Why did the magazine endorse Bush in 2000 and then again in 2004? What exactly is obvious in retrospect that wasn't apparent to even marginally informed observers at the time.<p>The Economist has been a weathervane since they decided expanding into the US market required an editorial shift to the right. The International Herald Tribune is producing much higher quality and politically neutral reporting these days imho.
Why is the word "fraternity boy" often bearing a derogatory connotation?<p>I'm part of Sigma Chi, and without it my university experience would not be complete.<p>Also, Bush was part of "Skull and Bones" which is a secret society, NOT a fraternity. Basically, an invite only club for rich/powerful people.
I will have to say one of the most moving moments for me on Tuesday was watching the helicopter with GWB departing over Washington DC. I only wish it could have come sooner. I used to think that one person could not have a dramatic impact on the world as a whole, I no longer believe that.