We Saw It Coming” — George W. Bush Breaks Silence, Warns of Legislative Gridlock and Hidden Policy Risks

while quietly embedding long-term complications.

Beyond policy outcomes, he implied, there is another cost: erosion of public trust. When citizens perceive that major legislation is passed without transparency or thorough deliberation, confidence in governing institutions weakens.

Trust, once diminished, is difficult to restore.

Beyond Blame

Notably, Bush continue reading …