I don't ever want to miss a opportunity to say what a disaster Bush has been to the country.
He will go down in history as the worse president ever and the only people that are more stupid are the millions who voted for him for all the wrong reasons..twice.

"Richards problems with his states history in its part in bush's 2000 election is groundless ,,, his states questionable votes were counted over and over again,,, they just didnt come out the way he would of liked it to,,, sounds like sour grapes"
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Comments about previous statements should always be based on the words actually used and not wishful thinking. NOT ONE comment was made about recounting votes OR the results of the vote in Florida. (As an aside, it is worth noting that the most complete rules for analyzing votes were supposedly those legislated in Texas and proudly bragged about by their governor, George W. Bush. When Floridians wanted to use those rules, Bush's lawyers absolutely refused.). From an historic point of view, the Palm Beach Post did an analysis that showed that the biggest problem was double-punched ballots where voters didn't understand that they couldn't change their votes. If those votes had been distributed in the same percentages as the valid votes, the results would have been different.

Back to the actual comments. There is much to be said about electing a president where ALL AMERICANS are EQUAL. It is understandable that when our nation began, there was concern that some states could over-power others in the ballot box. Large states could decide what they wanted to do and didn't have to respond to the wishes of the smaller states. It had been over 100 years before Bush when the voters cast more ballots for a losing candidate than for the winner. In that time, we made massive progress in transportation and communication. With tremendous increases in travelling such as the development of automobiles and airplanes, we now have much greater access to our fellow Americans. With the development of radio and television we now have instant access to news. With the incredible development of the Internet, we now have the ability to instantaneously bounce facts and opinions to our fellow Americans all over our nation. Our nation has drastically changed since days when, for instance, Vermont might wonder if they would be invaded by New York. We need to review whether the electoral college is still needed.

cnn ,,,my comment back to Richard west palm beach was necessary and YOU KNOW it,,, shame on you for censoring my response. did you give him a medal or just a pin for best game playing with others words ? as long as colleges can sheppard votes using the fear of failure to indoctrinate there captive audiences,, and social services can point the less fortunate at the voting precint door ,, the electorial vote is needed and all other checks and balances that go with it !!!!! And I say this fairly pointed at BOTH PARTIES,,, Richards problems with his states history in its part in bush's 2000 election is groundless ,,, his states questionable votes were counted over and over again,,, they just didnt come out the way he would of liked it to,,, sounds like sour grapes

"No terrorist attacks on US soil since 9/11″

What a load of crap. 9/11 happened on Bush's watch. He was even given intelligence on it before it happened. He's no savior or protector. The attacks were on his watch and were his fault.

He also sat dumfounded in a grade school classroom reading to a child for something like 14 minutes after he was told of the attack. Some leader and protector.

"No terrorist attacks on US soil since 9/11″

What a bunch of crap. 9/11 happened on BUSH's WATCH!! And he was presented with intelligence on it before it happened, which he ignored. So he's nt som ekind of savior for protecting us, the attacks were his fault!! Knock it off.

becareful what you wish for ED L,,,,,, The popular vote verses the electorial vote,,,,,almost every scenerio of it has been played out over the years,,,,,,,,,,,, imagine your for one party that has noble and just reasons , causes and values that have merit and should be heard but happen to live in a part of the country that isnt as populated as others. Your opponents party lives in the most populated states and is affiliated with all the major universities in their states, are the political leaders in there states highest offices, and the heads of most social services and can organize on a moments notice with mindless followers that dont even now what there cause is but dont want an f from there teachers or to lose there handouts what chance would your party ever have to be heard ? this is why there is an electorial vote,, without the electorial vote it would be a one party rule in america ,,, may sound great to you but, then we would not be a democracy ,, are you ok with that ? I'm not,,,,

Typical Democrats….blowing smoke up their own asses and talking out both sides of their mouths. Clueless!

I am sure the President and the Republcans stayed up because they ll had hearturn at the record turnout for the Dems. This will be only the begiining. I look for record turnout in this election and high turn out wil benefit the Dems. his cronies can say the what they want but people want change and not the same crappola that Bush and Mitch McConnel have been telling us for 8years.Whoever the Democratic nominee is is likely to be the next president.

Ed L:

I agree with you, but actually the electoral college is biased to make votes in smaller states count more than those in bigger ones. It takes far fewer actual votes in New Hampshire to get an electoral vote than in California.

Yes Wanda Niven, and for people like you there truly is a Santa Claus and an American President by the name of Bush that deserves praise! This is genuine sarcasm just in case your confused again Wanda.

Thankfully for our World the number of people with a mindset like yours are not the majority. Thankfully the majority can see today's reality in a clear light and are not wearing George Bush's rose colored glasses and drinking spiked kool aid.

Please America, for the salvation of all peace loving individuals and Nations around the world vote for a peace loving President who is experienced in international diplomacy, who has leadership capability, who is intelligent enough to make decisions on their own without Carl Rove, who has more compassion for their people and less for oil, who knows the name of three international leaders around the world, who can speak proper English, who would like to put something on the market that does not have a tag that says, "made in China, Indonesia, Bangladesh.

The Electoral College is antiquated crap and should be scrapped…. it ensures voting power to the big states since winning the big states gives the college win DESPITE the national popular vote. It's a stupid and dangerous "tool" that should be abolished…. It might have made sense 200 years ago but it sure doesn't now. It's because of the electoral college system that we got stuck with Bush… he only had to rig Florida…..

"We sort of take it for granted the way we do it. We have very competitive, hardly-fought election campaigns and graceful, peaceful transitions of power."

That's cause you decide them in rigged courtrooms.

THIS PRESIDENT IS NEITHER A CHRISTIAN NOR A RELIGIOUS MAN. ONCE HE REALIZED WHAT THE SO CALLED "EVANGELISTS" BRAIN WASHED AND BLIND -FOLDED MOVEMENT LIKE TO HEAR, GEORGE BUSH STARTED ADVOCATING THEIR IDIOLIGY TO PLEASE ONLY A SEGMENT OF OUR SOCIETY.
THUS, DON'T BLAME GEORGE BUSH FOR ALL THE MISTAKES AND THE DESTRUCTIONS HE AND HIS VICE PRESIDENT CAUSED AND ARE STILL CAUSING.
DON'T BLAME GEORGE BUSH FOR THE DEATH OF OVER 4000 YOUNG AMERICAN MILITARY MEMBERS WHO WERE SACRIFICED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN FOR "NOTHING" OR AS GEORGE BUSH USED TO CALL IT "NOBLE CAUSE".
GEORGE BUSH DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE IS DOING. GEORGE BUSH DOESN'T KNOW HOW HE GOT TO THE WHITE HOUSE. GEORGE BUSH DOESN'T KNOW WHERE HE IS. GEORGE BUSH DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO SPEAK THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY, BUT HE KNOWS HOW TO BE A SERVANT TO THE KING OF SAUDI ARABIA. GEORGE BUSH KNOWS HOW TO PLEASE CROOKED LOBBYIST. GEORGE BUSH KNOWS HOW TO MISLEAD THE AMERICAN PUBLIC. GEORGE BUSH PROMISES TO FIRE ALL THOSE WHO ATTEMPT TO DESTROY THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN UNDERCOVER AGENTS, BUT DOES NOTHING ONCE HIS CABINET MEMBERS ARE COUGHT RED-HANDED.
THUS, WE ONLY CAN BLAME ALL THOSE FORCES WHO INSTALLED GEORGE BUSH, AS OUR PRESIDENT, IN THE WHITE HOURSE.
SHOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR MORE ABOUT GEORGE BUSH AND HIS SCANDALOUS ACTIVITIES, YOU HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL KING GEORGE IS OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
THEREFORE, IF YOU DON'T WANT A CLONED GEORGE BUSH TO OCCUPY THE WHITE HOUSE FOR THE COMING YEARS, EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN, EXCEPT THE EVANGELIST OF COURSE, MUST MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE WHILE VOTING COME NOVEMBER 2008.
THIS IS, OF COURSE, THE ONLY SIDE OF THE COIN THAT WE SEE.
AMEN.

So after two terms in the White House, who does George W Bush owe for his administration- bin Laden.

I'm a registered independent–normally, except for 1 time, i've voted
for the democratic nominee for president.
I personally know 12 people who always vote for the democratic
candidate….None of these people will vote for Barack Obama.
Nothing to do with race…
Right now the independents, who will vote republican in the nationals,
will vote for Barack. They hate Hilary and probably figure Barack is easier to beat.
The younger people don't really examine the issues or all the candidates
solutions…
Edwards cant deliver on his promises,
Obama can't deliver–unless he gets a lot of democratic senators and
representatives.

After further review and new INTELL. ————-I must offer our President my Apology.I did not know that the situation in the Middle East was as dire as I now see it be.Some things must never be said for the protection of the American people and the greater good of our Country.I have been overly critical in my statements against involvement in that War.We cannot and should not leave that unstable tinderbox for some other Large Country to eventually try to control.At this time I am leaning toward voting for John McCain,someone whom I did not ever think I could back.I am also sorry to my fellow bloggers if I have affended you at times.Iam a strong defender of the Constitution and believe John is the best man to do the job as President and safe guard our freedom.

Oh sam and libby,
The reason you read so many bad things about your hero is that they are all true! I challenge you to read "The End of America" and find errors from Naomi Wolf's excellent history book. When you start to read about the quotes from Hitler and Mussolini that have made their way into Bush's speeches, you MAY see the light. then again, if you think we're stubborn, my guess if you both are as bull-headed as the Dictator (oops "decider") in the White House. If you're happy living in a fascist state with no provacy, where you can be arrested and imprisoned without representation on your hero's say-so. more power to you. I however, would like to see the Constitution upheld, as he pledged to do, and put an end to this shameful deceit.
And I know you're coming back with "But he's keeping us safe" mantra.. Really? I don't feel safer. I would prefer that other countries respected the US. We are not an island. We need our allies. We need to treat every human being with respect, not torture. To use 9-11 in such a blatently political way is sick, but effective, for those who don't know history and don't care about anyone's welfare but their own. This world is full of people who really do need our help, but not with guns and bombs.
The hatred on this board is due to people being fed up with the crap being spewed from the White House. Bush is a puppet of Rove and Cheney, and a sad little man who got drunk on power. I pray he really does leave office (if we don't impeach him first.) We saw in Pakistan what martial law creates…murder and mayhem from your own troops. In this case, it would be Blackwater, who is another example of a failed policy (how can men with machine guns be accountable to NO ONE-what a nice deal for them!)

You Bush bashers are really a pathetic childish lot. If you were able to see beyond the narrow confines of your small minds, you would most likely hurt yourselfs.

President Bush, like all Presidents before him, inherited the problems/troubles/economy/good will/bad will/and everything else that goes with being the President of the United States. This is not to say that President Bush has not caused some of his own problems or added to the current crop in some way or another. Every President is quite adept at doing that.

I would also like to remind you (insert name of person you currently hate/despise) bashers, there are these things called the Senate and the Congress. When you have to deal with those two, no United States President has total and complete power.

The three branches of the United States Goverment are the Executive…the Legislative…the Judicial in case you needed a small refresher in civics. As we all know, two of those branches seldom if ever play nice. Throw in all the special interest groups/lobby for everything under the sun groups/you owe us for all the bad things your goverment did in the past before we were born groups/(insert your whines here), it is amazing that this county has lasted as long as we have.

So please bashers de'jor, take a break from you cups of liquid spiced grass gotten at your local coffee niche and give your brain a treat. Let it think. Dial 911 if you hurt yourself.

No normal clear thinking people were harmed in the making of this posting

Ernest C. White
Veteran USMC

I pray every night we don't get another Jesus-Freak in the White House!

Let's do away with the electoral college!

This president's performance on several fronts is despicable. It's ironic how he touted how his tax cuts for the rich stimulate the economy, but one year before the 2008 election, the economy is on the brink of a recession! Voo-doo economics doesn't work! It never has, never will.

In a recent article yesterday, they mentioned this administration is considering a one time economic stimulus packages (in an ELECTION YEAR, how ironic) that could include a tax rebate of $300 to $500. This shows just how out of touch this Pres. is with any American below the Top 1% of income earners! Wow, a $300 tax rebate will really help out. That might buy a weeks worth of groceries for a family of four or a week's worth of gas. Whatever. It's so comical. Then, yesterday, this Pres. stated in a press conference that the economy and financial markets are solid and strong! Are you kidding? Delusional!!!! If it's so strong, then there is no need for the Pres. to consider an economic stimulous package in an election year! Can people in this country not see how delusional and out of touch this administration is???

"But all the while the ballot count never changed it was George Bush by a slim margin in florida. In the end it was the voters, the few that got up and got out to vote that made the difference,,,, what a history lesson for all who hate"

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" the few that got up and got out to vote that made the difference" actually voted for Al Gore more than 500,000 more times more than Bush. For the historically challenged, the VOTERS wanted Gore, not Bush. lt was the electoral college that selected Bush. Whether good or bad, the electoral college is an intentionally biased system that favors voters in small states over voters in large states. If everyone's vote in American counted EQUALLY, Bush would have lost the election.

"what a history lesson for all who" don't know history.

Travis: I read your blog and knew immediately that you had to come from TexASS.
Your grammar( or absence of it) and your spelling betray you idiots all the time.
I won't waste time commenting on your "facts". Never let an opinion interfere with the truth.

Bush could stay up for this, but he couldn't stay up for Katrina…

As for Huckabee, he's neither a Christian nor moral leader. Christian or moral leaders neither pardon rapists and release them only to rape and kill again nor raise children who, at age 18 and as a Boy Scout camp counselor, hang a dog, slit its throat and stone it to death — then hide behind their father governor to evade prosecution.

Dennis, Tucson Arizona January 4, 2008 4:34 pm ET

"President Bush is the President and is commander and chief, he has protected the US from any more attackes on this soil since 9/11. Thanks Mr President for doing your job. No matter who the President is he deserves respect."

It is this exact mindset from people like Dennis that brought the World Devastation we are enduring today!

President Bush protected the US from more attacks? Really…..then why didn't he Bomb Afghanistan to bits instead of Iraq? And last I heard Osama Bin Laden is still at large? How did Georgie miss him if he's so dang smart?

Thanks Mr. President for doing your job? Are you really serious? Do you mean destorying a country (Iraq) for no valid reason? Do you mean bombing a country to ensure US Oil Revenues? Do you mean bombing a country so your Military has to be put in harms way without proper medical care and VA hospitals to take care of them? Do you mean making the name America the most hated sound throughout the world? Do mean totally demeaning a once proud and respected Nation to the point of it currently being a joke around the world? Pray tell me how did Bush do his Job?

