tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post5113802686780418268..comments2024-03-26T09:25:02.198-04:00Comments on Hey Jenny Slater.: The Friday Random Ten+5 helps Dubya ride off into the sunset.Astronaut Mike Dexterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498197770701096363noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-39955107811444062122009-01-26T22:36:00.000-05:002009-01-26T22:36:00.000-05:00JFK botched the Bay of Pigs and Vietnam where many...JFK botched the Bay of Pigs and Vietnam where many more than 4,000 troops died. He had a number of extramarital affairs. Yet he is conisdered great by many. I'm not sure why. Because he was assasinated?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-82927347099769251682009-01-26T22:31:00.000-05:002009-01-26T22:31:00.000-05:00So, what was Truman?So, what was Truman?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-14581189791259167852009-01-26T00:43:00.000-05:002009-01-26T00:43:00.000-05:00Hobnail: A President has to be able to deal with t...Hobnail: A President has to be able to deal with the unexpected. Early on, it seemed like Bush would handle 9/11 well - and then Iraq, Abu Ghraib, and Guantanamo happened. It never seemed like he handled Katrina well.<BR/><BR/>Presidents who serve in times of crisis are rarely considered "middle of the road" - that's saved for those who were never really tested in tough times. Either they handle it well (and are considered among the greats) or they botch it (and end up on the bottom of the list).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-13138716271327454812009-01-25T22:37:00.000-05:002009-01-25T22:37:00.000-05:00Here's the thing about Bush: I would rather have ...Here's the thing about Bush: I <I>would</I> rather have a beer with him than some of the other possible candidates. But, that turns out not to be a very good measuring stick for POTUS. Kind of like electing Otter from <I>Animal House</I>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-70328253074479505732009-01-25T19:01:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:01:00.000-05:00...Both of which he bungled magnificently. Middle-......Both of which he bungled magnificently. Middle-of-the-road? He left office with the highest negative ratings ever recorded, bottoming out lower than Nixon and Hoover. He leaves the economy in aboslute shambles, two wars in only slightly better shape, the infrastructure crumbling, our international standing much lowered, our wealthiest with tax cuts and our poorest with eviction and foreclosure notices. Please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-25714963602151387842009-01-25T18:32:00.000-05:002009-01-25T18:32:00.000-05:00The arrogance implicit in anon @ 4:14''s self-appo...The arrogance implicit in anon @ 4:14''s self-appointment as moral judge is staggering.<BR/><BR/>Bush will likely be judged as a middle-of-the-road president, as the most important thing that took place during each of his 2 terms were events put forth by outside sources (WTC, Katrina).Hobnail_Boothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312299983915781696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-33340996720622367182009-01-25T17:14:00.000-05:002009-01-25T17:14:00.000-05:00I'm with Holly. Just pursuing his party's nominati...I'm with Holly. Just pursuing his party's nomination is enough to condemn him--if you're an admitedly non-intellectual, cowboyish type, don't run for the most important job in the world. Just don't. The arrogance implicit in his straightfaced conviction that he was equal to the task is staggering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-86509655556713348132009-01-25T16:42:00.000-05:002009-01-25T16:42:00.000-05:00I really love your Georgia content & think you...I really love your Georgia content & think you're a pretty funny guy, but I'm always amazed at how utterly stupid you are when it comes to American history & politics. You devalue my UGA degree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-4820134047210481072009-01-24T12:35:00.000-05:002009-01-24T12:35:00.000-05:00At the time of his death, even Richard Nixon was c...At the time of his death, even Richard Nixon was considered a "prominent statesman" and "builder of bridges" with the USSR and China, almost to the point of overshadowing the despicable things he did - or allowed his staff to do on his behalf. <BR/><BR/>He was even viewed somewhat sympathetically by the media, like some sort of Shakespearean tragic hero.If Richard Nixon can somewhat recover his reputation, anyone can. Is David Frost still alive?