies his terror that the facade may all come crumbling down. It's a horrible way to live, if you think about it.

He doesn't belong in the political "big leagues," lacks the confidence and charisma to be an effective "President," but he knows just enough about the way the world really is to be scared completely shitless.