[ohioWfan]

You forgot to mention a most critical part of returning the country to conservatism, and that is regarding the judiciary.

In that area, conservative, originalist judges and SC Justices, President Bush even outranks Reagan. There is no Sandra Day O'Connor among his appointees.

I am completely "honest with myself." Don't misunderstand my enthusiasm for President Bush (which I proudly wear), as agreement with every policy. I understand the problem with limited government and spending, but I also see the tax-cutting and pro-business policies that Bush has as part of the overall conservatism. I am also (see my tagline) strongly pro-military and national defense, and in that, President Bush is unsurpassed.

But I think this discussion, which is essentially a hijack of this thread (about Rochester police, right? :), should be ended, so I will do my part to do so.

Hopefully you and I have a better understanding of each other because of this conversation.

[sickoflibs]

RE :”but I also see the tax-cutting and pro-business policies that Bush has as part of the overall conservatism.”

Yes, tax cutting while increasing spending. That was brilliant. His TARP speech was a big surpise given that brilliant strategy. I will say one thing, TARP was pro-business, ie pro-bank , they get the gains, we pay.

BTW: Libs are complaining about TARP and Geitner too. Does that make them good too?

[mkjessup]

In that area, conservative, originalist judges and SC Justices, President Bush even outranks Reagan. There is no Sandra Day O'Connor among his appointees.

For the record, NObody had any expectation that O'Connor was going to drift left as she did. At the time of her nomination she was solidly endorsed and supported by "Mr. Conservative" himself, Senator Barry Goldwater, and the difference between Reagan and Goldwater you MIGHT be able to slide a piece of typewriter paper through.

And need I remind you that before Sam Alito was nominated, that GWB tried to shove one of the Bush family friends down the throats of the American people, the abysmal Harriett Myers? It was only the increasing outrage over her lack of qualifications that forced GWB to change course and go with Alito.

[genetic homophobe]

W outranks Reagan in area of Judge appointees? If so, it wasn’t W’s choosing. Remember Harriet Miers?

[Engineer_Soldier]

I understand the problem with limited government and spending, but I also see the tax-cutting and pro-business policies that Bush has as part of the overall conservatism.

I understand the problem with shooting innocent people, but I also see the second amendment usage as a step in the right direction......Sounds absurd right? So does your statement. Cutting taxes while outspending every previous democrat is worse than raising taxes and overspending. Bush was our Carter....plain and simple.