Comments on: Bush gives prescription to GOP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: HouseDiva http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2237327 HouseDiva Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:12:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2237327 LOL chuck it's funny because it's true. LOL chuck

it's funny because it's true.

]]> By: April fools day early? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2237201 April fools day early? Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:59:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2237201 Joe the Plunger is getting more posts than this loser? Joe the Plunger is getting more posts than this loser?

]]> By: Troyman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2237183 Troyman Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:58:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2237183 Why does the Right always call the Dems tax and spend? Go back and look at the record Bill balanced the budget. Reagan used voodoo economics and the first Bush ran up the deficit. Bush #2 ran up the deficit. Realityking, you do not know your history. That tax and spend in what Conservs use to when elections. Did not work this time. HA Why does the Right always call the Dems tax and spend? Go back and look at the record Bill balanced the budget. Reagan used voodoo economics and the first Bush ran up the deficit. Bush #2 ran up the deficit. Realityking, you do not know your history. That tax and spend in what Conservs use to when elections. Did not work this time. HA

]]> By: Jon A http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2237173 Jon A Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:57:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2237173 Bush supporters say that "in fifty years we'll be thankful for what he did in the Middle East."...ok, tell you what: If I manage to live to see the day that the end result of the Middle East fiasco is positive, I'll throw a post-humous "I'm Sorry, You Were Right, And I Was Wrong" party for him. In the meantime, the reality of a wrecked economy, a tarnished world view of our country, and countless other blunders is the reality I have to live with NOW. So for NOW, Bush is a terrible bumbling idiot of a "president" until proven otherwise. Bush supporters say that "in fifty years we'll be thankful for what he did in the Middle East."...ok, tell you what: If I manage to live to see the day that the end result of the Middle East fiasco is positive, I'll throw a post-humous "I'm Sorry, You Were Right, And I Was Wrong" party for him. In the meantime, the reality of a wrecked economy, a tarnished world view of our country, and countless other blunders is the reality I have to live with NOW. So for NOW, Bush is a terrible bumbling idiot of a "president" until proven otherwise.

]]> By: CG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2237172 CG Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:57:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2237172 If you live in the South this would not come as a surprise to anyone. All the comments and emails that put down anyone not like thenselves is very alive and well.Since I am white and Christian this has come with much sadness that I have friends and neighbors who feel it is okay to put down anyone not white and not republican leaning . They use the word liberal as if it is a slur and evokes horror and someone well beneath themselves. If you ask them directly about blacks they would see themselves as inclusive of all people but then continue to put down "the Mexicans" , the "non Christains" and worse of all those 'liberals" who want to give our country to people who do not belong here. Most grew up singing the childrens song , God loves the little children , all the chrildren of the world , red and yellow , black and white they are precious in his sight , but somehow it does not mean if they are here in the USA. . I have become an outcast with many of my fellow southerners after I supported Obama, Yes the Republican party needsa to change but what I see it has become more judgmental and more white . Unless they become more inclusive and realize that regardless of your color , your back ground and even if you are liberal in your views , you still have values , you still are patriotic and love your country and God still answers your prayers. I know mine were answered with our new President elect! If you live in the South this would not come as a surprise to anyone. All the comments and emails that put down anyone not like thenselves is very alive and well.Since I am white and Christian this has come with much sadness that I have friends and neighbors who feel it is okay to put down anyone not white and not republican leaning . They use the word liberal as if it is a slur and evokes horror and someone well beneath themselves. If you ask them directly about blacks they would see themselves as inclusive of all people but then continue to put down "the Mexicans" , the "non Christains" and worse of all those 'liberals" who want to give our country to people who do not belong here. Most grew up singing the childrens song , God loves the little children , all the chrildren of the world , red and yellow , black and white they are precious in his sight , but somehow it does not mean if they are here in the USA. . I have become an outcast with many of my fellow southerners after I supported Obama,
Yes the Republican party needsa to change but what I see it has become more judgmental and more white . Unless they become more inclusive and realize that regardless of your color , your back ground and even if you are liberal in your views , you still have values , you still are patriotic and love your country and God still answers your prayers. I know mine were answered with our new President elect!

