"He's not intimidated into trying to say the right things"

[Rose Siding]

When did it become an asset for a president not to try to say the right things? Does the speaker hear what she has said? Does she really consider that a valuable point? Ms Hicks recognizes that we are facing tough times. How is it that she approves of this?

Almost two-thirds of those polled described Bush as likable, strong and intelligent. A majority said he is dependable and honest.

"These times are probably the most stressful and insecure times in this country's history," said Evelyn Hicks, a Republican from Gainesville, Fla. "But I'm confident with my president. He's genuine and has convictions. He's not intimidated into trying to say the right things.

People were evenly split on whether Bush is arrogant — a divide that followed party lines. Democrats said Bush can succeed purely by his doggedness.

"What concerns me most is that he's doing everything that ought not to be done," said Ron Luckie, a Democrat from Atlanta. "If he's successful in everything he's attempting to do, it will not be good for our country."

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/ap/20050116/ap_on_go_pr_wh/inaugural_poll

[Gman]

1. "He's not intimidated into trying to say the right things"

That's a major symptom of plain 'ol stupidity. Ms. Hicks just acknowledged that Bush has an extreme case of garden variety stupid.

[rucky]

2. So Republicans KNOW right from wrong...

they just CHOOSE wrong.

That's a worse crime than ignorance. It's just downright evil.