Should President Bush be credited.?
961032
That's a little over 5 years, so is it Fair to give Bill Cinton credit for no attacks for the 7 years from 1993 to 2001? If you're logic isn't flawed both are true, also if Ronald Reagan hadn't fled Beirut would that have prevented attacks on American soil in the first place?  After all it was that incident the Bin Laden states poved to him Ameican had no stomache for casualities and escalated the threat. I can use your logic to extrapolate to the same type of conclusions you're reaching for but reach an entirely different conclusion
637178
He is not the greatest President ever. I wouldn't put him in that category. And just because the media is bringing up stories of controversy doesn't mean anything. There are controversies in every presidency, not just this one. And the Bush administration is not abusing power. FDR did it. Clinton did it. (as for as the "spying")There is no abuse of power. Our government is made of checks and balances and just because he's the president does not make him all powerful. It's crazy how people get the picture that just because someone is the President they're allowed to be a loose canon without restraint and then answer later for actions.
282711
I think that the president should do what Bush is doing.  Be confident and make a decision, even if it is wrong, I think it is better than waffleing & watching poll #'s.
845641
I think it is a combination of many factors.  I've heard more than one person express that since experiencing Bush's Presidency they realize how good we had it under Clinton.  Also, it's sort of a wake up call when you compare what Clinton was impeached for and what Bush should be impeached for.  I don't want to see impeachment, it is a waste of time for all involved, but I do think he richly deserves it nonetheless.  People do tend to look back with fondness at some Presidents and Americans can very forgiving, depending on the circumstance and the subject.  Bill Clinton has done some great things since his Presidency ended and he stays in the public limelight.  Seeing him standing next to Bush 41 while they work together affects those ratings too.  I think we long for those in power right now to do the same.  I don't think GW should be looking for forgiveness in the future though.  I believe whether it's 10 years or 50 years after his Presidency, he will still have one of the lowest approval ratings ever recorded.
447712
No reason.. He should. But as we all know, he won't. Too bad for that scooter libby person for being the fall guy. Although he wasnt a saint either. Every Bush supporter should have to go to Iraq and fight his BS war for him.
1095620
What's there to be proud of? Bush screwed up.
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.
1078079
Anyone who ever voted for Bush shares the responsibility for his crimes and for WW-III, which he started all by himself.\n\nAnd anyone who would even now consider another vote for him (which happily is not possible) must be either braindead or one of his criminal cronies.
418185
Sure, let's throw some to Bush
635021
I think Bush should be outsourced.
415892
Let's set the record straight, because politicians and propaganda followers may lie and be decieved, but facts don't lie. Bush inherited a deficiet. That 6 trillion check wasn't Bush's fault (no mater how much people try and use him as the scape goat for all things bad). After the internet bubble popped our economy fell pretty hard. Clinton can't take credit for the prosperity that Reagan created and Bush Sr sustained(but didn't grow). But he can take credit for \n\n1. A failed healthcare plan that confused even the experts (oh wait, he put Hillary in charge of that), but he still gets credit for it.\n\n2. Improved relations with China (the country that has extreme human rights violations) yes, instead of giving India our business let's give it to the communists\n\n3. Cutting the military budget and rearranging our intelligence agencies into ineptitude. \n\n4. Passing on Osama when he was in his grasp. Clinton could had the opportunity (all he had to do was say "ok" to take out Osama, but it's not like he was really a threat)\n\n5. Everyone outside of the military seems to forget the wars(aka peacekeeping operations) that we fought during clintons years. Never has a president continually tied the militaries fists behind their backs. See "Black Hawk Down" for a good example. As far as Commander and Chief of the military he was an utter failure.\n\n6. Social Security- name one thing that he did to improve it?...yeah, me neither.\n\n7. Economy- just as every president we have ever had he inherited the economy from the president before him. It takes many years for the economy to fully shift from the policies the president had inacted (come on people, this is common sense here). Unless they do something like Bush did during our recession and send out checks to everyone. Clinton raised taxes, increased welfare, and performed the same basic socialist actions the Democrats have become known for. Clinton can take credit for the internet bubble if he wants too, heck,Gore takes credit for the internet so why not. But like all bubbles, it eventually popped(it actually popped right as he was leaving). And if you believe that Bush did something during the first three months of his term (the time the recension started) then I have some time share property I want to sell you. \n\n8. Integrity. I don't even have to bring up the several incidents that happened during his term and even up to the his very last days in office. We all know them. And the fact that I can say so much without saying it should tell you something. Even blindly loyal Democrats know that Clinton and Integrity do not fit well in the same sentence and they know why. \n\nYou can make accusations against Bush, but every single one of them is unfounded or conspiracy theory. If they weren't you don't think the army of Democratic Senators would be able to impeach Bush. No. They haven't impeached, because they have nothing to impeach him on. They would love to find something, but like him or not, his integrity has withstood Democrats who are lusting at the chance to charge him with anything. Clinton made history and was almost impeached. A model Democrat? A model American?\n\n9. Environment- The Democrat stapple. You would think their would be a great difference between the two, but sadly their isn't. Both have been soundly common sense environmentalists (protecting the environment but using its resources). \n\nIt appears to me that most Democrats are not really Democrats at all, they are just anti-Republican. I have yet to hear any new ideas come out of that party, just theories of why the Republicans ideas are wrong. And I have yet to see any real heroes rising up in that party, just individuals who are able to sling mud in a more sophisticated way. Find a new way to bash Bush, win a prize. The Democratic party has ceased to be a party of hope and optimism. Instead they have spent their resources and time on
834046
YES...........\nAND THAT PARTY SHOULD HOLD SAID PRESIDENT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY WRONG DOINGS....
680555
since you can not rate a president during his term , but after 15 to 20 years. we need to see where the middle east and terrorist power stand after his stance. Good economy more jobs more people starting their own business. sure he will be rated as a good president.
176651
How can one know the answer to some hypothetical question whose answer is somewhere in the future.  History has not judged George W. Bush yet as he is still President.  What we have here is just a lot of people here you either think everything he does is wrong and those that give him their support right or wrong.  None of this will go very far in the judgment History will have on the man.  Each President has highs and lows in their popularity, which also goes nowhere in history actually judging the merits of his programs.  There are those who believe that Hilary Clinton would be far superior of a President that Bush however that is just polls as well and have no basis in fact for the way people feel.  If in fact Hilary would be elected she would also be judged by history after her term(s) and then you could compare the two, but you can not have anything but an opinion now, not facts.
54108
I would say "no". However, with Bush in power, I have been consistently surprised by what happens in Washington and even more surprised that there isn't more of a backlash against some of the decisions happening there. \n\nThat said, I think it would be a disgrace to feature an impeached president on a coin. It is an honor to be featured as such. I'm sure most people would agree with me.
964990
It's his country, so yes I think so. Bush is president of the U.S.A not the entire world, it's none of our business how he ran his country.
169606
there is always a percentage or possibility, but I don't think so.  \n\nBush is a puppet for the wolfowitz doctrine and other high profile secret societies. He is not for the people, he is for corporations, and making money for him and his cronies. Not helping any of use americans. Bush is a good puppet.