[NittanyLion]

I'm not sure anyone is asking Bush to solve Medicare, Social Security, discretionary government spending, etc. But I suspect many would like to see him at a minimum hold the current line as opposed to promoting rapid expansion of these programs. The war on terror AND domestic spending can be fought at the same time.

I'm not advocating any other candidate over President Bush, but certainly I can understand why conservatives are disgruntled. I believe their complaints are legitimate - and valuable in that hopefully this administration responds to conservative discontent by acting a bit more conservative.

[Jim Robinson]

I wish he would hold the line. I wish he'd do more than hold the line. I wish he'd cut spending, cut programs, cut government, etc, etc, etc, and fix (or privatize) any of these problems he can. And maybe he will be able to fix some of it. But I know damned well that NONE of the Democrats will. And I know they will make most matters much worse. I say conservatives can criticize Bush and his policies all day long, but I'd still rather re-elect Bush than allow a Democrat to take power.

[kitkat]

***... hopefully this administration responds to conservative discontent by acting a bit more conservative.***

Give Bush four more years and he'll be the conservative you want. But first, let him win in 04.