]]> By: bsmith171 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2237146 bsmith171 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:54:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2237146 bush giving advice. i have some for congress DEPORT bush. bush giving advice. i have some for congress DEPORT bush.

]]> By: Revising revision http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2237101 Revising revision Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:51:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2237101 I'm sure that's what you meant Maggie. I'm sure that's what you meant Maggie.

]]> By: Paul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2237051 Paul Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:47:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2237051 to TomD. Careful with your generalities. We are not all sons and daughters of immigrants. I am a native born American and I am not the son or daughter of an immigrant. to TomD.
Careful with your generalities. We are not all sons and daughters of immigrants. I am a native born American and I am not the son or daughter of an immigrant.

]]> By: Matt S http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2237045 Matt S Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:47:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2237045 @RealityKing: Remind me how many Democratic Presidents over the last 40 years or so have spent us into a multi-trillion dollar deficit? Oh yeah, that's right..... zero. How many Republican Presidents have? All of them. @RealityKing: Remind me how many Democratic Presidents over the last 40 years or so have spent us into a multi-trillion dollar deficit? Oh yeah, that's right..... zero. How many Republican Presidents have? All of them.

]]> By: Humored in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2237007 Humored in Texas Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:44:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2237007 HISTORY LESSON ON THE GOP: Originally called the Whig Party and created to combat Jacksonian (Andrew) Democracy. 1856 presidential election, Buchanan is the first modern Republican candidate as the party changed its name from the Whigs to the Republicans. GOP term created after the Civil War. On the subject of immigrants, Republicans like immigrants, as long as they are "white, like me!" HISTORY LESSON ON THE GOP:

Originally called the Whig Party and created to combat Jacksonian (Andrew) Democracy.

1856 presidential election, Buchanan is the first modern Republican candidate as the party changed its name from the Whigs to the Republicans.

GOP term created after the Civil War.

On the subject of immigrants, Republicans like immigrants, as long as they are "white, like me!"

]]> By: bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236998 bob Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:43:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236998 I hate you. Please go away!! I hate you. Please go away!!

]]> By: Humored in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236943 Humored in Texas Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:39:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236943 Taking advice from Bush is like getting a facial from a leper!!!! Taking advice from Bush is like getting a facial from a leper!!!!

]]> By: Paul in FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236941 Paul in FL Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:39:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236941 This is the genius that engineered the multiple disasters facing the country and he is now trying to list the mistakes he made. Sorry...we don't have that much paper. This is the genius that engineered the multiple disasters facing the country and he is now trying to list the mistakes he made. Sorry...we don't have that much paper.

]]> By: RMGofCO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236898 RMGofCO Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:35:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236898 Thank you Shawn from GA ~ I am an Obama supporter but we have all got to get a grip as you stated. Let's move on ~ stop with the hatefulness and support our next president and his admiistration. We should also question him and the administration when appropriate. I hope the Republican party will regroup but until they do...let's just look to the future. Thank you Shawn from GA ~ I am an Obama supporter but we have all got to get a grip as you stated. Let's move on ~ stop with the hatefulness and support our next president and his admiistration. We should also question him and the administration when appropriate.

I hope the Republican party will regroup but until they do...let's just look to the future.

]]> By: Katie in Pennsylvania http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236896 Katie in Pennsylvania Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:35:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236896 Maggie from Virginia-Okay, but you made it sound like the party itself wasn't founded until after the war. Maggie from Virginia-Okay, but you made it sound like the party itself wasn't founded until after the war.

]]> By: Extremists are funny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236888 Extremists are funny Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:35:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236888 My popcorn's getting stale. My popcorn's getting stale.

