Does anyone think that Gorge W. Bush is not doing the right thing for the country?
101497
It is interesting, after 6 years of disastrous policies and disastrous results, that the best defense of his presidency is the contention that someone in office in the 90s created the current conditions. \nSo, the current problems (deficit, war in Iraq, health care, etc.) were caused by Clinton. Clinton's success (no war, nice surplus, e.g.) was undoubtedly caused by Reagan and Bush I. Reagan's success was caused by Jimmy Carter--woops. Now the chain stops.\nOkay, it goes like this. Carter was responsible for everything bad in his administration, and everything bad in Reagan's. Reagan was responsible for everything good, nothing bad. Ditto Bush I. Both of these were responsible for everything good in Clinton's reign. Clinton was the cause of nothing but the subsequent problems during Bush II's administration.\nOkay, is that how it goes??? \nOr maybe we could try something unique. Look at the policies of the administration and their impact, and let's see what's working or not?\nHere's an example. Disaster relief--Fema folded under Homeland security, given less power, staffed by crony, longtime employees quit while warning of problems. Disaster comes; FEMA becomes a disaster.\nAnother--War on Iraq started over WMDs. Intelligence here and abroad did not support nuclear aspect; did not support connection with Al Queda; did question aftermath of war (state dept study); admin did reject general's view of need for more troops; admin did grossly underplay the costs in money & lives; did give no-bid contracts with no supervision. Result--huge deficit, hi cost in lives, prospects for civil war, huge increase in terrorists and in hatred of U.S. Cause--Hmmm.\nMy point is, if you really want to see what's working or not, you must analyze the policies and determine what effects are due to these policies. This is an uncertain science, and reasonable people can disagree, but if you step outside of the administration's spin machine and ask thoughtful republicans and democrats, you begin to appreciate the magnitude of this administration's follies.
283312
YES HE IS. BUSH IS LIVING LA VIDA LOCA at the expense of the american people.  He is a shiit for brains mediocre piece of president.  He is not even a full man.  He was raped as many members of the Skull and Bones society are, and that's why we call him now Baby Bush or Bushy for cute. \n\nDo you know what's his favorite entertainment now? Playing with Cheney to see who farts louder and longer in the oval room when the CIA recorders are rolling.  Sometimes they soil themselves and call the White House aid to clean saying it was the dog.  Yeah, right. And they didn't even consider James Brown or Eddie Murphy for president.  They would have done better.
806141
I feel that Bush is doing a fine job. Lets see any of you have to make the kind of hard decisions he has had to. And a war for nothing?! Please, do you think that we should allow people to come onto our soil, kill our citizens and get away with it?! You people are despicable! If you don't like the war then go over to a third world country for a few months and then come back. You will be happy to live here. Go to a country that isn't free and then come home and see if you aren't blessed to live here. Freedom IS NOT FREE!! It has cost many men and women's blood to pay for your freedom. Yes, we are still fighting when the leaders are imprisoned but they still have supporters out there. If our government and military does not stay over there and help them to become a self sufficient country then 9/11 will happen all over again. And as far as the pres keeping things from us, sometimes it is better that way. Sometimes you don't need to know things. It is just like being a parent. You don't tell your children of all the horrible things out there in the world bc you don't want to frighten them, you want them to venture out and make a wonderful life for themselves. That is what ALL presidents have done for us. Give him a break and stop complaining about Bush. If you don't love America then revoke your citizenship and move somewhere else!
201345
No what he does is not right..he should be labled a criminal and should be thrown in jail. The pain and suffering caused by Bush, all the death brought on by all his lies is horrendous...He is a very evil man and should be on trial right now just like Saddam!!!
986550
the populace has gone through a transition of help me, do everythign for me.  The President to get elected has to cater to that.  what we need is someone who will stand up and say tough we are going to fix this country and your wants are just too bad.  I kind of see this in Bush but he has a little to much of the apeasment in him too.  The problem is in the other two branches of govt.  these can be overly swayed by this populace and they are destroying the country.  This is inevitable in a republic which is why republics always go back to dictatorship.  History has shown it in every case.
1014769
I don't think Bush has a clue what goes on in the world. He tries but his ideas and most others differ. The damage he has done to this country in terms of lives lost, economic costs and world reputation will take years to heal.\n\nBush isn't malicious - he really believes he is right and all others are wrong.
