Much is "Wrong" with hate Art. In this instance its pitting us against one another. That's not to say, "you and I" at odds, our political leanings are probably similar as I think Bush is a really dangerous creep who's done stunning harm to our country. When we succumb to the hate people like Rush Limbaugh and his ilk feed to us we all lose, and creeps like him and Bill O'Reilly grow ever more popular and powerful. The average republican wants many of the same things we all do and they just believe (wrongly in my view) that the GOP has the best way to get them that. When you hate them you just give devisive rightwing mouthpieces a better chance at getting them more of the only thing that really matters to them, a bigger paycheck.

Defuse the hate and hyperbole get back to calm rational debate and let real truth and smarts assert themselves. If history teaches us anything it shows that love is the best motivating source on the planet, leave the hating to the Islamic nutcases that have thrived on it for so long.

The Dem leadership in NH makes no difference as to the individual NH republican's (those who were asked in this poll) blatantly dim view of the real world that we humble, low income, folk live in. Though I welcome the discussion, your point is not very valid my friend.

"Millions of arabs owe him there [sic] freedom and lives"- Millions? MILLIONS? From the surge? I think not.

Or "the war was NOT illegal. It was voted on by congress" – The Iraq war was arguably a war of aggression, a violation of international law to which we are signatories and hence illegal in the US – congress's vote notwithstanding.

Or "WWII was illegal then, seeing how Germany did not attack us." – Sorry. Not possible since the international law that makes Iraq illegal didn't exist before the war.

The only thing that makes me sadder than the knowledge of such poor reasoning, is that there are apparently so many of my fellow Americans incapable of rising above them.

I mean, calling Ron Paul "pretty frightening – racist/homophobic/conspiracy theorist/apocalyptic and borderline megalomaniacal."

Listen to a couple of his speeches on UTube before you repeat this garbage. Garbage is what it is - the Neocon smear of Paul. I can understand why some people might think Paul is wrong on the issues (I agree with Paul, personally). I can also see why some people might argue that voting for Paul is letting the best be the enemy of the good. But the argument that Paul himself (you're not talking about his supporters, but the man himself) is this frightening megalomaniac is absolutely nuts. Call him boring and pedantic if you must, call him misguided, call him quixotic, or call him a fool. But he is no megalomaniac hater. If you'd spend a half hour listening to him speak you'd see that for yourself.

Charles,

Yes, I am aware of the historical significance of the Tripartite Pact, and why Germany declared war on us first. Terrorists were attacking us for years!! Throwing out terms like "illegal" war has no more relevance now than it did then. That is my point. Senseless war will be judged by history, as will all the other comments I responded to in my original post. So, you see, I do get it.

In 1997 I told our countries what they would be doing in Afghanistan and Iraq and it all happened just as I said it would. They went in with no long term plans and they did exactly what they did in Vietnam just as I said they would.

We both have more enemies now than we have ever had.

The next President will face WWIII as it continues to escalate. It started in 2001.

The Taliban had opium production down to 400 tonnes (from 4400 tonnes) which was enough for medical production in Europe. Production is now up to 8400 tonnes more or less equally split between the US and British sectors. Who allowed that and why do you think?

GW Bush is regarded as a very dangerous man outside of the US and by many inside. We were all lied to about WMD and the rest. The Bush family has the mosty massive conflict of interest I have ever seen in government but so do many of them in that administration.

The Democrats had some 224,000 votes in Iowa and the Republicans even though they set a record still only had under 120,000. The Republicans content with Bush have their heads in a paper bag. Ron Paul seems the only truly genuine and long term politician they have. Remember Sinclair Lewis did say in 1935 (It Cant be here) when Fascism comes to the US it will be wrapped in a flag carrying a cross. It is there now and in control.

Religious idiocy determined this administration and is being used by the neocon fascists in the US and you are all being "dumbed down."

Do not be swayed by rhetoric. Protect your freedom and your constitution and Habeas Corpus. Get rid of the Patriot Act and balance your budget. We need each other in sane thinking under God to survive.

What's wrong with hate? There's LOTS of things that are GOOD to hate, Republicans, being near the top of the list.

Are you saying experience will inhibit him from doing what he thinks is correct? Has it ever? Is this how people reward consistency?,
Would you pass-over an experienced lawyer to handle your life-and-death court case because he's spent 20 yrs in our crazy judicial system.........and take a chance on an unknown....I doubt it?
If you feel the political stage is grungy, wouldn't experience and consistency make all the difference....perhaps ultimatly be the deciding factors?
By the way.................hasn't our country turned out like the rest of Gearge W's previous business ventures..........bankrupt and only clinging to life due to the contributions from selfish benefactors like the saudi's........

The dunderheaded "Germany did not attack us" argument rears its ugly head yet again. Was that on a talk radio show today or something? Immediately after Pearl Harbor, Germany declared war on US; we declared war on them in RETURN. They had also been attacking our Atlantic shipping for months. Get it?

I just have to add, being a woman who has seen and known many 'jerks' like The Bush, the short-lived power of the Shock and Awe War might have turned you on, but I would image P. Bush as your popularity shows, the lasting effect is impotence.

Judy Haney

I´m European (Portuguese) and I think Bush will have a good place in history.
The next President it´s going to be worst, democratic or republican.

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Francisco, I think you are absolutely correct. While no one can be certain, I believe history will look favorably on Bush, depending, of course, on the ultimate outcome in Iraq. Not to say he hasn't made mistakes...he has. He is also one of the worst communicators...leading some to believe he isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer. Say what you will, Bush bashers, he endured a torrent of hate and name calling for the past 7 years, but refused to stoop to your level. That's class...I wouldn't expect his haters to recognize it.

America's empire has stood by it's economic power and with economic power comes military power.

Our dollar is losing value, we are going into a major recession, unemployment is rising, the housing market is a bust, we are in a three trillion dollar deficit, our education system is broken, our healthcare system is broken, global warming, social security is close to extinction, unless we borrower more money to pay the retired back and we continue to fight a war that should have never been fought!

Our foreign policy is only as good as our domestic stabiltiy. Embrace democracy! Our country needs salvation and it ain't going to come from a Republican president. Their agenda is not with the American people.

For those conservatives who still support Bush, what would Jesus really think?

What are you talking about? NH has a Dem Gov and Dem congress!

The biggest error of the administration wasn't Iraq (though that was pretty serious), it was the total loss of control of spending and the ballooning of beauracracy in Washington, making Clinton look like Ron Paul in his spending. And while I sympathize with portions of Ron Paul's agenda, the man himself is pretty frightening – racist/homophobic/conspiracy theorist/apocalyptic and borderline megalomaniacal.

You all should keep in mind that NH voters are pretty politically savvy, and very likely the results are skewed at least somewhat by responders limiting the political damage of a poll totally skewering W.