]]> By: Bea http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236867 Bea Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:34:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236867 @Realityking....please get a reality check....the G.O.P has always done a good job at messing up what the democrats have built up.....please live up to your name. @Realityking....please get a reality check....the G.O.P has always done a good job at messing up what the democrats have built up.....please live up to your name.

]]> By: Maggie from Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236794 Maggie from Virginia Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:28:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236794 it sounds good - I'm no historian, but I do know that the republican party did not adopt the name "GOP" until after the civil war. Before and during the war, it was just plain old republican. it sounds good – I'm no historian, but I do know that the republican party did not adopt the name "GOP" until after the civil war. Before and during the war, it was just plain old republican.

]]> By: DJ in TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236784 DJ in TX Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:27:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236784 President is right.........(I must need my head examined). Pople, he's not stating the GOP IS a party for only whites, but the perception is just that. As a Democrat, I don't want the the GOP to "give up" on their conservative principals, but they do need to not be so idealogical. The GOP likes to believe that everyone is on an even playing field. Unfortunately that's not entirely true yet. Think about this. Slavery was abolished in 1865, right? But it took another 100 years (1965 Civil Rights Act) before ALL laws were abolished that prevented Afircan Americans from voting - 100 years. That's only 43 years ago (I was born that year). Do we REALLY think America can completely change that fast? Anyway, GOP, this is one time you probably should listen to President Bush. Don't abandon your principles, but stop being so idealogical and learn to listen to other ideas. Tax cuts are NOT the answer to everything:-). President is right.........(I must need my head examined). Pople, he's not stating the GOP IS a party for only whites, but the perception is just that. As a Democrat, I don't want the the GOP to "give up" on their conservative principals, but they do need to not be so idealogical. The GOP likes to believe that everyone is on an even playing field. Unfortunately that's not entirely true yet. Think about this. Slavery was abolished in 1865, right? But it took another 100 years (1965 Civil Rights Act) before ALL laws were abolished that prevented Afircan Americans from voting – 100 years. That's only 43 years ago (I was born that year). Do we REALLY think America can completely change that fast?

Anyway, GOP, this is one time you probably should listen to President Bush. Don't abandon your principles, but stop being so idealogical and learn to listen to other ideas.

Tax cuts are NOT the answer to everything:-).

]]> By: Dieter Zerressen, Denver, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236672 Dieter Zerressen, Denver, CO Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:19:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236672 Immigration wasn't the biggest issue. The fact that Bush said that shows what an idiot he truly is. The Bush Wars, letting 9-11 happen, tax cuts for the rich, the religious bigotry, the taxcut-and-overspend budgets, getting rid of oversight, THAT'S what lost it for you clowns and you're too stupid to see it. Great, keep doing what your doing and there will be 70 Democratic senators soon. Immigration wasn't the biggest issue. The fact that Bush said that shows what an idiot he truly is. The Bush Wars, letting 9-11 happen, tax cuts for the rich, the religious bigotry, the taxcut-and-overspend budgets, getting rid of oversight, THAT'S what lost it for you clowns and you're too stupid to see it. Great, keep doing what your doing and there will be 70 Democratic senators soon.

]]> By: RealityKing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236668 RealityKing Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:18:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236668 No worries.. Obama and his 111th band of liberal spenders are clearly reminding America why free spending democrats are worse than even free spending republicans. No worries.. Obama and his 111th band of liberal spenders are clearly reminding America why free spending democrats are worse than even free spending republicans.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236662 Farrell, Houston, Tx Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:18:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236662 In order to institute change, some things must die and the GOP is dying because they can't fight change and they aren't willing to embrace change. In order to institute change, some things must die and the GOP is dying because they can't fight change and they aren't willing to embrace change.

