President Bush is one of the most extraordinary Presidents in American history. The fact that he is so hated is an indication of is character. Enemies define us. The people who hate Bush most lack character.
President Bush has done an incredible job of protecting this nation from further attacks. He has overcome the legacy of Vietnam like no other President and proven that this nation will stand and fight when challenged. That is a huge shift in the global perception of this previously known “Paper Tiger.”
He has not demonized or murdered his political opponents— a practice that is common in Russia, China, Venezuela, Cuba, Saudi Arabai. . . . . . .
That is primarily the cause of his low popularity. If Obama were to win— which he will not— the intimidation we see of Joe the Plumber will become a statist norm. People will be intimidated and destroyed for opposing the Obama regime. President Bush has not done this despite the most obscence claims against him— such as your post.
He is a man of incredible character. The fact that he encourages McCain to belittle him in order to win is a monumental indication of his strength.
Thank you for this great answer, lonestar67.
This is why I now also dislike him while I used to admire him very much. He LET the enemy defines him, conservatives, and Republicans. As I mentioned in another thread, Dubya seems to suffer from Martyr complex. He takes the beating from the Dims as accomplishments, without much effort to counter them. You can counter the enemy hard without killing them. Dubya only looks forward when history judges him better than today. As de facto leader of conservatism and Republicanism, he didn't do much to defend the movement nor the ideology that makes the movements. In same cases, he even seemed to resent them. As a result, now the whole movements got the blame, and Americans are in danger of electing the most leftist President ever.
Bush certainly has his faults (like all of us) and I've disagreed with him on a lot of issues but he has been lynched by the left, 'rats, and especially the media. I make no apologies or qualification for using so strong and loaded word. That's what it amounts to. If Bush has one failing its that he is too nice, too honorable, too honest. If leader has faults I'd prefer that kind.
Remember when, right after 9/11, he threw out the first pitch at the World Series pretty much right over the plate?
President Bush has made our safety his first priority - and has pretty much pitched a no-hitter, if not a perfect game.
Reagan had to allow the deficit to balloon in order to get the House and Senate Dems to go along with rebuilding our military capabilities, didn't he? Maybe the pattern has been similar with Bush.
I totally agree with you. President George Bush so far has been the most underestimated President we’ve ever had. I think he has set the bar very high. I truly believe that Vice President Palin has similar character and ability and vision and resolve that he does. McCain is a good guy, well-meaning, respected mainly for his military record, and has a “folksy” way about him that endears him even to Hillary. Sarah will keep his behind in line throughout his Presidency, I think. And then SHE will take her place in history — as the NEXT President of the United States.
I think the media will be shocked on Tuesday.
Amen.
If Obama wins Tuesday, you will be singing another tune.
Harriet Myers, Colin Powell, Dubai Port Scam, Ramos and Compean, the failure to defend our Mexican borders, Alberto Gonzales, Norman Minetta, trying to convert 25% of our foreign food aid to American cash pay-outs, a 750 Billion dollar buy-out of toxic loans,increased loss of American jobs overseas, a foreign policy which promotes globalism - on and on.
I guess we disagree about the Bush clan.