Diplomacy for Dummies

Given the state of the world (Iraq, Iran, and North Korea in particular), does anyone still think that the “Axis of Evil” speech was a good idea? This is cocksure cowboy diplomacy at its best (or worst). AmericaBlog is dubbing this the "Axis of Failure". Amen.

But all of his tough talk and bluster aside; Bush failed because he is a bungling manager who has displayed the same level of competence on foreign policy that caused him to run a couple of Texas oil companies into the ground. The man just has no idea how to handle complex situations. If a question requires an answer more nuanced that yes or no, he is incapable of comprehending it. And now, he is so far over his head that he is drowning. Somebody needs to talk some sense into him before it is too late.

Worst. President. Ever.