Poll: Is George W. Bush a True Conservative?

Paul Revere Society ^ | 12/01/2004 | Paul Revere Society

[YoungKentuckyConservative]

	Is George W. Bush a True Conservative? Yes No Yes, No, Don't Know

[Darlin']

I guess it all depends on who is defining "conservative" Frankly, I don't, uh, care... What possible difference does it make anyhow ? He is our duly elected president and from where I'm sitting that trumps any silly poll. I worked tirelessly for President Bush in 2000 and just as much again in 2004... If it were possible for him to have a 3rd term I'd be first in line to volunteer. I do hope the "purists" who sit around and whine about such nonsense chew on this for the next 4 years it will keep them occupied while President Bush is busy enacting his agenda and moving the country forward.

[weenie]

Hit the nail on the head...

[cyborg]

I would say no with respect to some areas.

[cyborg]

LOL

[Paperdoll]

>He's a leader and I have faith<

If you've read "A Matter of Character" by Ronald Kessler,
you'll know why I also will follow him (Got my Christmas
card from the White House today), plus I like how he handles himself and what he says. But I still cannot fathom his reasoning on the borders. Well, none of us is
perfect, no not one, but this little imperfection could cost us - in more than just $$.

[stockpirate]

I must admit that I was against the drug deal that Bush put through. However in thinking more about it it makes sense. We cover heart operations but not the drugs that would prevent the operations. His way makes more sense, provide the drugs and it should affect the number of operations.

[beckysueb]

Looks like DU has gotten wind of this poll.

[bahblahbah]

Neocons aren't conservatives. Many neocons are former democrats and many of the founders like Irving Kristol and Jeanne Kirkpatrick were trotskyites. In fact Irving Kristol described a neoconservative as "just a liberal who got mugged by reality." Of the presidents of the past century, neocons tend to like like Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Kennedy, and Reagan. No correlation to fiscal conservatism but they were patriotic and inspirational leaders which shaped our history greatly.

I don't know if Bush could really be considered a neocon but a lot of people in his administration are and they have a lot of influence. Heck you can see the blueprint of many of Bush's policies by reading some articles at Project for a New American Century.

[YoungKentuckyConservative]

No, the DU is certainly not behind this poll. The Paul Revere Society is about as far right-wing as you can get. Can't chalk this one up to an easy "DU" assassination. BTW, I find the comments on this thread fascinating. Keep them coming.

[tkathy]

Bush is a true American which is far better to be.

[bjs1779]

Lots better than Kerry is all I can say.

[sinkspur]

Heck you can see the blueprint of many of Bush's policies by reading some articles at Project for a New American Century.

Yeah. Bush does have a lot of dem nasty ole Joos in his administration.

[sinkspur]

The Paul Revere Society is about as far right-wing as you can get.

"Paul Revere Society" conservatives don't have a prayer of getting elected.

I don't agree with my wife on everything. That I don't agree with Bush on everything is no surprise.

[Dante3]

Bush is not a conservative because of his spending; support of McCain's pet projectCFR; his desire for open borders and amnesty for illegal aliens (all of whom are criminals); failure to speak out against Sandra Day O'Connor's blatant disregard of her oath of office as she disses the Constitution in favor of World Opinion.

[Mr Ramsbotham]

On a scale of one to ten I give him a seven. His big problem is that he doesn't seem to mind expanding government.

[international american]

No. Reagan was a true conservative, but he made mistakes.
He was also man enough to admit them.

[error99]

Barry Goldwater he ain't.

[Celtman]

His big problem is that he doesn't seem to mind expanding government.

      Gee ... would this not be one of the basic, fundamental, defining marks of a liberal?

[weenie]

As you know...we are at war

...God bless...Jon

[dsutah]

"Failure to speak out against SDO'Connor's blatant disregard of her oath of office"? When was this? Is the President supposed to scold the justice for this? Also, did RReagan speak out against her? After all, he was the one who had her nominated to the bench, didn't he?

Don't get me wrong, I cherish RReagan's memory! I know he was quite a strong conservative in many ways. But in some things, he was no more a 'pure' conservative than GWB is! You do remember that he appointed Sandra Day O'Connor to the bench, don't you? Surely he must've known she was as liberal as she is?

Why didn't he ever speak out against her disregard for her oath? Or did he feel he had the right? That is another branch of government; isn't it? The president isn't her judge, or her boss, is he?