WHAT DO YOU THINK OF BUSH'S INAUGURAL SPEECH ?

As for me, it was a fine speech. Our foreign policy moves beyond the war on terror to the larger struggle against tyranny. President has set the priorities: terrorism is not a located problem which has to do with the Middle East conflict, but the violent way of expression of ruthless despotic regimes all over the world, aiming at the destruction of America's power. These are called "outlaw regimes"( North Korea, Iran…) So for those nations we intend to promote regime change--primarily through peaceful means, but not ruling out military force in the case of threats to us.

Undoubtedly, there are non democratic governments which systematically infringe human rights. But these countries are also helpful allies in the task of ensuring political stability throughout the world. Bush then says that these countries leaders must implement democratic reforms, start a "journey of progress and justice, and America will walk at your side.". That sentence perfectly combines a realistic view on international affairs with America's values (which are now being sacrificed at the altar of free trade with the Chinese).

This speech reminds me the best Ronald Reagan. He was able to talk of transcending or overcoming communism. And he did. Now Bush talks of promoting freedom all over the world: the war on terrorism will be won in the name of liberty.