How Am I Doing?

That's what most US presidents think during their presidency. Their popularity with the public is an important factor in how succesful they will be in accomplishing their objectives. Check out the popularity of our presidents: from our current occupant to Franklin Roosevelt. After that, check out this article on war and presidential popularity. How do you explain President Bush's low approval rating? Is it mostly related to the war in Iraq? Or their other factors involved? If so, what are they?

Can You Believe This?

It looks like a part of the Bush Administration is seriously considering "limited" bombing of Iran. If such strikes were to occur, what would the Iranian response be (directly and indirectly)? What then might happen?