It was very disturbing to learn of Saudi King Abdullah recently speaking out against the U.S. occupation in Iraq, calling it "illegitimate." Wasn't Cheney over there not too long ago to have a heart to heart with them? It appears as if much has changed since that visit. The Saudis appear to have concluded that America is losing Iraq to Shia and thus they must begin to take regional matters into their own hands. Not a vote of confidence for U.S. policies in that area of the world.

Bush continues to be isolated, not just in the U.S. but globally. Given the state of the world, is this kind of president best for the country?