Posted on 05/10/2006 12:25:52 PM PDT by JZelle
My new book, "Impostor," is very critical of President Bush for not standing up for conservative principles. One of the main criticisms I have heard is that Republicans in Congress deserve much of the blame for out-of-control spending and other sins I blame on him. This is a valid point. But I take the view members of Congress will always behave myopically, seeing spending that benefits their constituents as supremely virtuous even as they decry deficits and bloated budgets.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
Read my lips: Bush is not a conservative!
And he still almost lost to Gore.
And I'm not simply talking about the deficit as a % of GDP (which again, is rather low).....but of actual federal spending. I read through a CATO institute report last week while traveling and it showed the actual federal spending today as a % of the economy is lower then what our average spending has been for the past 30 years -
With that said, it doesn't mean spending isn't too high. It most certainly is...and even more so on a State and local levels (gov't wise). But I really hope our GOP base comes together this Nov and does not knife our soldiers in the back while they are overseas by helping to put into power the ilk of the anti-military, anti-America, anti-success in the WOT Democrats into a majority in Congress.
Nor was Reagan then - Amnesty to over 3 million illegal immigrants (when the problem was at a much more manageable level) - Increased FICA taxes on all Americans, thus enslaving another generation into a wealth stealing gov't system - Appointed two terrible SCOTUS justices, with SDO simply being appointed because she was a women - Left our warriors out to dry by running from Bruit - Federal spending increased (and only guaranteed the need for future increases in the years ahead by not addressing Soc Sec reform) -
But no....Ronald Reagan was most certainly a conservative (as is GWB) he was a also a very good man and a d*mn fine POTUS.....just as is GWB.
GWB is a man of tremendous character and of quiet resolve that is sourly missing among men today. In fact is is mocked instead of admired by far too many.
That some on the right cannot overlook a few disagreements is simply a reflection of those people...not a negative reflection whatsoever on this fine CIC.
Bartlett's main criticisms of Bush fall into these categories:
Stem cell research (Bartlett's apparently for it).
Abortion (Bartlett thinks Bush is too pro-life).
Social Security (Bartlett thinks privatizing Social Security is a mistake).
And the war, which Bartlett thinks is a mistake.
So far, I agree with Bush. It could all be done better, but I don't know yet by who.
Hope GWB does not pave the way for HRC.
He raised corporate taxes and found his way to a Germany cemetary with Kohl, where SS were honored.
In the end Reagan allowed far more discretionary spending than this President has done to this day.
I'll honor George W Bush for every single aspect of his compassionate heart and his steadfast devotion to protection America and the rest of the civilized world from the barbarians.
I think of a President burdened with the 'sins' of an enemy who war against us without a burden of conscience, whatsoever. . .
I think of how President Bush, like no other; has been abused by the 'sins' of 'the Left' including the MSM. . .a Left by the way, who, like our foreeign enemies. . .carry no burden of conscience and hold to no 'code of honor', by their recognizing only the Utilitarian model - end justifies any means- to accomplish their goals.
This President could not possibly please every Conservative. . .or Libertarian; and surely not every Republican; but in light of the 'sins' committed against him; I would rather stand with this President and appreciate - in light and in spite, of his opposition; foreign and domestic. . .and drink a 'glass more than half full'. . .rather than damn him for an empty cup.
So what is the desired goal or answer here to your writing this book. . .for more voters to support a Demrat in the next election. . .ANY election (?). . .
. . .or is our reading this meant to send a message to ourselves and be all the sorrier for it, if we literally 'buy' it.
bttt
LOL; albeit painfully true. . .(a great tagline)
Some cut!
The world is on this man's case; against every breath he takes. And of course, there is 'honest criticism' within a Party and it's members. . .and there is real betrayal. . .
We have way too many Repubs 'bahwahing' over Bush's leadership. . .which I can honestly criticize myself. . .; but the line has been crossed when our Repub leadership is afraid to stand with President Bush and imagine their politcal careers are safer if they stand against him. . .rather than with him, because of these railing voices.
And a line has been crossed when the dissenting Repubs; by virtue of their attacks/criticisms, aid and abett our own political enemies here at home.
GWB will not. . .but his Party may. . .
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