]]> By: Ula Nejad Sacramento, Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236476 Ula Nejad Sacramento, Ca Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:02:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236476 GOP had a better plan for immigrants. Why I chose the republican candidate. They seem to understand economic issues holistically better than democrats. They just did not do a good job of selling it in the campaign. Democrats had no idea really. The still don't have a detail plan as reported. Just hoping adjectives like 'bold, swift etc.' work in sale speech for their stimulus plan . GOP had a better plan for immigrants. Why I chose the republican candidate. They seem to understand economic issues holistically better than democrats. They just did not do a good job of selling it in the campaign. Democrats had no idea really. The still don't have a detail plan as reported. Just hoping adjectives like 'bold, swift etc.' work in sale speech for their stimulus plan .

]]> By: California Gold http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236337 California Gold Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:53:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236337 This is a particularly poignant quote of President Bush: "I'll be long gone before some smart person ever figures out what happened inside this Oval Office." –George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., May 12, 2008 So applicable. This is a particularly poignant quote of President Bush: "I'll be long gone before some smart person ever figures out what happened inside this Oval Office." –George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., May 12, 2008

So applicable.

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236324 Ken Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:52:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236324 Well, that's a nice fairytale Mr. soon-to-be-x-preseident. If only you had run your administration that way. And, as the leader of your lame party, if only you had instructed the congress and others in your party to behave that way. But you didn't. You ruled in a hyper-partisan vacuum, and the mindless neo-lemmings that followed you were trained like Pavlov's dog to continue on in your hyper-partisan footsteps. Many pundits are saying we need to all come together now -- I'm all for that, except I will not let down my guard against the mindless few that don't have the brains to see what harm they've done to the country, those who want to continue down the failed path of the last 8 years, and who cheer on these CNN blogs for Mr. Obama's and America's future failure. I have no taste for a reconciliation with this kind of rightwing ilk, and my foot will be on their throats at every turn. Well, that's a nice fairytale Mr. soon-to-be-x-preseident. If only you had run your administration that way. And, as the leader of your lame party, if only you had instructed the congress and others in your party to behave that way. But you didn't. You ruled in a hyper-partisan vacuum, and the mindless neo-lemmings that followed you were trained like Pavlov's dog to continue on in your hyper-partisan footsteps.

Many pundits are saying we need to all come together now - I'm all for that, except I will not let down my guard against the mindless few that don't have the brains to see what harm they've done to the country, those who want to continue down the failed path of the last 8 years, and who cheer on these CNN blogs for Mr. Obama's and America's future failure. I have no taste for a reconciliation with this kind of rightwing ilk, and my foot will be on their throats at every turn.

]]> By: AnaB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236196 AnaB Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:43:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236196 James in Nebraska @Shawn - GA Whoa, whoa…whoa… We don't need your common sense and intelligent posts here. These blogs are for the neolibs, neocons, trolls, and those who grab a bag of popcorn and watch the show. Seriously though, we do need more posts like this. The kids on here are getting pretty bad. It's pretty sad there are so many one sided people. ************************************************* I agree with you both. The hate on these blogs from all sides is sad. James in Nebraska

@Shawn – GA

Whoa, whoa…whoa…
We don't need your common sense and intelligent posts here. These blogs are for the neolibs, neocons, trolls, and those who grab a bag of popcorn and watch the show.

Seriously though, we do need more posts like this. The kids on here are getting pretty bad. It's pretty sad there are so many one sided people.

*************************************************

I agree with you both. The hate on these blogs from all sides is sad.

]]> By: mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236156 mike Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:40:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236156 Boy, this Bush guy was a genius. Think about, got away with torture, got away with cherry-picking intelligence to start the Iraq war, got away with stealing an election ...the list goes on. Honestly, could you have got away with all that? Boy, this Bush guy was a genius. Think about, got away with torture, got away with cherry-picking intelligence to start the Iraq war, got away with stealing an election ...the list goes on. Honestly, could you have got away with all that?