And to your "No matter who the President is he deserves respect." I don't think so….Respect doesnt' come with the position it has to earned and Bush certainly didn't earn respect. He is reviled by every leader around the World and it's people.
You go ahead and sing Bush's Praises but they will be on deaf ears around the World and for all the right reasons.

"Worst President Ever" hands down
Larry Buchas, New Britain, CT

For someone who is critical of Hillary, I see you have embraced her hysterical proclaimation….which, by the way, emerged just before she decided to run for President. Interesting coincidence, don't you think?

I think it much too early to make such a statement about Bush. History, and history only, will determine that, not some partisan koolaid drinker.

I wonder what he thought of Obama's speech?

Once again our idiot-in-chief goes against the will of Congress AND the American people by allowing Mexican trucks to go anywhere they want. Once again he thumbs his nose at America.

I have to wonder what the sheep still supporting this stupid man will think when they're out of a job or we get attacked again with a smuggled bomb inside a Mexican truck. If it happens I hope they're the ones that get blown away. At least this way the gene pool will be improved.

WHO CARES WHAT THIS WAR CRIMINAL DOES.

To Travis in Sugarland:

Bill Clinton passed the two largest packages to return cash to the coffers of all-time. Welfare to Work & Military Audits (No more $600 toilet seats).

Clinton had a Democratic majority in Congress for 2 of his 8 years.

Bush has had a GOP majority for 6 of his 8 years.

So, how much could Clinton get done with the GOP hanging everything up?

And yet despite that, Clinton eliminated the largest debt in history, created by Reagan/Bush, Sr., while Bush, Jr. needed less that half that time to grow the biggest deficit of all-timme and anger the world at us!

If that's achievement to you, please put down the hookah before you post!

Or, find someone other than Faux News or Lush Rumballs to get your speaking points from daily!

You're a classic example of what a wasted vote is my friend!

The Iowa Caucuses have taken America's eyes of Bush/Cheney.

When the dust settles, let's see what kind of mischief they were getting into at the expense of the American people!

By the way, Neoclowns, have you found that "vast cache of WMD's" yet, or OBL?!?!?!

When a comment, that the President would not stay up for the results, brings
out all the ldiots above.Did you ever hear such silly tripe????????????????
It is scary ,that we have all these uneducated, low lives, in our mist.
They are pathetic, there is no substance to their argument

No doubt to enlighten himself!

People may make fun of Bush but we should be proud that "HE" was willing to stand up for thr USA. Clinton did not have a back bone against any body. Everybody that is making fun of Bush needs to try is shoes on. I very proud that Bush is willing to stand up for what is "RIGHT"

As always, Bush's handlers speak for him, offering no knowledge or insight into the political process but striving instead, simply to convince the public that he's aware and interested in it. His ignorance and incuriosity never cease to amaze me.

louie ,,Louie,,, LOUIE,,,,,, wake up,, you fell asleep at the computer again,,, it's just a dream,,, lol

It quite telling that my comments were never placed on this site, the only major difference with them and most of the posts here is that they weren't a book long and they hadn't bashed President Bush. CNN and Time are corrupt news outlets that are full of liberals who want to destroy the republican party, so they can fit in with all their coworkers from around the world that hate and resent America. For all the Huffington Post readers, you are all like Pavlov's dogs you here the name Bush and you all can't help yourselves from writing your hateful, stupid crap, Most of the posts have nothing to do with the article, there just about a bunch a dems fighting over Obama or Hillary votes, that no one but you guys care about. Oh I forgot no one will have a chance to read this post because CNN IS A SHiLL FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY! A waiting moderation, who moderating these posts Arianna Huffington.

The 2000 ELECTION ??????? OK those stuck in time warp,,,, to the best of my memory at this moment,,,, I seem to remember the 2000 election being a sure thing for Al Gore all the way to the end. I clearly remember the media election coverage giving florida to Gore later in the evening,,, even gloating to the viewers by some particular hosts that we should all go to bed the republican districts are in and we have OUR new president. Then it happened,,,the dem districts,,,,,,,,,,,scores of numbers ,panic in the controll rooms, stuttering news hosts,, This can't be right ????? the worst possible thing that could happen ,,,,happened ,,, Folks it seems we called florida to early. It was silence on the air ways,,, jaws dropped you could hear a pin drop on most news station floors for that brief moment. It was to be just a moment though, because there was no greater embarrasment to the movers and shakers of that time then to be so wrong on national TV in front of all the world and world leaders to see and hear. as the days turned to weeks we heard about falling chads ,re counts after recounts , every avenue that could be traveled was explored by both parties to defeat the other. every underhanded borderline legal manuver was executed by BOTH PARTIES !!!!!!!!!!!! But all the while the ballot count never changed it was George Bush by a slim margin in florida. In the end it was the voters, the few that got up and got out to vote that made the difference,,,, what a history lesson for all who hate

Mike Huckabee is an idiot….it's so interesting how the right wing witchcraft practitioners…errrr…evangelicals control the GOP. The Christian Coalition is so dangerous.

Elect a Democrat…any of them…just get us away from these Republican war mongers.

Graceful…graceful as in the child like way his father acted when Clinton whipped his butt. Granted they are very good friends now..but at that time daddy shrub did not take or do the hand over of power very well.

Um…"hardly" fought….?

How can Bush, Cheney & Rove not go to prison? More crimes committed than
anyone including Hussan. Should be thrown out immediately. Congress and
Senators from both sides are weak no good for the poor. Time to stop
crimes by the Rich. Thank you. lamenztz@sbcglobal.net

I love our country, and strongly admire the success of U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. What current figure of leadership could be better appraised than George W. Bush?

With the decisions of George Bush, America will continue to have energy resources around the globe in the midst of religious hated and international scrutiny.

Meanwhile, the rest of the world will move more towards a centralized point of rulership where common man does no good without the oversight of government.

Finally a canadate ( mike Huckabee ) a person we can count on to have the moral values that show the world this is a Christian nation and fair nation

Hey, I am a Christian through and through, but this country was founded on the basis of freedom from religious persecution. No one individual has a right to "push" his/her beliefs onto another. Also, do not mix politics and religion, it is like oil and water.

Who wants a preacher as President, we have enough child rapists as it is!!! I want a young bright individual who WILL bring about change for our country.

Obama is fresh and untainted by the aspirations of other politicians; he is the right guy for the job!

It ceases to amaze me how some Democrats seem to think they are incapable of losing an election. If you lose, it must've been fixed. Never mind that the Democratic Candidates were duds. John Kerry? Dick Cheney could've beat him. Gore was basically an extension of Bill Clinton and no one wanted that either. I often wonder if Gore wouldn't have been such a baby and taken his loss like a man, if our country wouldn't be in better shape right now. The fact is that the way things look now, we will once again be choosing the lesser of two evils. Is that because there's no good candidates available, or because the level of debate in this country has deteriorated so badly that no one worthy of the office will run? The sooner we start looking to the future instead of trying to invent past conspiracy theories (see Diebold voting machine post) the better off we'll be. Until then, we'll just have to deal with the seconds.

So much material to work with and it seems Kool Aid is on sale……

If I recall correctly the voting in Florida focused around "chads" and some really stupid people who know bingo cold but were unable to correctly push a punch thru a punch card. They were told they were confused by who they voted for and all the cards were examined to determine who they intended to vote for by the indentation on the chad, or how many "hanging chads" were on the card. You may remember plenty of vote counters with magnafying glasses trying to determine who the voter "intended" to vote for.

"Every vote should count", and we will count them and recount them until they count for us.

Gore unsuccessfully tried to have all active duty service member abenstee ballots thrown out if they did not have a postmark on them, he failed, great example for a potential Commander in Chief. The Florida Judge, a Dem as I recall said Bush won and said he would not entertain any further motions, but in true Dem fashion they just went to the next higher court and so on. The Supreme Court basically upheald the lower Fl Court. A recount done by several organizations later on confirmed Bush won.

The picture of Kerry throwing some else's medals over the White House fence is again a wonderful example for a potential Commander in Chief as was being a draft dodger (Clinton) who actually became Commander in Chief. His, and Hillary's loathing of the military is well known.

Kerry was smart enough to know he lost otherwise in true Dem fashion he would have taken his case to court, and lost.

Bush did not cause 9/11, it takes a tad longer that 8 months to pull off an attack like that. What helped the attack was the we won't strike back actions by the Clinton administration, a perceved weakness of us by OBL. If Bush was reading "My Pet Goat", the Wall Street Journal, or the latest intel reports the exact same number of Americans would have died.

Bush did not cause Katrina, most of you may be suprised by that, but then again if the kool aid is flowing, maybe not.

The response by individuals in New Orleans to prepare for Katrina was almost Zero. No personal responsibility.

The response by friends and family in New Orleans to prepare for Katrina was almost Zero. No personal responsibility.

The response by the Wards in New Orleans to prepare for Katrina was almost Zero. No personal responsibility.

The response by the City of New Orleans to prepare for Katrina was almost Zero. No personal responsibility.

The response by the Parish in New Orleans to prepare for Katrina was almost Zero. No personal responsibility.

The response by the State to prepare for Katrina was almost Zero. No personal responsibility.

Gee, we have to blame someone! Can't be us!

Has Bush done a good job? Not hardly. We should have been in and out of Iraq by now. Should he have invaded. I don't know as I don't have access to any of the intel, just like all the bloggers on here. Monday morning quarterbacking, a Dem staple would have us wait until all the intel was gathered, no matter how long that would take. Sooner or later you have to make a decision, and be prepared for the Monday morning quarterbacks, like Hillary.

On Illegal immigration Bush quite frankly sucks, But he has a lot of company on both sides of the isle. Clinton, McCain, Huckster, Edwards, Obama, Kennedy, the list goes on.

Somehow all the good paying middle class jobs that left this country for places south did happen under Bush's watch, but I don't believe he signed NAFTA, the small item that started the exodus.

I look forward to the day when President Obama overthrows everything Bush worked toward.

Hold our Leaders accountable to the level we hold ourselves accountable.
We do, that is the problem in America today.

I'm all for blaming Bush for all the problems the last seven years, why not, surely he is to blame, who else is there?

Well, there is me, there is you. Oh, the Oval Office has it's problems, ones likely not to go away with a change of the regiment, but take a moment and look at ourselves.

This is a me Nation. Its all about what I can get, how to get that next thing on the wish list, how to do what I want to do. Its about broken families, its about the next fashion or the newest gadget. Even those that fight against it are often drawn into it.

I think, before we going charging the Whte House, we need to take a closer look at ourselves. Where do we spend our talents, time and money, that is where our hearts are. Do we give to our families, our neighborhoods and communities. Do we decide we're satisfied and look to how help those worse off? Some say yes, but for most of us the answer is "Of course not."
We're straining at the TV or computer monitor, searching for the next 'must have' for our lives. We're self obsessed, doing everything to serve ourselves. It interfere's with our marriages, so we scrap the marriages. It interferes with raising our kids, so we leave that to the schools (afterall we pay taxes right?). We can't be bothered for searching for truth when the news tells us what we want to hear.
I mean of course the news just reports the truth , right? There's no agenda there.
ah, the stuff we should be learning from our past, but we have no reason to search, we've been supplied answers that work for our me first lives.

Just a point of reference, on something much smaller then our nations leadership.
A tiger escapes out of its enclosure in the San Francisco Zoo, kills one, injures two more..simple enough , right?

Oh wait, the wall was 20 ft tall, no it was 16, no it's 12.5 and 4 feet shorter then recommended by the accredidation agency which has never cited it. Must be new, no its 60 years old. That doeasn't matter, obvoiusly the Zoo's fault, I mean where was the Zoo Keeper with the tranquilizer.. taking off early on Christmas day?
well what about the foot print on the railing, what about the shoe inside the tigers cage.. wait that wasn't there. What about the slingshots.. no they aren't there either. What about the fact that one of the boys skipped christmas dinner and his Father is calling around looking for him, even calls the two boys he's with.. who say he isn't with them, what about the vodka in the car, what about the same boys being arrested for being junk and being biligerent to the police. then there is a witness saying she saw four boys taunting the lions, wait I thought it was 3. Cafe worker who wouldn't let the boy in. Well of course I'd let some drunk teenager into the cafe while its closed. America is a comp[letely safe place and no one lies, so of course there is a tiger on the loose..and why would it be chasing you??
Yes the news tells the truth.. or does it find a story?

So now we have a bloody lawyer waiting to make these boys millions, I mean they deserve it , right (think of all the papers they've sold, and that internet traffic)?

So back to the great reliable News, where's the truth? Is it truly available to us on really important issues? surely they must get that right?

So what am I going on about?
Many Americans believe what they are told, mainly because its known what we want to hear. Want a scape goat, here's a rotten president for you, want proof, what do you want to hear? It's reported somewhere.

I believe the problem is not in the White House, it's with us. We need to care for our families, our neighborhoods and communities. We need to stretch out a hand to those in true need, worry about things outside of ourselves.

When we are ready to hold ourselves to a higher standard, then I believe we will be ready to hold our leaders to a higher standard. At least their jobs would be much better if we would take responsibilities for our own actions.

So go back to your Bush bashing, praise the new president who will give everyone what they want, solve all the problems (finally my path will be paved for me and I will get all that i deserve). Or maybe stop and look in the mirror and wonder, could I do anything differently myself. You're really the only thing you know everything about, the only thing you know you have all the facts on and the only thing you can directly change.

It would be great if late night becomes a habit and it hastens his death.

Oh, we know that all the left wing nuts from Huffington post are commenting on this site, since it's linked to the post. I just have one thing to say to you people, maybe if Clinton hadn't been prowling the White House corridors at all hours and instead slept beside his wife, he wouldn't have had a intern a couple of years older then his daughter giving him his oral sex like some Jon with a ten dollar hooker .

During Bill's time, how much of HIS stuff went through? Not Newt's stuff, Bill's stuff. How much of Bush's 'stuff' got done? The Supreme Court is powerful…where does it now lean? Aren't the apponments lifetime?

Bush beat moveon.org, the demakooks, and others. I have more news for you, he can't loose in 2008. His time is done.

