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by kedar on March 25th, 2008
No, he did not -- George Walker Bush undoubtedly remains the most incompetent and mentally challenged president the US has had to suffer, and should have been impeached long ago along with all the members of his Administration who led the United States Of America into a bloody, unnecessary, expensive war against Iraq -- They are responsible personally for the deaths of four-thousand U.S. soldiers and hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians, not to mention the maiming of countless thousands of both groups.
The actions of the Bush Administration have brought international shame to the nation that will take generations to correct and have stimulated the recruitment of terrorists in numbers that Bin Laden in his wildest fantasies could not have posted.
by blackfront00 on March 21st, 2008
Yeah, he made my generation realize how important it is to vote. Lol
by Robertd903 on January 23rd, 2009
Yes. He left the white house ON TIME!!!
by Beauty Queen on March 21st, 2008
No...he did all the wrong things.
by peterpam on March 21st, 2008
He is restoring an active interest inpolitics which maybe will be reflected in the next polls.
by TERRYTUKER on November 3rd, 2008
he made us laugh
by Anonymous on November 3rd, 2008
He sent billions of dollars to Africa to help save the lives of people infected with AIDS. No President EVER did that. The National Organanization for Women was screaming for help for the women of Afghanistan to be freed and now that they are we do not hear them giving one word of credit to George Bush. I hate the Democrats for the way they blame him and I hate the Republican for turning on their President just to win this election. SHAME ON ALL OF THEM! All Americans need to read the U.S. Constition and you will realize that Bush had nothing to do with our economic crisis. Congress (Democrats and Republicans alike) were handling our domestic issues while Bush was concentrating on international issues and trying to protect our country. He did his job. Congress failed us. Next time you vote for your Representatives and Senators you need to realize it is as importatnt as the President.
by travisb on March 21st, 2008
He freed 50 million people from dictatorships. 20 million in Afganistan and 30 million in Iraq. Not to mention that if these democracies can survive and thrive then democracy will spread throughout the entire middle east freeing 100s of millions of people.
He also Lowered taxes which helped offset a recession that was occurring right when he entered office. If he hadn't done this It would have been really bad.
He tried to fix social security but was routed by john mccain and the democrats. He also tried to drill in alaska for oil but was routed by john mccain and the democrats.
The dollar is losing value because people that invest in the dollar see that the US will not be able to pay for Social Security. The US won't be able to pay its bills.
Everything else is going up in value because to get something to your doorstep it requires oil and since we refuse to do the logical thing and drill for ourselves other countries know they can charge what ever they want and we have to buy it or there won't be any food on your doorstep.
I am disappointed that bush did not have the skill to show the american people the importance of such actions. He also supported the free Pharmacy bill, which brings us into unneeded debt. Which lowers the dollar
by Twisted Taco on January 23rd, 2009
The guy couldn't even learn to pronounce the word 'nuclear' which is about the only thing he could have done right
by Bushluvr on January 22nd, 2009
Go back and look at history...if you people think all of this is his fault you should do your research first.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_TjBNjc9Bo
Also, the only reason the country is going to be unified is b/c republicans are going to give in. It was never unified when the dems were going crazy. It isn't about Obama, you people should try backing the president b/c he is the comander in chief. As a republican that is what i am choosing to do for the next 4 years. I am not going to talk crazy like the dems did. I am just going to support and then vote again in 4 years!
by Fun on March 25th, 2008
We are getting that check for 600 bucks back. That's good.
by Yhtomitzlots on January 25th, 2009
Yes, he didn't die and leave us with Dick Cheney as a president!
by dr asif bly on January 23rd, 2009
he is criminal.responsible for thousands killings
by gret on February 24th, 2009
In less than two months, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the new President of the United States. Out with the old, and in with the new. With Bush's approval ratings lower than those of Ted Bundy, one has to wonder what kind of legacy George W. Bush will leave. Bush has been blamed for 9-11, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Iraq war, the economy, the unemployment rate, and countless other problems and catastrophes. It is fashionable to just blame Bush for all of the country's problems and more. Fail an exam? It's Bush's fault. An airplane crashes? It's Bush's fault. A civil war breaks out in a third-world country? It's Bush's fault. A kid who gets in trouble these days doesn't have to say, "The devil made me do it." The only excuse he needs is, "Bush made me do it."
