Myths and facts about the Bush years

This piece at Real Clear Politics looks at five myths about the Bush years, and addresses each one. The five "most egregious" myths are:

1. Myth 1: The last eight years were awful for most Americans economically and President Bush's deregulatory policies caused the current financial crisis.
2. Myth 2: President Bush's tax cuts only benefitted the wealthy and were paid for by sacrificing investments in health care and education.
3. Myth 3: The President's "go it alone" foreign policy ruined America's standing in the world.
4. Myth 4: The war in Iraq caused us to "take our eye off the ball" in Afghanistan and with al Qaeda.
5. Myth 5: This Administration has been bad for the environment and ignored the problem of global warming.