Mark "Nothing Bush has done in office is impeachable." Oh, no? How about lying about Iraq, illegal phone taps, illegal internet watching, illegal use of banking statements, shredding the Geneva Conventions, putting more signing statements (giving him the power to ignore the law he's singing) than any other President, executive orders that ban protests, allow him to declare an emergency and SUSPEND ELECTIONS, ramming through a bill that protects him and his cronies from prosecution for all their innocent behavior since 9-11–I think you'd better read Naomi Wolf's "The End of America" and then repost. Fascism is alive and well on Pennsylvania Avenue, and anyone who thinks that America is the same place it was in 2000 is not paying attention. "The Decider" really wants to be a dictator, and I fear that he will not leave office next year…he likes the power and money too much., not to mention the billions his oil and reconstruction friends have made from this war.
The only reason he hasn't been impeached yet is that the Democrats have only had a SLIM margin in the Houses for a year, and Republicans are just coming around to the fact that Americans are fed up. The bill is in the works, and moving through the process. It can still happen.
None of that is sour grapes-but fact! Bush has hurt America badly…we may never dig ourselves out of the debt we have to China and Japan.

I don't think Obama is good enough to be the US president. It is easy to speak about change and other stuff. His speach does not appeal to me. What change is he bringing? What are you going to unite. It is easier said than done. He is just appealing to emotions of the masses. America, wake up!

Bill,
the turnout last night was only the beginning, wouldn't it be wonderful if that happened at election time?
Hillary wouldn't be happy, but…………
And yes, I think the President has worried about this country more than ever, especially since the reality of 9/11.
Angel, believe me, the President does have a sense of what is going on in this world, he is a leader.
Don't forget to vote!
Oh, and thanks keith, sounds just like him huh?
No ones ever told me I sound just like the president, what a compliment!
Only he's a guy, and I'm not.

I live in Arkansas and consider myself a moderate democrat now after the mess President Bush has got the country into. The only Republican that I would vote for would be HUCKABEE. Other than that MODERATE DEMOCRATS

President Bush just seems like a much grander person of stature compared to the low-quality candidates that we have this time. But I think the President will be able to give the eventual winner good tips in doing this job. The candidate would be well advised to get soem good advice from this battle-tested leader.

If Obama "won" in Iowa, why does Hillary Clinton have more "delegates" (and is leading the race for the "magic" number of 2,025 delegates).
this doesn't make sense to me.
can someone explain?

dave

Who cares what this bonehead thinks about the Iowa caucuses or anything else for that matter; he'll soon be an ultra-forgettable footnote in our nation's history. Not soon enough, of course, but soon.

Please stop using the "if Obama wins, I will vote republican". Who cares? Please just do it and stop all of your belly aching. Enough of the race card and enough of the Hilary is a victim because she is a woman card (She is a strong person who can handle herself). Your ranting and raving on this blog are uninspiring and shameful. I think any of the democratic candidates would make a fine president. It sounds like a bunch of sour grapes. If my candidate doesn’t win, we won’t have a democrat as President. BS it is a democrats turn. It will happen not because of your crying on this board. Get your lazy selves out and go door to door. Tell people about the candidate you want. Help them by donating to their campaigns or raising money for their campaigns. If you not going to do that then keep your big bad talk to yourself. Way to go Iowa. It does not matter who won, it was great to see the people come out and vote in force. It is great to be American because we have choices. One again nice job Iowa.

"Worst President Ever" hands down.

Every person under 30 has been left with the largest federal deficit ever, a weak dollar, and a step away from World War III. Obama's their best hope from what I can see.

Hillary is too dishonest to admit her vote to invade Iraq a mistake. Was that calculated to blame Bush? No way. She needs to be held accountable too.

To James and any other Ron Paul supporter, your candidate is an idiot. He plans to bring every single American soldier in Japan, Germany, Bosina, South Korea and elsewhere around the world, home. What are these millions of troops going to do when Paul cuts down the military? He plans to turn all the navy ships around and return them to port. He wants to dismantle the IRS and dozens of other government funded organizations, firing tens of thousands of employees. With 5% unemployment, where are these fired workers going to go?

Ron Paul brings change alright, but it would certainly not be good for the security of the country.

Support John McCain and make your vote matter.

Maybe if he got more sleep we would all be better off…like 24 hours a day…

Bush cannot vacate office fast enough to suit me. I don't blame him..he is a know idiot..I blame the millions of people who were stupid enough to vote for him.

"He is not and never claimed to be a war time president"
".. the economy would most likely be better than it already is".

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It is delusional to think that a 50% increase in national debt makes for a good economy. Anyone who has their credit card balance increase by 50% knows that things are NOT improving. Bush is likely to create the SEVEN largest deficits in US history, surpassing all Reagan's records.

“I'm a war president. I make decisions here in the Oval Office in foreign-policy matters with war on my mind. Again, I wish it wasn't true, but it is true.” – George "The Pet Goat" Bush, Meet the Press 02/08/04

Please do research in the future.

Bush will go down in history as a great president when all the dust is settled………He will do great things after he leaves office, because he is a natural missionary who cares so much for all people….Our new President will be Fred Thompson…..He has forgotten more than all the others will ever know about this country and our Constitution…………………….

Who will go down in history as the Greatest Divider and most hated President of all time?

Bush stays up to watch the result. Bush wants to make sure he cover his tracks.

I wanted to find out if there would be a good time for me to come to talk to your staff about volunteering for ASC. I'd like to do this some time next week if possible.

Our first volunteer orientation is on January 10.

"'No, I think it's an election season [and] people are ready for — to get on,' Fratto said of the natural transition of power."

Why do people even bother asking these guys questions? It's not like they are going to give an honest assessment of reality.

Where is Karl Rove???

Better keep an eye on that guy!!!!!!

You notice that since Karl/Brain left, there is not much of anything coming out of W except "No"

Candidates with charming personalities; is not a factor in selecting future Presidents. But indeed, good judgement, fairness & wisdom which comes from one-on-one EXPERIENCE. Particularly, in light of the prevailing circumstances of US Foreign Policies and fermenting national malady. It's truly amazing that two unknown [inexperienced] MEN got away with relative easy wins; is very disturbing to the rest of us.
In the long run, New York's popular Senator Hillary Clinton, despite the results of vapid Iowans vapid choices. Should be nominated based on her qualifications + experience as the best candidate. Due to the former First Lady's years of active participation, both here at home and abroad. Very essential to carry on the business of leading the country on the right track, in these scary perilous times. Go Hillary and bless you!
Best regards

Disregard previous comments

Change is always good, the way to go forward, the only thing definite in Life…

Not "incompetent". Competent completely once the mission is understood.

You are CEO of the world. You have the option of 300 million delusional energy sucking brats who think they are "free".
Or you have the option of 6 billion who will gladly labor away in sweatshop gulags for pennies a day. It's your choice, come on, you want to "win" the game don't you?

Pardon the repeated skepticism:
We already saw this hangover mood and speech from Bush 14 months ago!

He and mr.Daniels perhaps up smooching way too late after the revelation that America will take anyone most against his sick War, "even the Muslim" or the Huck

After the hangover day,
just like the solemn sober fake "acknowledgment" speech
after being soused in the Nov 2006 sweepings;

College Frat the Terminator "will be back"

Bolder, Angrier, more determined than ever to continue and intensify the carnage on the Americans, the Rule of Law, and the Constitution….

Been there, done that. Don't believe it

Pardon the repeated skepticism:
We already saw this hangover mood and speech from Bush 14 months ago!

He and mr.Daniels perhaps up smooching way too late after the revelation that America will take anyone most against his sick War, "even the Muslim" or the Huck

After the hangover day,
just like the solemn sober fake "acknowledgment" speech
after being soused in the Nov 2006 sweepings;

College FRAT Dumbya the Terminator "will be back"

Bolder, Angrier, more determined than ever to continue and intensify the carnage on the Americans, the Rule of Law, and the Constitution….

Been there, done that. Don't believe it

Maybe he just TVO'd it.

its been a very tough 7 yrs hasnt it? we have endured alot, its been like a college lesson in stupid for a very long time, im only trying to stress that ,a man a woman i dont care but if they have the guts to stand up to this oil owned goverment,they have to know that they are not alone and have america behind them 110% you want change? you want economic growth? you want to be envied from abroad? then i say let the dumb ones be gone and the new brought in,youve seen how they work,youve seen what they do, now lets get them out of there cushy jobs and get some real people who know what this country can do, bush,we didnt and dont need you, or your kind, what we need and desire is a person that can lead, im from here, ive got family in arlington and i would fight to my last breath to save her, because im an american, ftds, in a room filled with bad asses that picks on one thats meek, beware for i will stand beside the one, let it be known, i may fall but but with my last breath i will fight to the end,

The saddest thing I see in reading these comments is the mis-information and wish-for facts.

Fact: The Eelectorial College has been in place for over 200 years. Seems a little babyish to cry foul when it works againts you. This is not the first time it has happened. In the elections of 1824, 1876, 1888, and 2000, the candidate who received a plurality of the popular vote did not become president.

I am more impressed by comments and opinions what what the next guy will do right, rather than what the current guy has done wrong. Look FORWARD. Make a CHANGE.

I dare the Bush supporters to give me one good thing this man has done, and no you can't say we haven't been hit since 9-11.

Name one, just one thing, and then defend him.

i dont know of another event with such glory,in the history of the united states as we know it, in regards to a president leaving office,its downright america at her best, although im sure after reading everyday how thousands of people dont like bush,including myself or his administration, he probly still thinks in his twisted little mind that he was great, but!!!! even tho i think and lay 99% of the blame on his shoulders for the outright lies,schemes and so on that he and his cronies have created , and have done to this country, lets not forget that rice who i hope will move to afganistan, rumsfield, cheney and the rest of this group,there names should never be forgotten,for as much as gw did they were there with him, yeh hes going to carry the brunt of the worst leader ever in office, yeh i think hes and idiot from the word go,but,the rest of this staff, as far as im concerned they all including rice should have been swinging with saddam, the legacy of this administration will linger forever, i only hope that the coheisivness that is now in tact can back a president with the real desire to change,they can not do it alone in office,you have to back a leader who does whats right and not whats best for his and his allies pockets, if we get a leader out of this election that has the balls to stand up against this old school goverment ,,then may i suggest that you fight with him, and let him know that america will not only fight for others but for her own well being

He knew they were coming over. They wanted those buildings down and it was all about $$. His brother was the twin towers security firm and Silverstein just took out 7 billion dollar policies on these buildings he just bought, specifically naming to be insured against planes going in. The towers were to need asbestos abatement and it was going to cost millions to complete. So it was all about $$.. AND about getting the "Pearl Harbor" event to get people fired up about going over to Iraq. (You know.. the place where Al Queda came from ?? duh. Forget Afghanistan!> )
BUT.. most importantly.. let's ask why Georgie would stay up. Hmmmm could it be that he might be worried about who will occupy the highest office and perhaps look to getting the dogs on this, the worst hoax/ crime on our soil .. in.. ..in.. well, let us say. EVER in our nation's history?!?

Three words sums up my sentiments on the Bush administration: CHANGE IS GREAT. …. Real CHANGE!

One word sums up my sentiments: OBAMA 08.

Herk

What is the matter with you, Bush a businessman? Every business this idot has had has gone down under. You take the Bushs name and family fortune from this guy, he'd be the guy in a ditch passed out drunk, 5 times divorced, probably still having a mullet.

…and Democrats looking at themeslves, of course they should, but if a bully is bloodying my nose, I will fight him off first. I'm not going to think "well lets just evaluate myself while these punches keep coming".

As far as hating Bush, I don't hate Bush, I hate his policies, his lack of curiosity, lack of knowledge past the bike trail on his ranch.

You had McCain to vote for back then, 100 times better than Bush, actually knows his stuff, aside from being a little crazy.

GV
Sgt/USMC
98-05

I don't see how he can sleep after sending our youth to die in an unconstitutional war. And those in Congress who voted for this farce shouldn't be sleeping well either.

"Down the long lane of the history yet to be written America knows that this world of ours, ever growing smaller, must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, and be, instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect."
-Dwight Eisenhower

Vote Ron Paul. Constitution. Integrity. Freedom. Watch, America: Freedom to Fascism and Why We Fight.

I dont know how the man could even sleep at night !! probably afraid he will never wake up…

For the person who commented:

"Democrats feel they have none of the blame when it comes to Bush being president. They believe they are faultless, and that republicans are mindless indiots for puting someone like him in office."

Check your election history (and spelling), Gore won the election in 2000 and was replaced by a Republican controlled Supreme Court vote. So, it is the Republican's fault for Bush and don't even get me started about the Senate and Congress which were both under Republican control until last year. The deficit, war, and oil prices are a result of an out of control administration who show complete disregard for the American people and world community.

Barack lacks the experience and Huckabee lacks the broad viewpoint. Enough of the religious conservatives who desperately want to rewrite the constitution to include God (even the forefathers understood the importance of separating church from state). Lets hope New Hampshire has more sense.

Iowa has gone both ways in past elections.. both democrat and republican..

But yesterday 277,000 democratic voters showed up compared to just 120,000 republican voters. This is an early warning sign the republicans will get spanked in the general elections.

Because of Bush and his failures the republican party will be kicked to the curb for a long time to come.

yawn

To sm:

Barack Obama belongs to the United Church of Christ, as stated on this website:

http://www3.capwiz.com/c-span/e4/cinfo/?id=157311

Although I do not wish to pay your terrible comment any mind, I would like to point out that pinning an incident of an extremist, terrorist group on an entire religion is exactly the kind of close-minded, arrogant, ignorant mindset that so many Americans are tired of. Please think about the atrocities committed by extremist Christian groups, such as killing doctors who perform abortions or acts carried out by the KKK, before you make such awful remarks.

To Cat in Costa Mesa, CA

If you remember right, the Democratic party went to the polls and voted in 2000, many more than the Republicans. Gore won the popular vote, but the electoral college was tied up in a fight for who won Florida. The election was given to Bush by the Supreme Court. I for one, along with just over 50% of those who voted, did NOT vote for Bush in that election. I do find fault with the Republican party who put him in power….and of course, I find fault with Karl Rove's manipulative ways that helped earn Bush the presidency. In 2004 it was the evangelical Republicans that showed up in droves to help vote for Bush simply because he was against gay marriage and promised a constitutional ban on it. (of course that ended up being campaign promising). He was also still able to lead with his fear slogan and many bought into it once again. (funny how Osama Bin Ladin videos have a tendency to show up just before votes are cast). I do find fault with the Democrats, along with the Republicans, who voted to authorize giving Bush the power to go to war in Iraq. But it's making a huge assumption that all of the Democrats stayed home during these elections and therefore "deserve what they got". I saw through Bush early on, many are just seeing the light now…too late! Last night should show you what the Democrats want…..over twice as many showed up in sub zero weather for the Iowa caucuses to show they want CHANGE!!!

Go Obama!! This Democrat is very tired of the corporate elite running the show….and I will definitely be casting a vote.

