George W. Bush is acknowledged as the worst American president ever, overwhelming both Buchanan and Fillmore in a blizzard of incompetence and evil-doing.

He compares unfavorably with the worst Mexican presidents. At least Santa Ana invented chewing gum. Bush has no comparable accomplishment.

Now, it is time to measure Bush against bad Roman emperors. This is the award for Worst Leader of a Single World Superpower.

Tiberius
Like Bush, Tiberius was moody, incompetent and advanced through family connections to a position he did not deserve. Tiberius turned over the government to Sejanus. Bush turned over the government to Cheney. Tiberius realized his mistake and had Sejanus killed. Cheney is still kicking.
Bad Romans 1, Bush 0

Caligula
Before we delve too deeply into the reign of Caligula, we should say most historians believe the rumors of improprieties were overblown -- concerning the Bush twins. Caligula got some bad press too. Caligula had a statue made to honor his father. Bush launched a long and draining war in Iraq to prove that he was tougher than his father.
Bad Romans 2, Bush 0

Caligula
Caligula nominated his horse for consul. Bush nominated Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court.
Bad Romans 3, Bush 0

Caligula
Caligula nominated his horse for consul. Bush made Alberto Gonzales attorney general.
Bad Romans 4, Bush 0

Bacillus
Bacillus is Latin for a type of germ, and not a Roman emperor. But Bush doesn’t know that.
Bad Romans, 5, Bush 0

Claudius
Claudius pretended to be a stammering idiot. Bush is a stammering idiot.
Bad Romans 6, Bush 0

Nero
Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Bush ignored the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, but exhibited no musical talent.
Bad Romans 7, Bush 0