Comments on: Bush admits mistakes in his final news conference

By: Ex-Republican

Ex-Republican — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:08:34 +0000

Jim Colbert January 12th, 2009 11:37 am ET I just thank God a republican was in office when we were attacked. And I pray that while Obama is building windmills and solar panels, we don't get attacked again. If nothing else Bush kept the country safe after the miserable Clinton years of soft on terrorism. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- lol...it's BECAUSE that guy (dubya) was in office that we were attacked. If ANYONE else were in office, we wouldn't have been attacked. Logic of terrorist goes like this: Incompetent idiot in office, we can send four planes in and do what it took 6 aircraft carriers and 400 planes to do back in 1941. Only four planes and they achieved an arguably harder hit against us then we suffered in Pearl Harbor...how do you spell FAILURE? BUSH! Carter, also an idiot, atleast protected us at home better then Bush did! Ha ha, Bush is the epidimy of FAILURE!

By: VON BISMARK,Vienna.

VON BISMARK,Vienna. — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:08:31 +0000

Maybe the worst mistake is the on-going war in Gaza with his explicit support.The global condemnation of this war could not send a stronger message!The repercussions will take a long time to end.
BUSH IS WORSE THAN IDI AMIN!

By: Logical

Logical — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:08:15 +0000

Ommy January 12th, 2009 11:48 am ET Two words: Bush Derangement Syndrome. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I think you meant 3 words .. LMAO

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:08:12 +0000

Matt,

How about the World Trade Center in 1993. Clinton.

He was offered Osama Bin Laden, but he did not want to "tarnish" his image. I will never forgive him for that. If you lost people 9/11/01, you would understand. Until then SHUT UP!

By: Denise

Denise — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:08:01 +0000

Bush said that if he "landed Air Force One in New Orleans or Baton Rouge" shortly after the hurricane, "law enforcement would have been pulled away from the mission." The media, Bush claimed, would have then asked how he could have "possibly have flown Air Force One into Baton Rouge" when "police officers that were needed to expedite traffic out of New Orleans were taken off the task to look after you?" This is one of the most asinine comments to date. Are you serious landing Air Force One? What about providing food and sustenance. The people of New Orleans didn't need politics. They needed action...which was lacking. And yeah take the buses and move them out of the city and take them where. The neighboring cities didn't want them. Yet England Air Force Base was available. And many of the people are still displaced. And the only comment was on Air Force One. Are you serious? Bush is trying to save face, plain and simple.

By: US Citizen

US Citizen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:07:54 +0000

MK and Chuck: You 2 (and the others that think like you) are absolute idiots!!! The president (any president) CAN NOT SEND TROOPS INTO ANY STATE–IT'S AGAINST THE LAW!!! It's up to the state governor to request troops from the president in a situation such as hurricane Katrina. The Democrat governor of Louisiana FAILED the people of Louisiana! The Democrat Mayor of New Orleans FAILED the people of New Orleans! Those are the people who should be held accountable for dead bodies floating in streets, hospitals, and homes!

By: Stephen in Bedford, TX

Stephen in Bedford, TX — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:07:52 +0000

Some of the mistakes Bush did not mention – surrounding himself with hardcore partisan "yes" people like Karl Rove, Dick Cheney and his own "Rommel" Rumsfeld.
His pre-occupation with Saddam Hussein destroyed any support that we had as a result of September 11, 2001.
He was arrogant, reckless, full of righteous indignation toward the rest of the world and he reflected poorly on the United States of America.

By: Apples for sale

Apples for sale — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:07:37 +0000

We are having a block party.Everyone is bringing some old shoes to burn.

By: AnaB

AnaB — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:07:17 +0000

Desperado

Soon Nobama will take over and we will all be saved. You think its bad now. Wait to see what its like in the next 4 years

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I love how people like you can see into the future. I'm not a fan of Bush or his administration, but I respect the office of President because that is what I was taught. I voted for Obama and I stand by my vote. I don't think he is any more than a man, not a messiah, not a celebrity but a man who got me excited for probably the first time in my life about politics. I did my research during the campaigns, didn't just go by what I was told or saw on blogs or TV. I guess I will never understand such much hatred on these kinds of blogs. I have learned that some people are not happy unless they have something to complain about.

By: Marissa from Illinois

Marissa from Illinois — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:06:47 +0000

Jim Colbert. Yes There were no Further Attacks on American soil after 9.11 But you seem to forget George BUSH was the president on 9.11 and had been for 9 months. 9./11 happened UNDER HIS WATCH

By: Nisha

Nisha — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:06:36 +0000

What a shame ?