Your all pathetic,, just the mere mention of George bush makes you all loony on both sides. All your beefs with him can be easily dismissed using rational and un biased approach. Nothing president Bush has done in office is impeachable,,,,,,, sorry,,, those who could make it stick would have done so by now, those who could cover up a true offense would have slipped up by now,,,,, On the other side you prop up the president like he knows exactly what to do in regards to Iraq and the war on terror,,, He is not and never claimed to be a war time president If not for this war he would have gone down in history as an average president at best . It was 9-11 that changed everything,, If not for that tradgic day it would have been 4 or 8 years of pissed off dem/libs trying to get even for the impeachment of clinton and Bush ducking and weaving to survive his term. the economy would most likely be better than it already is( leaving out todays events) and all would be right in the world. WE have checks and balances in this country designed to see to it that the right thing gets done most of the time,, and when the right thing slips thru the cracks once and a while,,, thats the price of freedom,, we are not perfect,, not a one of us

Start packing up your bags and empties, bush…. the countdown now starts in earnest. I can't believe that more than a handful (christian lunatics and corporate honshoes) will mourn your departure…..

BYE BYE BUSHIE…. and GIVE US BACK OUR COUNTRY!

Keep believing the polls?

"To all you weasel eyed ingrates who go to work everyday or to bed at night or fly all over the place or show up by the thousands at sporting arenas not worrying about terrorists attacking us again, this is the same Bush who is making possible a return to normal life after 9-11."

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Anyone who thinks that there has not been a SECOND attack on America under Bush, because of the job he is doing are purely delusional. Is there ONE PERSON in American who believes that Bush is keeping all foreigners from crossing our borders EVERYDAY? Only a "weasel eyed ingrate" could believe our borders are safe due to Bush.

Bush had 8 MONTHS to prevent 9/11. He had every bit of spy intelligence that Clinton had plus an additional 8 months. He was so unconcerned about an attack that he was on vacation the month before 9/11 and never contacted George Tenet. Since then he has let the world's most dangerous terrorist remain free to continue plotting against us and has told us that he "just isn't that concerned" about bin Laden. Only his supporters can be proud of a commander-in-chief who would read "The Pet Goat" while hundreds of Americans died.

Vote NO to Hillary!!!

This election season is turning out to be a very interesting one. I can't wait for next year when I go and watch the inaugural speech in person. It will be such a joy to watch Dumbya turn over his powers to a Democrat such as Obama, Edwards, or Clinton. Bush will go home to play on his ranch and watch his legacy be torn to shreds.

With all the anti-Bush Jr. Rhetoric that has helped Huckabee must be a DISASTER in the making for Bush Jr. if he is to venture to work for Republican candidates in 2008 election cycle.

Romney an openly BUSH Jr. Supporter did LOOSE after all!! Says something about Bush Jr., Bush Jr. Administration and Bush Jr. Policies and his standing with American public today.

Hillary / Edwards take the que from Huckabee and bash Bush Jr. for his IRAQ policy and STOP funding the war lest your vote(s) will haunt you in November.

Yes the 43rd President G.W. Bush Jr. has cause for concern:
Having cheated in two elections. First in 2000 from Al Gore who later got the Noble Peace Prize (just in case people do not keep up with the news!) through the Supreme Court then through vote suppression in IOWA, election rigging and SWIFT BOATING (it’s a verb: unfairly depicting someone) war decorated veteran John Kerry in 2004!

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ http://facts.hillaryhub.com/
For a little national election snapshot: http://uselectionatlas.org/2008.php

Bush knows the reign of his rule is almost over. He stayed up late to see who might be the one to clean up the mess he will leave behind.

ps i am not a liberal.. i used to be a REPUBLICAN.. but because of the absolute poor performance by bush and the blind support by republican congressmen I have no choice but to support the democrats.

Im feeling an OBAMA victory in 2008

We knew the results before 10 PM! What time does this guy go to sleep?

georgie porgie punkin pie
we are so sick of all your lies
now we lay you down to rest
we can't wait for the best

please leave soon, we count the days
it seems though your mind is in a haze

trust you- no I simply can't
that chesire grin, or dumb look
like you crapped your pants

huckabee doesn't believe in evolution. but. . .

how can you look at Bush and not see a chimp?

Ryan in Indy,

Your popular vote arguement is tired. Popular votes DO NOT elect presidents. The electorial college does! Please explain your rigged Florida and Ohio theory. Is it simply because candidate lost?

Yes Steve Franks we know Cheney sat down with oil executives before 9-11 to look at the prospects of getting the Iraq oil fields. So what your suggesting is our industrial engine needs to continue the pillage of foreign governments to build our "Empire". I believe Empire building was outlawed in this country. We are supposed to be a democracy that gains respect through demonstration of integrity and trust not brute force. Yes I understand many Arab nations respect us more cause we are militarily strong and that just goes to show we can't keep expecting our economy to run on oil from the middleast..

He's loving the democratic Iowa caucus result.

With the start of the election the primary season starting the President should realize that now he is a lame duck. The country is now beginning to focus on who will be the next president and where we want to head from a policy standpoint (domestically and internationally). All we ask is for this President to ensure that we remain safe until his replacement is sworn in.

i bet all of you liberals are just killing yourselves, you were unable to defeat Bush. Ha HA!

So Bush is not supporting the good old working class Democrats? I know what will happen when the election takes place, he will fiddle the vote, him and his Republican cronies. Come on, Hillary, you have got to win the election!

I never can get over the amount of hate the democratic party was able to generate surrounding Bush and his administration. Like many other groups in history do to other groups when they don't want the focus themselves.

I never had much love for the man as our president but he was much better than any of the other candidates we had running.

Being a business man and understanding that many decisions MUST be made without 100% of the facts (many times its 25% or less), do you really think Bush and his Presidential staff didn't make the best decisions that could have been made at the time with the information in front of them?

I guess it would have been better to stick our heads in the sand and then we all could have complained when a second large scale attack occurred and how the Bush administration didn't do anything about it.

Hind-sight seems to be a perfect 20/20 on this board and it always makes me laugh.

EM3
USN
94-99

It's for sure work has never kept him up late.

Bush can't even tell the truth about his bedtime! First Bush leaks to the media that he's NOT gonna watch, then he watches.

Bush owns nothing. George W. Bush is a pathetic shell of a human being trying to maintain some sort of relevance. And its not working.

I'm more important to Presidential politics in 2008 as a voter than George W. Bush is as President.

Support the Terrorists – Vote Democrat!

Note to Cat in CA: To reiterate (that means "repeat"), Al Gore won the popular vote back in '00, which means a sufficient number of those of us who supported/voted for him did our jobs. Unfortunately, five of nine "judges" GAVE the job to The First Nitwit.
Another key factor was Karl Rove, that terminally geeky, nerdy (a litany of other adjectives comes to mind, but those will have to do for now), political
mastermind extraordinaire. He managed to pull off not only one, but two elections for his party — and I, for one, am not convinced he's completely out of the picture this time around.
Incidentally, you are more likely to be taken seriously once you've brushed up on your spelling, grammar, and usage. Perhaps a good starting point would be to read, "My Pet Goat." Never mind…it didn't work for your president, either.

President Cheney and his buffoon are finally near the end of their reign of terror against the Constitution and anything not Republican, and the history books will soon be updated.

Let us begin with the more Holier than YOU, more patriotic than YOU, more intelligent than YOU, having more integrity than YOU platform of the Republican Party, which enabled them to pull the wool over half of Americans' eyes and put Chimpy in the Whitehouse.

I hope the history books include the Republicans' own sex scandals, the hypocrisy concerning the same, the Tom DeLay influence peddling scandals (investigation ongoing), the lies that led to a oil-war, and on and on….

I'll never forget.
I'll never vote Republican -ever again.

Fred January 4, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I heard he could sleep from laughing all night at Hillary's 3rd place finish.

I doubt that Fred, Rather, this is what probably kept him up last night…Edwards will undoubtly further investigations into wrongdoing by Bush and possibly instruct his DoJ to charge a former sitting president (and VP) for criminal charges

…Obama, maybe, maybe not….

Cat, Costa Mesa, CA: I beg to differ. Democrats did show up and vote. G W Bush didn't even win the popular vote either time. He was handed the election the first time by the Supreme Court, and the second time, John Kerry didn't want to make the mistake Al Gore did of whining on and on. Florida was rigged for Bush the first time, and Ohio was rigged the second time.

It is amazing someone in America that has a tv and internet could be so utterly stupid. Democrats really cant get over they got beat by BUSH then and get beat by him daily…….BUSH OWNS YOU.

Excellent job Obama!. Our country need a fresh face of change and integrity. Get the crooks out, they are destroying what has mad our country great. Many of our young military members are paying the ultimate price for Bush administration failure and lack of concern for our nations insurance policy.

Yes 43rd President Bush Jr. has cause for concern:
Having cheated in two elections. First in 2000 from Al Gore who later got the Noble Peace Prize (just in case people do not keep up with the news!) through the Supreme Court then through rigging and SWIFT BOATING (it’s a verb: unfairly depicting someone) war decorated veteran John Kerry in 2004!

With all the anti-Bush Jr. rhetoric that has helped Huckabee must be a DISASTER in the making for Bush Jr. if he is to venture to work for Republican candidates in 2008 election cycle.

Romney an openly BUSH Jr. supporter LOST!! Says something about Bush Jr., Bush Jr. Administration and Bush Jr. policies and his standing with American public today.

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ http://facts.hillaryhub.com/
For a little national election snapshot: http://uselectionatlas.org/2008.php

Yes 43rd President Bush Jr. has cause for concern:
Having cheated in two elections. First in 2000 from Al Gore who later got the Noble Peace Prize (just in case people do not keep up with the news!) through the Supreme Court then through rigging and SWIFT BOATING (it’s a verb: unfairly depicting someone) war decorated veteran John Kerry in 2004!

With all the anti-Bush Jr. rhetoric that has helped Huckabee must be a DISASTER in the making for Bush Jr. if he is to venture to work for Republican candidates in 2008 election cycle.

Romney an openly BUSH Jr. supporter LOST!! Says something about Bush Jr., Bush Jr. Administration and Bush Jr. policies and his standing with American public today.

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ http://facts.hillaryhub.com/
For a little national election snapshot: http://uselectionatlas.org/2008.php

Of course Obama isn't and never has been muslim – that was a lie spread by hate radio just to scare folks – though I don't see why it should.
Hillary is not about change – she has supported Bush on virtually every major policy issue she is one step away from being Joe Leiberman

duck duck dodge, typical white house statement, show no preference, use lots of words to say nothing.

Maybe he stayed up late because his conscience was finally starting to bother him for all the death and destruction he has wrought overt the past 7years . But somehow I doubt it. Was Karl Rove in that bed too. ?? .Dumb and dumber plotting more disastrous poiicies ????

Jason:

Funny you should use a quote from John Adams to promote your idea of a Christian nation when Adams advocated the separation of church and state. While he did consider himself Christian, he did not consider the blind followers of the christian dogma true Christians (which supporters of Huckabee mostly are). “Howl, Snarl, bite, Ye Calvinistick! Ye Athanasian Divines, if You will. Ye will say, I am no Christian: I say Ye are no Christians: and there the Account is ballanced. Yet I believe all the honest men among you, are Christians in my Sense of the Word." John Adams, Toward the Mystery.

Adams rejected orthodox Christian doctrines of the trinity and predestination. "The divinity of Jesus is made a convenient cover for absurdity. Nowhere in the Gospels do we find a precept for Creeds, Confessions, Oaths, Doctrines, and whole carloads of other foolish trumpery that we find in Christianity."

Finally, it was President John Adams sent the Treaty of Tripoli to the Senate for ratification on May 1797. As you know because I know you did your homework on Adams, Article 11 of the treaty states, "As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries."

Tim F January 4, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Democrats want change. We get that….but you want to change the country by putting a Muslim in office???? I think the dem's really have forgotten about 9-11.

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Sorry Obama is not a muslim and if he was, not all muslims are bad. Bush caused 9/11, do your homework!

and yes we want change really bad!

Tim F, when are you and everyone else who spews these lies going to give up already? This is not some sort of a game show where if you say something enough times then it becomes true. The baseless allegations that Barack Obama is a muslim, islamic extremist, educated in a madrassa, etc. have ALL been proven false one by one. Each and every claim has been refuted. But yet, in an oh-so-republican racist and fearmongering way, you and your cohorts repeat such allegations on what appears to be a daily basis.

Using tactics condemned by those of us who are civilized enough to know the difference between right and wrong in order to prey on the fear and emotion that you create by doing so. You sir, are a terrorist.

But hell, what do I know? I live down here in the "third world." And by the way, for all the talk about mandatory english language lessons for immigrants and criticisms of cities like Los Angeles and Miami for being too "spanish", at least we can spell at above a third grade level and converse using proper grammar. The same cannot be said for most of the ignorant posts on this and other sites.

Yes we want a change….

How do you spell Colossal Failure?

G-E-O-R-G-E W B-U-S-H

Hey Jason,

There is no religious test for office in this country. We are not founded upon the Christian religion, just read the Treaty of Tripoli. It explcitly says in Article 11 :

As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.

It would help if some of you "Christian Nation" types would put down your Bibles long enough to read the Constitution.

If only for igniting so much discussion involving varied topics – from race to electability to failure of formerly successful party nominating 'machinery',
if only for stimulating priorly semi-indifferent political interest amongst the populace,
If only for ensuring there is no single candidate that takes eventual presidential nomination for granted..
the win yesterday by Barack Obama throws the whole democratic nomination process wide open.

WHAT IS UP WITH MIKE VICK…I MEAN HUCKABEE'S SON!
WHAT THE DEVIL IS THIS ???

http://wonkette.com/politics/teh-huckabeez/can-a-naughty-boy-bring-down-a-wannabe-president-334572.php

Attention: Cat from Costa Mesa
ever hear of dirty tricks? Republicans invented them. I live in Florida and was a pollwatcher. Bush stole the election so don't blame Democrats for the idiot's win. I want to know when you repubs are going to take your share of the blame for the mess the country is in right now.

President Bush is the President and is commander and chief, he has protected the US from any more attackes on this soil since 9/11. Thanks Mr President for doing your job. No matter who the President is he deserves respect.

Too bad Bush didn't stay up late during 911 …!!
>>We wouldn't be in this mess today!!

One thing ..Bush has shown us very CLEARLY:

That Democracy works only >ONCE every 4 years!
and if you get it wrong ..you will suffer 4 years!

So that means ..we as the American citizen have to rate these candidates
very quickly.. put them into office ..and then keep our fingers crossed!

