How does Bush compare to Clinton?
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In a word: favorably.\n\nAnd speaking of fun Clinton facts: the bookstores have finally moved his so-called biography to the section in which it should have been placed from the start: Fiction.
112792
They both have strong points and weak points. We do not have to personally like the President we have, but we need to support him. If we do not like the present state of our country, we should all do something to make effective, positive change. Clinton, did many great things for the country.
142835
Bush ... he's so much younger ... heathier ... and fistier\n\n<Clinton has had 2 heart surgeries ... and has a wife that gives him the evil eye daily ... so he's not too healthy ... I even think Nancy Regan could take Clinton out today>
570800
Acting on "Bad Intellegence" bush has, with his war, killed countless thousands. Clinton had consentual sex with an of-age woman, then lied about it when he got caught. Obviously, Clinton is the anti-christ.
840912
Unfortunately that seems to be his and Bill Clintons pass time.They both enjoy going to foreign countries and bash the USA and President Bush.Used to that an ex-president repected the office enough not to bad mouth the current president,but when have Clinton and Carter respected anything,they are legends in their own minds.
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Many of those on this forum are republicans, which are now the minority party, George bush has never enjoyed the popularity that Clinton did and still does. I didn't vote for Bill only because he dodged the draft and I served, I didn't vote for Bush because he found a differnt way of avoiding the war, but on the ver all, Clinton was a good president. He tried to do every thing he said he was going to do, so no one should have been suprized, he also defeated a sitting president which is rare. So I don't think you can judge the consensious of the American people by this forum,btw\n\nClinton did an excellent job considering the republicans had the majority in both houses for most of his term!\n\nThere was debt although not like the war is creating. And while I dint vote for him I didnt vote republican then either but Libertarian\n\nI gave you a thumbs up but notice how few anti Clinton comments compaired to the thumbs down, the republicans and ne cons do that, they also report views when they conflict as they do not believe in free speech or intellegent debates
99141
clinton, hands down everything in the econ. was up with clinton in office. also he left office with a surplus in the budget, where now we are dulging into social security and going futher into a deficety everyday with bush.
117764
unless the bush can pull the proverbial rabitt out of his a** its clinton hands down, i believe even if he pulled that rabitt i still believe clinton did a better job..
1112516
i love bill clinton           he's alot better than bush!!!!! Hilary isnt that bad
552725
While Bill Clinton did not receive 50% of the popular vote in either 1992 or 1996, he did win the plurality of the popular vote in both elections by a wide margin.\n\nGW Bush never won any election by margins that Bill Clinton saw and in fact didn't even win the popular vote in 2000.\n\nYes, I would vote for Bill Clinton if he were able to run again.  And I would vote for Hillary if she ran.  But I'd also vote for Condie Rice if she ran against almost anyone else but Hillary.
127952
The worst since Warren Harding.  The similarities are amazing.\n\nTo the person who slammed Clinton, get a grip.  Great economy, low unemployment, safe world, privacy was real, no unjustified wars, and on and on and on.
186939
The question must be viewed in the same light as other first ladies.  This country has had Hilary Clinton, who you might hate but she did get elected Senator and all you haters (I personally won't vote for her) we have to admit she is popular.  And there is Elenor Roosevelt, and Jackie O Kennedy.  So amoungst these who have had serious popularity and adoration, even Elenor's contributions,  we must acknowledge that Mrs. Bush does not compare with these greats.\n\nTherefore we place her in my view in the second category, that is, the rest of em save one or two others who were pretty good, as just eye candy really.\n\nThere was one mrs wilson who apparently ran the nation for a while, if not here someone around that time
231212
I am glad Bush is mortal.  He would be the God of Imbecility and War Crimes, other wise.  I see a lot less people died on Clinton's watch.  Considering the things Bush has done, he has a reason to look over his shoulder.
245185
hands down - clinton.\n\nI believe Clinton actually did his job in service of the American people (even with the whole cigar thing). The international community loved him on top of it!\n\nWhile Bush on the other hand is in the service of his investors. Who can really say that Bush (1&2) were actually serving the people.\n\nWhen Clinton lied, nobody died.
50415
I do not approve of much the Bush Administration has perpetrated in its five years of existence, but I think it's entirely appropriate to compare present administrations to recent past ones.  Anyway, the Clinton Administration did far more good than bad, so the Bush Administration comes up short anyway.
778723
Some interesting answers so far. It's obvious that feelings toward Bush are either extremely pro or extremely con. I don't find that surprising considering who he replaced. The country was extreme in its feelings towards Clinton too.\n\nObviously, it will be years before historians can judge him objectively, but I personally believe that Bush will be listed among the very good presidents in history.\n\nWe are going through a very difficult time in our country's history. The consequences of mishandling our enemies are huge. I believe he's handled them fairly well. I also believe that those who disagree underestimate the hatred our enemies have for us. And those who blame that hatred on Bush simply don't know history. The attacks started decades ago.
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i really dont think he cares about his image,thats why his leadership and loyalty as an american trumps most political figures.clinton would poll to figure out where his ideas were.bush has conviction so his ideas are his.i think some of his decisions in his presidency will prove fruitful leading to good image.hes got my vote