Is There Anything You Like About Bush?

[DistressedAmerican]

I know this will probably be a short thread as few will have much to recommend the guy.

I've thought long and hard and the only thing I can think of that he did that I liked was bring Colin Powell on board. It gave me some hope. Then he pimped him out to the UN, destroyed his reputation and kicked him out in favor of Condi.

So, He screwed that up too. Is there anything you like about the guy or liked at one time?

DA
http://www.seedsofdoubt.com/distrressedamerican/main.htm

[roenyc]

1. NO nt

[Dread Pirate KR Read]

30. his book(s)

...."Bushisms"

- Actually, makes for a great read for reflections into neoconic mind(lessness). :dunce:

[sabra]

2. He traded Sammy Sosa from the Texas Rangers to the White Sox.

[aldian159]

20. That's about it...

[hatrack]

3. Nothing

Not a single Goddamned thing.

[blm]

49. You don't like the way he focks with the religious right? I think it's

just precious how he campaigns as if he's going to push a gay marriage amendment and make abortion illegal to shake voters out of the churches and then refuse to do either AFTER the election, so he doesn't look like a rightwing religious nut in the history books.

I LOVE how he focks with the theocratic crowd. He does it better than any Dem ever could.

[DistressedAmerican]

69. An Aristocratic Theocracy For All!

[Geek_Girl]

104. In an evil way I kind of do admire his ability

to use the mindless masses and the religious right. According to Howard Dean he "Hates those people." But they think he's the messiah which is just bonkers.

:crazy:

[NYCGirl]

4. Barney, the dog.

[CrispyQ]

9. Yep, me too. He's a cute little guy!

I love dogs, all dogs, everyone's dogs!

[DistressedAmerican]

14. Barney Knows Better. I Don't Hold Him responsible.

These poor guys are just chattle. Free the Bush Two (or is it three now?)!

[FreedomAngel82]

34. I like Barney too

and Miss Beazley is cute. But other then that not really. I used to tolerate him and stuff in the beginning but after I learned about the Bush family history: nope. Not a single thing. He's hijacked the republican party, tore our country apart and hijacked my religion.

[lukasahero]

27. Go ahead, steal my thunder. ;-)

Barney's it for me and shruba.

[NYCGirl]

41. Sorry. How 'bout the new puppy?

I'd much rather look at her and Barney than any of the human inhabitants of the White House.

[lukasahero]

64. Oh yeah, forgot the new pup

But that's it - I'm giving in no more to liking anything about shrub. :-)

[rumpel]

61. but that is not "him"

[DistressedAmerican]

63. To be fair, he did pick them out.

I guess if you like them, you have to like that about him.

[lonestarnot]

72. Pooooor Barney and Mrs. Beasley they're cursed! n/t

[suegeo]

5. no

[tk2kewl]

6. The only thing I like about him is that his time is limited. /nt

[longship]

26. Do not presume

The Constitution limits the terms of a particular president, but does not limit the term of lunacy. The worst thing about Bush is that he's only a figurehead for utter madness. Defeating Bush will not defeat the madness.

After Dumbya there will be others. It is our job to expose the lunacy and defeat it in principle. At this point what I really fear is that the madness is so engrained that it may take a fracturous, catastrophic event to shock some sense into the body politic.

[tk2kewl]

32. I hear that loud and clear.

[DistressedAmerican]

35. Beware of Jeb '08

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

7. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

:evilgrin:

[bunkerbuster1]

8. Yeah, one thing: I used to respect his distance running

When he took office, it helped motivate me to run, knowing that a guy more than ten years older than me could still do a seven-minute mile pace. Sometimes I'd push myself, literally saying "I won't let that bastard beat me!"

That was the only thing about GWB I ever respected. However, he blew out his knee a year or so ago, and doesn't really run any more, so that's no longer relevant.

[A Brand New World]

31. And he probably lied about that too. He's never told the truth in

his whole miserable life.

