Michael Lind theorises that the election of Barack Obama marks the actual beginning of the fourth American republic, which interestingly enough, saw its birth in 2004, mid-way through George W Bush's administration. As I see it, to date there have been three American republics, each lasting 72 years (give or take a few years). The First Republic of the United States, assembled following the American Revolution, lasted from 1788 ... Read full entry

Having a sewage treatment facility name in your honour isn't an accolade too many people would choose commemorate their life's work by, but that may be the outcome for US president George W. Bush, if a group of Californians have their way. A California group submitted a proposal Monday to rename a sewage treatment plant after President Bush, calling the initiative a fitting tribute to the outgoing chief executive ... Read full entry

Next week 1 man, US President, George W Bush will visit Sydney, Australia, for 5 days. He will travel in Air Force One which will be one of 3 747 Jumbo jets his entourage will fly in. A further 5 transport aircraft will accompany the Jumbos, carrying 2 helicopters (including Marine One, his official chopper), more than 20 motor vehicles including 1 ambulance 2 Presidential limousines, and 18 secret service and other vehicles, which will convey 50 White House ... Read full entry