http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/dubya/ en-us Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:36:32 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2090710/posts Anyone heard this bit of audio? Economic crisis President Bush mortgage speech 2002 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW9viaJatpo utube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2090710/posts#comment Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:36:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2078036/posts Reports are that he'll be sending 4500 more troops to Afghanistan and reducing troops strength in Iraq by 8000 by February 2009. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2078036/posts#comment Tue, 9 Sep 2008 13:52:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2075974/posts I am still attempting to identify the Bush policies Obama keeps referring to as "Disastrous." Over the past 7 years (and until recently), unemployment was at close to all time lows, the tax cuts promoted an atmosphere of investment and our economy prospered. The high price of gas and extravagant / irresponsible loans by lenders are factors Bush had no control over. He could have handled Iraq better, thats true. But what are these disastrous economic policies we keep hearing about? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2075974/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 13:01:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997669/posts "The Bush administration is coming together -- and adding a key ally for good measure. Oliver Stone has found the actress to play Condoleezza Rice in his upcoming "W," with Thandie Newton in final negotiations to star as the National Security Advisor-turned-Secretary of State. Meanwhile, Ioan Gruffudd is in final talks to play former British prime minister Tony Blair. Rice and Blair are the first non-Bush roles to be cast; Josh Brolin, James Cromwell, Elizabeth Banks and Ellen Burstyn had previously been cast as George W., George Sr., Laura and Barbara Bush, respectively...." The Hollywood Reporter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997669/posts#comment Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:05:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1947260/posts What's so great about George W. Bush? His patriotism, his resolve, his principles, his steadfastness, his belief in America, his optimism, his refusal to get in the gutter... Character is king. Again. Newsvine - The Otto Show http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1947260/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:17:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1938787/posts TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 3963, the "Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007." Like its predecessor, H.R. 976, this bill does not put poor children first and it moves our country's health care system in the wrong direction. Ultimately, our Nation's goal should be to move children who have no health insurance to private coverage --not to move children who already have private health insurance to government coverage. As a result, I cannot sign this legislation. The purpose of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was to help low-income... The White House http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1938787/posts#comment Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:14:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1935466/posts Bush Is Back By Emmett Tyrrell Thursday, December 6, 2007 WASHINGTON -- As with the late Abraham Lincoln, so with the present George W. Bush -- once the right general was found and the right strategy adopted, victory was in hand and a beleaguered president's fortunes were restored. Doubtless President Bush is aware of the parallel, and perchance, he will avoid Ford's Theatre. A curious inhibition shared by both Bush 41 and Bush 43 is to downplay their interest in reading. Actually both are hearty readers, certainly as compared with the general public. Earlier this year, I attended a luncheon... Town Hall http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1935466/posts#comment Thu, 6 Dec 2007 05:19:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1932498/posts WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush sternly called on Democrats to approve money to fund the Iraq war "without strings and without delay" before leaving town for the Christmas holidays, something congressional leaders have already indicated they will not do. After more failed attempts to pass legislation ordering troops home from Iraq, Democrats have said they plan to sit on Bush's $196 billion request for war spending until next year. Bush said this will push the Pentagon toward an accounting nightmare and affect the military's ability to do its job protecting the country. -snip- With such legislation failing to secure enough... cnn.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1932498/posts#comment Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:24:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1917307/posts THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I went out to California yesterday to meet with families affected by the wildfires, and to thank the state and local officials for their outstanding work in this difficult time. While I was there I saw the terrible destruction and heartbreaking loss. Yet I was also encouraged by the spirit I found -- the families determined to rebuild, the volunteers who stepped forward to help neighbors in need, and the first responders who have shown such courage in battling the flames and caring for those who were displaced. I returned to Washington late last night. And... whitehouse.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1917307/posts#comment Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:09:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1916080/posts <p>As wildfires raged in Southern California this week, Richard Halsey's embrace of the local shrubland turned prickly.</p> <p>The founding director of the California Chaparral Institute, Mr. Halsey has spent four years defending the existence of chaparral, the term given to the wide varieties of shrubby plants, trees and bushes that dot the region's hilly landscape.</p> Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1916080/posts#comment Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:07:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1892192/posts www.smh.com.au/news/national/by-george-now-its-all-the-way-with-howard-j/2007/09/05/1188783320123.html We're kicking ass," Bush told Mark Vaile on the Australian tarmac after the Deputy Prime Minister inquired politely of the President's stopover in Iraq en route to Sydney. The Sydney Morning Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1892192/posts#comment Thu, 6 Sep 2007 20:58:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1891317/posts The two most powerful boots in the world are on the ground, and they aren't running away. [SNIP] [The surprise visit] also was intended to send multiple messages [...] To the Democrats waiting for the report from Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, Bush has provided a stunning visual aid. The leader who was called a cowboy has tamed the wild, wild west of Iraq. The cavalry has arrived. To the Iraqi politicians proceeding at a less-than-stellar pace towards political reconciliation and stabilization, Bush sends the message that it will be the people of Iraq, supported by their forces... INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1891317/posts#comment Wed, 5 Sep 2007 07:34:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890890/posts The Washington Post scorned President Truman as a “spoilsman” who “underestimated the people’s intelligence.” New York Times columnist James Reston wrote off President Eisenhower as “a tired man in a period of turbulence.” At the end of President Reagan’s second term, the New York Times dismissed him as “simplistic” and a “lazy and inattentive man.” These harsh judgments, made in the moment, have not weathered well over time. Fortunately, while contemporary observers have a habit of getting presidents wrong, history tends to be more accurate. So how might history view the 43rd president? I can hardly be considered an objective... National Review Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890890/posts#comment Tue, 4 Sep 2007 14:03:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890465/posts Just breakin Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890465/posts#comment Mon, 3 Sep 2007 11:45:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1888175/posts Conservatives have not been happy with George W. Bush. For each brand of conservatism, there is a different critique. Not so with Ronald Reagan, whom conservatives uniformly praise for various reasons. Seventy-nine percent of those in attendance at last week’s Conservative Political Action Conference said they would prefer a candidate who is a Reagan Republican. Three percent would go for a G. W. Bush Republican. One gets the impression that Bush isn’t even considered a conservative. I argue with Joseph Bottum in the most recent First Things over whether President Bush should be seen as a disaster for conservatism. I... michaelnovak.