By: Jack in Florida

Jack in Florida — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:06:36 +0000

To little to late.........................just go away

By: MikQuick

MikQuick — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:05:54 +0000

There is not enough space on any server or enough ink in the world to list all of Bush's mistakes. He got in, facilitated making money for his companies and for his buddies – with that smirk on his face the whole time and now it's thankfully over. How does your bank account balance/portfilio worth compare to 8 years ago? I'd like to see a before and after comparison for Bush's worth/holdings, Cheney's worth/holdings – matched against a comparison for same of an ordinary american.This was 8 years of manipulation for the financial benefit of Bush and his cronies. He was just such a buffoon that the the comedy of it all was distracting. No defense necessary here – we (at least I) don't want to hear anymore of it. A decent man would simply apologize for the whole darn thing...think that'll happen?

By: P. Mathew

P. Mathew — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:05:53 +0000

"Bush said he was "disappointed with the tone in Washington" and that he had "tried to do his part" to change the political environment for the better." What hot air. Bush's detrimental rhetoric and the "you're either with us or against us" mentality are what divided America and ruined good relationships with the rest of the world.

By: Confused

Confused — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:05:32 +0000

I a confused by this whole Bush kept us safe thing. During the Clinton years there was 1 attack on american soil and a couple abroad. During the Bush years there was a worse attack at here, a dozen abroad, and 2 full scale conflicts that lost more more people than 9/11. The only thing protected during the Bush years was Iraq oil and what did we get for help and security, oil prices sky rocketed. I am confused.What did Bush protect us from?

By: Jim Steele

Jim Steele — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:05:17 +0000

Gee, George. I guess what you're trying to say is that if everyone in Washington has simply done what you asked and never questioned you, the tone would have changed and everything would have been fine. I forgot that as Americans, we're all supposed to shut up and do exactly as we're told.

By: Someday a Blue ND

Someday a Blue ND — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:04:43 +0000

As much as I despise him, and think he's looking to make himself look good in the eyes of history, I will say I agree about him not going to New Orleans. It wouldn't have just been secret service, it would have been a lot of local security too. He probably could have issued a statement to that effect when it was happening, though.

By: Here in AZ

Here in AZ — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:04:35 +0000

Somehow, a bit too late and way too little. But it's better than anything we will ever get from Cheney.

By: jenn

jenn — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:04:24 +0000

If only Bush had admitted his mistakes while he still had the power to do something about them! That is Bush's biggest flaw–his inability to admit when he was wrong and change direction. So much sorrow could have been avoided if only Bush had been willing to say "I'm sorry, I was wrong, let's try something else."

I am certain, though, that the Bush apologists ranting and raving on this thread will continually denounce Obama for admitting mistakes and engaging in course-correcting. Some people never learn.

By: patriotson

patriotson — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:04:10 +0000

If I jailed everyone I didn't agree with, then I would have free reign of this country. Usually you need to commit a crime to be put in jail, thankfully.

This country's constitution started getting walked on with Bush, and is now continuing into the Obama Regime. The constitution will have the new role of congressional toilet paper with liberals controlling everything. Welcome to the United States of Socialism America. If you voted for Bush or Obama, you are responsible.

By: William, from Cali!

William, from Cali! — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:03:57 +0000

We all have made mistakes...Own-up to them and move on! Thank You! Mr. President I wish you all the best and may God, always bless America! and keep her safe!

By: Glenda

Glenda — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:02:50 +0000

I want to thank President Bush and his wife Laura for their service to our country. They are true patriots.

By: Virginia

Virginia — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:02:39 +0000

I, for one (and in the minority for sure) am proud of Mr. Bush. I felt that he followed his heart, his Lord, and his gut. We need more of that in America. Yes, I was disappointed that we went to war in Iraq, and hated to see it come. But it has and now we must deal with it, as we have for the last 5+ years. But things could be worse, like that war being brought to us on our homeland, which is just what al-qadea (sp?) wanted. But bin Laden didn't get it, did he? No! Because Mr. Bush kept us safe, and I venture to say that before long, all of the terrorists will be lined up at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue begging for a chance to negotiate with us. NO to TERRORISTS and God help us all for the next four years. We will need it and I will heed it!

God bless you George and Laura, and thank you for what you have done!

By: suzi badrena

suzi badrena — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:02:32 +0000

Bush sees the world through the eyes of a 6 year old, completely self centered everything according to how things affect him..fine for a 6 year old, but pretty horrific for a president, and look at the results!

He should be tried for war crimes along with Cheney and Rumsfeld by a world court and then we could look ahead with some degree of self respect..

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:02:23 +0000

A day late and a dollar short, doncha think?

