Why do so many people think George Bush has below average intelligence?
823367
He has a difficult time in conveying his thoughts and ideas in his speeches. He obviously lacks the oratory skills of a Reagan or Clinton. \n\nThis isn't, in any way, an indication that he is lacking in intelligence.\n\nI can think of a whole slew of morons (Hollywood comes to mind) that are excellent spokespeople - but their content is sadly lacking in any sign of intelligence.
451494
I do.  I don't understand why 80+% of people thought he was a good president when we were going to war and dealing with terrorism and now half of the population has decided he shouldn't have gone.  Where's the consistency?  I guess popular opinion is fickle and that's why I support Bush, because he doesn't just base his decisions on popular opinion.
491613
Funny thing is that the average person has not a clue, that presidents are not elected they are chosen, it is an illusion to keep the sheeple thinking they have some sort of power to make decisions for the company called the U.S.  Most folks have not a clue that they are slaves, born into it and handed to those small elite few who really own this country behind the scenes.  Most people don't know that both Kerry and Bush are related, that both are related to the Queen of England, most people don't know that Bushes granpa help fund Nazi projects.  Most don't realize bush is being used much in the same way Hitler was used.  Wake up folks you've been had.  Do some real research while you still can.  You're rights are being taken away minute by minute and you don't even have a clue that you have been tricked into giving them away, because of your ignorance and fear that the governments created in the first place.  They create the problems and you goto them for the solutions, to every problem that exist in our society and the world for that matter.  SHEEPLE is how they refer to us.  Control and manipulate by fear.  Do some real research while there is still time on the net to do so.  If anyone has ever wondered if we ever would or could be invaded by aliens, no need they are already here, who do you think most of the religions answer too?  Do the research if you dare to know the truth and you will find the truth, before the truth is upon you and have you making decisions out of shock or fear.  Do some real research folks, don't rely on the media, they control all the media, they tell you only what they want you to hear, they shape your minds and the minds of our children in the public schools, they teach us to be slaves from birth.  Wake up folks or be awakened rudely very soon.  Here's a little something for you religious folks to start from http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4671494071289319646&q=alien+races\n\nFor the rest try this http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3809463793151218968&q=commander+x\n\nIf interested I have plenty more supporting info to wet the appetite of any beginner truthseeker.  Just email me.  None of this info is up for debate, you do with the info as you choose.\n9-11 truth right here http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8260059923762628848&q=loose+change\n\nThis is Red pill Blue pill stuff for you Matrix fans.  Blue pill folks don't bother, just go back to bed, nighty night.
131910
Because he's an idiot. Not as big an idiot as Bush, but still an idiot. Fear-mongering played a big role too.
497096
Because a lot of Americans are intellectually dishonest! They have a hidden agenda as well. So why not let someone else carry out what they truly believe, so that they can continue to hide and not get blamed, or have to take responsibility for anything! Bush is the perfect person for their mission!
32617
Most of the general populace thinks they could do a better job that Pres. Bush, and most of them are wrong. The vast majority of us have no idea how to play the political games it takes to accomplish anything on Capital Hill (Dems or Reps), we don't know nearly as much about the law and government as we think we do, we overestimate our own ability to speak in public, answer questions intelligently and without gaffes on the fly, handle the stress of leading the free world, deal with the press, etc. All of us have ideas; many of us have good ideas, but it takes more than good ideas to be a good president. I voted for President Bush twice, and I'd vote for him again if he could run!
14585
Well, the rumors were just that...rumors...and while I am not partial to our current President, the low IQ myth was dispelled here:\n\nhttp://www.csbsju.edu/uspp/Bush/Bush-IQ-Myth.html\n\nFurthermore, some reporters did some pretty interesting reporting on the topic here:\n\nhttp://www.csbsju.edu/uspp/Election/bush011401.htm\n\nThe bottom line is that nobody really knows but based on a translation of his SAT scores, they estimate his IQ to be at or around 115
310026
Because most people are stupid and don't think too much.