]]> By: Ernie in LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236142 Ernie in LA Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:39:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236142 Obama is now saying that he is not going to be able to do everything that he promised in his campaign. He lied to win and the majority fell for it. Obama probably knew some of this as time was going by but would never change his promises of such great things. He knew what Bush was leaving for him a long time ago. He just thinks he smokes cigarettes now. Wait until the pressures really start. A real great example for his kids. Obama is now saying that he is not going to be able to do everything that he promised in his campaign. He lied to win and the majority fell for it. Obama probably knew some of this as time was going by but would never change his promises of such great things. He knew what Bush was leaving for him a long time ago. He just thinks he smokes cigarettes now. Wait until the pressures really start. A real great example for his kids.

]]> By: Louis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236134 Louis Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:39:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236134 ADVICE TO THE GOP--DON'T NOMINATE MORONS FOR PRESIDENT. ADVICE TO THE GOP–DON'T NOMINATE MORONS FOR PRESIDENT.

]]> By: flybyshoeing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236098 flybyshoeing Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:36:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236098 For you information, the Republican Party was formed in 1854 in Kansas. The GOP which actually stands for "Gallant Old Party" was created in the 1870's. For you information, the Republican Party was formed in 1854 in Kansas. The GOP which actually stands for "Gallant Old Party" was created in the 1870's.

]]> By: CanIcallyouJoe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236055 CanIcallyouJoe Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:34:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236055 Shawn-GA @ 11:34 "I think it is sad how so many people come on these blogs and comment as if they have any idea what they are talking about. We civilians have no idea what goes on fully, I am sure history will paint the truth. Be is a positive or negative one, however making such hateful comments while having little information just goes to show how ignorant people are. You believe 1 person made everything bad happen? Really? Talk about a scape goat." Perhaps you don't understand that they work for us? We, the people (who provide their salaries), have a right to know that they are doing the right and legal thing to solve the problems we have hired them to solve. If they do not do this, and we find out, we get angry - very very angry - and rightfully so. History is written, sure, and then it is rewritten. We are angry and want Bush to be seen as he is when the time comes to write and rewrite that history. We want it to be correct in showing that Bush was the most dismal of any failure we've ever had in the White House. (and without even being elected, no less!) Shawn-GA @ 11:34
"I think it is sad how so many people come on these blogs and comment as if they have any idea what they are talking about. We civilians have no idea what goes on fully, I am sure history will paint the truth. Be is a positive or negative one, however making such hateful comments while having little information just goes to show how ignorant people are. You believe 1 person made everything bad happen? Really? Talk about a scape goat."

Perhaps you don't understand that they work for us? We, the people (who provide their salaries), have a right to know that they are doing the right and legal thing to solve the problems we have hired them to solve. If they do not do this, and we find out, we get angry – very very angry – and rightfully so.

History is written, sure, and then it is rewritten. We are angry and want Bush to be seen as he is when the time comes to write and rewrite that history. We want it to be correct in showing that Bush was the most dismal of any failure we've ever had in the White House. (and without even being elected, no less!)

]]> By: Maggie from Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236049 Maggie from Virginia Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:33:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236049 Objective Thinking - Lincoln belonged to the republican party. GOP is a nickname derived after the civil war. Anymore questions? Objective Thinking – Lincoln belonged to the republican party. GOP is a nickname derived after the civil war. Anymore questions?

]]> By: WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236026 WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:32:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236026 PRESIDENT BUSH, PLEASE SAY A PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!! ALLOT OF AMERICANS (OBAMA SUPPORTERS) BLAME PRESIDENT BUSH FOR EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG WITH THIS COUNTRY AND WILL CONTINUE TO BLAME PRESIDENT BUSH FOR YEARS TO COME. THE FACTS ARE THE ECONOMY GOES UP AND DOWN IN CYCLES AND MOST AMERICANS LIVE OVER THERE BUDGET!!! FRAUD IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WHICH NEEDS TO BE HANDLED!! UNTIL THE CROOKS ARE PUT IN PRISON IN THIS COUNTRY CRIME WILL PAY VERY WELL!!!!!! THE HUISSAIN OBAMA SUPPORTERS WILL BLAME BUSH FOR EVERYTHING NO MATTER WHAT OBAMA DOES WRONG AND THATS REALLY A SHAME. THANK YOU PRESIDENT BUSH FOR KEEPING OUR COUNTRY SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRESIDENT BUSH,

PLEASE SAY A PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!!

