Krugman on Bush: To tell the truth

In case you missed it, this column by Paul Krugman is spot on about Bush and the press. Not living in the US, I used to wonder why the US press had become such a bunch of cowards, giving Bush an awfully long leash. Being both an insider (an American) but also an outsider (an ex-pat) it seemed impossible to me that Bush was treated so delicately, considering his lack of results and twisted logic. During my visits to the US my criticisms were often met with surprised stares and some people questioned my patriotism. They looked at me like I was part of the looney left, so far out that I was beyond reason. Thank god that era is now over and the press is finally rediscovering it has a backbone. The Bush administration smear & fear tactics just are not giving the same results anymore. America has woken up and is doing the patriotic thing of asking questions and demanding answers.