1068490
Although I think Bush is a poor president in key areas, DJ seems to have some really good points.  I'll acknowledge that Bush is a man of action and that many of his actions especially right after 911 were on target.   However,\n\nWhen it comes to his overall leadership, he is missing several of the most important leadership qualities.  #1: Communication skills.  Without any doubt he will go down as the anti-thesis of Reagan who was our "great communicator"  Bush couldn't convince the devil: the qualities of an airconditioner, and he's from Texas.  He makes everyone I know cringe when he speaks - even my conservative friends can't stand this fatal flaw of his presidency.  \n\n2nd - he makes up his mind quickly and never changes it - good quality after 911 for a while, but he can't adapt and overcome.  When he's wrong - he won't admit it - ever.  (No real plan to win the peace in Iraq after the regime was overthrown - and 3 years later - still no real plan -  not willing to work with the U.N. peacekeeping forces as a legitimate transfer of power in the region)\n3rd flaw - he's appointed some inefficient lack luster people to key positions in the government - FEMA, Treasury, Attorney General, CIA, Defense, State Dept. and the Supreme Court, to name a few apparently unimportant areas.  Many of these people couldn't run a horse show let alone a key gov't agency.\n\nIt's time for new leadership - impeachment is very unlikely.  Lets get someone next time that at least knows how to speak English clearly- and that has true leadership qualities.
1082237
For the same reason everyone says Bush is so dumb, yet he was elected president of our country!  Anyone who is paid close attention to is either loved or loathed it seems.
922853
You mean apart from the fact that he is a war mongering cretin that needs to be put out to pasture before he involves the entire globe in terrorist reprisals?\n\nHe isn't the sharpest tool in the box - never was - but his many advisers usually help prevent him making a TOTAL ar** of himself - mostly. \n\nAdmittedly they panic when he does his little walk-about talk abouts - as he relies on his own wit rather than pre-prepared speeches. It tends to get a little wobbly then.\n\nI'm sorry but asking WHY to ANYTHING to do with bush is a bit pointless. The guy isn't half sharp.
245177
Because people tend to be STUPID!! I read an article today about how there are major rumblings regarding impeaching him...
1072577
Is it really possible to be dumber than Bush? Looking at the posts from fat old fart and pobept, I'd have to say it is.
415065
Oh no , not dumb, but foolish, ignorant, and incapable of making a speech without someone telling him what to say in his earpiece.  Verbaly he can not express himself w/o getting himself in trouble. I think he may may have  some mental problems and IQ problems, because I think some people are writing his speeches for him and always telling him what to think.\n\n  I think he is a crimminal and belongs behind bars . He has apointed more people with criminal past than any president.  Most all people in his government are duel citizens . I think he lso lies too much . Me thinks he may be criminally insane!\n\n BTW, the only reason he owned a baseball team is because of his daddies money, and his family is rich. Second , he was never elected president! It was the courts and Scalia's dicission that put him into the presidentary , not because he was elected. He was never elected, he stole the election through deciet and help from the GOP. Justice Scalia voted that Bush be President because of a numbers debate between Bush and Gorr, and then Kerry, not the people. \n\n He is nothing more than a pResident of the White house against the wishes of the people. His whole cabal is crimminal and if we don't watch very carefully this next election the GOp will steal it also as they did those for Bush.
519510
because he's the least common denominator.  people used to like a leader who was more intelligent than the majority; now they want the dumbest person they can find.  when the president can hardly speak the language of the people, the people feel good--like they KNOW they're smarter than the pres!  (And, in this case, most of them are!)
266651
Some people are not that smart. Or just lazy.\nYou have to remember, if you take the average person you must realize that half of the population is dumber than thay are.
383507
I don't think it's just a matter of a lack of intelligence. It's also a matter of ignorance and indifference. He is very ignorant about the world around him, and he doesn't care. He's never been made to care about anything, probably because he has always had everything (even the presidency) handed to him on a silver platter. He's never had to face any real challenges like most of us have, so there has never been anything to really build his character.