When George W. dies... how will we react?

Question

I know he is are Presedent and all, but since Fords death and Regans death I am curious how he would be remembered.

Answer 1

It is impossible to say. We can only speculate a bit. George W. Bush could be around for a long time. Let's suppose he lives until the year 2035, about the age of 90. There will be many developments to the situations that he has been blamed for. If there is somehow a fully functioning, ordered democratic society in Iraq (and perhaps other near east countries) then Bush will be seen as a great President. However, this seems like an unlikely scenario. If things only worsen in the region, and decades pass where there seems to be no improvement, then Bush would have a horrible legacy.
As it is now, I think many scholars and historians view him as one of the worst presidents ever.
But we also need to remind ourselves that about half of all voters in the past two elections supported Bush. And it also took the congress and senate to agree to his war plans. He did not act alone.
But regardless of when it is, if Bush were to pass away there would be a very reverent response. There would be public morning and he Bush would receive all the respect that any president receives upon his death.

Answer 2

Besides the problems with the war in Iraq and not closing the border, Bush has done some incredible things. In the wake of 911 we have a stable and growing economy. Unemployment is lower than it was during most of Clinton's "reign of error".
The housing market has boomed. More people own houses than ever before in America. (Of course, you don't hear "It's the economy stupid" anymore because it doesn't fit the Demoncats agenda of America bashing and Bush bashing)

The stock market is at record highs.

In the war on terror, the Taliban was dismantled in Afghanistan, Libya turned over it's WMD's, thousands of AlQaueda have been killed or captured, Sadaam & family were removed from power.

I think once you remove the political agenda of the left and the left wing media, Bush will be remembered as a President who did a lot of good things for our country in trying times. Not many other presidents had to deal with the mainland of our country being attacked. So it is hard to compare him with others.

And don't just go by opinion polls now. The media has force fed the American people so much negativity that they are spitting it up.

Answer 3

I feel any human being that has held the most important title in the world deserves respect, in life and in passing.
I do not care for Clinton at all, but I feel his death should be honored by all.
The only ones who threaten to piss on a presidents grave are the ones who have let their hatred for one elected official cloud their common sense and take over their life.

Answer 4

No one will know until the time comes!!!

Nixon was hated when he left office, but by the time of his funeral even Clinton said nice things about him.

It all depends on when he dies, and the state of the world at that time.

Even after death, presidents' reputations are re-evaluated constantly by historians. Their reputations sometimes seem to go up and down more than hemlines on dresses at yearly fashion shows!

Answer 5

i might watch in ask your self. i do no longer fairly look after George Bush, yet seizures are not precisely the main gratifying issues to wade by way of. I actual would not giggle at him. in case you have ever truly witnessed somebody having a seizure you will understand that it truly is an extremely frightening element to work out.

Answer 6

Remembered as the WORST President of all time, who was an ideologically-driven, reckless gambler who took big chances and lost. He divided and weakened America and left us with a crushing debt burden. He was not up to the job.
Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Answer 7

Excellent question. I would feel no remorse and remember him as a bumbling person that liked to clear brush, ride horses and wear cowboy boots. I can't think of anything that would make him stand out as a person or as a president. He has not written any books, has done nothing to help our social problems or our economy. I really really wish it was different. He just reminds me of a little boy wanting approval.

Answer 8

As a person, serving in the office of President, that did his best during troubling times. I doubt he will be remembered as the best President, but also certainly not the worst. Like every President he has made mistakes (no good work on border control, etc), but he has also done good for this country (economy in the steady growth that it needed after Clintonomics)....

Answer 9

I'll mourn the passing of a human being with intrinsic value, and I'm sure that his family and friends will mourn the passing of someone who loved them, and whom they loved.

But I won't fondly recall what he's done as President. I will always see his presidency as perverse.

Answer 10

Well, hopefully, he will not die for many years, then his Presidency will be viewed in hindsight. Look at the presidencies of Ford and Carter - both were viewed quite differently when they were in office than they are now.

I think he will be viewed as someone who did his best for our country, someone who made progress in advancing democracy in the world, someone who was a man of courage and honor, but made mistakes in judgement just as every person does.