Bush's attack on Syria is typical of his disastrous presidency

Sunday's cross-border raid into Syria by US forces serves as a reminder that although George W. Bush is now a "lame duck" president, he still retains the ability to make dangerous waves in the Middle East. His power might be easier to accommodate if it had been wielded over the years with good judgement for the purpose of achieving clearly defined objectives. The problem is that the 43rd president's pursuits in this part of the world have more often been haphazard, counterproductive and/or disastrous.

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