Bush's friends contend that it is the conservative elite, not the President, who miscalculated and that self-righteous right-wingers stand to lose their seats at the table of power for the next three years. "They're crazy to take him on this frontally," said a former West Wing official. "Not many people have done that with George Bush and lived to tell about it." If a Justice Miers eventually takes her seat on the court, vocal critics can only hope the Bush Administration handles the punishment of the treasonous as poorly as it is currently promoting one of its most loyal subjects.
No, Bush is the one that is a fool to betray his base in this manner. He represents the people. He isn't king. And, if he thinks he is going to be a lame duck and not a bigger failure than his father if he doesn't withdraw this nomination, he is a fool.
"No, Bush is the one that is a fool to betray his base in this manner. He represents the people."
Here's what I sincerely don't get. Why is it that you think "the people" means the far right minority of his party? Even though you are not the majority in his party, he has done well by you, I think, in his judicial appointments.
So, what, are we being physically threatened now for daring to question the man we elected to serve us?
Threats from an ex- Wing coward that won't go on record. I'm shaking.
"No, Bush is the one that is a fool to betray his base in this manner. He represents the people. He isn't king. And, if he thinks he is going to be a lame duck and not a bigger failure than his father if he doesn't withdraw this nomination, he is a fool."
Exactly! I read this with digust. If he thinks he's going to get anything done or people are still going to vote for Republicans, then he is in for a suprise. You don't win people over by calling them (insert favorite name here, sexist, elist, etc.).
I won't go as far as calling the president names, but agree with the sentiment.
He OWES his supporters, not the other way. Sure, he is the President, and can take actions we don't approve. But, his political capital will keep dwindling to a point where he is unable to perform.