And NO to the original question. I cannot think of a single thing that I like or admire about him. Except I guess Barney. I feel sorry for the poor critter having such a miserable daddy.

[bunkerbuster1]

79. ** might have been fibbing, he claims a 3.44 marathon

here's the story if anyone's interested

http://www.runnersworld.com/footnotes/gwbush/20questions.html

[DistressedAmerican]

81. Probably has to lie to cover up the heart condition!

Bum knee my ass!

[ComerPerro]

10. No. He is not a likeable person

He is a moron, but somehow he finds enough pride and self-satisfaction to be one of the most arrogant motherfuckers on the planet.

This image of his, the "plain-spoken, normal, down to earth guy you could have a beer with" is all bullshit. I would be willing to bet that Bush has only contempt for average Americans. He just tolerates them long enough to get them to vote for him.

And, besides, he couldn't have a beer with anyone: He is a recovering alcoholic.

[CWebster]

11. no.

[HughBeaumont]

12. I like more things about the bubonic plague

than Lancelot Link, that redneck pile of bison shit.

[pamela]

13. I like his tendency to choke on things. n/t

[DistressedAmerican]

16. Yeah, I had forgotten about that not so hidden talent!

He should work to develop it.

[DistressedAmerican]

36. Let's not forget his tendency to fall!

[MsTryska]

89. good one!!

i was racking my brain trying to think of one too.

[stevedeshazer]

15. You know what I like about Bush?

NOT ONE FUCKING THING

[ellie]

17. No

He is a miserable failure and the people who love him are either stupid, crazy, or both.

[denese]

18. I like...

the fact that he is a mortal.
One day he will come to an end.

[never cry wolf]

21. Great minds think alike...

almost simutaneously posted the same thought.

[never cry wolf]

19. He is mortal!.......and......

he's not so smart. Could you imagine if someone that evil actually had a brain?

[denese]

23. yes I can...

Hitler

[never cry wolf]

24. Good point............n/t

[Blue_in_VA]

22. Nothing...and believe me, I've tried.

[papau]

25. as 20 plus year old paid for 15 year old girlfriends abortion - arranged

for doctor.

That was nice.

Married a woman who killed her boyfriend - that shows forgiveness.

Came home drunk and fought with Dad - that shows he is just like other young fellows looking for a purpose in life.

Ran from war - and then got scared of landing planes after he crashed one - that shows intelligence.

Does no real work - never did - has no problem living off money other folks give him - not embarrassed that all his business ventures were failures - and that he got his "bonus" from his baseball buddies by ripping of the State in the ball park deal. Shows he is an ideal slacker.

Looks good in a cheerleading outfit - and can act real good - can convince folks he is sincere - shows he could have made a living as a used car salesmen.

[DistressedAmerican]

47. Can someone please fill me in on the Laura allegations?

I've heard other references to it and am missing the details. Muy Interesante!

[papau]

91. Laura was the driver of a car that ran a stop sign and hit another car

coming from her right.

The driver of the other car was killed.

The driver of the other car was her boyfriend at the time.

Despite law/procedures that would have meant an alcohol test was automatic because it was a death caused by car event, she was sent on her way with no such test.

That is about it.

[DistressedAmerican]

92. Interesting...

Does anyone have a link on this?

[papau]

95. links

http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/e1698.htm

http://www.snopes.com/politics/bush/laura.asp

[DistressedAmerican]

96. Thanks, Don't Know How I've Missed That Story!

[Virginian]

28. What do I like about Bush*?

He has unified Democrats against him. We all have a common ground. The best thing about Bush* is that it gave us the Democratic Underground. Thanks Skinner.

[DistressedAmerican]

80. Good point. We have pulled together against him!

Just wish we could pull together against his nominees!

[LibDemAlways]

29. That's like asking me to discuss

the redeeming qualities of a hemmoroid.

[TayTay]

33. He once wore a shirt I didn't hate n/t

[bullimiami]

37. nope.

