Bashing Bush from the Peanut Gallery

In an "it's about time!' moment for Democrats and Republicans, a man stood up and criticized Bush to his face, and didn't get ejected as a result. Democrats are happy because finally Bush was faced with someone who wasn't a political or media pundit or a screaming party-crasher who really is deeply and reasonably opposed to his policies. Republicans are happy because Bush survived the encounter with his world view intact, and he even responded to the criticism, though only to not apologize for approving warrantless wiretaps. Taylor's delivery (I've seen the full video of his remarks) was calm, tinged with more disappointment than anger. Bush hushed the crowd when they tried to drown out Taylor's comments with booing. But neither Taylor nor Bush won anyone over. There was no actual debate over the constitutional limitations on the powers of the president, the plans on how to stabilize Iraq, the implications of the "Long War", exploding government spending, or any number of issues currently facing our country. It was a citizen who did not ask a question and a President who did not give an answer.