President Bush did not takeovere the banks...he injected funds into the system very rapidly because someone(s) pulled huge amounts of money out of some banks in just a few hours. If he had not done that we would be in a severe, severe depression, much much worse than now. He put no strings to the money, it was a typical courageous Bush move which worked. When asked about leaving the democrats in a position to take advantage of the situation and take over private sectors he stated “I really do not believe the American people will allow that” and I think he is right.
In regards to spending, sure I would have much preferred he veto a bunch of spending from the congress. Remember, it is the congress who spends, not the President. But, in his defense...he had an incredible amount on his plate and there was a war being waged against him from within our nation by the traitors from the left. Not to mention the War On Terror, Katrina, Recession he inherited and resolved very quickly. He managed to protect us beautifully, he stood up for life and gave many of us confidence through his example. You will not find a more economic conservative than I, but we have to consider all the facts, not just pick and choose a couple. President Bush gave us tax cuts, tried to make private accounts for some of our retirement, restore the private ownership society, and so many wonderful things that most of you forget. So, hell he had to go along with a Republican congress who spent like democrats...he kept us free and safe. All the while doing so much incredible good throughout the world.
Do you realize he is credited with saving millions of lives in Africa? His actions in the middle east have helped bring some women’s rights to Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, not to mention Iraq and Afghanistan. He warned us this War on Terror would last far longer than his tenure as President, but that we must stay the course or there will be dire consequences.
History will be very good to President Bush, I am certain. He is truly one of the worlds greatest leaders of all time and it is a shame that so many do not get to truly enjoy the truth in that.
Under Bush’s watch, Paulson put 9 bankers in a room and made them take the money. That never would have happened under Reagan, or any other conservative. It did not prevent a severe depression. It was the opposite of a courageous move. He “chucked aside his free market principles to save the free market”, which is an asinise statement. You can make excuses for him all day, and some of them may even be good ones. All I ask is that you admit the man was not a conservative.
Some are coming around. Others will. Blind rage can't last forever. It will eat them alive.