<BR/><BR/>I am going to miss the hell out of "Great Moments in Presidential Speeches." It's the only part of Letterman I've watched over the last three years.beast in 'bamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562281321749885044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-66735314674466010892009-01-24T02:35:00.000-05:002009-01-24T02:35:00.000-05:00I too cringed at Bush being booed. I certainly und...I too cringed at Bush being booed. I certainly understand the sentiment (I'm not sure he could have done a whole lot worse as President, although, as Doug said, I think a lot of that had to do with his advisors), but part of the reason his era was so bad was the increasingly polarized nature of politics - to too many Republicans (and, to be fair, probably a few Democrats too, though it was less noticeable with them not having much power), dissent meant you were un-American. That attitude, that unwillingness to even entertain the thought that a Congressman of the other party might not be trying to completely ruin your way of life and may even have a good idea, more than anything else, is responsible for many of the problems we're facing. Fixing things is going to take all of us working together.<BR/><BR/>For what it's worth, I think the McCain campaign actually lends credence to the idea that Bush was not the mastermind behind most of the bad ideas. By the time McCain was the nominee, he was echoing many of the same positions, the same "with us or against us" bullshit that pissed me off so much about Bush in the first place, yet he never really seemed comfortable doing so. The nastiest moments from McCain either came from his advisors or Palin or just felt phony. Bush just must not have had the sense or the will to push back against that advice.<BR/><BR/>1. Bush - Swim<BR/>2. Rammstein - Seemann<BR/>3. Disturbed - Criminal<BR/>4. Seether - Remedy<BR/>5. Linkin Park - Papercut<BR/>6. Weird Al Yankovic - The Night Santa Went Crazy<BR/>7. Radiohead - Climbing Up the Walls<BR/>8. Cheap Trick - Mighty Wings<BR/>9. Soundgarden - Spoonman<BR/>10. Barenaked Ladies - One WeekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-79693299647792663882009-01-23T22:12:00.000-05:002009-01-23T22:12:00.000-05:00Anon 9.:06 - Not just Con Law scholars, but Con La...Anon 9.:06 - <BR/><BR/>Not just Con Law scholars, but Con Law professors! This truely is an impressive crowd. When an anonymous, self-described former Con Law professor makes such persuasive arguments such as "take off your liberal glasses", I'm rushed back to my days at UGA law. Oh, the memories....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-51686244016279373322009-01-23T22:06:00.000-05:002009-01-23T22:06:00.000-05:00Ever notice how many anonymous Constitutional Law ...Ever notice how many anonymous Constitutional Law scholars show up here?<BR/><BR/>My suggestion for Cheney (remember you asked, Doug) - chain him naked on a fire ant mound with his nuts covered in honey. In the summer. He would still be getting off light, imo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-84212022258126543002009-01-23T19:25:00.000-05:002009-01-23T19:25:00.000-05:00Ah, the sweet smell of Socialism that has arrived ...Ah, the sweet smell of Socialism that has arrived with change. <BR/><BR/>It worked so well for the USSR, we've just GOT to try it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-7072306538683654062009-01-23T17:06:00.000-05:002009-01-23T17:06:00.000-05:00Anon- 3:40- From somone who also taught Constituti...Anon- 3:40- From somone who also taught Constitutional law, I disagree whole-heartedly. Take off your liberal glasses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-1173579630158514342009-01-23T16:40:00.000-05:002009-01-23T16:40:00.000-05:00(Not a kool-aid drinker.)mykiec: I'm sorry, I'm ha...(Not a kool-aid drinker.)