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:01:55 +0000

Republicans are so funny with the foolishness that they believe....what would they do if Rush Limbaugh weren't there to tell them how to think?

Very few of them seem to have a clue about the real world.

By: arice11

arice11 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:01:35 +0000

Bush does not control the weather. When nature pelts a city built right next to an ocean, it's not the president's fault.
How dare you blame a man for an event that can't be controlled by humans.
We should respect the office of the President. But that doesn't mean we have to kiss up to his politics.
Now Obama! There is someone who people are kissing up to.

By: Kevin A

Kevin A — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:01:30 +0000

The Bush supporters are just too much. If Obama fails, it will be his fault. If he succeeds, it will be the actions of Bush trickling down. You people can't see the forest for the trees. The man is a FAILURE at EVERYTHING he has ever done. His 8 years in the White House are no different! Miserable Failure!

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:01:04 +0000

The character of a good leader is one who makes a decision and modifies it as circumstances and new information become evident. Mr. Bushes' hard-headedness is the plumb line on which history will judge him. It is too bad that he surrounded himself with power hungry men, who appeared, in my opinion, to be out of touch with America and that he did not listen to the advice of seasoned men, like James Baker and Colin Powell, who were balanced and aware. Because of this, he will be judged in the negative.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:51 +0000

@ Texas2

The economy was sinking prior to the Dems having congrol over Congress. Moreover, since 2006, the Republicans have filibustered like it's going out of style and Bush set a record for vetoes. Lying about who is at fault for Congress going stagnant for the past 2 years won't get you anywhere. Check the Nov. 4th scoreboard to remind yourself that the people did not believ the Republican lies and transparent political games. It's time for yrou ilk to get a new message.

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:32 +0000

How sad. If the comments posted here reflect anything, it is what the Bush Presidency has done best: bring out the hatred in America and divide us even further amongst ourselves.

I am saddened by the lack of respect for each other. You respect others as much as you respect yourself. It says a great deal about our country and the leadership we have been under.

A person with no conscience never makes mistakes.

By: francine, Shannon

francine, Shannon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:31 +0000

I am not American but as someone looking in on Bush's presidency I would like to correct the outgoing pres. He said that he made mistakes...correction: His entire tenure as the president was a mistake. That's how the world saw it and judging from the polls so did 70 some percent of Americans. I truly do not understand how anyone, Democrats or Republicans could have approved of this president.

By: lovable liberal

lovable liberal — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:29 +0000

What a steaming pile of lame excuses!

The good news: He doesn't plan to take a public role.

By: robert

robert — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:09 +0000

Mr Colbert you are as guilty as Bush as to why so many people hate Bush.
You "got it done" alright, 4000 Plus Americans, countless Iraqi'civilains, but your poor Republican a– was safe (you think!)
Ther hasn't been any more attacks on our soil because the first attack woke the morons in DC up, and now as Republicans always do when they create a mess they want rationale people to believe theye are the ones to thank!
Thats why so many republicans were elected in November right?

By: sandy

sandy — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:01 +0000

I doubt that he would b admitting this if he were not going out. He hopes to sugar coat it?????

By: Michael Sperry

Michael Sperry — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000

After reading Texas 2: Tthank God that I'm not from Texas; it appears to be filled with fools and fearmongers.

By: Proud Republican

Proud Republican — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:59:31 +0000

You democrats are ridiculous, you act like no democratic president has ever done anything wrong...People make mistakes, we learn from these mistakes and sometime pay the price for them, personally I feel president bush did a fair job with everything that happened during his term. Now why dont you calm down and stop juding so fast (considering that is what democrats like to imply that republicans do too often).

By: kd

kd — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:58:42 +0000

Lisa in FL....give Obama a chance. Also, your ignorant spouting would hold more weight if you learned to spell.

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:58:35 +0000

Thank God he is fianlly leaving!!

By: ros

ros — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:58:34 +0000

Bob..hate to break it to you my friend, but not just democrats think GWB is/was the worst president many independants, and even some republicans do too. I'm sure he left a warm fuzzy feeling when he vetoed the veterans bill, or ignored the Katrina victims, presided over the worst terrorist attack and kept reading my pet goat, or just did not say or do anything about the economic recession(correction..said there wasn't one)....Its just that most American see incompetance and we don't like it!

By: DOC

DOC — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:58:29 +0000

I wonder if Mr. Bush will actually get prosecuted for those actions that he did not deem a mistake although there are laws that say those actions were wrong.

Then again, when you're in bed with the "lawmakers" what difference does it make?

America has been conned. Will the con continue?