[MISSDem]

38. He has only 3 years and

how many days remaining to be the President.

[Jim Lane]

39. I managed to think of something

After 9/11, he did make some statements recognizing that terrorists were only a small and non-representative part of the Islamic community. I think he can fairly be credited, to some extent at least, with having used his "bully pulpit" to effect some reduction in prejudice against Muslims in the U.S.

True, other things that he did would tend to have the opposite effect.

I hope I put in enough qualifiers and caveats to forestall the worst of the flames. :)

Thanks for the post; it's an interesting intellectual exercise.

[DistressedAmerican]

44. Good reply

Looks like you really dug deep on that one. I'd agree.

[July]

109. I thought it was good at the time.

Since then, with his "crusade" talk and attack on Muslims unconnected to 9/11, he's destroyed the tiny credit he might have earned on that score. And let's not forget the actions of his administration in roundups of Muslims within our own country (as you suggest). So, for me it's a wash. And that's the only positive I might have given him.

[Blue_In_AK]

40. No, not one thing. He makes me ill. n/t

[KarenS]

42. I like it when he speaks,,,, er,,,, tries to speak "off the cuff"

It's one of those gotta laugh to keep from crying,,,,

Also, he gives the comedians such great material,,,,

Jon Stewart owes alot to this regime.

Other than that,,,, Nothing, I like nothing about him and I can think of nothing that will change it!!

[bush_is_wacko]

43. His superb grasp of the English language has put in me stitches

on a regular basis for many years. If nothing else I enjoy the jokes that come out of every public appearance he makes! I'll watch him tonight to see who he puts food on and how many loving gynecologists are loving their patients. Not exact quotes, I know, but close enough to make me giggle again! LOL

[Contrary1]

45. His ability to see humor

in his own jokes, when no one else can.

Need some wood?

[DistressedAmerican]

50. That was an akward one!

Sure George. Got Wood?

[kiraboo]

46. He's taught me what has been great about this country

by trying to take it all away.

[IndianaGreen]

48. I love Barney Bush!

[gulliver]

51. I like him as a symbol for Republicanism

A dimwitted asshole with a "lampshade on the head" sense of humor. A rich boy with a big mouth who was a coward and a drunk most of his life. A false Christian who can't quote Jesus Christ accurately and skimps on church. Worst president ever.

The Republicans picked a great symbol for themselves. I love it. It's as if someone you don't like is walking around at a party with a loose toupee and their fly open.

[ultraist]

62. Good one!

I have to agree. I like the way he epitomizes the underlying characteristics of the Repuke worldview: corruption, greediness, dishonesty, xenophobia, psuedo "Christian" righteousness, hell, fire and brimstone puritanical strict fatherness.

He actually is doing us a favor in the long run by being such a fanatical cult leader. These things have a way of causing major blow back. If he were less fanatical, it would do less damage to their party in the long term.

So, in a sense, I like that he is so fanatical. It makes the sometimes not so obvious, very obvious.

[July]

105. An image I won't forget, gulliver. Thanks! nt

[Connie_Corleone]

52. He's usually on time for his speeches.

That's about it.

[DistressedAmerican]

53. They are efficient little bastards!

[Vinca]

54. I guess I can admire the fact he went off the sauce, but

it kind of bothers me having a dry drunk in the oval office. It's the memory lapses . . . especially of the WMD variety. I will also fess up to liking the dogs and the twins have huge potential for a second term scandal so you have to like them a little, too.:toast:

[DistressedAmerican]

57. I'd Rather Have Him Drunk Than High On God!

[grumpy old fart]

60. Yep, nothing worse than a reformed frat boy.....

there's no middle ground for these folks. Go from good times coke sniffer straight to God's chosen.....:puke:

[July]

106. IF he went off the sauce.

We only have his say-so, and you know what that's worth.

[Roland99]

55. Not a single, solitary thing....oh, there is *one* thing:

His sorry ass is GONE in 2009.