What we need is; to set up a follow up (performance) vote, so we don't have to suffer YEARS of sacrificing; troops, people from other countries, and our respect as a nation!

Honorable Army Vet! >who wants BUSH Imprisoned!

What keeps him up? The possibility of anybody replacing him.

Are you telling me he never stays up past 10:30? And this is what keeps him up? What about all the things we're supposed to fear? Iran, socialism, 9/11, taxes, nukes, 9/11, muslims, taxes, 9/11….
This is what keeps him up? He keeps telling me to be afraid, but he apparently sleeps like a baby 10/hrs a night. Probably 12 hrs/night during his 10 weeks of vacation.

Hi Cat -
Unfortunately your 'mindless indiot' vote counts as much as mine. I agree with you that we should have pushed much harder to get rational voters to the polling booths in 2004. I could 'hardley' believe then that the American public re-elected Dubya. So therefore, you are hearing….and are going to hear…..much more 'whinning' from Democrats, Independants, Republicans who are outraged and want serious change in our government.

"Our Constitution is designed only for a moral and religious people."

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Correction: Our Constitution is designed only for a moral people. It is mindless to assume that only religious people are moral. Most people are moral because they believe that morals are best for the sake of humanity and not just because of bribes (heaven) or threats (hell).

I think Bush will declare martial law just before Inauguration Day 2009.

Buckhorn, Mo. January 4, 2008 3:51 pm ET

President Bush takes an interest in who is going to lead this country when he is finished, and keeps an eye on it, interested in what happens in this country even after he is no longer in office, and people rake him over the coals for it.
And probably half of the posters doing this, won't even go vote when the time comes

Huhhhhhhhhhhhh?????

I think W put this post on here…it SOUNDS just like him.

I am sure going to vote….maybe if I can find Karl Rove…I can vote early and often. My vote will be for a candidate that is the opposite of whatever W was and is.

It' so nice to hear that George stayed up late. I bet he didn't lose any sleep worrying about Iraq or Katrina or the other messes he's made. I can't wait for Election Day.

If the Iowa caucus is any indication, people are desparate for change. They (we) are tired of the Establishment, the political machines (both sides) and want our country returned to greatness. It's about time! This could be a great time for us if we choose to get involved. Remember, we are the ones that elect these guys! VOTE!

Maybe George II is looking to see who he can beg a "pardon" from when he gets excramented from the White House.

I'm glad to hear that Bush stayed up for the IOWA caucus. At least it shows that he is interested in who might be elected to repair the damage he has done of the 8 yearsin office. The truth is that no one really cares what he thinks and if he did think at all he would realize that the IOWA outcome was a repudiation of his administration and incompetent performance. The Republicans are in real trouble going forward. The less Bush says about the election (or for that matter anything of substance) the better. Start packing George!

JEB BUSH & HIS SISTER are working on Mitt Romney's campaign.

Perhaps JEB is interested in being Romney's VICE PRESIDENT?!

The Bush spin doctors always massage the news to make it look good for W. Always the cock-eyed optimist, he doesn't have a realistic (or realpolitik) bone in his body, bullying people and countries to see the world the way he thinks it should be. When he leaves office, within 10-15 years, the researchers will investigate this corrupt and deceptive administration and tell us how close we came to losing our democratic way of life as well as our personal freedoms under this abusive and secretive administration. Huckabee or Obama . . Clinton or McCain . . Mickey Mouse or the Terminator . . anyone would be better.

Jim O'Brien, Tucson, AZ

I thought bush was on vacation

I didn't know retards stayed past midnight. Speaking of retards; it will be interesting to see if any of the republican candidates want an endorsement from Mr. Bush. In my eyes, Bush couldn't endorse Campbell’s soup!

What, all of a sudden he's interested in what happens to this country? NOW? And don't worry, Kristy…..we'll be voting. Are you aware of the record breaking turnout at the Democratic caucuses last night? And I'm not even a Democrat, but an independant. Oh, we'll all be voting, alright…..

DIDN'T OBAMA SPEND 9 MILLION ON TV ADS TO WIN ONE STATE?…ROMNEY AND HILLARY 'ONLY' 7 MILLION YET EVERYONE COMMENTS ON ROMNEY OUTSPENTING HUCKABEE..MAYBE IF ROMNEY AND HILLARY HAD OPRAY OR A MAJOR STAR AND MORE MONEY THEY WOULD HAVE WON.? ..OBAMA JUST BOUGHT THE STATE WITH OPRAY AND MORE MONEY THEN THE OTHER CANDIDATES ESPECIALLY EDWARDS AND HUCKABEE…..COMEON WHY DOES ROMNEY WHO AT LEAST SPENT HIS OWN MONEY GET KNOCKED FOR SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY BUT PIE IN THE SKY OBAMA WITH MONEY FROM WHERE? GETS PRAISED FOR HIS "SURPRISED" VICTORY …COME ON HE HAS GREAT SPEECH WRITERS AND THE KENNEDY'S DEEP POCKETS …WE ARE HUNGRY FOR A LEADER AFTER BUSH BUT PLEASE CNN KEEP NEUTRAL AND LETS NOT BE FOOLED AGAIN THINKING WITH OUR HEARTS NOT OUR HEADS

JASON.
I CANT HELP BUT BELEIVE YOU ARE A MORON. THE CONSTITUTION IS DESIGNED TO GIVE ALL PEOPLE FREEDOM, EQUALITY, AND GOD GIVEN RIGHTS… EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT "CHRISTIAN"
FREAKIN NEOCONS…….. GET AN EDUCATION

@ cat from Costa Mesa.

"democrats couldn't find the time to vote".

Your argument holds absolutely no water.

Al Gore won the 2000 general election by more than 2 million votes.

You must have forgotten, right?

Cat

The Bush bashing and the party start the day after the next President is sworn in, thats also when the investigations being.

No matter what happens in the world, the Bush spin doctors turn it around to make it look good for Bush. Yes, W is a cock-eyed optimist but he surely is not a realist. History will not deal with him favorably and we'll learn in the next 10-20 years, when the researchers examine this corrupt and secretive administration, how close we all came to losing our personal freedoms as well as our democratic way of life.

Gary in Detroit – Bush looks like the guy in the Jail space on a Monopoly board —- things that make you go hmmm……

Hey Kristy, Do you really believe the Big A-GW has any sense as to what is actually happening in the world? If you think that, then I got a deed to the Brooklyn Bridge that you would be interested in. And a lease on some office space at the WTC.

The Prez is going to be losing a lot more sleep between now and November when he sees how many democrats, independents, and fed up republicans are going to bury the republican candidates in the next election.

Change means getting rid of the republicans in both national and state elections.

BUSH = 8 MORE YEARS! 8 MORE YEARS! 8 MORE YEARS!

I wonder if he's thinking that whoever gets to be president next will have a very large mess to clean up.

You know we'll never hear an apology from Bush for what he's done to this country and the Constitution.

Bush wants to know who will finish destroying his image in 2008, and luckily take him to court.

In addition to Bush fatigue, I'm having politics fatigue! But I AM excited that we will soon be done with Mr. Shrubbery. He stole both terms, used his "authority" to bankrupt out future, kill our children, and smirk his arrogant smile. Good bye!! Trouble is, the mess he and his friends leave behind will take several years to fix. So I hope people will be patient with the next person who lives in that big white house on Pennsylvania Ave. And I hope the people of this country have learned to get rid of anyone who tries this nonsense again…..fast…before we have to work for years to get our country back!!

Hey Cat!! If you will look back….Bush did not win the popular vote, only the electorial. Dems voted en masse but didn't have friends in high places, i.e., Supreme Court.

President Bush takes an interest in who is going to lead this country when he is finished, and keeps an eye on it, interested in what happens in this country even after he is no longer in office, and people rake him over the coals for it.
And probably half of the posters doing this, won't even go vote when the time comes.

Bush is obviously mesmerized by what real leadership looks like.

Cat – You can be sure that this time around, Democrats and Independants alike will be heading to the polls to ensure that "mindless indiots" don't put someone like GWB in office. Also, before you start talking down to people you may want to take a spelling and grammar class if you'd like your argument taken seriously.

There he is again … take a look at that photo. The dull look of a trapped animal. A chimpanzee perhaps. Or maybe Alfred E. Neuman. ( my apologies to the publishers of Mad Magazine. )

It's hard to imagine he stayed up past his bedtime without snorting a couple lines.

Change can't come soon enough. I try not to imagine the damage Bush will do in the next few months. I just hope our Country can recover from the last 8 years.
GO EDWARDS

RE: Cat

In 2004 the Republican dirty-tricks boys were so successful that many American's of both parties were falsely convinced Kerry was a near-traitor and George served well, both assumptions proving to be false.

Be that as it may: now we come to the end of George W's administration. Americans want change because they have caught-on about this awful President and his people.

Hopefully, we have all learned something of what we expect in a President. I, for one, want a Leader who will tell the TRUTH and listen to the voice of the people; interesting that I should feel these particular sentiments IN A DEMOCRACY!

Too much is being made of the Iowa results. And the results are not understood.

We've heard that people who voted Republican in the last caucus were now voting in the Democratic caucus. So here's the question. If they hadn't voted in the Democratic caucus, what would the results have been.

The real story is the voters who have switched parties, not the actual results.

As far as the results go; here's my spin. Edwards got the 'swing' voters. Obama might have also benefited from this crossover. Huckabee is the 'not Romney' choice.

The subtext of the Iowa vote is that the Fundamentalist Christians don't feel like they have a candidate to vote for. Otherwise, the results are not particularly informative. Expect Clinton to rebound, expect Edwards to get big votes in redneck states. Huckabee is not a serious candidate.

My personal opinion is that President Bush should go away into obscurity after his term is thankfully over. He and his cronies, (Carl Rove, big business, oil companies, etc, etc) should not be projecting spin into the current process. There is enough of that already. His long term "legacy" will show him for what he has been. As this is written, he is putting his spin on the economy saying it is sure and strong. Maybe from his pampered vantage point. Chances are an ugly recession will be what he is most remembered for on top of all the other misdeeds he and his kind have perpetrated on the American people. Survey says…?

Thank Allah, G.W. will be gone soon, but not soon enough.
All of the presidential candidates have no experience in foreign policy. No hands-on, no- on-the-job training knowledge to deal with the fact that the world is running out of oil and 60% of our imported oil comes from the Middle East. The fact that we are in Iraq and the Middle East to secure our supply of oil, to keep the wheels of our capitalistic industry turning. Wake-up Americans, and elect our next president who has lived in the Middle East for at least ten plus years, a candidate with experience and knowledge from the world to govern the world. Who is this person? Where do we find him? Definitely not the present candidates. The American people should manage their own destiny by advertising on the web and newspapers for the candidate with 10 – 25 years of experience in the Middle East. Otherwise, the United States will continue to venture down the same path as the illiterate failed Roman Empire, destruction from within. Do we repeat history to become one of the failed Empires?

Is that a recent picture of the president, wow, he looks blochy, with a rashes all over the place, is he drinking and doing drugs again?

This is a joke. Here is a man that stole his first election in a coup d etat. He won by cheating and disenfranchising voters in Florida. A state where his brother was governor. This slug should slither back under the rock he crawled out from.This man is a disgrace and a traitor. His lies and policies have caused his own country to fall. I believe that is the definition of a traitor.
2009 can't come fast enough.

Cat,
I think you should look at history again. Bush did not win the popular vote in 2000-remember, Al Gore WON, but the Supreme Court had to get involved to GIVE the election to Bush. You can credit Karl Rove with the last election-he and his slimemeisters had everyone so confused that no one could have won but Bush.( and you'll never convince me that there wasn't something illegal going on in Ohio)..they trade on fear and lies, which is what we've been treated to these past 7 years. And you want to blame the Democrats?? Nice try, but we're assuming no blame for the current state of the White House.
"He ran unopposed?" Oh, you mean no honest Republican candidate was permitted to step forward by Karl? Of course not-why, when they could manipulate Bush to agree to torture, war crimes, anything big oil wanted…the list goes on. I am so sick of being called a Bush hater…what I hate is the fascism in this government, and his "decider" mentality-sounds more like Mussolini every day.
I truly don't care which party is in the White House-what I care about is the Constitution, or what's left of it, my privacy, bringing the troops home, and stopping the collapse of the middle class. If there is an honest Republican out there who cares about the same things, I will vote for him. But if it comes down to that crook Guiliani and Hillary, my voter is for her every time! I'll take a skirt chaser over a true liar every time, too. Who has done more damage to the USA? No one is perfect, but Bush has to be the worst President ever. I pray he isn't planning some big attack for October so he can declare martial law and suspend elections. Now there's something to lose sleep over!

Bush is sleepless over the Iowa caucus? Give me a break. This dipstick should be sleepless for leading the country into a personal war, an affront on the greatest document on earth; the US constitution and for being manipulated by Karl Rove into despicable partisan transgressions against the people of the United States Of America. No Doze can not cure this presidency. The clever Iowans have shown what we all know and that is we want and need change. The erosion of integrity in the White House is the top item on everyone’s minds. We need and will clean house in DC. Sleep on it!!!

It used to be you had to pay attention to what the republicans thought about such matters. Now, they we know they are so far out of sync with reality and the american people that they are simply irrelevant. The only worthwhile consideration is bush's refusal to cooperate with congress. Though his days as president are numbered, he remains a blockage to progress like something nasty stuck in the plumbing…

Cat, Costa Mesa, CA

I too voted for Bush for his second term. I did so because the Dems offered absolutely nothing I could wrap my head around. I even knew at the time that Bush would pull out the stops on his second term because he had no political ambition beyond the 8 years.

Well, Bush didn't disappoint in the context of unleashing the full fury of fascism upon the American people. So far he's fallen short of going house to house to punish us for our thought crimes,, but hell, there's plenty of time for those who follow him to acheive that goal. That is unless we really get change from the next president. Perhaps change is insufficient,,,we need reversal. And,,a whole new Congress and Senate

What time does W go to bed? 9pm? My 2 year old stays up later than that. Must be all that bike riding that wears him out.

After seven years of hypocrites running the country, the American people should be sick of it.

Let me ask, Joann , from Cranston, RI., a question, if Hillary wants CHANGE, Why won't she get up on a public platform and change her vote on the war. Instead she plays to the crowd just like Mitt Rommey who changes his mind every second of the day. He doesn't know what he stands for.

After seven this administration has played the American people for fools, like the Christian right who preachs one thing, but practices another. TOTALLY HYPOCRITES.

What happen to the sloan, " uniter not a dividier". Did Bush run on that sloan?