<BR/><BR/>mykiec: I'm sorry, I'm having trouble typing from laughing over your statement that someone who <B>taught Constitutional law</B>, and who has appointed to important positions prominent legal scholars who have spoken and written often <B>against</B> the previous administration's "Unitary Executive" theories, is in any way interested in damaging the Constitution. If you're truly concerned about the health of the Constitution, you should be dancing in the streets; this appears to be the American Restoration at hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-32676180582224271382009-01-23T15:55:00.000-05:002009-01-23T15:55:00.000-05:00You're about to see the Constitution damaged more ...You're about to see the Constitution damaged more in the next four years than Cheney would've done in a lifetime. <BR/><BR/>Please put down the kool-aid and walk away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-23622247072580844332009-01-23T15:41:00.000-05:002009-01-23T15:41:00.000-05:00Not all of us think that Bush was horrible and Oba...Not all of us think that Bush was horrible and Obama is the Savior.<BR/><BR/>Go Dawgs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-25558913503400066332009-01-23T12:50:00.000-05:002009-01-23T12:50:00.000-05:00Not buying it; absolve him of nothing; find him ut...Not buying it; absolve him of nothing; find him utterly irretrievable in all things.<BR/><BR/>1. FreQ Nasty - Oi! Killa!<BR/>2. L-Vis 1990 - Change the Game<BR/>3. Madox - Duckalicious (Baobinga's Thugalicious Remix)<BR/>4. Cadence Weapon - House Music<BR/>5. Reso - If You Can't Beat Em<BR/>6. Leon Jean Marie - Bring It On (Rusko's Granny Smasher Remix)<BR/>7. ZTT - Lower State of Consciousness (Original Munich Version)<BR/>8. Santogold vs. Switch & FreQ Nasty - Creator<BR/>9. Rob Sparx - 2 Faced Rasta (Reo Remix)<BR/>10. Saul Williams - Not In Our NameHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057374435503696017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-1695800069909060692009-01-23T11:25:00.000-05:002009-01-23T11:25:00.000-05:00TAKE IT OFF, LAURA! WHOOT!TAKE IT OFF, LAURA! WHOOT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-46162401787453217852009-01-23T11:08:00.000-05:002009-01-23T11:08:00.000-05:00One of my other liberal friends (yes, I have more ...One of my other liberal friends (yes, I have more than one - friend and liberal friend) was at the inauguration and echoed a similar sentiment. She said she thought it was a bit tasteless and just wrong that so many people hurled curse words and flipped the bird at Bush's helicopter as it departed, as well as the whole "na na hey hey goodbye" refrains during the ceremony.<BR/><BR/>I've always wondered what kind of legacy Bush would have today were it not for Cheney. While it's irrational to believe everything would have been different, I believe, at the very least, that things the good things Bush did (tackling the AIDS situation in Africa for instance - here I briefly remove my isolationist libertarian hat) would have polished up the tarnish at least a little bit.DAvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500688643367452431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-82818230605909383522009-01-23T10:19:00.000-05:002009-01-23T10:19:00.000-05:00At the risk of being a total smart-ass know-it-all...At the risk of being a total smart-ass know-it-all, the plane that took off with Bush on board was not Air Force One. It is only Air Force One when "the" president is on it. Just Saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-70728058270765673822009-01-23T09:10:00.000-05:002009-01-23T09:10:00.000-05:00For what it's worth, Herbert Hoover did a lot of v...For what it's worth, Herbert Hoover did a lot of very solid charity work after his presidency (founded UNICEF among many other Children's charities). Jimmy Carter has said, "I think I've been a better ex-president than I was a President." (or something to that effect). That said, I don't see Bush being very interested in doing anything. But maybe he can find a new puppet master to direct him to do some good instead of evil... or at least put a shovel in his hands.<BR/><BR/>1.Nine Inch Nails, "The Warning"<BR/>2.Archers of Loaf, "Backwash"<BR/>3.Black Sabbath, "Planet Caravan"<BR/>4.The White Stripes, "I think I smell A Rat"<BR/>5.Aretha Franklin, "Save Me"<BR/>6.Mice Parade, "Guitars for Plants"<BR/>7.David Bowie, "Fame"<BR/>8.Pink Floyd, "The Grand Vizier's Garden Party, Pt. 2: Entertainment"<BR/>9.Dinosaur Jr., "I Know Yer Insane"<BR/>10.Cat Butt, "Big Cigar"Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989379631083901130noreply@blogger.com