Perhaps these two have a strong joining force other than greed and corruption.

I think I hate George W. Bush. You be the judge:

Bush and his league of henchmen already managed to wipe their asses with the constitution, ensure the entire free world hates our guts, defend the Latin invasion and re-colonization of America while completely ignoring the fact that everything we buy (including a growing amount of food) is imported from communist China.
What type of hammer does it take to beat the stupid out of some folks?
We have no military. All of our military equipment and assets are playing referee in some third world holy war. We are in hock up to our ass to support KBR's profiteering exercises overseas. Take an actual look at where the "military funding" goes. Trillions of dollars consumed and foot soldiers have junk to work with. Hell, right now, Canada could kick our ass.
Why do you think Chavez is so bold and brazen? He has no fear because we are weak.