Bad couple weeks for Bush

[MonsterMark]

I'm really feeling sorry for George lately. You remember George, don't ya? Dubya? The lame duck? Lowest polling Prez #43?

Let's see what happened to 'ol poor George.

Names new Fed Reserve Chairman who will make it Job #1 to keep inflation in check.

Forces Iraq to pass a new Constitution with over 85% of the population voting. Even the Sunnis participate.

Syria gets spanked by the UN. Resolution drafted by FRANCE, Britain and the US passes unanimously with even Germany and Russia voting yes. Who would have thunk that.

Harriet Miers goes away. Sheesh...dodged a bullet there.

Names an Italian for the Supreme Court who is supremely qualified.

2 year investigation into Plamegate leads to underwhelming conclusion. Who cares. Obviously nobody.

So with all that bad news behind him, 'ol Bushy boy can get back to business.

Make the tax cuts permanent.

Finally rein in spending with the tardy help of the Repubs in Congress.

Win the damn war in Iraq so our troops can come home.

Get his nominee confirmed so the Court can move to the right where it belongs.

Continue to smack down the Iranians and the Syrians with the help of the Frenchies and Germans.

Bush poll rating by Year End 2005, 51%. Same as election night.

 

[TheDude]

"Forces Iraq to pass a new Constitution with over 85% of the population voting. Even the Sunnis participate."

I don't like that, forcing people onto a Constitution, sounds a bit oppressive to me. I wonder how we would feel if a nation of far greater power arised and forced us onto their beliefs.

"Names an Italian for the Supreme Court who is supremely qualified."

I'll mail him my mothers meat sauce recipe, it truly is delicious.

"Bush poll rating by Year End 2005, 51%. Same as election night."

Last I checked it was between 37%-41%, the higher being from pro Bush news media. So in fairness lets compromise and say 39% and I can't see him gaining 12 points in two months. If he loses 12% points though before year end (also not likely), he'll be just two points above were Nixon was during his impeachment (25%).

 

[captainalias]

"Forces Iraq to pass a new Constitution with over 85% of the population voting. Even the Sunnis participate."

I don't like that, forcing people onto a Constitution, sounds a bit oppressive to me. I wonder how we would feel if a nation of far greater power arised and forced us onto their beliefs.

"Names an Italian for the Supreme Court who is supremely qualified."

I'll mail him my mothers meat sauce recipe, it truly is delicious.

"Bush poll rating by Year End 2005, 51%. Same as election night."

Last I checked it was between 37%-41%, the higher being from pro Bush news media. So in fairness lets compromise and say 39% and I can't see him gaining 12 points in two months. If he loses 12% points though before year end (also not likely), he'll be just two points above were Nixon was during his impeachment (25%).

We wouldn't even pay taxes on tea, much less have someone else force a Constitution onto us.

 

[fossten]

"Forces Iraq to pass a new Constitution with over 85% of the population voting. Even the Sunnis participate."

I don't like that, forcing people onto a Constitution, sounds a bit oppressive to me. I wonder how we would feel if a nation of far greater power arised and forced us onto their beliefs.

Um, funny, we didn't force our beliefs on them. They voted on their own Constitution which, by the way, doesn't resemble ours.

Your spin doesn't work.

"Names an Italian for the Supreme Court who is supremely qualified."

I'll mail him my mothers meat sauce recipe, it truly is delicious.

What was that, some kind of racist anti-Italian comment? I thought Alito was an American. Geez, you left show your true colors, divisive to the max.

"Bush poll rating by Year End 2005, 51%. Same as election night."

Last I checked it was between 37%-41%, the higher being from pro Bush news media. So in fairness lets compromise and say 39% and I can't see him gaining 12 points in two months. If he loses 12% points though before year end (also not likely), he'll be just two points above were Nixon was during his impeachment (25%).

Blah blah. Predictions, Shmedictions. I don't care if his approval rating falls to 25% in every poll, as long as he's doing the right things.

 

[Calabrio]

The only force placed on the Iraqi's prior to the ratification of the constitution was the THREAT OF FORCE imposed by the insurgency. Not the United States.
The ratificiation and voter turnout are encouraging evidence that Iraqi has turned the corner. I look forward to seeing the Parlimentary elections at the end of the year.

These are historic days. And it looks like the Democrats will be on the wrong side of history.. AGAIN.

As for the approval rating- give it another week or so. The nomination of Alito alone just re energized the Republican base.

And for the thousandth time... . Clinton experience approval numbers as low as Bush yet he was still re-elected. Don't live or die by the polls. That's what Clinton did. When the text books are written, the only thing he'll be remembered for is being impeached.

 

[Vitas]

These are historic days

I fully understand that from the half century my relatives were sucked under by communists. Perhaps I understand it more from that than I fully understand from the half cenury my relatives were sucked under by communists. Perhaps I understand it more from that perspective. Perhaps SOME people just do not understand.

Yeah, I repeated myself. Who wants to make a big deal of it?

It is just a small part of the world, but the Iraqi people woud love to have equal access to the same FREEDOM that you enjoy.

Does anyone here want to deny them that right that you enjoy?

Then there is this Iraq as opposed to other oppressesd nations. We will get to that later.

 

[TheDude]

Um, funny, we didn't force our beliefs on them. They voted on their own Constitution which, by the way, doesn't resemble ours.

Your spin doesn't work.

Lol, I was replying to Brian’s quote. Relax man.

What was that, some kind of racist anti-Italian comment? I thought Alito was an American. Geez, you left show your true colors, divisive to the max.

Seriously, you need to relax, it was some light humor. I though my comment would make it obvious that my mother is Italian and therefore I would be at least half Italian too. Calm down on the witch hunt, this isn’t Salem. Why haven't you called some others on their blantantly racist remarks? (i.e. Towel heads etc.)

