The president went before the UN today.. Supposedly to mend some fences and to commence repairing the image of America, that has been done, due to his policies.. His speech was designed to appeal only to his support base for the upcoming election.. Leaders from nations around the world sat in stunned and stony silence as Bush boasted of progress in bringing democracy and peace to Afghanistan and Iraq.. America desperately needs the financial support and on the ground assistance from these Leaders, yet Bush insulted their intelligence with declarations of resolve, determination and self purpose.. No plan to end the desperation of the plight of those Afghans and Iraqis.. No strategy for their independence and properity.. Only more threats and declarations of destruction of an unamed enemy of terrorists.. There were no mention of Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein was only briefly referred to, by name.. There certainly were no mention of the WMD's which Powell so graphically detailed for this same body of Leaders.. The responsibility for the many mistakes in judgement of this administration were not an issue with Bush.. He didn't even acknowledge the disastrous mistakes that his administration have made since he took office.. George Bush has failed Americans again.. Losing this opportunity to gain support, respect and the alliance of the world will surely be a haunting reminder to the voters in November.. Your friend in Irving Bill Walker