It is apparent that Bush and his handlers are afraid to allow even an inkling of dissent in the audience. By avoiding legitimate questions, sticking with those that are staged and scripted, and filtering out anyone who isn’t willing to cheer the the president, the administration creates the illusion that the American people are fully behind the president.

St. Petersburg Times: Bush’s believers-only speeches

The office of President of the United States of America is held by a coward with Orwellian tendencies.