GRACEFULL TRANSITION!!!! yeah, right! after 2000 'n 2004 elections, how can u claim that? after all that votin' frauds in florida 'n ohio!!!!

What- there were no good cartoons on, to rock him to sleep ?

Seriously, this shouldn't be a shock. When the GOP works itself down to ~2 candidates, he's going to be asked by one or both for an endorsement. He's probably just interested in the outcome, since his handlers will be.

Having cheated in two elections. First in 2000 from Al Gore who later got the Noble Peace Prize (just in case people do not keep up with the news!) through the Supreme Court then through rigging and SWIFT BOATING (it’s a verb: unfairly depicting someone) war decorated veteran John Kerry in 2004!

With all the anti-Bush Jr. rhetoric that has helped Huckabee must be a DISASTER in the making for Bush Jr. if he is to venture to work for Republican candidates in 2008 election cycle.

Romney an openly BUSH Jr. supporter LOST!! Says something about Bush Jr., Bush Jr. Administration and Bush Jr. policies and his standing with American public today.

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ http://facts.hillaryhub.com/
For a little national election snapshot: http://uselectionatlas.org/2008.php

Lets just all sit back and watch.

As a member of a party you want a winning team put together that can win in the fall, as a member of the United States you want a winning team that will bring positive change within our country and a more positive standing in the world.

As that will lead you out of the wars, and the economic hard times you find yourself in.

Sit back and watch, don't try and find the easy answer, don't try and find a group that best fits that answer, find your answer, support the person that best fits your idea of what you want your country to stand for; work hard towards, and fight for.

I wish every one a happy new year, may all your hopes and dreams come true.

Albert Brake Alberta Canada

GRACEFULL TRANSITION!!!! yeah, right! after 2000 'n 2004 elections, how can u claim that? after all that votin' frauds in florida 'n ohio!!!!

I'm amazed at all the conclusions you Bush-haters have drawn from this article… when I read it, I think "good for him, he stayed up late to see who won. So did I." The rest of you start ranting about hot cocoa, Geo Bush fatigue and bringing Bush "to justice." What a joke.

He stayed all night to watch the caucuses but Cheney had to sit him on his knee this morning to explain that he'll soon be "gone with the wind".

George W. Bush, his administration and every one of his spokespersons are so blind to what the majority of the American public want. It is widely reported that he 'doesn't pay attention to polls' – especially those that show the lowest approval ratings of any President in our nation's history – and that he is not following through on the will of our nation's citizens! Why wouldn't a President in a TRUE DEMOCRACY use every tool he could to gauge what direction we want our country to go in? He will go down in history as our biggest mistake! With everything he has done (Iraq, illegal wiretaps, putting our troops in harm's way without adequate protection) and not done (protect our borders, enforce our nation's immigration laws, etc., etc.) – when do the criminal proceedings start for him and his completely corrupt and incompetent administration???

I wonder if the president noticed that NOT ONE of the candidates, including those in his own Republican Party, except maybe McCain, gives him anything of credit but would stay away from him because of the disaster he brought America with his Iraq war.

Hey, Cat Costa Mesa,

If you will remember correctly – The Democrats actually won both the 2000 and the 2004 Elections. But thanks to ole' Jeb, the electoral college and Diebold voting machines, America has suffered 8 disasterous years of Bush. Try researching some sources beyond the syndicated media. And if you think Bush bashing is so bad, try looking at the real pictures of the Iraq war, and reading the U.S. Constitution, the U.N. Charter and the Geneva Convention documents.

Cat, Costa Mesa, CA January 4, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Mr. Huckabee and Mr. Obama do indeed appeal to the sweeping mentality of American citizens that is 'throw the bums out'. This mentality has been honed over the last 16 years of the Clintons, the Bush's, and the Congress (Pelosi, Reid, Schumer et al who have scored the lowest ratings in recorded history).

Fresh propects that are as 'far removed as possible' from the fraternity that is Washington D.C. and the mainstream and cable media the better. Prospective leaders that exhibit a solid, moral foundation from which to approach the very real and very feared issues of the day are highly prized.

Candidates that exhibit the ability to be 'inclusisve'. Candidates that connect with the folks, and indeed, successfully convince the electorate that they are one of them is cherished.

These attributes are rare. Especially in politicians. Mr. Huckabee and Mr. Obama are on the right track to the peoples hearts. Their approach to the issues will tell the tale. But those who say that Mr. Huckabee only appeals to the Christian are selling the rest of common sense Americans short.

Mr. Huckabee engages the far left, the left, the middle, the rigfht, the far right and their narrow agenda questions. He answers them courteously, thoughtfully, intelligently, inclusively, and succinctly while at the same time turning the questioners into begrudgingly admirers or at least respectful listeners. What a skill. What a trait. Food that America starves for.

The question is not whether Obama or Huckabee can gain their respective parties nod, but IS 'Which one of the two will prevail over the other in November, '08?'

Cat, much like Bush's presidency, your argument doesn't make any sense. In so many words it seems like you're saying that you knew Bush would be an incompetent leader, but your allegiance to the Republican party forced you to vote for him anyway. The only way for Bush not to be elected was for the Democratic voters to turn out in mass and oppose you. Therefore, it's the Democrats' fault that Bush won twice and not the Republicans and Independenets who voted for him against their better judgement and at their own expense? Being that all of the Republican candidates will be just as incompetent, how about you help your country out and stay home this time so that will be one less vote that the Democrats have to turn out to oppose you?

I love it when Republicans get defensive over Bush-Bashing.

Finally…something kept him awake. He's apparently been sleeping for most of the past 7 years…..

BUSH WHO?

PLEASE….

You're still here?

YOU'RE THE REASON FOR ALL THESE PROBLEMS

Make room for Hillary to move in and clean up your mess!

I still find it hard to believe we have a president who has a "bedtime." maybe in 11 months we'll get a grown-up president.

In response to Cat of Costa Mesa, CA. perhaps the 2000 and 2004 elections were NOT a totally level playing field in terms of vote counting.

Sorry, can't agree with all the negative expressions on President Bush's administration. Economy has been great. Jobs plentiful. No terrorist attacks since 9 -11. Lots of extremists taken out in Afganistan and Iraq. Remember Saddam invaded both Iran and Kuwait killing hundreds of thousands, tortured thousands of his own citizens and offered rewards to families of suicide bombers.

More than 60% were for the war in the beginning when US tanks were rolling thru Iraq. In fact 60% wanted to invade Syria too! Truth is now when it's 'hard' people want to bale. He said it would be hard!

Just wait till 20% interest rates (ala Carter) hit when the new administration gets in and increases taxes, implements expensive health care system and global warming restrictions. How soon we forget! Enjoy!

The opening two paragraphs might be the funniest thing I've ever read on CNN. It's a shame Bush missed his bedtime, but I'm sure a nap or two today will set him back on track.

'twas the eve of New Hampshire and all through the State House,
not an politician was stirring not even a louse……….
The voting boxes were placed in the precincts with care,
in hopes registered voters would soon be there……….

The voters were morons it had already been said,
by scores of news networks who had pronounced them as dead……….
With a brandy on their breath and a nip in their cup,
the front-runners for the night had finally shut-up……….

When out over the cupola there arose such a clatter,
the pork barrels were bursting as they kept getting fatter……….
Away to the wet-bar the governor poured another splash,
then tore open the door to threw up some mash……….

The best of the rest and the new daily polls,
showed how many votes were for each of the trolls……….
When what to his surprise he would definitely hear,
but the voice of George Bush whispering in his ear……….

With such a sharp tongue, so slippery and quick,
he thought to himself could this be Dick……….
More rapid than Leno his one-liners they came,
and with each joke he gave up their name……….

Now Obama, now Edwards, now Biden and Clinton,
on Huck, on Mitt, on Rudy and Duncan……….
To the bottom of the polls to the bottom with you all,
and don't forget I also mean Paul……….

what time does the president go to bed? and what time does he wake up in the morning?

Perhaps he could spend a few late nights undoing all of the damage he has done to our country over the past 7 years…

He is obviously wondering what it would be like to win a legitimate election.

Actually, Laura let Georgie stay up late to play his video games…..

Hillary is not the answer. In fact, this country will be run into the ground if she is president. I for one, will move out of the country if she wins. She will ruin the foundation this great nation was built on. I think it's funny she encouraged women to show up in Iowa, and most women voted for Obama! LOL!

And of course you're going to vote for a change in '08 because regardless of who wins, it's going to be a completely new president. Duh!

GW, you will be missed my friend. Although I don't fully agree with everything that's happened over his 2 terms of service, Kerry definitely couldn't have done any better. Hopefully Huckabee can keep this country going when he IS elected president, not burn it down into a pile of ashes….

Glad to see Bush is staying engaged. Has there ever been a president that didn't endorse his party? It would be amazing if the current president crossed party lines and endorsed the best candidate regardless of party affiliation.

There's only one reason why Kerry lost to Bush on 2004, and that's because he spent too much energy campaigning to the college students. Since college students in general like to talk a lot about the issues but never take any actions ie vote, it's no wonder his younger supporters failed to turn out when it mattered.

Bush never won a real election, the courts appointed Bush. Please go back and do a little research. Vote Obama!!!!!!!

I am more fatigued from the corrupt democrats than with anything that Bush did…and even though I'll be voting Republican, I do wish Obama luck in ousting that corrupt Clinton from the race.

I am still trying to find out why President Bush made himself too old and tired by just being a president.

Bush, Cheney, Rove, Libby & Gonzo Boy all belong in Guantanamo for their many
many crimes. Well over 1/2 of this country are in favor of IMPEACHMENT! Let's get this party started!!! May the waterboarding of these war criminals begin!!!

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Of course, Bush is interested…he is counting on that pardon!

He stayed up until 9 pm EST?!? I hope he did not get punished by Barbara.

"But lets look back at 2000 and 2004. Were there democratic candidates?"

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In 2000, the Democratic candidate got 500,000 MORE votes than Bush. Whether we like it or not, Bush won only because of an intentionally biased electoral college system. If everyone's vote counted EQUALLY, Bush would NOT have been elected president then. It is highly likely that whoever won in 2000 would win reelection since NO president has been voted out of office during a war.

As usual, the White House spokesman refused to face facts. The biggest news was that in a state that voted Republican in the last election, almost TWICE as many people went to the Democratic caucuses as went to the Republican caucuses and the big Republican winner was the only one to criticize Bush.

Thank you George "I'm a Uniter" Bush!!!

I find all the bashing very interesting to say the least. It's not going to matter who is President this time or next time or the time after… Every year it's the same old same old of people finding something to complain about no matter who's the President or who represents them in Congress. For all of those who complain how many are even registered voters to begin with and for those who are how many of you actually vote. Working in politics it's surprising that less the 20% of all registered voters even vote.

So for those who bash that figures down to 1 in 5 of you actually vote which give the rest nothing to complain about. You can't complain and want change if you don't get up and do something about it, and that starts in the voting booths every November. Oh! Remember one thing everyone know what they have now but the grass isn't always greener on the other side…

Ah "change". Seems to be the hot new word these day for the democrats. What exactly would you like to change? No terrorist attacks on US soil since 9/11….maybe you'd like to roll back the tax cuts that gave EVERYONE a tax cut….wait let's change and do universal healthcare so you can wait in weeks long lines for care like they do in Europe and Canada. If change means someone not half the politician of Bill or if change means a Manchurian Candidate, no thanks. I want a leader that will keep us on offense in the War on Terror, keep taxes low because they understand that lower taxes lead to an increase in overall revenues and I want a leader that will seriously cut spending in Washington, just as he did in NYC. Rudy Giuliani in 2008.

We've had a great 8 years. Let's see if we can follow it up with another conservative win. History is going to judge President Bush warmly, unlike the shortsighted knuckleheads of today who have no willpower and vision.

I've been a Rep. all of my voting life………my parents as well, but this pathetic excuse for a man, much less our President, is inexcusable. She should be brought to the Hague on charges of War Crimes. He should be impeached first for lying to us in order to justify this "War on Terror". Not only that, he has torn the constitution into shreds with all of his antics., FAISA Law, firing of federal prosecutors that didn't do exactly what the Republicans wanted them to do, and deleted over 5 million emails during the cover up. Torturing combatants and ordering destruction of the videos (another coverup) Sending Gonzales to the then, acting, Attny. General to have him sign an order to allow breaking the FAISA Law, and when that didn't work, sending him to the hospital to have the Attny Gen. sign it. He wouldn't, thank goodness.

You know the Republican spinners, such as Hannity, Fatass Limbaugh (with his pain killers and Viagra for the Island girls) and O'reilly, as well as many others, still haven't been able to admit that Bush was the cause of the Republicans losing so many seats in the House and Senate. They spin it any way they can, but they still support this sorry excuse for a president.

So, as far as whether or not we are ready for a change, oh, come on. Put a monkey or a gorilla in school for one year, and you will have a better candidate than Bush ever thought of being. He has ruined this country in so many ways. He will go down as the worst president that ever existed, and he will most likely hold that distinction for many, many decades to come.

Kerry would have made a grand choice, compared to what we have. Other than the Swift Boat guys, tell me where he would have failed us. He's smart enough to say, "we should never have gone to Vietnam". Is he lying? Hell no!

And please, name me another human being that would have taken this country to Iraq, following the 9-11 attack. It made no sense whatsoever then and even less today. Bush could have been a moderately popular president had he just done the right thing. All we had to do was increase our intel and go after Al Queada. Is that so hard??? No, but his legacy was the most important thing to Bushy Baby. He thought it would be easy to go into Iraq and topple Saddam, and then be greeted as liberators. He would install a quick Democratic government and all would be blissful. He would be the "war time president" that he always wanted to be. He refused to pay attention the the middle eastern experts who asked him if he was ready to own what he got after he toppled Saddam. Many senior officers in the Pentagon didn't agree with what he was doing. They said, " what does Iraq have to do with terror?" They were told to shut up and do their job. Just read the book "FIASCO" and you will read about true comments and interviews before and after the war began. It's a great read!

So am I ready for change. Oh yeh. I'm ready to have a president that can speak the English language, and pull the world back into our corner. This will be a monumental task, with what this administration has done.

Go Barack……….. he never voted yes on the war! Although I don't have a problem with some that voted yes on the war. There was extraordinary political pressure to support the president so that he could use strong language to the UN. But most of America never thought we would use our military to do a preemptive strike. America has never done that in its history. There were no WMD's, Iraq was never a eminent threat to us (what a laugh that one was), there were no tubes to be used for military purposes, there was no yellow cake uranium being sold by Niger, and there was NO Al Queada in Iraq prior to 9-11. They didn't get along with Saddam!!

