Okay, I am showing my enthusiasm:
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and President Ronald Reagan in 1981
Posted on 11/06/2005 7:11:03 PM PST by BushPolicy
The rise of George W. Bush to the Presidency has been the stuff of legend. From the ashes of a "disputed" election that cast unfair aspersions on a well-deserved victory, we now live in a much different world from the one Dubya inherited in January of 2001, and it's not too early to assess his place in history. And as of right now, the only question seems to be: Great President, or the Greatest President in History?
President Bush has always had to face the distortions and unfair characterizations of the elite liberal media, and his astounding successes and reelection in the face of such a hostile press corp further underscores his greatness and the magnitude of his accomplishments. He has taken quite a bit of flack for relying on his gut and eschewing the advice of the striped pants boys and "experts" in the State Department. It should go without saying that when you have Christ in your corner and you rely on the Bible, you're in better shape than the secular elites who think they have everything figured out.
After inheriting a country that had been weakened by eight years of declining moral standards, a military used for social experimentation with alternative lifestyles than for defending and protecting our shores, and a previous administration too concerned with coddling tyrants than fighting terrorism, and corporations and the top earners burdened by excessive taxes used to funnel money to lazy and unproductive entitlement recipients, it was no surprise that our country was unprepared for the worst terrorist atrocity in U.S. history on September 11, 2001. From that day forward we saw without a doubt one of many of President Bush's finest hours, and where he began to undo the failures of the Clinton Administration. First, he demonstrated his sterling leadership by standing atop a pile of rubble and shouting words of solidarity into a bullhorn. Then, he had the courage to take the fight to the terrorists in Afghanistan, instead of firing a $10 million cruise missile into an empty tent to hit a camel in the butt. Whereas once Afghanistan was a poor, impoverished country beset by warlordism and the iron grip tyranny of the Taliban, elections have been held, Afghanistan is ruled by a Western-friendly president helping to modernize a backwater third world country, and millions of Afghanis are tasting freedom for the first time.
As smashing a success as Afghanistan was, President Bush knew that it was just one front among many in the new war against Islamofascism, and that in order to carry out his solemn duty to protect and defend the American people from further harm, it would be necessary to commit soldiers to battle against Iraq and its evil tyrant Saddam Hussein, who had GASSED HIS OWN PEOPLE and was plotting America harm, even if liberal critics obsess over the lack of weapons that have been found in postwar Iraq, forgetting that Saddam was an unstable tyrant and a weapon of mass destruction himself. No longer do the Iraqis live in the grip of fear and terror. They have held elections and are tasting the sweet nectar of freedom for the first time. American troops are steadily making progress so that Iraqis can stand up as we stand down. President Bush's greatest legacy is that he reversed the failed policies of the Clinton Administration, which resulted in September 11th, and in its place he is leading the United States to real peace, which is victory.
On the domestic front, the tax cuts have stimulated economic growth and helped usher in an ownership society. Despite the best efforts of liberal defamers to saddle Bush with "scandals" over the botched local and state response to Hurricane Katrina and the "crime" of talking to columnist Robert Novak, President Bush is riding high and has secured at the very least his place in history as a great President. The only question remaining is will he leap ahead of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Reagan in his remaining three years in office.
"The only question remaining is will he leap ahead of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Reagan in his remaining three years in office." WTF?
Bingo.
"But he has stayed around to defend his remarks. Plus he spells well and is articulate."
I don't know why that made me laugh,but I still am... thanks!
I admit that's a bit of hyperbole, but you try to tell me Bush won't go down in history as a great President? What Democrat would you put ahead of him? Aside from Jefferson, and the Democratic-Republicans aren't exactly like the modern Democratic Party?
The Gipper deserves a spot before him.
I agree Reagan did great things, but the one blot on an otherwise spotless record is he left Lebanon after the bombings. With the hindsight of 20 years and 9.11, we know you can't flinch in the face of terrorism. Dubya didn't make that mistake.
kitty kitty or no you decide
I think if Pres. Bush does something about the open borders and spending in his remaining years this term, he will go down as a great president. In any case, his response to Islamofascism will certainly ensure his place in the history books. That said, there is NO comparison between the four great presidents you mentioned and GW Bush (IMHO).
I don't think BushPolicy is for real. I think the religious references are give aways of a parody. No Christian supporter of Bush writes this way.
This is a sarcastic parody of Bush supporters.
Why does this discussion strike people as non-zottable?
Saying their dad should be on Mt Rushmore is no way to get a date with one of the Bush twins.
well, there's nothing to be ashamed of if you're a 'bushbot'. Proudly guilty as charged.
in?
It appears you are a Bush supporter, and do not appreciate Bush bashing.
While we do not bash W here, we do criticize him often, fairly and with respect.
Your points about W's foreign policy have much merit, and the President is a fine and moral man, still we don't need to cheerlead, but to convince our President that the Conservative agenda is the policy that is SURE to save America.
W needs to be more conservative on spending, growth of government and border control just to name three, so do your homework and chime in, and watch for sarcasm.
I was a BushBot. The Meiers nomination was too much for me. I want to be back in the fold. Alito was a great start. Give me a tough immigration bill, deep discretionary spending cuts, and a simplified tax code and I'll be pushing for President Bush to be on Mt. Rushmore too.
Ooh, that Barbara. Roaworr!!!
Reminded me of American Bandstand.
buh bye
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