I don't dispute the fact that Bush made wrong decisions as President. I've been very vocal in pointing out those wrong decisions. I've called Bush a rhino (a Democrat masquerading as a Republican) many times. However, I've often told my friends, much to their ridicule, that history will be kind to Bush-much kinder than the pundits of today. After all, hindsight is always 20/20. So before Bush is vilified in the history books and placed along side of Hitler and Stalin, let me remind you of what Bush did right…at least what he did right in my book.
I was never prouder of Bush than when he signed the legislation that outlawed partial-birth abortion. I never understood how a doctor could, in good conscience, first deliver a third-trimester baby's feet and body and then plunge scissors into the base of the baby's skull to abort the life. We treat stray dogs and cats better than that! Reputable shelters don't euthanize animals unless it is done as humanely as possible, yet we can barbarically kill a human baby. I am completely aware of the fact that partial-birth abortions were rare and typically only performed when a mother's life was in jeopardy. However, the end never justifies the means when we are talking about a human life.
Another thing Bush did right was giving more humanitarian aid to Africa than any other U.S. President. Theoretically, I am against the government being involved in foreign aid (it's not their job, and it usually backfires) but since we do not live in a theoretical world, I was impressed by Bush's drive to help. I have several friends who operate orphanages, missions, and other projects in Africa, and the needs of the people always outweigh the resources available. What further impressed me was that Bush attached strings to the money (the money couldn't be used for abortions or abortion counseling) and refused to bow to international and domestic pressure to cut the strings. Somehow the far-left mantra, "Bush lied, kids died," seems to lose its tenuous hold on truth in light of the work Bush did in Africa. Maybe they should change their chant to, "Bush gave, kids were saved"! However, if that day were to come, I believe we'd be ice-skating in hell while watching pigs perform aerial acrobatics.
Finally, I believe Bush did the right thing in hunting down the terrorists who planned 9-11. Although Osama bin-Laden has not been caught, almost all of the top leaders in al-Qa'ida have been caught. Bush sent a strong message to the world that America would no longer stand by and let terrorists destroy our country. After all, Clinton never retaliated when al-Qa'ida bombed the World Trade Center, the USS Cole, and the American embassy in Kenya in the 1990s. In all fairness, Clinton did have the headache of a stained blue dress to contend with during the '90s. Cheating on your wife, sexually harassing women, and lying to the country takes up a lot of time. I can understand why his attention was diverted from the small matter of national security. Bush, on the other hand, took his job seriously and went after the repeat-offenders.
As we move toward welcoming a new President to the White House, we should be careful not to write-off Bush as a total failure. No President, not even Jimmy Carter, has been a complete failure. While we will have to deal with his failed policies like No Child Left Behind, we should acknowledge the things Bush did well. To ignore the positive aspects of the Bush administration would be like listening to only one side of a story-both are foolish and prevent the truth from being told.
by Meg is exhausted on January 27th, 2009
Bush pushed for and was able to pass massive expansion of IRA and 401k and other self directed retirement plans. He was able to make those changes permanent too.
Additionally, President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)is an accomplishment he and his administration can be proud of. Before PEPFAR, only 50,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa were receiving treatment for HIV and/or AIDS, and today there are nearly 1.68 million people being treated in the region; PEPFAR is the single greatest effort against a disease in international history.
by Mikeisha on January 23rd, 2009
Hell to the no!!!!!!!!!
by john pennington on January 23rd, 2009
He bought the right dog food for his dog.
by TheJoker on March 12th, 2009
He did quite a few, wonderful, stand up comedy routines!
by SanityClause on January 27th, 2009
Nothing comes to mind for me either.
by dcassidy on January 27th, 2009
yeah he followed in his fathers footsteps like a good ole texas boy should lol
Double Whammy: 50-Year Record on Sept. 22. $10 Trillion on Sept. 30, 2008.
The gross national debt compared to GDP (how rich we are) reached its lowest level since 1931 as Reagan took office in 1981. It skyrocketed for 12 years through Bush senior. Clinton reversed it at a peak of 67%. Bush junior crossed that line on Sept. 22 and hit 69% on Sept 30. That's the highest it's been since 1955.
