Among all Americans, 19% approve of the way Bush is handling his job as president and 77% disapprove. When it comes to Bush's handling of the economy, 14% approve and 79% disapprove. ...
A total of 78% of Americans say the national economy is getting worse and 47% say the national economy is in a recession.
The American Research Group has been conducting national surveys of consumers since 1985.
Sample Size: 1,100 completed telephone interviews among a random sample of all adults age 18 and older living in telephone households in the continental United States.
Sample Dates: February 16-19, 2008
Margin of Error: ± 3 percentage points, 95% of the time, on questions where opinion is evenly split.
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That's not too bad 77% of 1100 , only adds up to 847 people in America think Pres.Bush is doing a bad job...............
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Among all Americans, 19% approve of the way Bush is handling his job as president and 77% disapprove. When it comes to Bush's handling of the economy, 14% approve and 79% disapprove. ...
A total of 78% of Americans say the national economy is getting worse and 47% say the national economy is in a recession.
The American Research Group has been conducting national surveys of consumers since 1985.
Sample Size: 1,100 completed telephone interviews among a random sample of all adults age 18 and older living in telephone households in the continental United States.
Sample Dates: February 16-19, 2008
Margin of Error: ± 3 percentage points, 95% of the time, on questions where opinion is evenly split.
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That's not too bad 77% of 1100 , only adds up to 847 people in America think Pres.Bush is doing a bad job...............
Gonzales ‘Repeatedly’ Compares Himself And Bush Administration To Lincoln Presidency
Yesterday, former attorney general Alberto Gonzales gave a speech at Washington University, for which he was compensated $30,000. Gonzales agreed to answer only pre-approved questions and closed the talk to the press.
The Washington University student paper, however, printed an account of Gonzales’s address, noting that he compared his time in the Bush administration with the presidency of Lincoln:
During his speech, Gonzales repeatedly made references comparing himself and the Bush administration to the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, suggesting that Lincoln was highly criticized during his presidency and is now highly revered.
According to Gonzales, the truths about his actions will be revealed in years to come.
“There is a difference between what you do and what people say you do. It’s going to take years for the entire story to be told,” said Gonzales. “If you worry about criticism you end up paralyzed and do nothing.”
The Bush-Lincoln comparison is quickly becoming one of the administration’s favorite talking points. In a recent interview with Fox News, Bush repeatedly tried to link himself with Lincoln, (falsely) claiming that the country “hated” Lincoln when he was leaving office.
More recently, Rove compared Bush to Lincoln in his ability to “get to the nub of the thing.” Conservatives including Newt Gingrich, John Gibson, David Brooks, Glenn Beck, and Rudy Giuliani have also taken up the comparison.
Historians, however, disagree. Many are actually wondering “whether Bush, in fact, will be remembered as the very worst president in all of American history.”
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Gonzales ‘Repeatedly’ Compares Himself And Bush Administration To Lincoln Presidency
Yesterday, former attorney general Alberto Gonzales gave a speech at Washington University, for which he was compensated $30,000. Gonzales agreed to answer only pre-approved questions and closed the talk to the press.
The Washington University student paper, however, printed an account of Gonzales’s address, noting that he compared his time in the Bush administration with the presidency of Lincoln:
During his speech, Gonzales repeatedly made references comparing himself and the Bush administration to the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, suggesting that Lincoln was highly criticized during his presidency and is now highly revered.
According to Gonzales, the truths about his actions will be revealed in years to come.
“There is a difference between what you do and what people say you do. It’s going to take years for the entire story to be told,” said Gonzales. “If you worry about criticism you end up paralyzed and do nothing.”
The Bush-Lincoln comparison is quickly becoming one of the administration’s favorite talking points. In a recent interview with Fox News, Bush repeatedly tried to link himself with Lincoln, (falsely) claiming that the country “hated” Lincoln when he was leaving office.
More recently, Rove compared Bush to Lincoln in his ability to “get to the nub of the thing.” Conservatives including Newt Gingrich, John Gibson, David Brooks, Glenn Beck, and Rudy Giuliani have also taken up the comparison.
Historians, however, disagree. Many are actually wondering “whether Bush, in fact, will be remembered as the very worst president in all of American history.”
Let's look at that Lincoln - Bush comparison a little more closely:
Pre-Presidential Years Lincoln: Overcame a deprived, uneducated childhood to become a successful lawyer.
Bush: After being born into privilege, drove every business enterprise he attempted into the ground despite Ivy League education.
Early Presidency
Lincoln: Rejected the advice of his Secretary of State to unite the country by declaring war on Spain and/or France based on false pretenses.
Bush: Started a war in Iraq on false pretenses.
Selection of Advisors
Lincoln: Appointed his fiercest rivals for the nomination to cabinet posts and ran for a second term with a member of the opposing party to inspire unity.
Bush: Not so much.