Cat, Costa Mesa, CA

Let see, so you're saying that even though you voted for Bush, you aren't responsible for the incredible mess he's made of this country – including the wasted lives in Iraq, the recession we're about to enter, and the 1.5 trillion dollars that could have gone for biomedical research, infrastructure repair, and meaningful tax cuts – because you didn't really want to vote for him? And, wait, the democrats are really responsible because enough of them didn't vote against people like you?

Nice try with the convoluted logic. You and your kind are responsible for putting this idiotic chicken little in charge and watching him decimate a once great country. You share the responsibility for the deaths of over 3000 Americans and hundreds of thousands of completely innocent Iraqi civilians and for wasting enough money to fund the National Institutes of Health for over 50 years. Nice job, Ace.

Bless President Bush, he is a good man. For all the critics, do something good for your country instead of always pulling people down.

worst president ever

Bush is actually awake? That's news to the world. Did he get to page 3 of the 'Poky Little Puppy' yet???
Thank the Creator it's LYOB.

Still too early to pick the nominees, but one thing's for sure: Hillary better put on her Bill Clinton mask, and Giluani's "9/11 mayor" run is just about over. Both Huckabee and Obama better start getting specific on what they will be doing to fix the crap Bush made, or a Bloomberg-Hagel ticket might come out of nowhere.

Cat from Costa Mesa:

The Democrats won the election in both 2000 and 2004. In 2000, Bush won by means of a.) disenfranchising voters, particularly minorities, and b.) more significantly, the Florida supreme court blocking a recount with a vote that fell exactly along party lines. In 2004, Bush won by committing blatant election fraud, an offense for which he (and all other participants) should have been put in prison. In Florida, huge rolls of voting records were literally thrown away in Democrat-heavy areas. In Ohio– well, read this article: http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/10432334/was_the_2004_election_stolen/print
It's long, but get over your knee-jeck Republican tendency to dismiss any information from a liberal source and give it a serious, thorough read. Read it, and then try to tell me that election fraud didn't take place, or, at the very least, that the circumstances didn't warrant media scrutiny and a legitimate investigation.

Ed has a great point that the transition of power is peaceful and I think it's a great example for the world.

On the other hand, stealing elections like Bush did probably isn't the best model.

OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

George W. Bush is the worst President we have ever had – by far.

our country was doing great until bush decided to rape our national treasury, lie to the people and ruin our great country. what a loser bush is, i sincerely hope that we will not get another corporate puppet in the office.

Just yesterday it was reported that the President was NOT going to stay up late.
This morning, the WH feels the need to correct the record. How impressed I am with him and his engagement! You guys in the Administration spin machine sure are smarter than the rest of us!

He stayed up late to watch Letterman…LOL

It is funny to hear CAT from CA stand-up for any group. If anyone in this United States has half a brain we as a nation are far beyond dem/republican's.
We need a candidate and President that is smart, has common sense and will get us out of Iraq ASAP.
If we do not vote someone into office this time who can undo the last eight years of the utter mess this country is in we all will be looking to move to Canada!
With common sense used, we know the Rebublican's have only one vialble candidate which is Ron Paul but we do have a choice on the dem side with 3 or 4 options. Let's get it right this time and fix this country!

WAS GEORGE BUSH EATING PRETZEL ? HE HAS NOTHING ELSE TO DO, AFTERALL.

To CAS in Costa Mesa – Some nerve. Gore got more votes than Bush in 2000. 2004 just led to more of Rove's manipulation of precent votes in Ohio. Don't worry, No Dems will stay home this time and many Independents and Republican's will be out to join them voting for Democracy in America.

Cat, Costa Mesa…Thank you Cat! I don't find the Bush bashing intriguing, I find it hillarious. the poor stupid fools know not what they are doing. barak for president? Brilliant, who are their choices for VP? Sharpton, Biden, Charlie Rangle or possibly Chuckie Shumer. I could go on but you get the idea, it's a joke to consider that these people could have a brain to share anoungest themselves.

If my comment requires "moderation" then we are in worse shape than I thought. Whatever happened to the First Amendment to the Constitution?????

Cat in Costa Mesa…I think I got through the bad grammar and misspellings enough to get what you're on about. Sadly, nothing you said is actually rooted in fact, so your comment does nothing but make you feel better about yourself. Democratic turnout for the 2004 election was very high. Youth turnout for Democrats was supremely low. You also manage to ignore voter fraud shenanigans on the GOP side in FL and OH.

But really, all that is besides the point simply because your premise does not logically lend itself to your argument. Nothing you said makes any kind of logical sense in any way, shape or form.

Fratto doesnt think Obama and Huck Finn winning was a repudiation of the current administration? Right and waterboarding isnt torture…

Bush with his bunker mentality rule will be gone in alittle a year from today. Convenctional thinking of the Clintonian machine came to a huge defeat last night and can not wait to come home from work and see my President(Obama) in my TV set at the end of the day. I just want a president who will listen to me, not necessarily agree with me!

Go back to sleep, Bush. Nobody care what you think. Especially the candidates! They want to stay FAR away from you!!

are you kidding me? Results were announced by 9 oclock – that's past the presidents usual bed time? I'm surprised the man can sleep at all after murdering so many Americans.

I too think Fratto's spin on change is just plain wrong. As somebody who has traditionally voted republican, I am eager to see Bush leave. This has fueled my elevated interest in this election year.

With an approval rating below 30%, I think one would be had pressed to find someone who wasn't ready for change (democrat or republican, alike). Sure there is a natural transition to this process, but that doesn't mean people don't want to see Bush go away. I certainly don't hear any talk of repealing the 22nd amendment to keep President Bush in the White House for a third term.

Obama will be the next president. It is in the cards and is destined. The president on "24″ was a black man…..It WILL happen.

But did W make any cracks about running for "Lezident?"

http://www.lezident.com

You know how he loves to make up those cute names like "turd blossom" etc.

Please proof read your responses!

Oooh my God didn't we have a blog yesterday Bush will sleep early?

HOPEFULLY BUSH WILL PICK UP SOME POINTERS FROM WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE SAYING AND WANTING…..BEFORE HE GETS THE BOOT NEXT YEAR….WE CAN ONLY PRAY THAT ANOTHER BUSH DOSEN'T RUN 4 PREZ… HE SET AMERICA BACK 8 YEARS

Bush Bashing….hummmm
I voted for him the first time, decided that I made a HUGE mistake and voted against him the second. I find it funny that those who spew, "but what was my next best alternative? John Kerry?" apparently feel that it is better having a half-wit as president then to vote for change. BTW, I left the "Republican" party after they, in their wisdom donned those fake "purple hearts" at their convention.

So much for "supporting the troops."

TO Cat in Costa Mesa;

I didn't really read anything in that article bashing the President. The nerves of the Bush supporters must be a little raw by this point. It's got to be difficult being so wrong so often. But if we want to bash the President, that is easy enough to do, since it seems like 74 per cent of the people in this country do not approve of his performance. That is pretty bad (not bashing, just pointing out a fact).
My point is, 74 per cent would indicate that Mr. Bush is doing a pretty poor job and the Iowa results (huge voter turnout, a overwhelmingly elderly and white state voting for Mr. Obama) seem to be consistent with the mood of the country.

By the way Cat, your spelling, garmmar and logic are awful.

Dave

Cat honey: Try spell check, it really works

Tell Bush to do us all a favor and take an early out and take Dickey with him. We've had enough. Worst President ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cat, thanks for the lecture on civic responsibility. But to clarify, we are not at fault for Bush's idiotic policies and practices as President. Yes, we as democrats failed to rally the base sufficiently to succeed in unseating him as President. That was our bad. So was crowning John Kerry as the nominee. But that, in my humble opinion, is where the fault ends.

Once Kerry was nominated, it wasn't the democrats who Swift Boated his candidacy. No, it was the party who "supports the military". Apparently, escaping actual military service by using your family connections to land a sweet air national guard gig in texas, torpedoing a decorated war veteran, keeping troops abroad in an unjust and unnecessary war, and completely neglecting those veterans who return from the unjust and unnecessary fraudulent war is "supporting the military."

That being said, you're right – the Democratic leadership let the party down by not executing the proper strategy to get people out there to vote. This time, as I'm sure you'll note from the record turnout (almost double that of the Republican turnout) in the Iowa caucuses, is different. Actually, this election is a lot like the flipside of the 2004 election. The Democrats are energized and passionate about the top tier candidates and the Republicans seem to be struggling to choose someone, anyone, to rally behind. You can choose the secular war hawk in Guiliani, the morman flip flopping republican John Kerry in Romney, or the religious socialist in Huckabee. Good luck rallying the troops behind these guys.

Obama/Biden '08

"But lets look back at 2000 and 2004. Were there democratic candidates? Yes, I believe so…So here is the point. For democrats in general, you didn't show up for the vote …so [quit] whin[ing]"
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Hmmm, if I remember correctly, Al Gore won the election in 2000 with the popular vote! More Americans voted for A DEMOCRAT than Bush! And by the miraculous help of my former Governor Jeb Bush, his brother got into the White house and the person whom THE PEOPLE elected did not!

And everything that has happened since 2000? Do I need to even ask? Therefore do Democrats have a right to whine? We sure do.

And the only reason why Bush was re-elected in 2004 was because he was in the middle of fighting a war. And the people only felt it was right at that time to give him more time to prove himself. Well 4 years later, a lot of people sure wish they never even voted for him in 2000.

Is this whining? No…I'm just stating fact as to what happened. Just because "your almighty" didn't pan out to be what you wanted, don't put the blame on the other party.

I can't wait to see what President Obama will do for this country! This needs to stop!

Well, if we want a change then we better run away, as fast as we can, from the Clinton's and their corruption and their thirst for power. Hillary makes all these claims about what she has done for ppl……..her entire political career…..all "35 years" worth. All she has done is keep her eye on the prize. A woman who claims to be as strong as she claims to be would NEVER put up with the likes of Bill.

And I still don't care what #43 does.

Bush can only be the best we ever had and will have.

when bill was the president,hillary was the first lady.Who will be the first lady if hillary wins? Bill? Sorry america needs a totall change and not family affair.

Well, now that the Channel that brought us the "All Spin Zone" is barring Ron Paul, a candidate who is polling at about 10% in the Granite State, from the Saturday debate, will it also bar Mike Huckabee, who is polling at around 11%, who is on the wrong side of The Club for Growth?

If Huckabee and Paul merged their votes, they could come in a solid third place behind McCain and Romney. Think about THAT!

The Democratic caucas looks like a three way tie to me, with Edwards, Clinton, and Obama all within one delegate of each other, and almost identical percentages of the votes. Don't quite understand why the media sees it so differently.

Take note. Cosa Mesa just posted a whole lot of misinformation that should be corrected. He also, laughingly, tried to BLAME Democrats for Bush's win, especially in 2004 because Kerry was the candidate. However, we all remember that the problem wasn't that Democrats didn't "get off their duffs". In FACT, both parties saw record numbers of voters come out for that election. More votes were cast on both sides then at any other election in history. The difference, as in 2000, came down to just 1 state. Both times the outcomes have been seriously questioned.
So you may not remember (or want to remember) that we wanted to get that guy out of the White House in 2004, but I, and millions of others tried as hard as they could to get him out of our White House. Apparently you don't recall the Republican attack and spin machine, the swift boating, the demogogery, the 9/11 scare tactics and the downright lies and distortions that dominated that race. It was a national and historical disgrace. Hopefully, this time the Democrats will be able to raise the level of discourse. After last nights results it seems that the country is ready for that kind of CHANGE.

"We sort of take it for granted the way we do it. We have very competitive, hardly-fought election campaigns and graceful, peaceful transitions of power."

Considering what happened in the Kenyan elections is the exact same things as what happened in the last US election (President uses his power to change the vote), the last election could have very well NOT been a peaceful transition of power had Al Gore not been a graceful, peaceful person.

To Cat in Costa Mesa,

No. I take absolutely NO responsibility for the Bush presidency.

In 2000, I voted for Gore, gave money to Gore, encouraged family/friends/associates to vote for Gore, and drove people to the polls.

In 2004, despite initially supporting Dean, I gave money to Kerry, encouraged family/friends/associates to vote for Kerry, and drove people to the polls.

I did my part.

As for Democrats as a whole, your "you need to do a better job of turning out the vote" argument doesn't cut it.

In 2000 Gore WON the popular vote. Bush won the electoral college as a result of the state of Florida, which had Bush's brother as governor and the person responsible for validating the election results was a staunch Bush supporter. We each get to decide for ourselves whether or not that is suspicious. In the ensuing legal battle, the Bush case rested entirely on getting as ~few~ votes as possible to count.

In 2004, all the exit polls showed Kerry winning in the state of Ohio. Miraculously though, when the votes were counted, Bush won, thereby taking the election. Altough when one considers that the owner of the company that makes the voting machines was Bush's campaign co-chair in the state, and publically stated that he would do "whatever it takes" to make sure Bush got re-elected, it is understandable if some people are suspicious of Bush's "victory."

So no, this current fiasco is not the fault of the Democrats. If you want to place blame, how about looking at all the Republicans who had grown disillusioned by the war by 2004, but still voted to re-elect Bush because they were afraid that a Democrat make take away their tax cuts. THOSE are the people with the blood of thousands of soliders and tens of thousands of innocent Iraqi men, women, and children on their hands.

Cat the democrats did come out in force in the 2004 election despite some very negative and effective campaigning ala Rove. The election was decided by the Supreme Court. The popular vote went to Kerry

This is for Cat in calif…….unless a real sleaze like Karl Rove pops up in this campaign….the people of this country will get to make a choice. Yes, I am a Bush basher and no one has done more damage to this country and divided this country more than he has. Bush has earned the contempt of all Americans. I only hope there is a clean election and not attempts to "steal" it

I think the heading on this caption was wrong…it said Sleepless Bush….you meant Sleepy Bush.

It is time for the dirty tricks of Politics to end. When I see voters prevented from voting and negative campaigning ….it is a real turn-off. I hope the Newts and Karls of the world rot!!!!!!!!

@Cat, that's an interesting spin. "The Bush presidency is at fault for this mess because we failed to elect someone else." ahahahaha

That one is going in some kind of scrapbook.

Cat in Costa Mesa: It was the Supreme Court that gave Bush the presidency, not the Democrats or Republicans. I'm hoping my state of Florida will be PERMITTED to count ALL the votes this time. By the way, you really should use 'spell check' in your posts. I'm not sure what 'wuick' means.