I just hope our country is still here.

[KayLaw]

56. NO!

Not one damned thing! The best I can say for him is that he hasn't actually come to my house and slashed my throat.

[grumpy old fart]

58. I like the fact that he will die one day.....

And that if he's correct about God and all, he'll be sent straight to burn in hell with his neocon buddies.....

[annabanana]

59. Yes. I like that he is mortal and will have to face his maker.........n/t

[tilsammans]

65. Nada zip zilch

I can usually find SOMETHING positive in even the most despicable person.

There is NOTHING I like about **. Nothing.

That's a history-making event, folks.

[Dr Fate]

66. He provides a good laugh every now and then.

When I'm in an extra cynical mood- he makes me fucking laugh.

[borg5575]

67. Yes

I like that he will be out of office forever in 2008.

[lonestarnot]

75. If there is an office to be respected when he's gone is the question

and consequence of his term.

[JPZenger]

68. Bush's Quote of the Year

from the George W. Bushism Calendar:

"I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who probably read the news themselves."

- George W. Bush, in Washington D.C. on September 21, 2003.

[cindyw]

70. Yes

He is term limited. That's about it.

[lonestarnot]

71. Yes... the end of his fraudulent appointment/selection by

congress. 2 time looser! bushitler. We have 1427 days left and counting!

[bemildred]

73. He is term-limited and mortal. nt

[ernstbass]

74. He likes dogs

[lonestarnot]

76. He is less than a dog. Looks up to dogs.

:hi:

[Larry in KC]

77. No, no, truly no, but that makes for problems...

... Bush is so incredibly bad for so many reasons that it makes US appear to be unreasonable and immoderate.

I was discussing the election with my right-leaning brother-in-law back last spring, and he was using the "well, he has his good and bad, and the other guy has his good and bad, too" line. I had to say that no, in this instance, I cannot find the good among the nearly-infinite bads. I had to defend the point by finding good to say about other Republicans so I wouldn't seem like it was just a knee-jerk reaction. So, basically, Bush is so bad in so many ways that it makes US look bad. He tars everyone with that brush, even the opposition.

[TexasLawyer]

78. His susceptibility to choking

[MissB]

82. He does give Jon Stewart really good material to work with.

But that is it.

[Andromeda]

83. NO!

.

[KansDem]

84. He converts O into CO2...

I'm sure there are some happy houseplants somewhere who appreciate this...

[DistressedAmerican]

85. More than he should be allowed to do!

[boi1946]

86. He has managed to shake a lot of people

(including myself) out of their political apathy. I don't think I have been so afraid for this country in my lifetime, or so motivated to fight against this immoral regime.

[leftofthedial]

87. not one damned thing

period

[Autumn]

88. Not one damn thing n/t

[Fleshdancer]

90. there are two things I like about the guy....

1. Listening to him makes me feel like a genius.

2. He provides wonderful material for comedians...and I need all the laughter I can get these days.

[Coexist]

93. Because of him, I found DU

[DistressedAmerican]

94. That's a small silver lining.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

97. NO. Castro actually called him "deranged" today ! GO CUBA !

[mvd]

98. The only thing I can think of is..

he'll be out at the end of this term - finally. I don't think I can dislike any future President more.

[Seabiscuit]

99. What's to dislike???

Let me count the ways... (pulling out super-computer)

[many a good man]

100. He ain't no Truman!

OTOH, maybe he is...

[July]

107. That was excellent, Torches!! nt

[Acryliccalico]

101. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Is an understatement!!!

[Bitter Betty]

102. It's fun to caption his pictures

on DU
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[DistressedAmerican]

103. Well that certainly is true!

I try to do so at least once a day...

http://www.seedsofdoubt.com/distressedamerican/main.htm

[Mountainman]

108. If Bush came over to our place, his motorcade driving up our rut strewn

driveway and then they knock on our door, I wouldn't open it. I just shout f... Bush.

[Catherine Vincent]

110. No.