Back on January 2009, President George W Bush left the presidency and flew back to Texas.
"His presidency was far more successful than not.
And there's an aspect of his decision-making that merits special recognition: his courage.
Time and time again, Bush did what other presidents, even Ronald Reagan, would not have done and for which he was vilified and abused.
That--defiantly doing the right thing--is what distinguished his presidency."
Barnes goes on and discusses all ten.
Let me add this one: leadership.
Leadership is telling people what they don't want to hear.
Leadership is standing up to public opinion.