Bush should be watching the Iowa numbers as he is responsible for them. Nothing like having a horribe president to peak interest in politics and voting. So many negatives have finally brought about a positive. Hopefully Americans will continue to take responsibility for their democracy throughout the rest of the this election cycle.

I think President Bush has done a poor job. Period. I'm not bashing him, I'm not praying for his demise…he IS our President. While I am a Democrat and I am dissatisfied, I'm not alone. Many of the Republicans I know who voted for Bush are also dissatisfied.

Cat:
"The problem is not with the republicans who excercized their civic duty by voting, but more with the democrats who couldn't seem to find the time!"

It's important to point out, however, that John Kerry actually received more votes than any other Democratic Presidential candidate in history. However, in a brilliant political move, Republicans were able to get gay marriage on the ballot in several key states. This brought out the Republican judgementalists in Roves – ahemm, I mean droves – and assured a Presidential victory for the incumbent.

The more you know.

More Democrats would show up to the polls Cat if Republicans would run a fair election and stop being so proud they're caging voters that they send an e-mail about it gloating. Google Caging and Kansas State GOP, then ask yourself what party should be blamed for Bush's elections.

You can argue all you want about if anything illegal was done in Florida or Ohio but the Republicans used some very dirty very legal means to keep voters from taking part in the elections. That much is certain, and how come Republicans are so opposed to Electronic Voter reform.

Democrats who voted for Bush and those who neglected to vote are the ones to blame for Bush. As for the Dems not showing up to vote in Congress for what? The Republicans and the President have shown they have no respect for the legislative process, they stopped SCHIP which was popularly supported. If Republicans would just allow the Dems to do their jobs the country wouldn't be in the bad spot we're in now.

Cat, Republicans hate bush too. What makes you think the negatives are coming from all Democrats?

huck is effectively a third term for bush, precisely what this country does not need.

To Cat in Costa Mesa,

The democrats did come out and vote, the problem was that the Bush machine stole the elections . . . twice! If ALL of the votes had been recounted in Florida, Gore would have won in 2000 (check the Miami Herald's archives, they did the recount of ALL Florida votes). If all of the people who tried to legitimately vote in Florida and Ohio had been allowed to vote (machine problems, inappropriately being knocked off registered voter lists, enough machines to service the number of voters, etc.), Kerry would have won in 2004. These are facts, not whining, not wishful thinking but verifiable facts.

Another fact, in a state that has a majority of Republican's, were there almost twice as many Democrats at the caucases than Republicans? Who doesn't come out to vote?

Bush bashing intriguing? Try Bush bashing – the truth.

only one step in a long slog. Mit and Hill will have all of boared to death soon enough.

Only one thing to say: I will vote for any of the Republicans if Hillary is the Democrat nominee.

Yes — let's look at the 2000 election, shall we? Al Gore opposed Bush. Al Gore didn't win. Maybe that is our fault. But — why on earth would you still go out and VOTE for Bush the SECOND time when you admit you didn't really want to?

You see what we have now. The mess is horrendous. It will take DECADES to clean up the horrific situation our president has put us in.

Al Gore, meanwhile, has gone on to win an Academy Award and the flippin' Nobel Peace Prize!

I don't think you'll see many Democrats staying home this time around. Point well taken. But — do us all a favor and stay home on election day, if your only choice is one you would rather not vote for, ok? Then we won't have to SHARE the blame.

"…he stayed up past his usual bedtime I think to wait for the results to be announced." He stayed up past his bedtime? There are at least two things wrong with this statement. First, how old is this man? I haven't had a "bedtime" since I was 10. And second, if, like some child, he does have a bedtime, the results started coming in by 9 or 9:30 pm last night. Certainly, by 10 we all knew who the winners were. C'mon, shouldn't this guy occasionally be staying up past 9 or 10 to run the country. If, in fact, you can call what he's done over the past years as "running the country."

I'm completely at a loss how anyone, Democrat or Republican, can continue to support this man. 2009 cannot come fast enough.

Thank God in heaven we are soon to have change…. blah blah….

because I'm sure you're just suffering so much right now directly because of Bush? Can I make this assumption considering your overly dramatic posts?

So they have computers in desperateville huh?

Well just hang on- I hope you are able to survive until Bush is out of office- that is unless another Republican replaces him. What will you do then?

amazing.

It amazes me we survived with this genius in offce for 7+years

Didn't Dana Perino, the ignorant white house correspondent, say yesterday that Bush would NOT stay up late to watch the Iowa results and that this was NOT a big deal?

Looks like Bush's internal staff doesn't even know what Bush will do!

I'm counting the days as to when Bush is out of office. He and his administration has been an embarassment to America, and American history. He is making Nixon's administration look like a bunch of saints!!

So yesterday the message was that Bush wasn't really following it and wasn't going to watch the caucus returns if it meant staying up past his bedtime.

Today the message is that this "is something he's really keeping his eyes on" and that he stayed up late to watch the results come in.

Can't this administration tell the truth about ANYTHING?!?!?

No folks, he didn't lose sleep laughing at hillary's losing. He stayed awake alnight worrying that Hillary would win and put him in jail for his use of presidential powers illegally. If I were him, I would be worried about that old saying about a woman scorned. She would love to put him Cheney and rest of crew in jail after what they did to her and Bill and for the rest of the democrats.

So I guess he lied again, didn't he say he wasn't going to stay up.

Also, the CEO of Diebold was a huge Bush supporter, and was on record as guaranteeing Bush the election. If you don't know what Diebold does, they manufacture voting machines.

Yeah- he was up celebrating because the democrats are ruinning their chance at the white house. Do the democrats really think that Obama can win the general election? Has he done anything yet? No – he is just a junior senator from IL, who has no relationships with foreign leaders, no experience dealing with big issues. I never once heard his name come up in big issues while in the senate. It was a big deal when he got elected, and then he went in to the oblivion until deciding to run for president. Hillary at least has some foreign policy experience – she has been abroad, everyone loves her, and can get things done. We need a president who will stand up – not one who will fade into oblivion and not do anything.

Mark my words – if Obama wins the Democratic nomination, it will still be a republican in the white house in 2009. The democrats are too stupid to see this….I guess I can no longer call myself one, I'm just too smart.

I wish Bush could run again. I would vote for him. Keep up the good work Mr. President.

He should have been sleepless during some other more important events during his term instead of being on vacation, riding his bikey or playing cowboys and indians on his Crawford ranch.

The Bush Administration is worst administration we have ever had in history. Im voting democrat this time.

Cat from CA!
Awesome post…but please learn how to spell.

Guess what…EVERYONE is sick of Bush. Except a few idiots who have been living under rocks the last 4 years.

Your view of voter turnout is very wrong. BOTH sides had bad turnout, like they always do. I will make sure I don't tip any strippers named Cat next time I am in CA.

Cat, Costa Mesa, CA: I beg to differ. Democrats did show up and vote. G W Bush didn't even win the popular vote either time. He was handed the election the first time by the Supreme Court, and the second time, John Kerry didn't want to make the mistake Al Gore did of whining on and on. Florida was rigged for Bush the first time, and Ohio was rigged the second time.

If Obama wins the democratic nomination I will change to the Republican party. we cannot afford to have a muslim be President and I will not be part of that… WAKE UP AMERICA…REMEMBER 911?????

Huckabee is Bush 3.0. Of course Bush would gladly take a Hillary or a Huckabee. Or 10 or so other corrupted global elitists.

You mean Bush actually sleeps at night? I guess ignorance is bliss.

Go Obama! Bury the Huckster!

Apparently, he stayed past his bedtime after all because yesterday on the ticker, it didn't look like this was going to be big deal for him.

How, in 2008, does a man like Huckabee pull so many people out of the woodwork? The evangelical christian populace is scary indeed. How so many people can be so blind in this day and age astonishes me. You get conservative politicians and rich CEO's who prey on the superstitious with messages based on emotions and gut feelings rather than rational thought. The poor and under educated, indoctrinated in this rubbish since birth, are never taught critical thinking skills and are bombarded by messages that equate patriotism and the american way with christian propaganda that, in fact, is so far away from the so called teachings of Jesus that it's incredible. This country has the resources to usher in a new Enlightenment Age, cure diseases and provide a better life than any other on the planet, yet we dumb ourselves down with American Idol, eat ourselves to 300 pounds and get our information in sound bites and easily digested catch phrases. I'm so tired of so called "americans".

Wow,
I didn't know he watched the news. I am surprised he wasn't reading little gray goat until someone had to shake him awake after 8 minutes of brain gas. He
is amazing how does a special ed guy like "W" do it. Well I am having a big party
on 01-20-09, the end of an ERROR.
Brian

Wow – that was really nice of Cheney to let Dubya stay up late last night!

buh-bye, bush.

The GOP can start trying to find ways to steal these results and use the right wing courts to find a way to keep W and cheney remain in power. It will take some doing but past performances show they the gall to try anything.

I hope another republican wins again so we can continue the war of God in middle east.

He stayed up to make sure the People were still ignorant of Ron Paul. Bush wouldn't want to see all his hard work immediately unwoven after he gives up the White House to someone like Paul.

Ron beat Rudy. 1 down, 4 more to go.

Let's all get past the wealth, religion and buzz contest. Let's start addressing some real issues that the future President will have to address immediately once in office such as monetay policy, foreign wars\subsidies & showing the people a way to fund all the social programs they want to hold on to.

I think its great that more people are turning out to participate this year. Maybe it took someone as bad as Bush and all his destruction to get Americans ready for a legitamite and lasting change.

I hope so.
Good night & Good Luck.

I love you, Dubya! I'm sure Pres Bush is looking forward to leaving office and of course he's got more interest than most in who is going to take his spot. Bush haters– there's real evil in the world, why don't you spend your energy trying to do some good and get OVER it already.

Yeah not even dying American soldiers or the national debt keep this guy up. Begs to wonder what type of conscience he has. Scratch that, we know that, he has none.

The reason why this presidential race started something more than two years ago was precisely this – Geo Bush fatigue. People can't wait to get someone in there to start fixing the huge mess he and his crew created. So it was like, "let's get this party started!"

I heard he could sleep from laughing all night at Hillary's 3rd place finish.

Change….
….Thank God in Heaven we are soon to have change from this pathetic Bush administration.

Well, I hope Bush sees how America is changing . Maybe he'll learn a thing or two about misleading our nation. We are tired we want change!!!!!

Bush must be starting to feel like a politcal punching bag right about now, as well he should.

Go OBAMA!!! We NEED a change…even w/ his inexperience, perhaps that's what's called for as those old fogies in the Whitehouse now are nothing but crooks!! Adios, George!!

The Bush-Cheney junta will play little if any role at the GOP convention this summer in Minnesota. None of the GOP candidates, regardless of which one wins the nomination, wants this particular President by his side.

Romney had done nothing of substance in Massachusetts. He is an opportunist in the worst sense of the word.

That's funny. This morning's paper said otherwise…

A snooze outranks caucus news for Bush

Press secretary calls the contests events of interest but points out that 'he goes to bed early.

From the Associated Press
January 4, 2008

WASHINGTON — The Iowa caucuses apparently did not outrank shut-eye for President Bush.

Asked if the president planned to stay up to find out who won the opening contests of the 2008 election season, White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said Thursday: "What time do all the results start coming in? Because he goes to bed early."

Later, Perino said Bush planned to watch a bit of the returns but would not stay tuned for the accompanying political punditry.

"Look, obviously it's a very exciting time for America as they look to all the choices that they have for who is running for president," Perino said. "And the president is watching it as he has been over the past little while, as an observer, as somebody who is obviously very interested in politics.

"But he's not spending a lot of time on that."

Who is the president rooting for?

"Nice try. No comment," Perino said

Good for him, want does he want? A COOKIE? ha ha ha

I find the Bush Bashing intriguing. Democrats feel they have none of the blame when it comes to Bush being president. They believe they are faultless, and that republicans are mindless indiots for puting someone like him in office. But lets look back at 2000 and 2004. Were there democratic candidates? Yes, I believe so. If the dems were so unhappy with his bushs first term, why not make more of a push to get him out in 2004? The problem is not with the republicans who excercized their civic duty by voting, but more with the democrats who couldn't seem to find the time! Need I also remind you who are so wuick to hate on Bush, he ran unopposed. Now granted, I wasn't so keen on voting for him, but what was my next best alternative? John Kerry? Hardley!!

So here is the point. For democrats in general, you didn't show up for the vote (which is hardley surprising seeing as those dems who vie for the presidency didn't even make the latest vote for the new iraqi spending bill), so quite whinning. Maybe this time the party in general will learn to get off their duff and make it to the polls.

Please fix the spelling of Barack Obama's name in your "Filed Under" tags. There are several posts which read "Filed Under Barak Obama," which is not the correct spelling.

Finally a canadate ( mike Huckabee ) a person we can count on to have the moral values that show the world this is a Christian nation and fair nation , as John Adams Said it and I believe it, We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge or gallantry would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution is designed only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for any other.

CNN:
With the Huckabee and Obama victories being widely viewed as votes for change, Fratto was asked if the results should be interpreted as a sign that Americans are expressing fatigue with the President and his administration.

"No, I think it's an election season [and] people are ready for — to get on," Fratto said of the natural transition of power

WRONG, Fratto! I am sick and tired of the President and his antics. That is why I am voting for change!

when will Bush be brought to justice?

Any man who would Pardon a Rapist because he "found religion" doesn't deserve to be presedent of the US. I don't understand Iowa voting for this guy who had a commercial showing that he shot 3 birds "because they didn't vote for him" – and try to make this a positive part of his campaign. I'm surprised he didn't get more "flack" for that ridiculous commercial. He climed one small hurtle just like Obama. Hillary will win – she too stands for change – not just Obama – everything Hillary proposes is a change from what we have now. Vote Hillary

Well, that sure contradicts president moron's spokesman that was quoted
yesterday saying he was "Not spending a lot of time.." on this.They can't even
keep a straight story on something as meaningless as watching TV..

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"Bush interested in Iowa caucus results — but not staying up late"

Posted: 10:10 AM ET

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Iowa caucuses apparently won't outrank shuteye for President Bush.
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Perino said. "And the president is watching it as he has been over the past little while, as an observer, as somebody who is obviously very interested in politics. But he's not spending a lot of time on that."

"And it's exciting for Americans to pay attention to it…" Too bad Americans didn't pay that much attention to who they were voting for President in 2000 and 2004.

He must have read all the comments on the Ticker, criticizing him for going to bed early…

That's right Mr. Bush – you're gone in a year!

Obama in '08

I hope the President's nurse made him some hot cocoa with those little marshmallows in it. Good for him to be allowed to stay up late!