https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2004/09/02/bush-up/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 11:50:52 -0400<![CDATA[American political conventions have begun to resemble high-tech versions of medieval passion plays. As in those passion plays we know the conclusion before they start and all we have to do is judge the individual performances. Without suspense, this can get a bit dull and, again like many dramas of that nature, they can stand a little cutting. We need four days of this? By the time we come to the President or the nominee, we&#8217;re ready to go home.]]>Thu, 02 Sep 2004 18:56:39 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2004/09/02/bush-up-n204482