Why can't we all just get along?

Because he lies. Bold faced. And appears to have a sense of superiority that is not justified.

Where to begin. I think hearing the truth, just once would be great!

My answers may not sound as intelligent but I'm going to say it anyway. He's an idiotic republican with a God complex. And like so many others have echoed he lies and believes his own lies. Sad combination.

First, I don't hate the President. I don't like to use the word hate. I do dislike the man. I think that "Let's Impeach The President" sums up my reasons well. This is a song from Neil Young's recent "Living With War" CD.

GWB lied, Clinton lied, GHWB lied, Reagan lied, Carter had lust in his heart for other women, Ford lied, Johnson lied, Kennedy lied.

I don't think GWB has a God complex, he may happen to believe he is living in the end times, as does Ahmedinejad, as does Al Gore, but that is not to say that he thinks he is God.

I used to not get why people had such a difficult time accepting Bill Clinton, but he did have flaws. GWB admitted he made mistakes in his reckless youth, it's good to see that the religious right accepts his reformed person.

GWB (or Cheney if you prefer) may remember the seeming indecision that Carter was in when the Iranian embassy was taken over, and diplomats held hostage; it was probably important that they respond to terrorism against the united states. Afghanistan. Afghanistan could not support a hundred thousand US troops though. It could not support divisions of Armored Cavalry (tanks). We needed to stay ready. And we are engaging the terrorists before they come over here and try to destroy our infrastructure and innocent lives.

I completely agree with Renda and add to that his conservative politics, as well as the fact that I don't trust a word that comes out of his mouth. Oh and there's the whole issue of his second election-an election where the majority of the people of this great nation didn't even want him in office! Look at what has happened to this country since he's been in office! We're in terrible shape, financially, jobs-wise, etc. I say impeach Bush and do it now!

I don't like him because he closely resembles the missing link.... He is a liar, smug, dumb as a doorknob, wouldn't know what to do if his shoelace became untied, and can't spell potato (wait, that was Quayle)... He has single handedly picked an unefficient cabinet who all quit when they fail. He is quick to point out blame but never has any lasting solutions to problems (New Orleans?? ). He has run this country into the ground with his buddies and really doesn't care about the citizens here. He made a mess of the middle east, has no concern about the lack of jobs here, the lack of services for the indigent and elderly, or education for that matter (see the no child left behind act.. how many didn't get their diplomas because they couldn't read and now they cant get jobs)... He has ignored this country as a whole and has made us all look like pacifists to the world. IMPEACH HIS LYING ASS!

All politics are a lie..............it thats simple....you can`t be 70% truthful and get elected it doesn`t work........Plus the 2 party system is out dated....if you remember all the REPS did when Clinton was elected was try to undermine everything he did....the Dems are no different with Bush........besides the American public likes their leaders to be full of S--t....example....when Dole was running against Clinton....he said i`m an honest man...B.S. we said....Clinton said hi people im totally full of S--t...and the American people said, well at least he`s honest.....

Seriously, you must even ask the question? Instead of upholding or at least appearing to uphold American ideals, he has made a mockery of us around the world. Others look at us as no better than any other corrupt government around the world (i.e. Halliburton). That is a sad state of affairs.

I hate him for giving me reason to hate.

You want a list?

1. He did not win the election in 2000; he stole it.
2. The ethics of the '04 election are questionable as well.
3. He lies, chronically.
4. He has taken a record surplus and turned it into an insurmountable debt.
5. He is setting back environmental issues by 30+ years, all in favor of $$$$
6. He thinks global warming is "made up"... duh.
7. He has turned our allies into enemies.
8. He has instigated terrorists, who may have hated us before, but now hate us and want to do something about it.
9. He ain't all that bright, pal. Every business he has ever been involved in has failed.
10. He is a draft-dodger who sends other people's sons and daughters off to a war for no purpose.
11. He thinks the Constitution is a little booklet he can play around with at will.
12. He uses scare tactics to get Americans to turn the otjer way while he does this.
13. He is in the pocket of big business.

Is that enough?

I just reread the comments above and I have to say two more things:
Serina, you do not sound unintelligent. You sound sensible.
And, Marty, Bill Clinton lied about an extra-marital relationship, resulting in his wife not trusting him. GWB lied about WMD, sending thousands of young people to their deaths or severe disability. He cheats the American public by allowing his friends to get multi-billion dollar gov't contracts without benefit of a legal bidding process.. He lies about the need to bug US citizens' phones and monitor their internet use.
He may not cheat on his wife, but gee, that doesn't really matter, does it?

Hard to add to any of that. But I'll rant a little. I intensely dislike the aw-shucks mentality coupled with the fraternity brother dopiness. I'm embarrassed when I hear his speeches. He is perhaps one of the least charismatic morons to ever ascend to the office. I was furious in 2000, and if possible, even more outraged in 2004. Then Katrina devastated my sister's town, (where two of her babies were born) and as far as the administration was concerned, it wasn't that big a deal. (you should see the carpetbaggers and scalliwags that have oozed out of the ground in the city)

And mostly, because I'm a teacher, I hate No Child Left Behind. I read an education article here the other day. The author drew an eerie connection between the Tim LeHaye charismatic "Left Behind" series (drek, in my humble oppinion) and the Bush educational initiative. How about that?

