re: #274 researchok

I have to disagree with you, MM.

The current crop of GOP leaders are over the toppers who are distinguished by their efforts to outdo each other.

Bush was more of an ideologue/idealist in the sense his ideas were formed by some heavy duty writers.

Certainly his worldview was heavily influenced by Sharansky,

Not sure how Sharansky fits in there. Can you elaborate?

Bush helped build the fire that flames the current nuttiness.