News Flash: Obama is not Bush

Moe Lane:

It’s important that a distinction be made between the two men, in fact. So we at RedState have put together a list – a non-exhaustive list – explaining just how the two are different.

Why the President is nothing like George W. Bush.

• George W. Bush didn’t blame his predecessor for his own failures.
• George W. Bush can throw a pitch.
• George W. Bush believes in American exceptionalism.
• George W. Bush set policy.
• George W. Bush showed respect and courtesy to the opposite party while President.
• George W. Bush didn’t let his appointments set policy.
• George W. Bush doesn’t whine.
• George W. Bush went out and did the things that he said that he’d do.
• George W. Bush has a thick skin.
• George W. Bush faced down a hostile Congress on issues that mattered to him.
• George W. Bush doesn’t give a… flying leap… what the polls say.
• George W. Bush could make, and take responsibility for, tough decisions.
• George W. Bush didn’t take credit for other people’s work.
• George W. Bush never had to remind anyone that he won.
• George W. Bush had principles.
• George W. Bush defended them.

And last, but certainly not least:

• George W. Bush doesn’t bow.

We hope that clears the matter up for people. [From Agreed, Gibbs: Obama is not Bush.]