Just a general question, what do you think of Bush and how he handles the country?
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
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.
418479
My only problem with President Bush is that he can't run for a third term.  I think he is a wonderful President.  Greatness is not appreciated in its own time.  Neither Mozart nor Shakespeare were considered geniuses in their day.\n\nIn fifty years time, the history books will record that George W. Bush (and his close friend Tony Blair) rid the world of a dangerous evil.  Peaceful democratically elected Middle Eastern governments will erect statues of him honoring him as the man who brought peace and freedom to their troubled land.\n\nI would like to see him veto a spending bill, but has anyone noticed that our economy is doing quite well.  There hasn't been another terrorist attack on our soil.  Perhaps this is because he is intercepting the cell phone calls of terrorists.
155667
This latest issue with Bush approving the turning over of control of our major ports to an Arab country is more proof that this president is clueless on how to keep America strong and safe.  While I very much approved of his appointments to the Supreme Court, over all I can think of no other president that has single handedly done more to destroy this country.  You want me to list a few topics? The economy, 8 trillion dept & counting, the enviornment & global warming, human rights-torture, our border crisis, the non-response to the Katrina disaster due to appointing one of his cronies as Fema director, creating a war that looks to have no end  while abandoning the legitamate one in Afghanistan, sending our troops, the best & bravest in the world, into battle without enough numbers or equipment and no clear objective... I could go on and on... anybody else?
509918
Bush has a 34% approval rating in the US. I wouldnt take any of what he says seriously.\n\nAnyway. I wish people would focus on the real issues.
6809
I feel he is by far the worst president in the history of our country. He demonstrates absolutely no understanding of statesmanship, competence, and the ability to govern by compromise. \n  Our government has three branches of government. It is obvious that disagreements on policy and its execution will occur. Bush is blind to anything that differs with his own policy and pushes forward an agenda that ignores all suggestion of other views.\n  His entire presidency is a failed attempt at prosecuting a war which has cost the lives of 2000+ Americans and over 30,000 Iraqis in the name of \nDemocracy. That price is not worth the cost in lives and money. That war has been singularly the most flawed effort in our history.\n  His economic policies are based on cruelty and fantasy. The rich Americans are profitting from every single proposal, while the poor are suffering. \n  His reaction to  Katrina demonstrates that we are unready for an attack on our country by terrorists even after the September 11 attack which should have woke us up. His appointment of cronies to sensitive offices that require \ncompetence demonstrate his own lack of perception of excellence. \n   To answer those who say he is maligned, send your children to fight the war in Iraq and if they come back in  a body bag see if you say the same thing!!!!! Bush and his friends have not sent one of their own.\n   Finally, anyone with his resume would have been turned down for both the job of Texas governor and President of the United States if his last name weren't Bush. If his name were Smith he would have been laughed off the American  political stage and sent back to drink his way to oblivion.
1028771
I like Bush.\n\nTax cuts (for everyone)\nGreat economy (especially after the Clintons and 9/11)\nWar against terror (Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea...)\n1st administration to recognize the illegal immigration problem\nHe put more minorities in higher positions than ever before\nDidnt sell secrets to China like Clinton did\netc etc etc\n\nEveryone feels dumb now that they found out the WMDs were real.\nThat WAS the reason people didnt like him.\n\nBTW...Gas prices go up because we don't have enough refineries and environmentalists won't allow us to make more.\n\nThe only problem is that he is weak. He has caved in to the Liberal Media and won't push through with his plans.
292567
I personally do not see how.  How one can feel that we will be fine as a nation.  We are so divided.  We have a president distroying our country, not just economically, but internationally our rep has gone down the tubes.  When our next election comes I hope we elect someone who can fix the f-ups he has made.
1107801
HE IS A GREAT MAN AND A GREAT PRESIDENT...GOD BLESS PRESIDENT BUSH!!!!!!
93881
Hate is a strong word. I pretty much disagree with the way he is handling the country..For example, why is rebuilding Iraq more spend worthy than rebuilding our gulf coast? Why is it for the war money grows on trees, but for education, they're all tapped out. Ask your President why K-12 special education is not fully funded federally like it is suppose to be...
1015674
I feel our president is on track with Iraq.  It's a touch and go situation right now but from what I have seen and read I feel we are on track.  If it were possible I would like to see Iraqi troops and police taking over more responsibility of there country and maybe help them more than we have to accomplish this goal.  We know they want there freedom, are willing to die for it and hope we can help them achieve there goals.  So other than that there is not much I would or would try to change.  I have faith in our military and our president's actions.\n\nGood question.
972592
George Bush IS a great president. He is the best person we could have had in office when 9-11 hit. He's done a great job economically. Our economy is on the rise. He is also steadfast when it comes to the war on terror. I know that he cannot run for a 3rd term but if he could I would vote for him again.
140972
Bush is in way over his head.  He knew almost nothing about foreign policy when he got the job, so is easily swayed by the far right neoconservatives to run an aggressive and militaristic foreign policy with little in the way of diplomacy.  Heck, I'm sure Bush couldn't even point out Iraq or Iran on a world map when he was governor of Texas.\n\nAlso, Bush panders.  He has the Christian religious right on his side, and professes to be an evangelical himself.  I wonder about that.  It's convenient for him to act like the "good Christian" when such a huge voting block got him into office in the first place!\n\nIn short, Bush is an incompetent and dishonest president, and an embarrassment to this country.  Too bad the mainstream media lets him off the hook so much.
1127406
Don't really have much of an opinion on him. I haven't seen any big change in Canada. How do you feel about are new prime Minister so far?
149385
To me I think George Bush is like a kid in a candy store where he wants what he wants no matter what happens in the end. The United States voted for him and now we want to complain after everything he have done.  He want to play with his toys no matter what the consequences are.  We allow him to get this far and now we can't do nothing but sit on our ass and wait for the next election.  I just hope that we learned our lessons from voting someone who don't know how to go about controlling the U.S. without starting a war.
988737
Social moderate, economic conservative, Republican but not in line with Bush who is a social conservative and economic moderate.\n\nI appreciate the supply side actions that have kept this economy afloat remarkably well despite plenty of things that should have destabilized it (911, hurricanes)  The stock market remains strong.  Interest rates are still remarkably low.\n\nI am disappointed over the huge deficits that mounted, but it is not unusual to incur deficit spending during war.\n\nBush has taken so much flack over the Iraqi conflict - this is not uncommon during a time of war.  Lincoln, though thought of as a visionary president now, was second guessed and criticized plenty during the time of war.  The American people wanted action in response to 911.  So we have gotten involved in a place that breeds hatred of the West and supported cells of terror.  Although most of you want out of Iraq yesterday, I have confidence that if we continue with the plan, Iraq will have a stable democracy that will be a huge improvement from Sadaam. \n\nI am glad there is a dialog about alternative energies.  I wouldn't mind more emphasis along these lines.\n\nI am disappointed that a revamping of the social security program was shot down.  I think we as a people will live to regret not having done something about this earlier.  The issue will return, though next time with more urgency.\n\nI am happy with Bush about his leadership regarding the illegal immigrant issue.  I think we should have some avenue (not an easy one) for illegals to eventually obtain citizenship.  If those people think the steps are too hard then they are free to return to the country they immigrated from.\n\nHis administration has made some serious tactial errors for nominations and appointments to positions.  This has been an embarrassment for his administration several times.\n\nAlthough he takes plenty of criticism over this matter, I am glad W does not drift with the wind over current popular opinion on various matters.  The American people can be very reactionary over things...you can't really govern that way.  I want him to do what he believes is right, not what will make him the most popular.
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.