Well, for the record, when I said, "I've already been let down once", I was talking about the Miers' nomination. I would think that's pretty clear from the context. I was originally disappointed by Roberts, but I've come to put up with that nomination because, as I said to sinkspur, I knew there'd be another pick anyway. And I trusted Bush.
If you must know though, on other things, sure, I've been disappointed by Bush. Haven't you? I can't believe that someone could find no fault in any president. I don't think there's ever been a "perfect president". CFR, the borders, his education bill, these were, and still are, sticking points with me. The Miers nomination was just the straw that broke the camel's back.
I supported him through two elections. I worked tirelessly here, in Maryland of all places, to get him re-elected in 2004. I supported (and still do) support his WOT, his tax cuts, his LOWER court nominations, and the Repubican party in general. I still support him now. But I'm allowed to be disappointed. Being disappointed doesn't mean someone doesn't still support someone else.
Yes, of course you're "allowed" to be disappointed. And yes, it's possible to continue supporting this or any president while having areas of disagreement with him. There are a number of policy issues I disagree with GWB on, starting with his proposal for a guest-worker program for illegals. But I will not ever disrespect him either as a man or as president. I will never abandon him. I will never speak of him in the manner I see used on these threads daily.
I recoil from and denounce the vitriol seen on these threads.