Bush did three things to skyrocket the debt from $5.7 trillion to $10 trillion:
1. He lowered taxes on the rich (by far the biggest item).
2. He invaded Iraq instead of winning in Afghan-Pakistan (another $600 B).
3. He deregulated Wall Street speculators. That bailout has now "invested" $1T
by King of Sexytown on January 25th, 2009
Yes. He left office.
by Capital J on January 23rd, 2009
duhhh obviously yes!!! he was elected not once.. TWICE. for anyone claiming he never won the second election. who was prez for the last 4 years???
by fgreen on March 21st, 2008
I agree with everyone here, he did something for the good, but don't forget he put us in a recession that'll take years to get out.
by gcnfg4eva on March 21st, 2008
yes he just signed the law of Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 to give us extra money if you are qualified! That is pretty chill.
by redcatt63 is around here somewhere...... on March 12th, 2009
Nothing that I can think of. Well, except for the stimulus check last year. My s/o had surgery and had to take medical leave...and worked for a company that didn't have paid medical leave. We pooled our stimulus checks so my s/o could pay bills. I don't think he realized that with the way the economy was, that most folks were using the checks for debts and bills, not on luxuries.
by hedge-rider on January 25th, 2009
Actually, I somewhat agreed with his immigration policy and privatizing social security...but I think that's it. Two things in eight years, not bad.
by Dave2222 on March 12th, 2009
Is this true would answer a lot of questions
http://www.rense.com/general14/bushsformer.htm
by Carlos Lehder on January 25th, 2009
i dont want to lose points so ill say no
by john pennington on October 28th, 2009
Yes. he appointed my son to a very high position within the Federal Government and i thank him for that.
by AvidImage on March 12th, 2009
The one thing I do know that he did was his support to fight AIDS in Africa, which made him popular with the lead singer of U2.
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I'm glad you mentioned the civillians (close to a million). +
by Halskiisaklink on March 25th, 2008
Thank you.
by kedar on March 25th, 2008
To Kedar, Who has no knowledge of history:
The accomplishments of George W Bush
Abortion & Traditional Values
Banned Partial Birth Abortion - by far the most significant roll-back of abortion on demand since Roe v. Wade. Reversed Clinton's move to strike Reagan's anti-abortion Mexico Policy.
By Executive Order (EO), reversed Clinton's policy of not requiring parental consent for abortions under the Medical Privacy Act.
By EO, prohibited federal funds for international family planning groups that provide abortions and related services.
Upheld the ban on abortions at military hospitals.
Made $33 million available for abstinence education programs in 2004. Supports the Defense of Marriage Act - and a Constitutional amendment saying marriage is between one man and one woman. Requires states to conduct criminal background checks on prospective foster and adoptive parents. Requires districts to let students transfer out of dangerous schools. Requires schools to have a zero-tolerance policy for classroom disruption (reintroducing discipline into classrooms). Signed the Teacher Protection Act, which protects teachers from lawsuits related to student discipline. Expanded the role of faith-based and community organizations in after-school programs.
Budget, Taxes & Economy
Signed two income tax cuts, one of which was the largest dollar-value tax cut in world history. Supports permanent elimination of the death tax.
Passed tough new laws to hold corporate criminals to account as a result of corporate scandals.
Reduced taxes on dividends and capital gains.
Signed trade promotion authority.
Reduced and is working to ultimately eliminate the estate tax for family farms and ranches. Fight Europe's ban on importing biotech crops from the United States. Exempt food from unilateral trade sanctions and embargoes. Provided $20 million to states to help people with disabilities work from home. Created a fund to encourage technologies that help the disabled. Increased the annual contribution limit on Education IRA's from $500 to $2,000 per child. Make permanent the $5,000 adoption tax credit and provide $1 billion over five years to increase the credit to $10,000. Grant a complete tax exemption for prepaid or college tuition savings plans. Reduced H1B visas from a high of 195,000 per year to 66,000 per year. Character & Conduct as President
Changed the tone in the White House, restoring HONOR and DIGNITY to the presidency. Has reintroduced the mention of God and faith into public discourse. Handled himself with enormous courage, dignity, grace, determination, and leadership in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 hijackings and anthrax attacks. He almost single-handedly held this country together during those searing days: Just three days after the attacks, in his address at the National Cathedral, the President reassured the nation when he said: "War has been waged against us by stealth and deceit and murder. This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others. It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing."
On Friday, September 14, 2001, President Bush visited Ground Zero. Standing on a crushed and burned fire engine atop the smoldering pile at Ground Zero, he put his arm around a retired firefighter who had volunteered to help, and began speaking to the crowd. Rescue workers shouted that they could not hear him. Someone handed him a small American flag and bullhorn. The President spontaneously shouted: "I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon." The crowd roared with cheers and chants of "USA! USA! USA!" Then he raised that American flag and rallied a nation:
Education & Employment Training
Signed the No Child Left Behind Act, delivering the most dramatic education reforms in a generation (challenging the soft bigotry of low expectations). The
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