BUSH AGENDA/SCORECARD-"THESE GUYS ARE GOOD"

12/22/02 | Chiller

[chiller]

PRES. BUSH'S SCORECARD, GOALS, & AGENDA (SAVE for use against Bush Bashers)

It is becoming clear that 'W' and Karl Rove saw the big picture when they assessed all that's wrong and needed fixing from a conservative perspective. Many of these policies/decisions haven't received much attention. And not all are in the 'completed' column.

Yet.

1) Change the tone, bring character back into the equation...did that, even if not reciprocal.

2) Judicial system....did that, we're in charge of judicial committee next month and we'll see the end of judges who enjoy inventing new law.

3) Reorganize bureaucracy...after 9/11, seized the opportunity to condense 20+ overlapping agencies. Difficult, but who better to fix this mess than 'W', Cheney, Rummy?

4) Fix budgeting procedures....they've replaced several Pubbie porkers (The Cardinals) who gamed the budget process to invariably load up last minute legislation.(http://www.humaneventsonline.com/articles/07-22-02/jeffrey.htm) An intriguing story...check it out.

5) A litmus test for foreign aid...did that...The 'Millenium Challenge' is similar to Rush's 'excrement list. It's a "Use our aid against us and you're toast" kinda' thing.

6)Taxes...did that and more to come. When it is demonstrated once and for all that tax cuts increase revenues, the implications are beyond huge. Reagan's same tax cut message gets spun as ineffective because spending wasn't cut as Congress promised. This could be big, forever.

7) Social security...the so called "third rail of politics" was a winning plank of several midterm races, and the young people of America like the idea. It will happen, once explained properly.

8) Challenged 'irrelevant' United Nations...UN in the process of confirming it, for all to see.

9) Racism...White House nudged T-Lo to stand down as Sen. Maj. Ldr., thus defusing a favorite and lethal weapon of race-baiting Dems. "Republicans act, on our problems, in contrast to Dems."

10) Improving govt. efficiency with .8 million jobs put up for bid...weakening unions and cutting undeserved pay raises. Wants merit based promotions/raises.

11) Out smarting the Democrats ...I was astounded when we watched 'W' and Rove play Daschle like a fiddle, controlling the debate leading into mid-terms, literally twisting them in the wind, forcing the Dems to ask for a debate on war that they didn't want, could not win, and knew they could not win, but did anyway ! These guys are good! 12) Education... We know how he feels and where he wants to go re: education/vouchers/school choice which, btw, will further expose Democratic racism.

IMHO......
No adminstration has had the foresight to tackle or the skill to achieve these MUST DO'S. I have complete confidence in the direction this administration is headed...they'll solve immigration, even if it means annexing some Mexican borderlands. (hey..I like that one)Tort reform, & abortion are on deck.

We held our noses at some compromises made to win all 3 branches of govt., but that's politics. Let's see what happens now. Several moves ie; 1)T-Lo's demotion, 2)The Cardinals removal, 3)refusal to bail out Speaker Hastert's buddies at United Airlines speaks loudly that right is right, whether its Republican or Democrat.

The administration must now speak LOUDLY for these issue, but I believe they now can and will show more courage than was possible and prudent coming out of the 2000 elections. The people are in place, common sense ideas are in place...and I've joined 'W's chorus.

[chiller]

Please add to the list. As an amateur observer, there's much I've overlooked, and many developments to come. Let's hear it.

Conversely, if your one-note issue isn't addressed here, please give it a rest for a while. There's 8 years of Clinton, and God knows how many years of liberalism to fix.

P.S. ..a fellow FReeper recommended I formalize these random thoughts from a previous thread. So FWIW.

[KAUAIBOUND]

All of the 12 items you have listed will be fruitless if illegal immigration is not curbed - this will be the destruction of our country if Bush (who I otherwise support) does not stop pandering to the Hispanics.

[alnick]

It's good to see someone whose glass if half full. Good post.

T-Lo. LOL!

[Miss Marple]

Thanks, chiller! To this I would add the missile defense shield and the improvement in the military's pay and housing (still underway), and the disavowal of the Kyoto Accord.

[chiller]

Of course..how could I forget...too many to keep track of, I guess. Did you see Canada's justification for joining Kyoto. I saw the thread here yesterday.

They said they were playing "a hunch." No joke.

[Miss Marple]

"Playing a hunch"? Bwahahahaha!

[alnick]

Plus Dubya's stand against the ICC.

[deport]

Where do we put medicare reform and precription drugs at? Also what about the balanced budget and ballooning deficits?

Good list... thanks

[LS]

Another voice from the "immigration-is-the-only-issue" lobby. Amazing.

As a pro-lifer, I nevertheless could see that pro-life lunacy was killing the party and any hope of saving innocent lives. Now, the anti-immgrant voices are nearing the same level of hysteria. It is both counterproductive and poorly focused, because despite protests that there is nothing "racial" about it, it is an issue drenched in race. Sad. Until the anti-immigrant groups can effectively separate LEGAL (which very few support) from ILLEGAL immigration (which none of us on FR support), it is a loser issue.

