LOL! It was one that led to the other. Mine was merely a response to a silly accusation.
I believe all the things you list are factors in the hatred the left has for the President......perhaps his faith the strongest reason for their hatred at a visceral level.......something they did not have for Reagan (though they weren't all that fond of him either). But I also believe that his conservatism drives them up the wall......especially morally, which is a by-product of his spirituality.
As for Reagan.........I don't know that he was more of a 'sovereignist' and his response to illegal immigration was hardly admirable. I believe that Bush is far more interested in free trade than was Reagan, which he believes benefits the U.S. economy. I do not believe he is a 'globalist' because I've heard him ream out the UN multiple times and have seen his nixing of Kyoto and the world court, among other things.
You will get no argument from me that Reagan was a great man, and a great President, but the two leaders are, IMO, most definitely comparable, and I'm not sure it does much good for conservatives to say, "MINE is better!" "No MINE is!"
It is my view that as conservatives, we should be thankful for two great, honorable men who have led this country with courage and strength in times of great need.
I vote for them BOTH as best. :)
I agree with you, but moreso that Dubya's "morality" disturbs them when contrasted with Bubba.
"As for Reagan.........I don't know that he was more of a 'sovereignist' and his response to illegal immigration was hardly admirable. I believe that Bush is far more interested in free trade than was Reagan, which he believes benefits the U.S. economy. I do not believe he is a 'globalist' because I've heard him ream out the UN multiple times and have seen his nixing of Kyoto and the world court, among other things."
Ya gotta remember this BIG factor when comparing illegal immigration policy; Dubya is dealing post 9/11. He inexplicably absolutely refuses to address what is a very serious matter. An unenforced border is by definition "anti-sovereignist."
Sure, Bush is indeed more interested in "free trade," but at what cost?
To his credit, he's been tough with the UN and Kyoto.
"It is my view that as conservatives, we should be thankful for two great, honorable men who have led this country with courage and strength in times of great need."
Imo, Dubya is personally "honorable," however politically enigmatic.
Conservatives of my mein consider his Presidency disappointing and less than fruitful considering the GOP has controlled both Houses.
While the President has been a great "wartime" leader, we are still left with an administration which has been fiscally liberal, careless with our border, and lacking in substantially propelling conservative tenets.
A saving grace of the "Bush Legacy" may be in it's SC appointments. They NEED to be unequivocally conservative. But we may not know that extent for years.