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The thing is, Bush squandered a huge opportunity to put conservatism in action. I wouldn't say conservatives hate him, because I certainly don't. Frustration would probably be a better word. Remember, he had a Republican Congress for six years. Now there's no question that he has had some accomplishments, particularly on the WOT, judges, and pro-life issues. But...

-- Instead of tax cuts that have been offset by higher, more massive government spending and are going to expire anyway, Bush could have made the case to reform or abolish the entire system. He should have came out of the gate in 2001 and pushed for a low flat tax.

-- He has not used the bully pulpit effectively to counter-attack the lies and disinformation from the MSM/Democrats. This to me is very poor judgment on his part and this is probably issue #1 with conservatives. Why defend Bush when he won't defend himself.

-- Government spending. In 2000, candidate Bush promised "local control" of schools. Shortly thereafter, he signed Kennedy's No Child Left Behind Act. Medicare Part D is another boondoggle. I used to work for the program and you should hear the gut-wrenching stories from seniors on how the plan won't pay for certain medications or they're in the coverage gap or they're going to "sue" the government for lying to them.

-- Also in 2000, Bush promised "no nation building." But that's exactly what's happening in Iraq. Even Bush I was smart enough to stop just short of taking out Hussein. He knew what exactly would happen. Also on the WOT, Bush is fighting a political-correct, MSM-driven war. He is fighting this war like Lyndon Johnson when it needs a General Sherman.

-- Plus there's the North American Union thingy, and no it's not some kook consipracy theory.

Again, Bush squandered a huge opportunity here to really make sweeping changes that would have made him one of our greatest presidents. Instead, his presidency is mediocre along the lines of Eisenhower.