Past their prime...

[sexobon]

So you're confirming my statement which you quoted:

Originally Posted by sexobon

A strong leader going in the wrong direction is unlikely to choose subordinate leaders who would turn things around.

You say Bush was a weak leader. That doesn't relate to my statement which specifies a strong leader.

You say Cheney was a strong leader who required that people under him go along with him or leave. That's the gist of my statement: a strong leader is unlikely to choose subordinates who'll go against him.