Define "strong".
It could be argued that bush is one of the strongest presidents in history. Does he listen to polls? No. He completely ignores the will of the people! Cheney has said it could be 99% of Americans against the war and we wouldn't leave. That might be "strong".
An unwillingness to negotiate with people we don't like, opting for war instead. Starting 3 wars (iran is soon!) and spending a trillion on war - that might be strong.
At this point, strong = the world hates us, our leaders don't give a shit what we want, and we're spending 200 million A DAY in iraq, with 3100 dead.
I don't want 'strong' anymore. I want diplomacy and brains.