I sympathize with you...but surely you must realize that Bush Derangement Syndrome seems to be even more deeply rooted here than among the Dems.
Posters here seem infuriated that the people of Texas, who live in his state and area and obviously know him both as a candidate and as a person, exercised their right to vote for somebody named “Bush.” I hope someday we can all move past this, because it’s getting really tiring.
There was a lot to criticize about some of the things Bush did, and a lot to praise about others, as with almost anybody (except Obama, who has yet to do anything praiseworthy). Even in the case of Obama, however, once he’s out of office, I never expect to mention his ugly name again, unless he continues to meddle in politics. The latter is something neither GW nor his father ever did, btw; they went away quietly, although you’d never know it from the posters here.
And yes, the baby is cute - very philosophical looking!
Telling me where he stands on national security, abortion, guns, et al does nothing to inform me as a voter when the office is land commissioner.
Same with one of the Agriculture Commissioner candidates.
Of course Kinky Friedman was running on a "legalize pot" platform knowing that he wouldn't be able to affect that change from the office of ag commish.