Posted on 11/16/2006 10:40:59 PM PST by KMAJ2
November 14, 2006
Thank You, Mr. President By George Shadroui
Bush has been one of a few conservatives in the country, along with a few folks at National Review and in Congress, to show a little class and grace in the midst of defeat.
George W. Bush, who led the Republicans and conservatives to three straight electoral victories, who won the White House against an incumbent Democratic administration, who rallied this nation after 9/11, and removed two oppressive regimes in Aghanistan and Iraq, is suddenly responsible for all that ails the nation.
This is no surprise to those of you who have been listening to the Democrats for six years, but now we have the Republicans and conservatives joining the chorus, the same folks who once celebrated the President as the next Churchill.
I have something to say to Joe Scarborough, Rush Limbaugh, Newt Gingrich, Pat Buchanan and the rest of the back bench second guessers who are maligning a good man whose winning percentage — close to 80 percent — is solid and who has more character than the rest of them combined.
Lay off. I am not sure what is more sickening, listening to Bill Maher or watching Scarborough and his media analysts cavorting as they try Freudian analysis on Bush and his father; or suggest with a straight face that the elder Bush and his team are foreign policy geniuses that George W. Bush should have consulted. You know, the guys who allowed tens of thousands of Shiites in the south to be massacred by Saddam because they refused to enforce the no-fly zone agreed to by the Butcher of Baghdad. Right, those geniuses.
As for Buchanan and Limbaugh, they so worked up the nation about immigration that they almost hand-delivered the Hispanic vote to the Democrats. What made this issue a national emergency all of sudden? Actually, nothing. President Bush's policy on immigration was similar to that of previous presidents, but his proposed solution is more creative than erecting a 700-mile wall.
You might also consider that in the mid 1990s Gingrich allowed Clinton to walk all over him at a time when Newt was touted as the hottest political genius since, well, Brent Scowcroft I guess.
It probably wouldn't hurt for all those hurting or gloating because of last week's election to simply be quiet. I appreciate the difficulty of this request, since many of them are paid to blather endlessly, but truthfully they have nothing relevant to say and they are losing their wits.
Bush has been one of a few conservatives in the country, along with a few folks at National Review and in Congress, to show a little class and grace in the midst of defeat. He did what any president should do when the opposing party wins — he extended his hand in partnership, but without offering up his principles. His Democratic enemies will show their true colors in due course and once the Republicans stop the bloodletting, they might get around to helping the President manage a tough war and the critical issues we confront as a nation.
But kicking a man when he's down has never been a sign of character. Republicans and Democrats might observe the example of Ronald Reagan. After beating Jimmy Carter in 1980, Reagan wanted desperately to reach out to the defeated President in a graceful way. Even as he prepared to take the oath of office, Reagan looked to Carter for news about the hostages in Iran in the hope that he could publicly credit Carter for securing their release. That's class.
President Bush is a good (but stubborn) man who has faced unprecedented calamities that would have tested even our greatest presidents. In fact, every president faces political setbacks and stands accused of major mistakes, particularly during time of war.
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Truman, Ike, JFK, Reagan — all hailed as great presidents in many quarters, but all of whom had as many detractors as supporters. Even Churchill stood accused of major military blunders during World War I, and after saving his nation and leading it to victory in World War II, was immediately tossed out of power.
It is one thing to suggest that the war in Iraq could be better managed or that the President strayed too far from conservative principles, quite another to suggest that he has failed on every front simply because a confluence of factors led to shift in the Congress.
Here's hoping the President gets it right in Iraq, and leaves the White House in good standing, because he's still the toughest we've got. After all, any man who can drive the terrorists to applaud a Democratic victory surely is doing something right.
Too many talk about President Bush not being political savvy. I would rather have a good man of character in the White House, then one who might have the pulse on politics, but has no character. (Bubba comes to mind)
President Bush is, and will be remembered in history as, one of our truly great Presidents.
This razor-thin (5000 vote) power shift is remarkable in it's minimalism and is to be laid at the feet of a traitorous fifth column press in league with our enemies both foreign and domestic.
What I find most distressing about all this is that many on "our side" have bought into the post election disinformation in the same way the mushy middle swallowed the daily distortions of those who serve as human instruments of the father of lies.
I agree with everything EXCEPT your comments on Rush....sorry, to me, Rush is in the same high level of respect as President Bush.
Its about time someone says something good about our President....and his Lady.....
It is refreshing to see the two of them together, in love, as companions and a unit....something we didn't see for 8 years of the Klintons....
Before was President Bush 41 and his Lady...another refreshing momment in our History....and then President Reagan and his Lady....yep....we know how to act when in public, alot more than you can say about a lib and their other half.....
Comments like that tell me all I wish to know about you, character and morality is the most important aspect of ones life. You may not agree with that person political views but if they have a good character and morals which the President does then on that level they are to be respected. Also there is respect for the office he holds.
Every time there is a crisis or even a kafuffle, I keep saying to myself, "That is why he is president and I am not." Not only does he hve information I do not and should not have, but he has so much class it is amazing. Besides which he is so much smarter than I am. And, I drove through Crawford last week (on a visit) and saw the mess that Sheehan and company set up beside the road and I almost cried. It was shameful.
Very spiffy home page. Nice sentiments. However, WHERE IS THE MOD WHEN YOU REALLY NEED HIM!! Check MY tagline!
Excellent article.
You lost your case right there, pal. The only "facts" you're providing are your own opinion, since the election numbers clearly prove you wrong.
Best for you to stop digging now, though I know you won't.
How was this a defeat for the President? He wil get immigration reform, he can withdraw gracefully from iRaq. he probaby will dump on Israel and blame the Dems. Looks like he gets pretty much what he wnted for his legacy.
Cherry, or Grape?
Time will tell my dear pessimist who is sucking it up...time will tell.
Best advice I ever received: Never try to kiss rattlesnakes.
Bump
Judges, the war and such are still jobs for him to carry out.
I agree with much of this article. Thanks for posting it. Food for thought.
In South Africa, the blacks are citizens there.
That is NOT the case in the United States, they are illegals and the ones who get citizenship are not so into voting or taking out others IMO.
Mexico should consider letting us annex them though.
"Quite possibly, you might want to look in the mirror and shoulder some of the blame instead of pointing fingers."
Where were you when President Bush tried to reform Social Security? Why have you allowed the MSM, we all complain about, to frame all the debates?
I absolutely love President Bush. I did not vote for him in 2000 but he proved me wrong. (I'm talking about the US Chinese plane incident for starters and promotion of an American Ownership Society giving people a stake in events.)
You're all acting like DUmmies. He isn't just YOUR president he is President to ALL Americans. (Yeah, some whether they like it or not.) Do not engage in the lefts 'two minutes of hate'.
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