We Saw It Coming” — George W. Bush Breaks Silence, Warns of Legislative Gridlock and Hidden Policy Risks

Political systems rarely collapse suddenly.

Instead, they often weaken gradually through accumulated dysfunction, mistrust, and institutional decay.

By emphasizing hidden policy risks, Bush appears to be urging policymakers to look beyond short-term political victories.

In a functioning democracy, compromise is not a weakness but a necessity.

When compromise becomes impossible, governance itself can break down.