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Bush is going to do what he wants.........remember when he cheated his way to the whitehouse the truth is if you are not earning what the elite top 6% are he really doesnt care about you or what you think...he is exteremly well connected, welathy and powerful, and is only getting richer its clear his "good" intentions are not for average americans he could care less about you...........he's a little better than you......thats how bonesmen are bred(check out skull and bones via google) if average americans want a shot at the fading "american dream" youd better vote democratic.

Susan MO You are childish and inappropriate.

HUD has always been a disaster prior to the Bush administration and I'm not saying that in support of Bush, all you have to do is look back on the history of HUD. I hope Obama can clean it up or clean it out. Vote Obama.

In this pathetic carnival atmosphere of failure called the bush administration, nothing surprises me............... Just another appointed loser..........................

Jim Nussle, and then this guy? I don't think this Steve Preston will do anything.

Kathleen...unfortunately Bush in the office until January 20th...I know..that really stinks!

I agree Kathleen. Just let him stay home, give him some toys, and don't let him make any decisions until his term is over.

If he really wants to help, he can suit up and get his rear over to Iraq. The soldiers could use some help, his especially.

After Harriet, Brownie, and Mr. I Can't Recall Gonzales, we the American people don't have faith in his selections. Good luck to all the government workers at HUD, I know you'll have to work extra hard for your paycheck with whatever loser Bush appoints.

After Harriet, Brownie, and Mr. I Can't Recall Gonzales, we the American people don't have faith in his selections. Good luck to all the government workers at HUD, I know you'll have to work extra hard for your paycheck with whatever loser Bush appoints.

I love the first comment about Bush driving us towards recession. It may be true that his policies are not pro-US economy, but the entire raising capital-gains taxes will CRUSH our economy. Both the DEMS and REPS are responsible with the move towards NAFTA and CAFTA and other trade agreements.

If you raise capital-gains taxes, then where will our capital go? Duh, it would go to Mexico and other areas. Let's rethink the economic policies and work on REAL economic policy.

And we care, why? He is irrelevant.

America let's send him, Laura and those silly girls back home to Texas. He ruined this country, and he has the IQ of a turnip.

Obama 08

I hear that Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor under the Clinton administration, is going to officially endorse Barack Obama later this afternoon. If true, it will be a telling endorsement to see one of the Clinton's loyal friends shine additional light on the daily absurdity of the Clinton campaign.

Obama '08

Tyrone Brown
37th Legislative District State Delegate
Seattle, WA

Hasn't Bush done enough global damage already? What is the purpose of a disaster trying to nominate anyone to address disasters? The guy will be a disaster just like Bush.

Where were the Bush critics when the economy was doing well for the previous five years? Why do we not hear of the millions of jobs that have been created and the sustained low unemployment rate, but are bombarded by only the negative statistics? When do we ever see in the media the progress that is being made on the ground in Iraq, such as the improved infrastructure, schools, businesses, etc.? And why do we think that we have not been attacked since 9/11? The problem with demonizing someone, including our president, is that it says more about us than it does him.

Please, can he stay out of the news and not make any new decisions
until Jan. 1, 2009.

Who cares?!! Too little, too late! His so-called "administration" has gone to Hell in a hand basket!

Boy, Mr. Preston will have to work quickly to destroy the American housing market completely in order to be able to receive the Medal of Freedom from Busch. But he only needs to look to some of the past recipiants from Busch for the recipe on how to be awarded for a headlong dive into failure.

All of you ingrates are able to blog here because G.W. Bush has the Cojones to take on the Islamic Terrorists on their land and not ours.

Our country was attacked and don't forget that. 9/11 is not just a number. It is a date of infamy that was worse than Pearl Harbor. Dec 7, 1941. At least the Japanese used their military and we were able to respond accordingly. The Jihadist hide behind women and children, murder innocent civilians and you bash our President.

There are other countries not at war and if you think that they are better.get the hell out of mine. The borders are not closed and there are plenty of planes and boats to take you wherever you want to go.

Don't have money. We can get enough Patriotic Americans to pay for your one way ticket.

JWB what about oil price? Please clean your house first before you leave. We don't need another guy because we don't have money to pay for him and China not going to loan your money to pay for HUD guy.

NO HOPE NO CHANGE OBAMA

Hillary or McCain 08 President.

Is President Bush still in office? Wouldn't know since he's been a no show since our current economic decline. Anyone know? Wikipedia maybe?

I heard Barney is getting the job.Notice he is not going back to the fake ranch?

Susan, MO: boy, it sure is good to hear from you members of the [R] intelligencia.

Well McCain will be another Bush just different name. Its the home stretch for the democrats and Obama is clearly in the lead.......

Obama 08

He is just another Bush cabinet member resigning under pressure for incompetence and abusing his office. The FBI is investigating him now. He has awarded contracts based entirely on politics and has said "Why should I reward someone who doesn't like the president, so they can use funds to try to campaign against the president? Logic says they don't get the contract. That's the way I believe."

As a typical Bush appointee, he is just another reason why America should not continue this scandalous, immoral Republican adminstration with 4 more years. NO GW3 !

If you think that Bush is the worst president ever then you would be wrong. Our terrorist loving ex president Jimmy Carter's approval rating was 5 points lower that President Bush's is right now.

Under Carter, we had 18% interest rates and run away inflation. Under Carter, we had gas shortages and gas lines.
Under Carter, we had stores running out of food because of the gas shortage.

Carter led to one of our alies ,the Shaw of Iran, to be over thrown to give us the mess that we have in Iran today.