[ex-Texan]

Gee, you are be good yer own sef' .... From one underestimated soul to another, Cheers Chiller!

[DrDeb]

Excellent analysis!!! THANK YOU!

[chiller]

Ya' know, I always said you were one smart Dr.Deb, with impeccable taste, great reasoning powers, and an eye for greatness.

Seriously. You're most welcome. Very kind of you to say.

[justshe]

Good job, chiller. I hope this thread keeps going---or at least does NOT get lost in the cosmos...so we can keep adding to this list.

[justshe]

We need a MIGHTY ping from you two, if you don't mind!

PRES. BUSH'S SCORECARD, GOALS, & AGENDA
(SAVE for use against Bush Bashers)

"It is becoming clear that 'W' and Karl Rove saw the big picture when they assessed all that's wrong and needed fixing from a conservative perspective. Many of these policies/decisions haven't received much attention. And not all are in the 'completed' column."

[Sci Fi Guy]

Sorry to rain on your parade or rather list. But I have to disagree.

1. Forget Change Tone, Just having someone new in the White House would have changed that. Until the Rats come around and start changing their behavior, all we have here is Bush turning the other cheek every time the rats slap him politically.

2. Judical System? Hasn't happened yet! Not Bush's Fault, and I'm certain that most of his judges will be good ones. But it hasn't happened yet.

3. Reorganized bureaucracy? The Jury's still out on that one. Let's see if it leads to a smaller more efficient gov't or just adds more layers of bureaucracy.

4. Fix budgeting procedures: The House did this, not Bush. Bush had been going along with budget increases (remember the farm bill) in the hopes that it would help them regain control of the senate.

5. A litmus test for foreign aid: not sure what you are referring to?

6. Taxes, I partly agree. Bush cut taxes for the upper income brackets, who are grossly overtaxed. So he deserves credit for that, but it was a small cut spread out over many years. This is not that big, and like with Reagan spending has not been cut.

7. Social security: When it happens it will be a huge victory, but it hasn't happened yet.

8.Challenged 'irrelevant' United Nations: Bush has effectively used and worked with the UN. (And he does deserve credit for that!) He has provided them with "relevance", in regards to our upcoming war.

9.Racism: ???? This is hardly a great victory, and the rats will run on racism in 04.

10. Improving govt efficiency: You are referring to privatizing some gov't functions, good idea - let's see if it happens, and results in smaller gov't.

11. Outsmarting the Democrats: Is it because we're so smart, or they're so lame?

12.Education: Bush lost that battle! Remember the voucher got taken OUT of the ed bill.

Sorry to disagree, I do like Bush. Here is my List.

1. SDI: Bush has provided very strong leadership in this area. We will have missile defense, and Bush deserves a great deal of credit for that.

2. War on Terror: Again Bush has done a great job, emerged as a true world leader. We've freed one nation from an evil dictatorship, and will soon free a second.

3. Foreign Policy: Once again we have a President who puts America's interests first. Remember the Koyoto Treaty? The Anti missile defense treaty with the soviets? Bush is more supportive of Israel, Taiwan, Turkey. Bush is developing a good relationship with Putin - which may lead to a strong future alliance with Russia.

4. Taxes: We did get a small tax cut. And it did include all the people, not just the "working families".

5. Right to Life: Bush has reenacted the Mexico City Policy, and has been quietly working to defund the pro-aborts(i.e. un, sex-ed, etc).

6. Moral Leadership (I think that this what you meant by your #1) Bush is cautious and moves slowly, but he says what he means. He calls evil evil.

I do think that in two years my list will be longer. Like Social Security Reform, Immigration Reform, Some sort of Voucher program.

[lefty4w]

I'm glad you brought up Kyoto, that is one we have to stay on. How can people be so arrogant to think we can change the plan of the universe. Volcanos have been spewing more trash since time began, and Sadam's fire in the oil fields, are worse than any of us can do.
PS I have just seen that j mccain is going to try to push Kyoto soon.(His name does not need to be in capitals.)

[Sabertooth]

I have complete confidence in the direction this administration is headed...they'll solve immigration...

The reast of your list is OK, but I have yet to see the Bush Administration take even one productive step on the issue of Illegal Aliens. In their stumbles, however, they've been needlessly antagonistic to many in the GOP.

[justshe]

********Interesting thread PING*****

A LIST OF THIS ADMINISTRATION'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PRES. BUSH'S SCORECARD, GOALS, & AGENDA

This is an attempt to keep a thread going of just what HAS been accomplished--in face of all that we hear that has NOT been accomplished (yet).

Add those items you think have NOT been included--but should be.

[TLBSHOW]

He has stopped 100's of terorist attacks on American soil.

Now that we have control of the country for about the first time since he took office. I would hope this list grows and grows.

[Luis Gonzalez]

Bush stopped foreign aid that would be used to fund abortions.