>That's the kind of misunderstanding of style that I think many in the press will perpetuate, as they try to stereotype W. as "out-of-touch" or somehow overwhelmed by matters that are "over his head" intellectually.
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>I'm not suggesting that he won't keep up with what's going on -- just that he won't be calling the shots in as much intricate detail as some would.

Admittedly, there is a fine line between micro-management and a hands-off approach. My impression, and this is not from the press, but from watching George W. speak, is that he is not an intelligent man. I had the same impression of Reagan. He liked explanations simple, and when they weren't, he made them simple.

I think the world is very complex, and I think it takes a fair amount of intelligence to understand it. With all the power plays that occur at that level of power, someone needs to be able to tell when they are being manipulated for political gain. And I do not think that George W. has the mental discipline to know when he is being played for a fool.