ALLOT OF AMERICANS (OBAMA SUPPORTERS) BLAME PRESIDENT BUSH FOR EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG WITH THIS COUNTRY AND WILL CONTINUE TO BLAME PRESIDENT BUSH FOR YEARS TO COME.

THE FACTS ARE THE ECONOMY GOES UP AND DOWN IN CYCLES AND MOST AMERICANS LIVE OVER THERE BUDGET!!!

FRAUD IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WHICH NEEDS TO BE HANDLED!!
UNTIL THE CROOKS ARE PUT IN PRISON IN THIS COUNTRY CRIME WILL PAY VERY WELL!!!!!!

THE HUISSAIN OBAMA SUPPORTERS WILL BLAME BUSH FOR EVERYTHING NO MATTER WHAT OBAMA DOES WRONG AND THATS REALLY A SHAME.

THANK YOU PRESIDENT BUSH FOR KEEPING OUR COUNTRY SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: It sounds good http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2236007 It sounds good Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:31:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2236007 Maggie is one of those revisionist historians. Maggie is one of those revisionist historians.

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235990 Mary Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:30:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235990 Follow me as I destroy the party, that is what the advice show have been. I want to see some reporting on when Bush got elected he was going to be the uniter and not the divider. He united the rich people and divided the races and poor people. When will the healing begin. Follow me as I destroy the party, that is what the advice show have been. I want to see some reporting on when Bush got elected he was going to be the uniter and not the divider. He united the rich people and divided the races and poor people. When will the healing begin.

]]> By: Gary of El Centro, Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235953 Gary of El Centro, Ca Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:27:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235953 To see Bush blaming the tone in Washington on others was enough to make me gag. His "my way or the highway" approach to everything, combined with his "if you don't support my war, you are against the troops and are un-American" stances brought the negative tone in Washington to a fever pitch. He has done nothing but divide Americans in order to achieve his own political means. The tone in Washington is directly related to the tone set from the top. To see Bush blaming the tone in Washington on others was enough to make me gag. His "my way or the highway" approach to everything, combined with his "if you don't support my war, you are against the troops and are un-American" stances brought the negative tone in Washington to a fever pitch. He has done nothing but divide Americans in order to achieve his own political means. The tone in Washington is directly related to the tone set from the top.

]]> By: Objective thinking http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235909 Objective thinking Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:25:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235909 Maggie from Virginia: If you think the GOP wasn't formed until after the Civil War, then please tell us what party you think Abraham Lincoln belonged to? Maggie from Virginia: If you think the GOP wasn't formed until after the Civil War, then please tell us what party you think Abraham Lincoln belonged to?

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235899 Steve Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:24:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235899 Maggie from Virginia January 12th, 2009 12:39 pm ET John - The GOP wasn't formed until after the civil war. Also, the majority of blacks were republicans before they joined the democratic party. The republican party is not what it once was. MAGGIE LINCOLN RAN TWICE UNDER THE GOP. Maggie from Virginia January 12th, 2009 12:39 pm ET

John – The GOP wasn't formed until after the civil war. Also, the majority of blacks were republicans before they joined the democratic party. The republican party is not what it once was.

MAGGIE
LINCOLN RAN TWICE UNDER THE GOP.

