it was a nice read out but i don't know why u seem such disappointed with bush.though he has created such frolic throughout the world he still must be praised for his war rebelling campaign.

As a politician I give George W. Bush in A plus. When I look at his policies to deal with the issues facing America I give a D-.

He either has not effectively dealt with in issue i.e. Medicare

Or he has made a difficult situation worse i.e. trade, deficit, environment and the discord that exists in the United States today.

And, why is Ken Lay, Bush's buddy, who stole millions upon millions of dollars still walking around today, a free man, while Martha Stewart is sitting in a jail cell for a stupid trade that she may or may not have gotten duped into making, and for which she earned peanuts compared to Lay? Double standards and hypocrisy is Bush's trademark.

What does that really have to do with Bush, absolutely nothing. If you have a problem with Ken Lay "walking around" then ask the prosecutors in Texas. And just in case you didn't know, Ken Lay's trial will start possibly later this year, so he will get his turn in court.

Budget cuts to the rich is a proven failure, in that the money will not trickle down to great numbers of individuals, and certainly not enough to stimulate the economy. As others, including draginol, have pointed out, it has enabled them to hire one or two more employees. Well, that's a drop in the bucket compared with what this country really needs, that being funding of education, health care, environmental protections, road rebuilding, etc. Wealthy CEO's do not need more profits.

The tax cuts have already stimulated the economy and helped many Americans that are not part of the "evil rich".

How about lying our way to war? That's a biggie, as it is costing thousands upon thousands of deaths and maimings. For what? It's very clear now that Saddam, though a bully and bastard, to say the least, was NO immediate threat to the US. He had no WMD's. He had no ties to Al Qaida. He did monetarily support the Palestinians. But, biggest thing he actually did have - OIL. Bush is a lying sack of shit. Along with all his other neocon death cult war criminals.

If Bush "lied" then so did John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, Ted Kennedy, and all the other democrats who said Saddam was a threat to this country and that he had WMD. I would go into more, but since you believe in the "oil war" conspiracy there really isn't much point in doing so.

So, please ask yourself, what had Bush really done that has benefitted anyone except the pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, corporate CEO's and those at the top 5% of the economic profile in this country? What has he done? Ask yourself that, then decide who you would support.

A majority of voters just supported him enough to get him a second term. Instead of the constant complaining and conspiracy theories about Bush, why don't you tell the democratic party to get back to reality and come up with ideas instead of hate.

drmiler # 45 is no answer to #60. I said the conversations between Prof. Tsurumi and George W. Bush at Harvard when he was a student were first hand between the two of them. The Professor has written several articles stating his first hand conversations between him and George Bush. It is just like the former Speaker of the Texas House that stated he got George into the Guard as a political favor. It is like the former Sec of the CO of Bush that said although the actual documents used in the CBS program were fake, that she typed documents very similar and that Bush did not obey the orders of his CO to take his physical. She also confirmed that he was grounded. The records released by DoD included his Grounding Order and the reason given was "Failure to take physical" His pay records showed he received NO PAY for 6 months in late 1972 for drills which means he did not attend drills at any location during that period.

This is *still* hearsay. All we have is *your* word and nothing else to back up your claim. If there were articles written then SHOW them! She later recanted this statement. Your statements don't jibe with what Lee1776 posted in reply #52. No reply 45 does not answer any questions. But the gist of reply #45 bears *directly* on you! Nothing you can say or do will chage the fact that he has an "honorable discharge.

IslandDog

there is no question tax cuts have stimulated the economy but not nearly enough to replace the lost revenue and to balance the budget. In addition the GDP gains are not producing nearly enough jobs for the growing number of workers in this country.

The supply-side stimulation is not the most effective way to grow the economy and thus produce jobs and additional tax revenue to balance the budget. In a time of recovery to be experiencing an annual budget deficit in the range of 675 billion is simply unconscionable.

Bush is simply not facing up to the reality that his economic, tax and spending policies are not producing growth and the needed tax revenue to pay for the a defense, health and expenses relating to our growing and aging population. The imbalance can not be resolved buy just cutting spending.