Blah blah. Predictions, Shmedictions. I don't care if his approval rating falls to 25% in every poll, as long as he's doing the right things.

Again, I was replying to Brian’s prediction, by making another possible outcome. Neither one of us can foresee the future. SERIOUSLY RELAX, you're going to blow a gasket. Blah Blah? Thanks, Im glad you think that. If someone said that to your post instead of answering them, you'd say they were dodging the question or thet were un-american or the like.

But I do find it scary that you have no worries how the man you voted into office is seen by the country as a whole and the rest of the world. If 9 out of 10 people say you're doing the wrong thing, wisdom would show that you take a step back and reevaluate what you're doing and give it some thought. Remember, he is the President to all Americans, not just the few 'elites' as some like to think.

 

[MonsterMark]

Liek I've said before but bears repeating, Rasmussen is the 'only' poll I pay attention to. He polls every day, day in and day out. Bush is at 43 now, was at 45 a couple of days ago. He'll be back to 45 within the week and I predict (wishful thinking) the 51% by years end.

There is so much disinformation out there, the public has no idea what the truth is. If they did get the truth, the Democrats would be finished.

 

[TheDude]

Fair enough. We'll have to wait and see. You guestimate 51% I say 39% (or below).

 

[fossten]

But I do find it scary that you have no worries how the man you voted into office is seen by the country as a whole and the rest of the world. If 9 out of 10 people say you're doing the wrong thing, wisdom would show that you take a step back and reevaluate what you're doing and give it some thought. Remember, he is the President to all Americans, not just the few 'elites' as some like to think.

LOL, last time I checked the margin in '04 was 52%-47%, give or take a few thousand. Just because the media doesn't like Bush doesn't mean nine-tenths of the country is against him. In fact, that fact would give me more reason to support him.

Don't look now, but you're swimming in Denial.

 

[Joeychgo]

Bush poll rating by Year End 2005, 51%. Same as election night.

Hmm - Well - Thats 2 months away - and the Current Polls dont support that. His approval has been between 35%-42% - depending on what date and who did the poll. Even the Republican Propaganda Channel (FOX) shows him at only 41%

Seems only republicans like him - even independants dont.


ALL adults 35%
Republicans 77%
Democrats 11%
Independents 31%

Source

 

[fossten]

Hmm - Well - Thats 2 months away - and the Current Polls dont support that. His approval has been between 35%-42% - depending on what date and who did the poll. Even the Republican Propaganda Channel (FOX) shows him at only 41%

Seems only republicans like him - even independants dont.


ALL adults 35%
Republicans 77%
Democrats 11%
Independents 31%

Source

See, the fishy thing here is that the numbers don't add up. Assuming that all the people polled WERE adults, and adding all the percentages and taking the mean average leaves you with an average approval rating of 39.67%, or 40% if you rounded up (I don't really care either way).

So where do they get 35%? Oh, the poll was weighted more heavily with Democrats than Republicans! That explains it! Typical lib MSM trick! They do this all the time, fellas, check it out.

 

[TheDude]

LOL, last time I checked the margin in '04 was 52%-47%, give or take a few thousand. Just because the media doesn't like Bush doesn't mean nine-tenths of the country is against him. In fact, that fact would give me more reason to support him.

Don't look now, but you're swimming in Denial.

LOL, Nine-Tenths bit was a figure of speech. If it were true I would have said his rating was a 10% or below. I gave an average (37-41) of 39%, Brian said only one that counts is at 43%, Fox had him at 41%. So its safe to say he's around the low 40's.

Now back to the original thought, if more people disapprove of your actions then approve, it would be wise to take a step back reevaluate what you're doing before you continue on set course. Like I said, he is President to ALL American's, not just the few.

Also, for someone so against the media, as stated above, you sure do post article after article after article. Look's like you're swimming with me.

 

[fossten]

Seriously, you need to relax, it was some light humor. I though my comment would make it obvious that my mother is Italian and therefore I would be at least half Italian too. Calm down on the witch hunt, this isn’t Salem. Why haven't you called some others on their blantantly racist remarks? (i.e. Towel heads etc.)

Apparently many other people disagree with your characterization of Alito.


Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005 1:41 p.m. EST

Italian-Americans Denounce Alito Bashing


The National Italian American Foundation has taken out a notice on the New York Times’ editorial page urging the media and Senate to stop the "ethnic-bashing” of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.

As NewsMax reported earlier, a memo circulated by Democrats to liberal-friendly media outlets had attacked Alito on the basis of his Italian heritage, pointing out that as a federal prosecutor he failed to convict members of the Lucchese crime family in a 1988 case.

Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch called the memo "despicable.”

Now the NIAF notice states: "On the day of his nomination, the public debate regarding Judge Alito included a regrettable, but predictable, discussion of his ethnicity. Specifically, political operatives referenced a one-case failure to win a mob conviction in 1988 ... a not-so-subtle caution that this Italian American may be soft on organized crime. His full record demonstrates the opposite ...”

"We believe that individuals should be judged on their achievements, not their ethnic or racial heritage.”

The notice concludes: "We urge the media and the U.S. Senate to treat this nomination with the dignity, respect and fairness Judge Alito deserves.”

It was signed by the NIAF’s Board of Directors, including Chairman A. Kenneth Ciongoli, General Counsel Louis J. Freeh and Chairman Emeritus Charles Gargano.

 

[TheDude]

Apparently many other people disagree with your characterization of Alito.

Lol, I never made a negative characterization of Alito based on his heritage. You implied that I did. Cheap but usual tactics.

I ask you again, if you are so bothered by racist remarks, why haven't you called people on the blatantly obvious ones (ie Towel heads, camel this or that etc.)?