Why can't people respect the position of USA President and not call Bush stupid?
345343
One word... strategery. \nBut seriously, some people would rather not be sheep - mindlessly following whoever is leading.  Education and credentials do not necessarily indicate intelligence.  Why don't I become president? I would rather do something that will have a positive effect on the future, like teach. As opposed to sending innocent men and women to other countries to die so that I can increase my wealth via the oil industry.
495123
The problem, as I've noticed, is that most Americans (I'm American; this does not apply to me) are VASTLY uneducated in how to determine things for themselves. Someone tells them how things are and they believe it word-for-word. The thing is that wars themselves have never touched America (unless in events like Pearl Harbor and 9/11, which both got us INTO wars), therefore Americans nowadays have no real perception of what war is. To them, the "enemy" is whomever President Bush says it is, and that "enemy" is not a human just like them. Of course, in reality, all humans are alike, but Americans refuse to see that because of single examples of foreign people with which they come into contact, like Saddam Hussein. I bet most of them don't even know that Bush's father is the one who gave them the "weapons of mass destruction" for which we allegedly went looking in the first place, because those people are uneducated and intent on waging a holy war when half the country (those who voted for Al Gore in '00 and Kerry in '04--MY family) didn't even want our President to be OUR President.\n\nThe people who have half a brain, are educated in what's happening, have studied history and are looking toward the future are the people who AREN'T in power right now. I honestly didn't think much of Kerry in '04, but I have always hated President Bush and I always will. There is no one around willing to possibly sacrifice their political career by using the pull they have in politics and government to stand up, show this nation of idiots the truth, MAKE them wake up and mature, and go against what the government is currently doing. Actually, many Democrats in the Senate have been talking of impeaching Bush. I'm not sure if he would be convicted if such action was taken against him but I truly, honestly hope so.\n\nAnd if anyone wants to call me a Democrat, I am not; I'm liberal. And my views are not as they are because of this. I have conservative friends who study American History with me and they are also against the war. My kind of people simply aren't in power.
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.
729741
Nobody likes to think that "their guy" (Bush), the guy they voted for can do anything wrong especially when it comes to the war on terror and because most Americans don't have a clue about the Middle East or Iraqi politics it's very easy for them to understand Bush's very basic comments "stay the course, cut & run, fight'em over their not here", etc...) and after 9/11 everybody wants revenge and since Muslims caused 9/11 (still amazes me that Americans don't realize that most of the 9/11 terrorists were from Saudi Arabia) Muslims must pay whether they have WMDs or terrorists in their country or not.  War is not about the truth it's about winning and that's it.  There are no rules (Bush thru the Geneva convention out the door) just life and death and people will do anything they can to survive even if it means lying and this includes Bush.
987024
George W. Bush has not had this country at the fore front of his  agenda . He has followed his own agenda and has had the support of his Republican congress to aid in that agenda . The country as a whole has suffered slow economic recovery , highest gas prices in our history , and  we as a Nation are disliked by other Nations due to his leadership and head strong do or die attitude . Its my way or the highway isn't working for him now and the polls are showing the nations feelings for him as a president . I would have to agree with you in saying he is right up there on top of the heap of useless presidents .
128733
Bush supporters see it this way, 1 they are either as dumb as he is or 2 they would rather have us nuked off the earth before ever admitting they were wrong ( stay the course ) doesn't matter that the decision made was wrong , what matters to them is don't ever admit that they were wrong.
499613
If you look at all of the polls that the news media have conducted, the answer is that most Americans think that the administration is a joke.  I'm one of those people.  I don't believe that Bush will be considered as a "great president", not even a good one.  Both parties are trying to rally for the mid-term elections which means blowing smoke, as if they have ever really worked. So, on the whole, I would say that Americans are very unsatisfied with our current administration. By the way, if you want a real outlook on how Americans feel, check out Democracy Now! (the exclaimation is actually in the title, I'm not shouting)
345442
It is not fair to associate people with mental retardation with George W. Bush. Whatever Bush's problem, it is not mental retardation, and mental retardation is not a label that should be used to insult others. I'm totally fine with people with mental retardation, but not with George W. Bush.\n\nBush is quite simply extremely good at getting his and the interests of his business cronies pushed through — no matter what would really benefit most US Americans. He literally walks over thousands and thousands of corpses and has people tortured in the name of US Americans just to push corporate agendas.