We're back to arguing about Bush's National Guard service?

Wow, how timely, while we're at it, why don't we whine and moan over disco, three mile island, or hey, maybe we can discuss the mating habits of the Tse Tse Fly.

Irrelevance is Irrelevance, no matter the subject!!

In my military career, I can think of many troops with whom I proudly served, but wouldn't vote for. On the other hand, I've helped drum a few troops out who I would vote for in a second (they weren't bad people, they just never adapted to military life.

There are legitimate reasons to agree or disagree with Prs. Bush, but he IS president, and he DID get re-elected. Get over it and get on with your lives!!! ;~D

Just answer this question lap dog and stupid fish. Would you send your child to fight in the IRAQ war for its current cause. Of course, you probably will find that easy to respond too since you obviously have never been close to that real lift situation. Oh, there will be some sore of goverment in IRAQ that might allow us to maintiain a military base in the area to use multi-million dollar weapons to blow up caves. But, it will be years before those people know and want a democarcy if ever. If we would have used diplomacy eventually, the regime would have collapsed and far fewer people would have died, in particular a bunch of kids that have to do what they are told and expect semi-wise decisions to be made.

Here is a fact for you two to dispute, Asama is currently in the US getting ready to stand trial for destroying 2 towers in New York and killing Americans..

I guess the Bush pay records and grounding order from DoD are not first hand info. You are so full of BS

Please: No laundry lists of complaints, no unsourced quotes or references, and no factual statements without supporting evidence.

Guess you didn't get much to hang a hat on.

Though I supported GW in the election, I'm certainly not entirely enamored with him (nor do I hate him).

My biggest gripes, adding a huge additional bill to medicare in the form of a prescription drug program (becoming more mandatory spending) and the huge increase in the Dept of Edu funding. Though, in my estimation, well intentioned, not appropriate for the Feds (seems to me that anything the Fed implements requires numerous revisions at additional cost because they NEVER get it right the first time). All that is needed to substaniate this claim is a review of SS, Medicare/Medicaid cost projections when implemented vs. actuals today (Medicare/Medicaid's share of mandatory spending continues to balloon - from 18% in '80 to 35% in '00 - can be found at the CBO site) and the number and frequency of submitted bills to revise and fix NAFTA, GATT, NCLB, ad infinitum which can be found at the Senate history site.

His pushing of the Patriot Act and his numerous lies to the public while keeping an eye out for his special interest buddies. What more does one need to question this man's motives and sincerity? If Bush wanted to make things right for me, he can: * fix his proposed budget by only cutting the pork not important programs designed to help the little man * openly push for a full repeal of the Patriot Act and the more recent Intel Reform Act (mandating National Driver's Licenses) * Establish an new independent 9/11 Commission to fully investigate and explain to Americans what happened that day and how, in full concise detail, explain why certain buildings mysteriously broke into flames, why Pres. Bush said he saw the first plane on t.v. when it wasn't possible for him to have done so, and how it took over two hours to scramble jets after the incidents. If a serious effort that provided real answers was provided to families of 9/11 victims to be rest assured that their government cares enough about this matter I'd give credit to G.W. if he'd just push for it. * Openly apologize and give out double the amount of recompense to survivors of the Iraq war because of HIS ADMINISTRATION's intel "mistakes" concerning troop deployment size, armor / supplies, and the primary reason given to go to war in Iraq. Let's see the money where the mouth is. Also, reinstate the open delivery of American bodies coming back from Iraq so the American public can live in reality, knowing what the true cost of the war is instead of delivering the dead g.i.'s in secrecy as if there was something to hide and that we were somehow not proud of their great sacrifice. * Fire Don Rumsfield for his many mistakes as S.O.D. and beg Colin Powell to come back in his stead * Announce criteria / goals for Iraq to meet before withdrawal can begin. * Stop fucking around with your religious right and push for a pro-life court nominee! Use bully pulpit to help erase pro-abortion law (of course you won't do this Bush, you were only pandering...but I can still wish...) ....I could go on, but why? None of these problems will be properly addressed, what do you all think?