Carter did more to mess up the country in 4 years than Bush has done in 8.

He should nominate Hillary so that way she'll have something to do.

Hillary and Nader 2008

Really don't think Bush was the worst President ever, But he ranks quite low for sure. Got to admit I voted for him. Seemed less of 2 evils at the time.
Politics today is Party line/Cronyism/Lobbist Controlled and paid for by corporate interest/Pork Barreling/Earmarks/Pick and choose the laws on the books to enforce?/Bickering/In office to be served rather than to serve/Special Interest Pandering/Majority not represented/

You get the idea/ Time for change.

Easy, Susan. You're gonna blow out an artery!

Our Supreme Court appointed president thinks he has redeemed himself because he met with the Pope.
This entire administration is infested with corrupt and incompetent hacks who are self servicing and oblivious to the issues the American public is facing.

Bush did buckle under the tough job he had at hand/Illegal imigrant situation ran amuck during his watch. NAFTA and the like exported our jobs!!??
Even our defense system is being exported out of country as we speak/

Boarder control is being attacked by the democrats at this time??
The give envoirmental issues and laws broken there as to not going forward with our boarder control fence. put up the fence. It's a no- brainer that If we enforced the laws already on the books, that Illegal Aliens would not be a problem. Lots of spinles people in congress and bush is among them.

It is time for change and Yes I am sorry I voted for Bush/Not near the man I thought him to be.
It's Obama for me in the next go around as Change has got me very excited about the future.

I hope after the election that President Obama will offer George Bush the postion of US Representative to the War Crimes Commision at the Hague.

Who Cares? Nothing will change until Obama is sworn in in January.

Here we go again. Bush has not made one sane choice for any position in his life. I am waiting for the other shoe to drop on this one too.

Hey Jr. !!!!!! It`s the ECONOMY , -- STUPID !!!!!

What I find more appalling–and most annoying–than Bush's presidency (an oxymoron) is the fact WE have let him remain in office.

Why have WE allowed him to stay in office? Take a vacation, BUsh, til Jan 2009.

Oh, by the way, Bush and his entourage wear flag pins. How's that workin' for us? Geez.

Kansas City, MO

So what,-– who cares ??

How much longer will President Bush be in office? Hopefully things will get any worse before the new President comes into office – let them make the choice.

Susan MO – As eloquent and charming as your comment is, do you think you (and the media as well) could stay on message?

I don't envy Mr. Preston – he has his work cut out for him.

small business administation? does he have ANY housing experience? typical Bush nomination...

Criteria for HUD Secretary:

Whoever could say "Yes, Mr President" the fastest.

Joe, Chicago: this is not representative of just the Republicans...politicians, presidents, will always appoint people close to them regardless of their qualifications for the job at hand (look at B. Clinton appointing CIA directors with no qualifications in intelligence and not wanting the job)...Hillary and Obama would be no different...

Criteria for HUD Sectretary:

Whoever could say "Yes, Mr President" the fastest.

Come on home Frat. You were there long enough.

Yes We Can & Yes We Should
Obama 08'

Look at all the Bush-hate going on here.... typical for ANY article that even mentions the word "Bush". Yet the article really has little to do with the president, so why not take a cheap shot?

By the way Chris Banner, I've a question for you.... is Bush supposed to just come right out and say "Folks, we are now in a recession?" Real smart!

Joe, Chicago – Yeah definitely. And while everyone is at it, look at other examples of cronyism in the Clinton White House before you cast your vote this year and think about it.

And these are the clowns that will be "rescueing" the housing market with BILLIONS of our tax dollars.....(eyes rolling)!!

The negligent media is too busy arguing about whether Obama is wearing a lapel pin to focus on this!!
Alphonso Jackson was forced to resign. Bush's appointment of his Dallas Neighbor represents cronyism and corruption at it's worst. Jackson is responsible for the indifference and neglect of HUD, which has worsened our housing problems. Please do yourself a service and look into this for real and know what has been really happening in this country!!!

DOWN WITH bush!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who cares! This person will only work for what 8 or 9 months.

I guess that is a job opening..
However, what about the 80,000 american out of work!

Is he going to fix that problem too?

jw, canadian,ok April 18th, 2008 9:50 am ET

You're asking somebody to sail on the Bushtanic, knowing the ship has been taking on water for 7 years?

That is a terrible metaphor. This administration isn't sinking. It's soaring!

He's asking someone to take a ride on the Bushindenburg!

(Modified from Stephen Colbert )

Mustr be changing the Lock's, to keep Obama out of the White House...

Bill. Bill I am under sniper fire here in Bosnia!! Why did you send me and your only child to Bosnia? Bill are you there?

What's that noise I am hearing? ... Bill?

Moncia, Moncia take bill d..k out of your mouth!!!

HRC WAKING UP ...OMG WHAT A NIGHTMARE. WHAT TIME IS IT .... Oh no it's 3AM.

I getting too old for this sh.t.

I AM QUITING THIS RACE AND VOTING FOR MCCAIN/SPECTER 08

HILLARY 2012

You're asking somebody to sail on the Bushtanic, knowing the ship has been taking on water for 7 years?

IMPEACH NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why, he is almost out of office. I guess with the housing issues HUD is probably a pretty busy place.

Bush is the worst president of the U.S.A ever.... Let me explain: Driving us towards a recession and ignoring it at the same time is completely out of touch...But does he really care about average americans who suffer on a daily basis to get their mortgage paid up? I think NOT
When he sits down in his Texas ranch counting millions and millions, why would he care less ?
And let's not even talk about the Iraq war, .... Bush step down please