By: Noah

Noah — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:58:03 +0000

Liberal idealists will soon see Obama making the same "mistakes' they accuse Bush of. Obama was the anti-war candidate who promised to pull troops out of Iraq immediately. Now we see he will keep them there through 2011 . He is also going to increase the troop level in Afghanistan by over 20,000 troops. That should bode well with all the anti-war nuts who voted for him. He has said he is going to keep the bush taxcuts in place despite telling us during the election that he would repeal them. Once a man actually becomes President and is fully aware of the power he holds and the reality that America's security is in his hands, it's amazing how conservative they all become

By: Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:57:28 +0000

God Bless you President Bush and your family. Thank you for all you have done for us in your 8 years of service especially for keeping us safe. Your on cool cat.I really loved your reaction when that guy through his boots at you. Like I said "your one cool cat"

By: Tom in S.A.

Tom in S.A. — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:57:25 +0000

Remeber that GW was our first president when most of us started using the internet regularly and gave us a chance to voice our opinions about anything on the blogs. It's to bad a lot of you get your news from the blogs vs doing some of your own research. There have been way to many posts that show just how ignorant some of you are. On the flip side there are good posts, those that don't spew the hatred, right or left, and the only ones worthy of paying any attention to.

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:57:23 +0000

He had to burn the country down to save it.

By: a little sad

a little sad — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:56:41 +0000

@Jim Colbert January 12th, 2009 11:37 am ET

Whether you liked the way we got it done or not, we have not been attacked on our soil for over 7 years. Don't think for a second that the terrorists will be coming back, while we are busy adding to the debt.

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Whether you liked the way it happened or not, Clinton kept us safe from foreign attacks on our soil for 7 years, from 1993 through 2000.

Bush on the other hand let this happen just 10 months into his presidency. With forewarning, but his administration was so intent on not doing anything like Clintons' that they would not even listen to the intel they had.

Clinton managed to keep us safe. managed to arrest the terrorists (jailed, unlike Ben Laden) and still uphold the constitution.

I like Clinton's track record better.

By: the idiot

the idiot — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:56:15 +0000

Reading Jerry Kelly comments you can see what Bush means, in fact most of the dumbcrats on this page. The idiot (idion to Proud American) beat them twice and they just cannot get over it.

By: Lee for Obama

Lee for Obama — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:56:14 +0000

The office of the presidency deserves respect. George W Bush is neither a moron nor an evil man. I believe he is misguided and closed minded, but he truly believes that he did his best with some very difficult situations. In my opinion his policies were wrong and often appealed to the worst in us as a nation...fear, revenge, anger. We have an opportunity now to change. Barack Obama said that the change will come from him, but it must also come from us. Let's not arrogantly choose a scapegoat for the position we find ourselves in today (no matter how deserving). Let's acknowledge that we have been ruled by our lesser selves for some time now and reject that behavior. Each and every one of us needs to step up, stop complaining and turn this mess around. I was not born here but I am a naturalized citizen for ten years. I have traveled the world and I still believe in the promise of this nation and its people. Let's do this!

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:55:48 +0000

Shoe-throw on his last day, anybody?

By: lady in the know

lady in the know — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:55:40 +0000

If you think we had a bumpy ride with Bush, just you wait. Everyone is ready to hang this guy for doing the toughest job in the world, but we didn't get attacked again, did we? Now, no telling what's going to happen. I'm quite sure when the planes are heading for their targets, that won't be the time to "talk" to the terrorists and tell them to "stop that". We already have a good idea of what is expected of PEBO and his campaign promises by the rest of the world with the release of the most recent terror tape. How they expect him to "change American policy." Everyone of us should be very afraid. The economy is a valid concern, of course, but if the terrorists are here, the economy isn't going to seem so important, is it? And speaking of campaign promises, seems to me that alot of his are already being put on the back burner before he even takes office. Before the election, it was "I" am going to change things. Now when he talks about before the election, it is "we" were going to....It is just so terribly upsetting to me to see people after he was elected saying that their mortgages were going to be taken care of now, that they don't have to worry about their electric bills, etc. Talk about being brainwashed. I hope these people have a plan B cause that just isn't going to happen. And as far as all these jobs, I just read where 2.6 million jobs were lost last year and another 2 million are expected to be lost this year, so if my math is correct, we aren't gaining anything with his 4 million jobs being created, right? And those jobs aren't sustainable jobs in manufacturing. I want to hear how he is going to keep jobs here in the factories. And I especially want to hear his plan for Social Security and Medicare. We need to be asking about that, too. It isn't just about today. It's about all our futures and whether the social security/medicare system is going to be solvent in the future. Think about that while you are busy diefying this ordinary man.