1139555
well you are wrong\nhe is great.\n\nFURTHERMORE..\nAt least Bush had enough moral and courage to actively do something for this country, in comparison with Clinton, who did nothing much but try to get America to be his best friend by all of his "pimping" in the white house with whatever her name was.\n\nOf course Bush isn't "cool" like that, because he is an actual president who has duties of honor to stand by, and a country to defend while millions of americans talk crap about him everyday...\n\nA million against "one", that sounds fair, especially since that "one" is who volunteered for the job to help defend this country and all of us.\n\nAmericans are pathetic if they talk about our president with all of this hatred, pathetic doesn't even cover it.
953769
I know!  I've noticed that too.  Most of the people I know HATE Bush, his ratings are low, and the Congress that supports him had a recent 16% approval rating.  I even know some moderate Republicans that voted Democrat this year.\n\nYet people still say that "liberals are idiots" and "Bush is great."  Don't they realize that most of America and practically ALL of the world disagree with them?  Yet they still act all high and mighty.\n\nQuite a god complex they have, isn't it?\n\nBUSH SUCKS!!
50355
The reason Bush is still President is due to the fact that he has not been impeached, The reason why he was elected was because unfortunately the democrats can not come up with a reasonable candidate that can stand on issues versus hate speech. This has been demonstrated here and is another indication of republicans taking the white house again in 2008. You hear about the"lies, the half-a** answers, The bad grammar, or lack of leadership" but never examples of such. His approval rating at this time in his presidency is actually higher then Bill Clinton's was during the same time in his administration. Its a shame that a party that stood for the common man with heros such as FDR and Kennedy(JFK of course) Has turned into a bunch of people who have no dream, have no desire to build, just the ability to whine and complain. I disagree with the President on many things but what i like about him is that he does what he says he will. This is a welcome change. If democrats want the White house back, stop being afraid of being called a liberal and show people a better way, not just calling our leader(like him or not) a retard. The most important thing in order to be taken seriously is the ability to respect the differences in others and being able to debate the issues instead of name calling and threatening to move out of the USA if your opponent gets elected. (BTW im still waiting for many of Hollywood to keep their word and leave.)  Just my opinion, remember you asked and know that I respect your right to express yours.
180625
Historicly,   People respected the president even if you didn't like or vote for him simply because he was the president.\n\nThe idea of President bashing is a new one.
237834
People only care about things as much as they need to care. Which means they tend to have incomplete information and make snap judgements. And, since they only have enough information to be able to think a problem through to a given point, they tend to readily accept sophisms.\n\nAt least, that explains how Bush got elected, how he could be right about allowing the port deal to go through, and how he could screw up something as simple as pointing out that Arab-owned companies already run many US ports.
441050
Its called APATHY - something that unfortunately consummes Americans lives. \n\nSimply put, we are all apathetic to it. Yelling and screaming about it doesnt do a damn thing, the administration isnt going to do a damn thing, so why bother complaining about it anymore? Same reason no one complains that Bush is a liar and a fraud, is killing our troops, is destroying our civil rights, and is enjoying every minute of it. What good will comlinaing do? The midwest will still vote for the Idiot, and the Republicans will remain in power, and nothing will change until the administration is defeated. And since that will never happen, no one cares anymore.
842327
I don't take personally the result of the policies made by George Bush.  I happen to be a citizen of this country, but I'm not responsible for the asinine decisions he's made.  I didn't vote for him, so it's hard to take the views of those in other countries personally..  They should understand that I cannot control the President any more than they can control the leader of their country.
321246
It sounds like most of the President Bush haters are either children, uneducated, or forgot that sterling example of the democrats, President Clinton - who was almost impeached.\nIt is always proper as a citizen to call our president - by his title & name President Bush. If not a citizen - shut up & stay out of our politics. God bless our Troops & the USA.\nWar does not always work out the way we hope but I believe it was entered into for what we thought were just reasons. As a mother of a Army Lt., my sacrifice could be much greater than yours and I still pray for President Bush daily.
678317
When you are in a position of leadership/power, others will be displeased...for a multitude of reasons-some valid, others not. Leaders didn't become so by listening to popular opinion. They had the courage and the integrity to persevere and do the right thing. The "right thing" is in the eye of the beholder...so it may not always appear as such. Bottom line is that USA is still, the greatest country in the world...not because we think ourselves superior, etc...but because we stand for democracy, freedom and human rights that are sadly only a fantasy for some throughout the world. This country is the greatest because it is comprised of people from every corner of the earth, every religion and race...and somehow, we all have made it work for an impressively long time. Again, it hasn't been without trials...but what others have endured in our country's past, have made our existence today a fairly remarkable one. \n\nSo to all the USA haters out there....quit drinking your Hatorade.