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1888175/posts#comment Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:34:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1883344/posts Many Americans have lingering confusion about Iraq's role in the 9/11 attacks, a new Newsweek study reveals. For its "What You Need to Know" cover story, Newsweek found troubling gaps in knowledge of the 1,001 adult Americans who participated in a poll to test their knowledge of politics, foreign affairs, business, technology and popular culture. As the poll summary reports: "The results were mixed, to be charitible." Even today, more than four years into the war in Iraq, as many as four in 10 Americans (41 percent) still believe Saddam Hussein’s regime was directly involved in financing, planning or carrying... iraqslogger.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1883344/posts#comment Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:45:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1868932/posts President Bush inherited a recession, a stock market slump, a corporate corruption scandal and then had that whole economic morass topped off with a terrorist attack which cost the American economy greatly. From these economic doldrums, President Bush has cleared the way for an economic boom the likes of which America has never seen. Oh, to be sure, a lot of people don't see it - because the MSM simply will not tell the people the truth about what is happening in the economy. But for anyone paying attention, it is clear that we've never had it so good -... Blogs for Bush http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1868932/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:35:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1867698/posts BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: I think this needs to be noted for historical purposes. On October 7th of 2002, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, having been battered by the Clinton-Gore dot-com crash and the aftermath of 9/11 damage and fear and pessimism, October 7th on 2002, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 7,181. That's less than 7200, for those of you in Rio Linda. Today, less than five years from October 7th of 2002, the Dow all but doubled. It did cross 14,000 today. It got back just under 14,000, but it crossed 14,000 today, a humongously huge story that is... www.rushlimbaugh.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1867698/posts#comment Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:17:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1862888/posts THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week, we received more good news showing that our economy is strong and growing. The Department of Labor reports that our economy has now created jobs for 46 consecutive months. America added 132,000 jobs in June, and that means our economy has added more than 8.2 million new jobs since August of 2003. Unemployment is low, consumer confidence is high, incomes are rising, and opportunity is growing across America. Our Nation's strong economy is no accident. It is the result of the hard work of the American people and pro-growth policies in Washington. Starting in... The White House http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1862888/posts#comment Mon, 9 Jul 2007 10:27:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1859667/posts ...I've spent a great deal of time thinking about Churchill while working on my book "Troublesome Young Men," a history of the small group of Conservative members of Parliament who defied British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's policy of appeasing Adolf Hitler, forced Chamberlain to resign in May 1940 and helped make Churchill his successor. I thought my audience would be largely limited to World War II buffs, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear that the president has been reading my book. He hasn't let me know what he thinks about it, but it's a safe bet that he's identifying... The Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1859667/posts#comment Mon, 2 Jul 2007 16:16:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1847026/posts Sufferers of Bush Betrayal Syndrome are easy to spot – they are the ones who continually repeat, “Bush Betrayed Us. I Feel So Betrayed! He Betrayed Us!” I’m one of the few lucky ones, I suppose, because I have never felt betrayed by Bush. He is, still, the same guy he was when I voted for him. You knew, by the way, that George W. Bush favored eventual naturalization for illegal immigrants. He said it when he was Governor of Texas. He said it when you elected him in 2000, and again when you voted him in again in 2004.... The Anchoress http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1847026/posts#comment Fri, 8 Jun 2007 15:01:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1843288/posts THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Please be seated. First, I thank you very much for your hard work on a comprehensive immigration bill and your concern about our country. And the two go hand-in-hand. I believe that now is the time to address the issue of immigration. I think it's in our national security interests, and I think it's in the interest of making sure America never loses sight of who we are. This is a difficult issue for a lot of folks. I understand that. But because it's difficult probably means we need to work doubly hard to get... The White House http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1843288/posts#comment Fri, 1 Jun 2007 19:57:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1828893/posts Peter Zefo, blogger and seminary student posed for a picture with Dennis Kucinich. Pete flashed a "W" sign while both he and Kucinich grinned widely adding Kucinich to the "Hall of Democrats Who Have Been Dubya'd." He joins Janet Reno and Patrick Leahy there. Click here to view the picturesFeel free to make your own additions to the Hall! www.travisjohnson.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1828893/posts#comment Sat, 5 May 2007 17:09:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1811371/posts Sen. Clinton challenges veto threat By MIKE GLOVER, AP Political WriterTue Apr 3, 10:25 AM ET New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday criticized President Bush for his plan to veto a measure setting a timetable for withdrawing troops from Iraq."This is vetoing the will of the American people," Clinton said. "It is time for us to get them out of the middle of this sectarian civil war."Clinton began her day by joining former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack and his wife, Christie, for breakfast at their Mount Pleasant home. Clinton hopes to build support for her presidential campaign... AP via Yahoo! News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1811371/posts#comment Tue, 3 Apr 2007 18:48:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1796200/posts Ok, I have it all figured out if Dubya does the right thing. Cheney, takes one for the team, and resigns because of the blood clot/Libby verdict. Fred Thompson comes off the bench as the new VP, and is easily confirmed by the Senate. Duncan Hunter joins the ticket for VP in 2008 and we are off to the races. You read it here first. Vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1796200/posts#comment Tue, 6 Mar 2007 19:42:30 GMT