Leadership
Lincoln: Gave the Gettysburg address reminding the nation that despite a major battlefield success, much struggle remained before victory could be claimed.
Bush: Appeared on the deck of an aircraft carrier in a flight suit in front of a banner proclaiming “Mission Accomplished” nearly five years and thousands of lives ago.
Conclusion
Makes perfect sense to me but I think they are comparing the Chimp to the wrong Lincoln. Mary Todd Lincoln suffered serious mental illness including paranoid delusions following the loss of her son and husband during the war and was institutionalized by her surviving son in her later years.
Given the delusional belief of the current occupant of the White House and his sycophantic followers that his administration will be seen as anything other than a catastrophic failure of historic proportions, I believe the Mary Todd Lincoln comparisons are far more apt.
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Let's look at that Lincoln - Bush comparison a little more closely:
Pre-Presidential Years Lincoln: Overcame a deprived, uneducated childhood to become a successful lawyer.
Bush: After being born into privilege, drove every business enterprise he attempted into the ground despite Ivy League education.
Early Presidency
Lincoln: Rejected the advice of his Secretary of State to unite the country by declaring war on Spain and/or France based on false pretenses.
Bush: Started a war in Iraq on false pretenses.
Selection of Advisors
Lincoln: Appointed his fiercest rivals for the nomination to cabinet posts and ran for a second term with a member of the opposing party to inspire unity.
Bush: Not so much.
Leadership
Lincoln: Gave the Gettysburg address reminding the nation that despite a major battlefield success, much struggle remained before victory could be claimed.
Bush: Appeared on the deck of an aircraft carrier in a flight suit in front of a banner proclaiming “Mission Accomplished” nearly five years and thousands of lives ago.
Conclusion
Makes perfect sense to me but I think they are comparing the Chimp to the wrong Lincoln. Mary Todd Lincoln suffered serious mental illness including paranoid delusions following the loss of her son and husband during the war and was institutionalized by her surviving son in her later years.
Given the delusional belief of the current occupant of the White House and his sycophantic followers that his administration will be seen as anything other than a catastrophic failure of historic proportions, I believe the Mary Todd Lincoln comparisons are far more apt.
Pres.bush announced major combat operations in iraq have ended aboard the.... USS Abraham Lincoln At Sea Off the Coast of San Diego, California
Similarities
Bush is a Republican. Lincoln was a Republican, and the first Republican to be elected President.
Bush has strong ties to the South. He owns a ranch in Texas, his brother is Governor of Florida, and his father owns a residence in Houston. Lincoln had strong ties to the South. He was born in Kentucky, as was his wife, and he maintained close ties with friends in that state throughout his life.
Neither Bush nor Lincoln was elected to the presidency by a majority of the popular vote
Both Bush and Lincoln chose seasoned men as their Secretaries of State. Lincoln chose William Seward, former Governor of NY. Bush chose Colin Powell, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Bush took few trips outside the United States prior to his presidency. Lincoln had no international experience. His only trip outside American borders was to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls.
Both Bush and Lincoln made plain statements advocating racial and religious tolerance, Bush made strong statements about anti-Muslim bigotry just after 9/11; he repudiating Trent Lott’s comments about Strom Thurman. At one point in cabinet discussions after 9/11, Attorney-general Ashcroft stated: “We’re thinking about a national neighborhood watch system.” People would call in to report strange behavior. The President replied: “Make sure you don’t launch an anti-Arab backlash in this country.” (Woodward, p. 169) Lincoln became an outspoken opponent of slavery early in his political career and came to national prominence opposing its spread in the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
Lincoln often expressed a fatalistic attitude about his personal safety. “I shall continue till my work is done, and no earthly power can prevent it.” For Lincoln, it was a sense of destiny. “What is to be will be,” he often said. Bush: “If it’s meant to be, it’s going to happen. And therefore there’s no need to try to hide from a terrorist.” (Woodward, p. 172)
Lincoln could use graphic language. In a message to General Grant, he wrote: “Hold on with a bull-dog grip, and chew and choke as much as possible.” (Griessman, p. 38) Bush to Vice President Chaney: “We’re going to find out who did this, and we’re going to kick their asses.” (Woodward, p. 18)
Bush has been actively involved in athletics. He never was a varsity player like his father, but he loves physical activity, and is an avid jogger. He once owned a stake in the Texas Rangers. Lincoln was a champion wrestler, and liked to play an early version of baseball.
Bush is a Bible reader, and frequently acknowledges the importance of God's will in human affairs and in his personal life. (Frum, pp. 3,4) Lincoln was a Bible reader and acknowledged the role of Divine Providence in human affairs.
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Pres.bush announced major combat operations in iraq have ended aboard the.... USS Abraham Lincoln At Sea Off the Coast of San Diego, California
Similarities
Bush is a Republican. Lincoln was a Republican, and the first Republican to be elected President.