]]> By: Katie in Pennsylvania http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235887 Katie in Pennsylvania Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:23:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235887 Maggie from Virginia-Lincoln was the first GOP President. The party was founded in 1854, from the remains of the Free Soil Party. Maggie from Virginia-Lincoln was the first GOP President. The party was founded in 1854, from the remains of the Free Soil Party.

]]> By: Brian From Fort Mill, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235873 Brian From Fort Mill, SC Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:21:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235873 I'm a Democrat, but I don't want the GOP to go away. We need to have an opposing side. Let's face it. The Democrats aren't always right, and the Republicans aren't always wrong. We need both parties so we can pick and choose the best from both. That's how we solve real problems. Besides: Do you really want a one-party democracy? I'm a Democrat, but I don't want the GOP to go away. We need to have an opposing side.

Let's face it. The Democrats aren't always right, and the Republicans aren't always wrong. We need both parties so we can pick and choose the best from both. That's how we solve real problems.

Besides: Do you really want a one-party democracy?

]]> By: Lyndon from CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235821 Lyndon from CA Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:20:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235821 Mr. Bush is a hypocrit who should be prosecuted for war crimes. He was the leader of the GOP for eight years and the buck never ever stopped at his desk during that time......and you know what, it still hasn't. Mr. Bush is a hypocrit who should be prosecuted for war crimes. He was the leader of the GOP for eight years and the buck never ever stopped at his desk during that time......and you know what, it still hasn't.

]]> By: Lyndon from CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235840 Lyndon from CA Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:18:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235840 Mr. Bush is a hypocrit who should be prosecuted for war crimes. He was the leader of the GOP for eight years and the buck never ever stopped at his desk during that time......and you know what, it still hasn't. Mr. Bush is a hypocrit who should be prosecuted for war crimes. He was the leader of the GOP for eight years and the buck never ever stopped at his desk during that time......and you know what, it still hasn't.

]]> By: SE NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235764 SE NM Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:13:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235764 "protect us?" Jefferson said "those who choose security over freedom deserve neither". Words that are not important to the current administraion or Jan. "protect us?" Jefferson said "those who choose security over freedom deserve neither". Words that are not important to the current administraion or Jan.

]]> By: Henry Miller, Cary, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235738 Henry Miller, Cary, NC Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:11:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235738 Avoid ideological “litmus tests?” Let's see... Directly from the RNC platform: "We support a human life amendment to the Constitution,..." "We support the appointment of judges who respect traditional family values..." "...we call for a constitutional amendment that fully protects marriage as a union of a man and a woman..." "We affirm every citizen’s right to apply religious values to public policy..." And on and on. Looks to me like a long list of litmus tests--the bigoted bible-thumpers are still very much in charge of the GOP. Avoid ideological “litmus tests?” Let's see...

Directly from the RNC platform:

"We support a human life amendment to the Constitution,..."

"We support the appointment of judges who respect traditional family values..."

"...we call for a constitutional amendment that fully protects marriage as a union of a man and a woman..."

"We affirm every citizen’s right to apply religious values to public policy..."

And on and on. Looks to me like a long list of litmus tests–the bigoted bible-thumpers are still very much in charge of the GOP.

]]> By: Leonard Thibeau http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235723 Leonard Thibeau Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:09:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235723 Enough said .lets hold hands and let Obama have an honest opportunity to lead us back on a straight course. Enough said .lets hold hands and let Obama have an honest opportunity to lead us back on a straight course.

]]> By: Stacy from Leesburg VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235719 Stacy from Leesburg VA Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:08:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235719 I think this country would benefit greatly by throwing out the entrenched partisans on both sides of the aisle. The GOP got lost during the Bush years because it believed that hyper-divisive policy would ensure political success and that true fiscal conservatism was something they could talk about but exercise. Now with the Democrats back in charge, I warn them that hyper-divisive policies and pork-laden spending (non-stimulus spending) will be their downfall. No earmarks on Obama’s plan will be a fantastic first start and if Reid and Pelosi don’t like that, too darn bad! I think this country would benefit greatly by throwing out the entrenched partisans on both sides of the aisle. The GOP got lost during the Bush years because it believed that hyper-divisive policy would ensure political success and that true fiscal conservatism was something they could talk about but exercise. Now with the Democrats back in charge, I warn them that hyper-divisive policies and pork-laden spending (non-stimulus spending) will be their downfall. No earmarks on Obama’s plan will be a fantastic first start and if Reid and Pelosi don’t like that, too darn bad!

