Thank you for your response Cricket. I would expect you to defend your point of view and you’ve done so. You make some valid points. For one, the economic stimulus and steady hand Bush used post 09/11, did turn our economy around amazingly fast. He doesn’t get enough credit for that aspect of his presidency, and I am as guilty as anyone for not mentioning it.
Even part of his/congress’ spending could be justified in part for stimulating the economy, which benefited the nation in no small measure.
There was another aspect of his presidency that I failed to mention last night, and for the life of me I can’t recall it right now. He does deserve credit where credit is due, and my not mentioning some of the good things was unintentional.
Thanks again for the exchange of views.
Even part of his/congress’ spending could be justified in part for stimulating the economy, which benefited the nation in no small measure.
Have often compared/defended Bush's extravagance to how we respond to a very sick patient. We try and 'gift' them back to health; get their spirits 'up'. . .reward the heck out of them so as to nurture; stir and motivate them back to health.
Our Country was seriously wounded/traumatized on 9/11 and think Bush responded in full.
And lest we forget, much of our budget/over-spending; as well; went into 'rehab'; prevention. . .and then there was Katrina. . .the tsumami. . .the earthquakes/fires. . .floods. . .and the ever-growing price of terrorism. . .and our 'security' in light of. . .
Do not think any President has so endured; particularly against the backdrop of political vitriol/degradation and hate. . .and political mutiny within. All while not even enjoying a minimal respect for his 'address' as per what now passes as etiquette. We hear almost exclusively 'MISTER Bush. . .' and 'the President.
'President Clinton' gets more respect by title. . .Not that GW really minds; think his humility overrides here; but still; it would have been nice to hear; and a good example to our Children on the importance 'respect'.