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Posted on: May. 22, 2006 at 10:06 PM

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If your dinner hasn't had time to digest, I suggest you come back to read this later.

bUSHcRIES U.S. News: "Even though he doesn't like to admit it, Bush is privately giving considerable thought to his legacy. He tells friends he defines himself as 'an idealist about goals and a realist about means.' He wants to be remembered, says a senior adviser, as 'a champion of freedom abroad and ownership at home' -- freedom particularly in Iraq and ownership by everyday Americans of their houses, small bUSHcRIES businesses, and personal accounts for education, healthcare, and retirement. Bush aims to leave behind a series of institutional changes, aides say, that cannot be easily 'unraveled' by his successors or future Congresses, such as massive tax cuts, the new prescription-drug benefit under Medicare, and a commitment to stable democracy in Iraq. . . .

"Saying it and doing it, however, are two very different things. Bush's effectiveness appears to be at its lowest ebb, with only about a third of voters approving of his job performance -- one of the worst ratings in presidential history. His reputation for competence has been battered, his image as a straight talker compromised." bUSHcRIES

Legacy?

What kind of legacy has he left Cindy Sheehan and 2454 other American mothers? What kind of home ownership has he left black Katrina survivors? What kind of pain-free life has he left those elderly who can't figure out how to get their prescriptions filled through Medicare? What kind of financial legacy has he left our children when he funds his tax cuts for wealthy Americans with deficits?

Legacy? I don't even like this rich, incompetent, little crybaby. I don't like what he's done to my country and to an office that deserves respect! Do you?

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June

May. 22, 2006 at 10:24:02 PM

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Damn right I gave myself a 10! I recognize IMMIGRATION is a hot issue in Arizona. Everyone here has already staked out their position then peed around the perimeter to keep the wolves out.

Ya know what? The folks in Oshkosh and Spokane don't relate at all. These folks even believe English is already the national langusge because it's all they hear every day.

Immigration and English? Do not be deceived. These are Republican button issues that the GOP wants to heat up - make'em hot button issues!

Why? Patriotism is a ticket back to Congress!

Yeah man, after five years of backing Bush and his failed policies, incumbent Republicans in the House and Senate need something they can relate to you, their constitutents.

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AZ Moderate

May. 22, 2006 at 10:29:45 PM

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No.

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June

May. 22, 2006 at 10:53:26 PM

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"Merci, monsieur, rrrrrerrrr,” the petite French coquette cooed, not suspecting that her trill of the foreign ’Rs’ might rest uneasily on American ears.

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indie616

May. 22, 2006 at 10:54:17 PM

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Let us compare the Legacies:

Clinton: Suffered worst domestic terrorist attack on homeland (Pre 9-11) in the OKC bombing. Caught the terrorists and put them to death (McVeigh) or put them in jail for life (Nichols)
Bush: Suffered worst terrorist attack ever on American soil. So far, Bin Laden not brought to justice.

Clinton: Took over government with huge deficits; left office with surplus.
Bush: Took over government with huge surplus; will leave office with record debt.

Clinton: Stopped ethnic cleansing in Balkans with not a single American soldier being killed.
Bush: Created a civil war in Iraq, with ethnic cleansing occuring every day. Over 2450 American soldiers dead, and over 18,000 wounded.

Clinton: FEMA a model of a great government program.
Bush: FEMA a model for cronyism and incompetence.

Clinton: This close () to Israeli/Palestinian peace agreement.
Bush: Terrorist group Hamas elected as government for Palestinian people.

Clinton: Lied about sex.
Bush: Lied about war.

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AZ Moderate

May. 22, 2006 at 11:07:33 PM

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The “No.” was in answer to the question at the end of your article, June Bug.

As to you comment, Oshkosh is not far from Madison. My brother lives in Madison, and he tells me that Spanish is increasingly spoken there. I think you will find it surfacing unabashedly across the country. As the critical numbers of the illegal aliens rockets toward critical mass, they are under less and less pressure to learn that “foreign” language and more comfortable with speaking Spanish openly in a strange land and expecting that strange land to accomodate it.

