<p>No, I was not embarrassed. Why would I be embarrassed? I do not equate eloquence with intelligence. Eloquence is a good indicator of, well, eloquence. Eloquent speakers are not necessarily good leaders, or ethical, or intelligent. Bush often took questions from reporters without a teleprompter. Look for that telltale glare and the left to right turn of the head the next time your president is speaking “off the cuff”.</p>