Bush has strong ties to the South. He owns a ranch in Texas, his brother is Governor of Florida, and his father owns a residence in Houston. Lincoln had strong ties to the South. He was born in Kentucky, as was his wife, and he maintained close ties with friends in that state throughout his life.
Neither Bush nor Lincoln was elected to the presidency by a majority of the popular vote
Both Bush and Lincoln chose seasoned men as their Secretaries of State. Lincoln chose William Seward, former Governor of NY. Bush chose Colin Powell, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Bush took few trips outside the United States prior to his presidency. Lincoln had no international experience. His only trip outside American borders was to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls.
Both Bush and Lincoln made plain statements advocating racial and religious tolerance, Bush made strong statements about anti-Muslim bigotry just after 9/11; he repudiating Trent Lott’s comments about Strom Thurman. At one point in cabinet discussions after 9/11, Attorney-general Ashcroft stated: “We’re thinking about a national neighborhood watch system.” People would call in to report strange behavior. The President replied: “Make sure you don’t launch an anti-Arab backlash in this country.” (Woodward, p. 169) Lincoln became an outspoken opponent of slavery early in his political career and came to national prominence opposing its spread in the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
Lincoln often expressed a fatalistic attitude about his personal safety. “I shall continue till my work is done, and no earthly power can prevent it.” For Lincoln, it was a sense of destiny. “What is to be will be,” he often said. Bush: “If it’s meant to be, it’s going to happen. And therefore there’s no need to try to hide from a terrorist.” (Woodward, p. 172)
Lincoln could use graphic language. In a message to General Grant, he wrote: “Hold on with a bull-dog grip, and chew and choke as much as possible.” (Griessman, p. 38) Bush to Vice President Chaney: “We’re going to find out who did this, and we’re going to kick their asses.” (Woodward, p. 18)
Bush has been actively involved in athletics. He never was a varsity player like his father, but he loves physical activity, and is an avid jogger. He once owned a stake in the Texas Rangers. Lincoln was a champion wrestler, and liked to play an early version of baseball.
Bush is a Bible reader, and frequently acknowledges the importance of God's will in human affairs and in his personal life. (Frum, pp. 3,4) Lincoln was a Bible reader and acknowledged the role of Divine Providence in human affairs.
Bush to Vice President Chaney: “We’re going to find out who did this, and we’re going to kick their asses.”
unfortunately when they found out it was a bunch of SAUDIS with an Egyptian and a couple of UAE kids, that went out the window REAL FAST. after all, can't derail the Bush family gravy train.
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Bush to Vice President Chaney: “We’re going to find out who did this, and we’re going to kick their asses.”
unfortunately when they found out it was a bunch of SAUDIS with an Egyptian and a couple of UAE kids, that went out the window REAL FAST. after all, can't derail the Bush family gravy train.
Among all Americans, 19% approve of the way Bush is handling his job as president and 77% disapprove. When it comes to Bush's handling of the economy, 14% approve and 79% disapprove. ...
A total of 78% of Americans say the national economy is getting worse and 47% say the national economy is in a recession.
The American Research Group has been conducting national surveys of consumers since 1985.
Sample Size: 1,100 completed telephone interviews among a random sample of all adults age 18 and older living in telephone households in the continental United States.
Sample Dates: February 16-19, 2008
Margin of Error: ± 3 percentage points, 95% of the time, on questions where opinion is evenly split.
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That's not too bad 77% of 1100 , only adds up to 847 people in America think Pres.Bush is doing a bad job...............
1100 people...lol. Let me guess....all 1100 come from "spread gay AIDS -California" or "Our Senator killed an innocent woman from driving drunk and still runs the show- Massachusetts". People will be talking about his low approval rating until he leaves office. Get over it, its boring, we was elected TWICE.
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Quote Originally Posted by SarasotaSlim:
Among all Americans, 19% approve of the way Bush is handling his job as president and 77% disapprove. When it comes to Bush's handling of the economy, 14% approve and 79% disapprove. ...
A total of 78% of Americans say the national economy is getting worse and 47% say the national economy is in a recession.
The American Research Group has been conducting national surveys of consumers since 1985.
Sample Size: 1,100 completed telephone interviews among a random sample of all adults age 18 and older living in telephone households in the continental United States.
Sample Dates: February 16-19, 2008
Margin of Error: ± 3 percentage points, 95% of the time, on questions where opinion is evenly split.
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That's not too bad 77% of 1100 , only adds up to 847 people in America think Pres.Bush is doing a bad job...............
1100 people...lol. Let me guess....all 1100 come from "spread gay AIDS -California" or "Our Senator killed an innocent woman from driving drunk and still runs the show- Massachusetts". People will be talking about his low approval rating until he leaves office. Get over it, its boring, we was elected TWICE.
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