“Immigration and English? Do not be deceived. These are Republican button issues that the GOP wants to heat up - make'em hot button issues!” Well, that is probably true. But unfortunately there is a real and present danger to build such “hot button issues” out of.

The GOP seems to have gotten its trunk in a crack, however. It appears that they are sitting uncomfortably on this hot button to try to appease their base as they cast a wary eye toward the “Hispanic vote”. I think this issue is fragmenting the GOP, making it look less monolithic and more like the Democrats. It’s a very interesting development that I for one could not have envisioned even a year ago.

I think far from trying to make this a hot button issue, the GOP would rather not have to deal with it. The elephant is caught with two feet on each side of a widening chasm.

Now having said that, it is a conundrum for me. I see too many Democrats jockeying for position in an insane race to present these illegal aliens with citizenship. They may pay lip service to border security and enforcing the law against illegal employers, but the only thing they are interested in is bringing these potential voters into the fold. What about losing current voters, Hispanic and non-Hispanic, in the process? Is that a dumb tradeoff or what? It looks like they are busy pumping another round into their foot.

So, a question I would like an answer for is what percentage of those outside of the GOP base feel that the illegal alien invasion is a serious threat? I’m not sure that it is limited to the GOP base. And I think the Dimocrats should be wary of this “sleeper issue” when it presses for amnesty. They could be using a very high caliber pistola in their foot shooting marathon.

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www.MoronInCharge.com

May. 22, 2006 at 11:20:01 PM

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I have to tell you, Indie was a dye in the wool Independent on the conservative side of most issues prior to the summer of 2004. How do I know? Let's just say I have my sources. It brings a tear to my eye to see her waxing nostalgic for Bill Clinton. I am so proud of my little girl (sob)!

Oh, BTW, that was figurative. I don't have children.

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indie616

May. 22, 2006 at 11:33:15 PM

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Well, for goodness sake, I know an idiot when I see one and GWB is an idiot. Not only is he stupid, he is damned dangerous.
GWB is the kind of guy that could make a person wax nostalgic for Nixon, Carter or Hoover.

Gotta go now. The IRS wants to audit my last 25 years of tax returns.

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June

May. 22, 2006 at 11:40:55 PM

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Wow, are you guys lurking in the shadows? Mody, once it was considered cosmopolitan in Madison to speak in a foreign tongue in the sidewalk cafes along University Ave. Are you telling me la raza has supplanted the SDS? Oh, say it isn't so!

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June

May. 23, 2006 at 12:25:47 AM

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Tackwise, Mody, I believe the brass is something other than immigration. That won't be settled this term and it's not the issue to force because it's tearing the GOP apart.

Also, my take is it won't be resolved in a way that gives either of us much satisfaction whether it's now or next year. I can accept that but wouldn't suggest that anyone give up their principles if they feel otherwise.

My priority - the brass tacks - is to render Bush irrelevant. A Democratic-controlled House will do that. Impeachment is secondary to reorienting Congress and reestablishing a government of the people and doing something to end the killing of Americans in Iraq.

For chrissake, make John Murtha SecDef! Anything to get rid of those who think we're Bully to the World! Send Condaleeza Rice and John Bolton packing - install a SecState who believes in peace and translators.

Your two letter response needed no explanation. You handle the good immigartion fight. When we snag the gold Congressional ring, I'll join ya!

Until then, I gotta 800 pound Bush to dump!

See

[link:www.democrats.org]

I can accept it. Keep pushing if you wish but I will not abandon the Democrats for a single issue..

My priority is to render Bush irrelevant. A Democratic-controlled House will do that. Impeachment is secondary to reorienting Congress and reestablishing a government of the people and doing something to end the killing of young American troops in the name of an unworthy cause.

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Akman

May. 23, 2006 at 10:48:31 AM

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I'm with AZ Moderate. NO!

On immigration, it's Bush's latest distraction. He'll ride it as long as it bumps his high crimes and misdemeanors off the front page, but, it's already a zero-sum game politically.

I doubt that passage of a compromise bill before the midterm election would change a thing. Do you think amnesty would bring the Latino vote back to the GOP?

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