[ZULU]

We have to realize where we screwed up in the first place to prevent repetition of the error in the future. Political orthodoxy does count.

I agree with you about McCain's gang.

But Bush's mismanagement of Middle Eastern foreign policy, his idiotic plan for missiles in eastern Europe, his trust of Putin, his failure on the Mexican border and with illegal aliens, his sponsorship of the first flawed bail out plan, his economic budgetary screw-ups, the Harriet Miers scam, etc, etc., set the ground work for the failure of the Republicans in 2006 and 2008.

NO MORE BUSHES - EVER!!!

[Gene Eric]

Sure, he made a number of errors, but don’t those failures seem trivial compared to what we’re seeing now?

The Democrats are creating an unprecedented opportunity for GOP victories, but that will not happen for as long as the GOP refuses to abandon its vacant existence.

There is not one identifiable candidate that I believe can take the party forward to a victory in 2012. Today’s ‘hopefuls’ should be the norm, not the exception.

[fortheDeclaration]

Amen to your post!

[eleni121]

Bravo to your post about the missteps of Bush...and there are many more travesties to add including signing off on prescription drugs, the completely disastrous recognition of Kosovo, the love fest sabre dancing with the Saudis, and the total mishandling of Russia—who could be and should be a staunch ally in the WOT but was back handed by stupid neo con inspired stuck in the mud cold war missile placements.

I could go on...no more Bushes!

[MSF BU]

In the big picture, the worst and most long-lasting thing Bush did was countenance the illegals. Demographics are destiny and the fact is that new immigrants vote Left, period. Take a look at the Pew Political Typology surveys if you want to be scared and/or disgusted.