Do you think G. Bush will go down as one of our greatest presidents?

Answer 1

Greta for what trashing the United States, See a Doctor maybe they can help you with some of your problems !!!!A reputed historian, representing a profession that is usually very circumspect about making sweeping judgments, recently speculated that President George W Bush could go down as the worst president in U.S. history.

Sean Wilentz, a professor of history at Princeton University, wrote that great presidents, "Presented with arduous, at times seemingly impossible circumstances, they rallied the nation, governed brilliantly and left the republic more secure than when they entered office."
By contrast, "Calamitous presidents, faced with enormous difficulties -- James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Herbert Hoover and now Bush -- have divided the nation, governed erratically and left the nation worse off."

Current public opinion, which is notoriously fickle, seems to reflect Wilentz's view. Bush's favorability ratings have been hovering around 30 percent. According to Gallup Poll, which has measured presidential job approval ratings since the 1940s, only four presidents, Richard Nixon, Harry Truman, Jimmy Carter and the first George Bush, have ranked lower and none recovered.

During his 1980 presidential bid, Ronald Reagan posed a dramatic question that resonated with the electorate and crucified then Pres. Carter. "Are you better off than you were four years ago?" A recent poll found that a resounding two-thirds of the American public believes the country is worse off than when Bush assumed office. Some 70 percent think it is on the wrong track; more than half consider Bush dishonest and untrustworthy.

Gross ineptitude, reckless politicking even with national security, nepotism, cronyism and sleazy corruption are at the root of Bush's failed presidency. The administration politicized national security after 9/11 by stoking fear for the sole objective of mobilizing public opinion. Shallow and incompetent political cronies, hucksters, personal friends and business associates were rewarded with plush appointments and contracts by the Bush administration.

Answer 2

Only time will tell. Abraham Lincoln was just as unpopular during his time in office. It took 30 years for any general consensus of his "greatness." If, in 30 years, the Middle East is a region of peace and Democracy, then yes, he will be a "great" President. If it doesn't, then all the haters will be justified in their dislike of the man. Like I said, only time will tell.

Answer 3

He turned around the economy when he inheirted a recession. His tax cuts worked! Unemployment is at near record lows, housing market is booming, and we're winning the war on terror.

What's not to dislike?

Answer 4

I don't know it is strange how history picks its hero's. We will just have to sit back and watch. As for all you idiots who say "No he sucks" the asker was asking what you thought history would say not your silly opinions try to be objective next time.

Answer 5

Absolutely not. He is, without a doubt, one of the WORST ever. Pick up a new history book. It's already in there!!!

Answer 6

no. he is not as great as washington roosevelt or lincoln in my personal opinion. But i can admit that I am a star at being wrong my dear

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Only time will tell, but if I get to vote, I vote NO!

Answer 9

Never.

Answer 10

YES!!!