]]> By: Terry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235708 Terry Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:07:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235708 John wrote: "isnt it ironic how many poeple dont realize that if it hadnt been for the GOP the south would still be in the slave trade buissness. However, the civil war would have never happened either, so I guess it depends on your knowlege of History." John speaks with forked tongue. It is true that Lincoln was a Republican and that supporters of slavery were Southern Democrats. HOWEVER, after Lyndon Johnson rammed the Civil Rights act of 1964 and a variety of other progressive reforms that we now take for granted (equal opportunity, equal pay, minority voting rights, etc.), the Republican Party became the party of segregation and states' rights. Richard Nixon invented the "Southern Strategy." He spoke to the South in code: "states' rights" meant "segregation," etc. Reagan copied the Nixon strategy. Segregationists allied themselves with corporatists and libertarian-dingbats to form a majority. There is NO relationship between the Republican Party of 1865 and the Republican Party of 2008. John either doesn't know his history or he's conning us. John wrote: "isnt it ironic how many poeple dont realize that if it hadnt been for the GOP the south would still be in the slave trade buissness. However, the civil war would have never happened either, so I guess it depends on your knowlege of History."

John speaks with forked tongue. It is true that Lincoln was a Republican and that supporters of slavery were Southern Democrats. HOWEVER, after Lyndon Johnson rammed the Civil Rights act of 1964 and a variety of other progressive reforms that we now take for granted (equal opportunity, equal pay, minority voting rights, etc.), the Republican Party became the party of segregation and states' rights. Richard Nixon invented the "Southern Strategy." He spoke to the South in code: "states' rights" meant "segregation," etc. Reagan copied the Nixon strategy. Segregationists allied themselves with corporatists and libertarian-dingbats to form a majority.

There is NO relationship between the Republican Party of 1865 and the Republican Party of 2008.

John either doesn't know his history or he's conning us.

]]> By: Post Closer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235683 Post Closer Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:02:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235683 We dont want illegal immigrants you moron.That means NO line jumpers.People have been waiting for years in line.I dont like when someone tries to jump in line anywhere,does anyone else agree? We dont want illegal immigrants you moron.That means NO line jumpers.People have been waiting for years in line.I dont like when someone tries to jump in line anywhere,does anyone else agree?

]]> By: Larry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235677 Larry Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:00:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235677 President Bush, You are looking better,and better,daily-----So far the Democrats have achieved to do nothing but INCREASE the problems that you may have started,I have never been thrilled by your SPENDING,but now it looks like the Democrats are going to completely destroy the economy with their outrageous approach to fixing the problems with the economy.If the government had not gotten involved in the first place,we wouldn't be having this situation. People ,anybody that will listen to some common since:We can not borrow are way out of debt.(or just print money,either) President Bush,

You are looking better,and better,daily-–So far the Democrats have achieved to do nothing but INCREASE the problems that you may have started,I have never been thrilled by your SPENDING,but now it looks like the Democrats are going to completely destroy the economy with their outrageous approach to fixing the problems with the economy.If the government had not gotten involved in the first place,we wouldn't be having this situation.

People ,anybody that will listen to some common since:We can not borrow are way out of debt.(or just print money,either)

]]> By: Former Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/bush-gives-prescription-to-gop/#comment-2235675 Former Republican Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:59:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35268#comment-2235675 Just go away quietly. Just go away quietly.

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