History will show that George W Bush was right

In the London Telegraph today a British historian evaluates the presidency of George W. Bush.

On the War on Terror:

One thing [historians] will doubtless conclude is that the measures [Bush] took to lock down America's borders, scrutinise travellers to and from the United States, eavesdrop upon terrorist suspects, work closely with international intelligence agencies and take the war to the enemy has foiled dozens, perhaps scores of would-be murderous attacks on America. There are Americans alive today who would not be if it had not been for the passing of the Patriot Act. ...

Sneered at for being "simplistic" in his reaction to 9/11, Bush's visceral responses to the attacks of a fascistic, totalitarian death cult will be seen as having been substantially the right ones.

On the economy:

The credit crunch, brought on by the Democrats in Congress insisting upon home ownership for credit-unworthy people, will initially be blamed on Bush, but the perspective of time will show that the problems at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac started with the deregulation of the Clinton era.

On the man:

Films such as Oliver Stone's W, ... will be revealed by the diaries and correspondence of those around him to be absurd travesties, of this charming, interesting, beautifully mannered history buff who, were he not the most powerful man in the world, would be a fine person to have as a pal.

This president has endured rabid, irrational, blind hatred I believe is unprecedented in history. Yet, never did he pound a podium or wag an angry finger in his defense. Calmly and undauntedly, he kept his focus the safety of this country, and has shown himself a greater man than any of his petty detractors.

The Bush legacy, in summary: No terrorist attacks on American soil since September 11, 2001. None. Zero. Zip.