[Buchanan mama]

I knew it wasn't my fault for opposing Bush so strongly during the election. Oh course, now that he is President I have come to like him very much. But actions like this on behalf of Bush prevent me from feeling too guilty for so strongly opposing him prior to becoming President. But like I said, now that he is President, I find him to be very likable. I just wish he would have some more of the kind of guts that Reagan had, and resist the urge to pander to certain people.

[gcruse]

Yes, I, too found his pandering to the steel unions and the rust belt very disturbing. I also am having problems with pressing Israel to allow terrorism in her borders while we pander to the very Arabs who attacked the WTC. Hiring qualified gays to public service is the least of his flaws, IMO.

[sinkspur]

I just wish he would have some more of the kind of guts that Reagan had, and resist the urge to pander to certain people.

You don't think Reagan appointed gays to government positions? I'll bet even Buchanan had a gay or two in his campaign.

[Trust but Verify]

Like Bush personally has anything to do with giving these people jobs! Do you think he has nothing better to do than vet thousands of appointees? His staff shoves stuff in front of him for his signature.