943719
I agree wholeheartedly. Whether or not Bush is doing a good job, and he isn't, he should be the least of Britain's concern. Last I heard, Tony Blair wasn't any better, so they need not complain about our government. Plus, we're actually being affected. They have no idea personally what it feels like to have a man like Bush in power.
198532
I dont think that Bush is doing a very good job handeling the war. I think that he is leading America down the wrong path. But, he has made a few "good Choices" for our country. But wat r we gonna do hes our pres for wat 2more years so wat r we gunna do? were stuck w/ Bush and we have to live with his bad choices for the country for a few more years. Hopefully a better president will come along in 2008!
1029621
Have you heard him speak lately, its hysterical! He was bad enough durring the Presidential election but now he has really lost, kind of like AL Gore did.He cant even keep a store straight in a 5 minute interview. Its a really sad statement about the state of our country that we came close to electing these to idiots as our leader.I am not a huge George W fan, but think that he's done what he has thought best for the country and not what will boost his ratings in the opinion polls... but I guess that is obvious!
939739
I feel very angry about what Bush has done to our reputation around the world.  It is something that really concerns me.  But, and this is a big but, I believe you are wrong about the American people and our government.  The American people ARE the government, in a very real sense.  We elect and we reject.  We are free to speak out and criticize our government and our President if we feel they are screwing up, and thankfully can effect change fairly easily compared to most governments.  You can see from our polls (yes, polls are notorious but when they all agree it's good to pay attention to them) that the majority of the American people do not approve of the job that Bush is doing.  We can support our troops and still be unhappy about the reasons they are there.  \n\nWe will change the tide by voting, it is our most precious freedom, IMO.  Apathy keeps many Americans at home during the mid-term elections, but I feel this time around we will see a big surge at the polls in the Democratic favor.  I have to say, as unhappy as I am with the Bush Administration, I bristled when I read your opening statement.  It just isn't true, we are the sum of all of our parts in this democratic republic.  We will continue to respond harshly to terrorists and their threats, whether our government is headed by a Republican or a Democrat.  Guantanomo Bay?  It's unfortunate and there's house cleaning to be done, but we have a right to detain those who are a threat to our national security.  We learned on 9/11 what it means to remain complacent and have a false sense of security.  We won't make that mistake again.
312646
Actually we hold job as president too important in my opinion. The president works for us, not the other way around. Bush has been telling the American people what to do and how to think about certain situations and i find this to be completly wrong. Like I mentioned above, the President works for us and he should do what we want. My loyalties belong to this country, not its president.
400992
Actually the President really has very little power, even though we are lead to believe that he holds in his hands every decision or act.  But as President, I think Bush has been fine.  He certainly has areas that even I don't agree with, but when it comes to standing for this country my hat is off to him.  When it come to standing for something he does, as long as he feel and thinks it is best course to take.   \n\nI think the question aught to be is Congress doing a good job.  That is the question and that is what you are feeling and seeing.  They are doing a bad job. ALL OF THEM
620177
We didn't do anything wrong honest, George is doing everything wrong. Just wait until we get back in the White House.
613284
President Bush has had more to deal with than most other Presidents. I think he has made mistakes but it has been a tough 6 years. I don't think any politician would have done well in this Presidency. I don't think any politician can run our country.I think the people who are capable of leading this country aren't even in politics. They are too smart to even want to be involved with the spectacle that we call a government.
599629
im american and i feel that we need to stay the hell out of other countries problems and stop making problems for ourselves...bush is going to make it so that we are the ones needing the most help from outside countries if he doesnt stop driving us into the ground...cant wait for 2 more years when that dipstick is out of office.....its pathetic that bush is trying to be God.... no fear though he will go down in history as one of the worst presidents ever for the united states :)
15839
Although there are many questions I have concerning things Bush has done and why I do still like George Bush.  I think people should pray for our leaders and the decisions they have to make.  I hold out hope that Bush is doing everything in America's best interest.
673663
I totally do not think that Bush is a good president. I recommend watching the movie Loose Change. It proves that 9/11 was a conspiracy, and that Bush knew about it. He let it happen so he could get oil from Iraq. Also, he is doing this new immigration law to distract people from raising high gas prices. This is my opinion.