You're right. The President does advance some conservative goals when he's not busy advancing other more liberal and globalist goals. His track record is quite spotty, however, and I will criticize him when he deserves it as I've praised him on the points where he deserves praise.
I'm not going to defend McCain.......he's another story
Truth be told. You can't say that about McCain either. He's pro-life and pro-war on terror among other things. He, at some levels, does help (reluctantly) conservative causes.
But, both do deserve criticism where they've earned it. This very post from you serves to reinforce the perception some have of you that Bush can do no wrong but others can. You defended Bush when I (inadvertantly) stated that he didn't represent conservatism "at any level" (I missed the last 3 words when I posted) but at the same time you're ready to ignore anything conservative that McCain may have (mistakenly) done and you're ready to agree that he's doesn't represent conservatism "at any level." That is hypocrisy, my friend, and it bespeaks an almost worshipful attitude towards the President. That isn't a healthy attitude to possess, especially on a political forum sworn to advancing conservatism and not just a specific party or personality.
Only in your imagination, Spiffy. I don't really care about your 'perception.' I function in the real world, not a pretend one.
As for McCain, I don't care much about him one way or the other because he's not now, nor ever will be President, therefore is irrelevant to me.
He obviously is conservative in a few areas, but I don't see people out there screaming for his head, and that's what this discussion is about..........or at least was until you oddly brought McCain into it.