Here's Hoping
Posted by on January 23, 2007 at 11:08 AM
As you may have heard, some genius at the White House decided that it would be fun to start comparing George W. Bush to Abraham Lincoln, and thus a talking point was born. Luckily, John Stewart and John Oliver, quickly debunked that:
But recently, another comparison has been made - to Nixon. Perhaps, this one is more apt. With an approval rating of just 28 percent and with 72 percent of Americans thinking that he should seek Congressional approval for any escalation of the war in Iraq, the President is dipping to dangerous lows with the American people.
As Matt pointed out yesterday:
Bush's approval is at 28, which is four points higher than Nixon's approval at his point of departure. Bush's disapproval is two points lower than Nixon's when he said 'the end'.
Now of course this isn't the first time we've seen Bush/Nixon comparisons. UVA Professor Larry Sabato pointed out the disturbing trend over a year ago (and if the graph was updated, it'd be even lower):
He noted:
The lesson is obvious, Mr. President: You're a lot closer to Nixon than you are to Eisenhower, Reagan, and Clinton. And that's not where you want to be. Nixon's second term ended rather badly, as you will recall.
But then there was this too:
The good news is that you've got enough time and ocean left to turn your ship of state around, plus you have the benefit of still-friendly GOP majorities in both houses of Congress for at least another year.
It would seem that shipped has sailed.
By his own hand, the President has painted himself into a corner. But tonight is the night he can begin to undo what he has done. In his State of the Union speech, the President has the chance to offer up something new, something different. Instead of a parade of broken promises and empty rhetoric, he can present the American people with a fresh approach and new ideas.
He can make good on his repeated assurances to work with the new Democratic Congress. He can acknowledge the mandate for change that was the November elections, and he can join with the Congress to solve the problems the American people need to be solved - both at home and abroad.
Our country faces problems which are too big for any one person or one Party to solve. But we can bring about real change, real progress, if we work together. Speaker Pelosi and Leader Reid have already expressed their willingness, and the willingness of the Congress and the Senate, to work with the President to serve the American people. The question is, is willing to step out from behind the podium, let go of his "go it alone" approach, and work with them?
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In his State of the Union speech, the President has the chance to offer up something new, something different.
Would that be a federal tax increase disguised as a tax break for medical coverage. Yes, this one is a real doosie. It makes his proposal for Social Security "reform" look like an inspired idea.
Bush wants to tax the employee benefits of those getting medical coverage to fund a tax break that helps pay for Paris Hilton's medical insurance. And fund a tax incentive that provides funds for illegal workers not coverage by insurance...with the middle class tax increase.
Sqeeze, squeeze, squeeze. Just how much are the middle class willing to tolerate from this sneaky and corrupt multinational-guided GOP administration? Do the working poor and illegal workers want their children to move up the economic ladder someday and then be squeezed, too?
Why does Bush think anybody will buy into something that kills the American Dream of a middle class lifestyle? Rove and Cheney obviously thinks we are that stupid.
Bush just doesn't think. Nor does he care about anything that effects the future of this nation. He's on his way to Paraguay and a federal pension with full medical coverage.
I see his next acting role now. He'll be the Wicked Warlock/Witch riding his mountain bike through the slums of South America and not seeing a thing wrong with how the peasants live...as long as his Secret Service security keep the rabble away from his bike and Barney.
Hit the road, Jack, and don't you come back..ever.
Chimpt McFool thinks he's another Lincoln?
Tee, hee, hee
LMAO
Chimpy McFool said he would stick to his Iraq policy if only Laura and Barney supported it.
You mean he actually talks to the dog? Scary.
BREAKING NEWS
Laura last seen hiding out in a nearby hotel.
Barney's is with her.
Snark ... Just kidding!
Would that be a federal tax increase disguised as a tax break for medical coverage. Yes, this one is a real doosie. It makes his proposal for Social Security "reform" look like an inspired idea.
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Sandy, here's a laugher for you. I read in the NYT today that Chimp's "new" health care I-Dear was actually proposed by Ronald Raygun in 1986. Charlie Rangel busted it back then so Charlie will get a chance to bust it again.
What a waste a time. Actually, Charlie shouldn't even allow it to come out of a committee if a Puggie Thug proposes it. He already said that it's bad policy.
I was talking to a couple of fairly conservative people about Bush's health care porposed. They were outraged by it! I then explained to them the conservative idea that if you make health care expensive people won't use it as much and it will get cheaper. They looked at me like I was nuts. Well, it's conservatives that came up with nonsense not liberals. I sometimes wonder if conservatives even understand the rubbish their party is shoveling.
Chimpy McFool is racing to beat Nixon. I think he has a good shot!
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