Comments on: Real Men: George W Bush

By: Bernie

Bernie — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:56:52 +0000

There is not much more I can add regarding President Bush. I believe history will evaluate him differently than the portrait which the current political left has painted of our President. Yes, there were things that were done under his presidency that I didn’t agree with, but but that is true about any President. In my opinion, he did an excellent job with what has handed to him: 9-11, the natural disaster of Katrina, the removal of Sadaam Hussein, and the constant “on the watch” against another terrorist attack on our soil. If President Bush did nothing else than to prevent another attack on the US by whatever actions he took (surveillance, wire tapping, etc.) then he deserves the thanks of the American people. I have no problem with the interrogations that were carried out at Gitmo and other detention facilities: American lives were saved. You should be grateful that he had the leadership to do this even though he was going to be vilified by the likes of the ACLU and other leftist organiszation, including the majority of the democratic party. Maybe it was justifiable to interrogate these people in this manner when you are aware that their form of justice is to behead people they have kidnapped or who disagree with their ideology. I suppose those who hate President Bush believe that our interrogations are what forced these terrorists to strap explosives on their children so that innocent people could be killed or maimed not to mention the demise of the children involved in their atrocities. Thank you “W” for your service to our country.

By: Ally

Ally — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:00:31 +0000

Actually, President Bush attempted to declare war without Congress’ approval – yes, they did eventually agree to the war, but that does not mean that Bush was not the driving force behind it.

I do, however, agree with much of your post, Jennifer. The man elected in 2000 is not the same man who left office in 2009. I do not agree that Bush did everything he did with the altruistic intent to protect the American people, but I do think that, given a term devoid of terrorism attacks and the need/desire to go to war, he might have been a decent president. I can’t, in good conscience, look back over the past eight years and say that Bush did a “good” job … but I still think that the general message of your post is a great one.

Thanks for taking the time to express your opinion!

http://archives.cnn.com/2002/LAW/08/columns/fl.dean.warpowers/

By: Dana

Dana — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:22:35 +0000

Gawd I’m so sick of the “war criminal” bleating. Give it a damn rest already. Congress voted for the effing war (WTF? Did no one learn how government works in 8th grade?) so string up Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, John Kerry et al. and every single member of congress who declared if that’s the reasoning you want to roll with.

WELL SAID. The End.

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:38:49 +0000

Beautifully written. I agree with every word. I had my disagreements with President Bush, but I will always respect him. I think he is a good man and I know in my heart he did what he thought was best for our country and he did it with dignity.

By: veteran4justice

veteran4justice — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:24:08 +0000

LOVE the post, you are so-o-o right. PRESIDENT BUSH had more integrity, honor & elegance than all put together in DC now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did not always agree with every decision but I knew he did his best and was not doing things to elevate himself but our country.
Dear God I will miss him

By: Jewels

Jewels — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:44:59 +0000

Wow. That was incredibly brave of you to write that. And I have to agree with every word of it.

There are a lot of people in this country who aren’t really interested in a president who is willing to do what is right, they want a celebrity, a pretty package deal- someone who will make them feel good about themselves. Bush was never interested in that, but he was always interested in doing what was right. I’m so grateful for his service to this country, for my sake and my children’s.

By: rebecca

rebecca — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:06:52 +0000

As the wife of a 3 time deployed vet including a 14 month straight tour in Iraq, as the sister of a Katrina survivor who DAYS after the incident squeaked out of town because he was white and not objectionable to the ride he hitched, as the mother of two children CRUSHED by NCLB, as an underfunded non-benefits eligible employee at an organization crushed by budgetary cuts in a depressed economy, I can not disagree with this post more. I'm sure in each of those four categories there are those who would shout me down too. Democracy is based on popular vote and the desires of the citizenry, though we do make valiant efforts to honor that without restricting the rights of individuals too much. I've resisted Obama's charms too, but if inauguration day is any indication Obama has shown the ability to inspire 1.4 million people to peacefully and joyfully and patriotically assemble without inauguration related arrests. That's power. rebeccas last blog post..First Two Things, Then Off to Bed

By: Kari

Kari — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:13:20 +0000

Totally 110% agree with you….the word “grace” is definitely the word I use when I think of President Bush. Good on your for sharing so simply and so respectly a fond farewell post, no not popular but you are right….popular is not always right. I miss him already!

Here’s a thought….let’s just wait and see how long the honeymoon lasts with President Obama….until the ones who voted for him start moaning and groaning about his decisions. One thing is for sure, you cannot lead a country based on popular opionion…..it’s like a shifting shadow.

THANKS so much for sharing your thoughts with us!!!

p.s. and as for the above comment……WAR CRIMINALS?? Really? That’s just wrong.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:20:58 +0000

I don’t agree with a word you said, but I absolutely respect and admire the strengths of your opinions and your courage in voicing them, knowing that they might not be the most popular. Bravo.

By: Frannie

Frannie — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:25:14 +0000

I’m sorry, but I have to agree with your dissenters, here. This was not a humble, simple person who honestly screwed up, this man purposefully killed hundreds of thousands of people for profit and a gnarly vendetta. I should feel bad for him because he survived long enough to age poorly? Please. What about the babies, children, and teens who will never get to grow up at all because of him? Maybe his ragged appearance comes not from concern and stress, but from guilt and shame.