[PJ-Comix]

One good thing about the WSJ is that you won't need to be a subscriber any more to read their articles online. This article by Peter Berkowitz was right on the mark.

[Nervous Tick]

>> you won’t need to be a subscriber any more to read their articles online

OpinionJournal (http://www.opinionjournal.com), which is the WSJ opinion site, is free, except for their “Political Diary” section. The article NewsBusters was referring to came from there.

The actual Wall Street Journal website(http://www.wsjonline.com) still requires a subscription to read most of their articles.

OpinionJournal, especially “Best of the Web”, is my personal favorite political website, after Free Republic.

[Izzy Dunne]

Bush hatred blinds to the other sides of the argument, and constrains the hater to see a monster instead of a political opponent.

Which is, after all, the point.

Demonization of an opponent is a long-standing tactic, most often used against nations, but now it has infiltrated domestic politics.

[Brilliant]

It’s ironic that they hate him so much, given his very liberal approach to governing.

I guess it comes under the category of “self-loathing.”

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

In reading the article, we find that P. Berkowitz (as opposed to the DU-implied relationship to D. Berkowitz) is a lefty-progressive and actually supports the political goals of the wing-nut side.

He, though, appears to have avoided the Kool-Aid of BDS. And so, the wing-nut-brigade hates him, vilifies him and rejects him.

...while proving his point.

[bboop]

Anne Lamott, a very funny writer BUT lib-nut-job from San Fran, mentions in Plan B that she actively hates George Bush, and that by continuing to hate him, she (and others) will not let him win. It is, to me, significant — that they foment this vitriol daily (in daily prayers?) for that very purpose. SICK!!

[IronJack]

Before we try to claim too much high ground, let's step back and look at right-wing loathing for Bill Clinton. The man was an amoral lout -- incompetent, gelatinous, sleazy, duplicitous, to be sure -- and ill deserved the presidency. But I read claims that he was literally the Anti-Christ, the Son of Satan, an (a)moral heir to Hitler, a mass murderer, a Mafia pawn, etc. etc.. So the Left has no exclusive on pathological hate.

By the same token, the vitriol spewed at George Bush has less to do with the fact that he is a lukewarm leader than that he is a Republican who dares to defend American interests at home and abroad. To the Sell America Out crowd, that is the unforgivable sin.

[Donald Rumsfeld Fan]

.Liberal suffering from BDS

"From hell's heart I stab at thee; for hate's sake I spit my last breath at thee. Ye damned whale".

...

[Donald Rumsfeld Fan]

Then, with all eyes on him, and measuring every word, he proclaimed, "I . . . hate . . . the . . . way . . . Bush . . . talks."

If Bill Clinton were POTUS and his policies were identical to those of Bush, liberals would love him.

This hatred appears irrational, but it's not. They hate Bush because he and Laura are good and decent.

He and his wife project what is noble and good about middle America and present a stark contrast to the depravity and decadence of the liberal elite.

Bush demonstrated courage and steadfastness in the face of adversity while liberals showed themselves to be feckless cowards. And they know it! And they hate the contrast.

It's not about policy and issues. It's about his character contrasted with their lack of character .

[RightWhale]

The Bush rants began right after the election when it was all in recount. Algore nearly stole the election.

[Badeye]

You can find similiar examples of Bush Derangement Syndrome at freedom underground, freedom4em, liberty post, etc etc etc.

The good news in these facts is it keeps these nutcases off the streets, and there has been a drop in stolen grocery carts nationally....(chuckle)

[PigRigger]

FWIW....my top 3 reasons for BDS...

Simply three reasons:

#1

They are socialists and believe that government is the answer....they want the electorate to be tied their purse strings...they crave complete control over our lives....

#2

They will do everything in their power to bring down a Republican Presidency...no matter the leader...because their sacred cow, Clinton, was impeached.....it's about getting even....no matter the cost....

#3

Gore losing in 2000......They (Dem Supporters) believe the Republicans stole 2000.....nothing Bush does will ever be considered legitimate...Easily understood when when one considers that no other incumbent Candidate in history lost the Presidency after 8 years of tremendous economic growth during a peace time era....They cannot grasp the fact that Gore ran a horrendous campaign....and turned off the electorate....Throw in the closeness of the results in Florida, and Jed being the governor....well that was the last straw for many of the deranged moonbats...after that it was like watching lemmings file over a cliff......

[mware]

Well PJ, maybe you didn't win that award for Funniest Blog but ya got on the News-busters.

Way to go.