Tomorrow is his birthday. He's calling himself Boomer as of late. Boomer. I'm thinking about eliminating all W's from my spelling.

And about Carter. Most people, scholars included, agree that he was way ahead of his time. He is the perfect example of how a moral man who also happens to be a fundementalist understands and respects this country's living constitution well enough not to evangelize from the Oval Office. He brought 54 Americans home without bringing our country to war. True, there was the rescue fiasco, but he sought a peaceful resolution. No coincidence that the hostages were not formally released until the day of Ronald Reagan's first inaugeration.

And look at how Carter has dedicated his life to helping others. He deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. He is a noble and honorable humanitarian.

Torture

Nancy said it all for me,

and elmo added the one that truly sickens me, and made me feel ashamed for us.

Marty, I skipped right down to the bottom from your article to say this:

Happy 60th Birthday, Mr. Bush!

And that's it. Thanks for your article.

I don't actually hate him, but am disappointed by some moves of his. It's hard for me to think of any President that at least half the country didn't dig, especially two timers. It seems we are stuck in voting against the other guy, more than voting for a particular person anymore. I think he should have listened to his wife more than the others around him? It's the nature of the beast.
What I do hate is all the political game playing and a congress that cares more about getting big buckets of money for re-election campaigns, than they care about their own constituents. I don't see how half these people get re-elected all the time. That goes for both big parties. Maybe we should have term limits for them?

Yes man is late to the party, His specialty is pukiing up vile remarks at any who disagree with him, and he thinks liberal is a four letter word.

George nBush is one amazing president and he has been handling things they way they have needed to be handled since daay one,. I have so much respect for this man its unreal. he is brave, willing, caring, and couragous. All you people who sit there and critize our president , all you are doing is making our country look bad because you can't respect authorty figuires and thatd bull shit, respect your god damn country and the president ! he is amazing, he has been out under so much pressure and stress since he got in office, if you had to make the descion wether to go to war or not one day, how the hell would u decide!??! tell me!!! it is hard as shit im sure and there is no way any of you would be able to handle the con ciquences of any situation you make, but bush has pushjed through everything, give the man some god damn credit !

What is Marty S 's point?
Did Marty feel the same way about Clinton, or was he calling for his head in a handbasket?:
This looks like a forum for the Republicans to come beat up on the Democrats.
And the funny thing is I never see the Republicans stand for anything beyond marching lockstep over the cliff with Bush and company.

Jorday, I guess your idea of patriotism is never questioning anything, totally in disregard to what our constitution created. No one here has objected to the war in Afghanistan. There was no U. S. security reason for going to war with Iraq.
I can assume that your hatred of Clinton was unpatriotic, since you say we must never disapprove of our president.

For the record, I would have much preferred different presidents. I did not vote for GWB either time, I did vote both times. I enjoyed prospering in the relative good years of the late '90's. GWB has had to deal with many stressors, the attacks of 9/11/01, a global war on terrorism, Afghanistan, insulating yourself with yes-men who espouse neo-conservative views, a negative...hostile press corps, bad weather, and getting older while trying to remain young.

Jordan, I wondered about your point of view, and then I saw in one of your contributions that you claim to be 15, it is okay, life will get better as you age.

Cheryl, I too dislike the hypocrisy inherit in "No child left behind."

But each of us has to play with the cards we are dealt.

GWB's base of support was the religious right. He appointed Harriet Myers to the Supreme Court, but she could not take the heat so she left the kitchen. He then added Roberts and Alito. He may get to name a successor to John Paul Stevens. That would shift the court wildly.

Saddam Hussein did not deny having WMD, it helped his stature among the region of Arab Adders (snakes). We are bringing stability to the region. I do not know if we will go into Israel to try to keep the peace.

Nancy, money makes the world go 'round. GWB spoke to the hispanics in their language. He probably lied then too, but enough voted for him, or else chose not to vote.

As to some of the reasons to topple Saddam, he was a bad man, his sons were rapist playboy killers, we needed to excercise our military might. The Islamists (Al Qaeda) did not respect the toothless tiger.

I recently took an online quiz that showed me as 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal. My husband fell into the more Conservative category.

I drove by JFK Middle School in Northampton, MA on July 4th. I looked at it and thought to myself: "There's no way in hell lots of schools will be named after this one." I think that sums it up. If you're not a good enough president to have things named after you, than what's the point?

.........Because he seems to turn a blind eye to financially bankrupting the country, ..............because he hides behind patiotism to justify very bad things. ........Because he is a bigot ,........... because he lets his personal predjudices blur the lines of a meaningful Presidency. Anyway I agree with Cheryl, I think Carter is the most meaningful President of our Country in my lifetime. Right on Cheryl. Oh yeah and Nancy said it very well also. Thanks Nancy.

Yes, Carter was a good man, but his presidency had runaway stagflation, and he was thought by some to be indecisive, not the kind of leader that Regan was. People could take hostages and there would be no reprisals.

Hmmmmm.......interesting that Senior President Bush and President Clinton have become such good buddies.

He is a raving, dangerous idiot, a threat to the whole world!!!

It's not that I don't like him it's that I don't like the way that he runs a country .

I do not find anything likable in him. He is a two faced liar. The biggest liar in this world!