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George Bush's Legacy
Topic Started: Oct 29 2007, 05:11 PM (836 Views)
.Raiden
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I was just viewing the forum when I saw the Tony Blair topic, so I was compelled to start this one. Another interesting thing, Bush recently asked a few notable historians what they believed his legacy would be, so now the question is in your hands. Biggest tyrant? Fool? What do you think? Please don't be biased or reply "I hate all americans etc".
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His legacy won't be determined for many years to come, and it all depends on what happens in the Middle East.
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He seems like a footnote president to me, in the long run. He may be mentioned in reference to September 11.
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Perhaps not the worst President, but no doubt what happens, he will be remembered at one of the biggest political mistakes so far in American history.
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Colin.
Oct 29 2007, 10:16 PM
Perhaps not the worst President, but no doubt what happens, he will be remembered at one of the biggest political mistakes so far in American history.

And the sad thing is, it dosen't look like the Americans have learnt their lesson, the majority want an exact copy of bush in office next year, just in a different body. (Hilary)
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Oct 29 2007, 09:56 PM
Colin.
Oct 29 2007, 10:16 PM
Perhaps not the worst President, but no doubt what happens, he will be remembered at one of the biggest political mistakes so far in American history.

And the sad thing is, it dosen't look like the Americans have learnt their lesson, the majority want an exact copy of bush in office next year, just in a different body. (Hilary)

I fail to see how Hillary Clinton is similar to George Bush at all, also the majority dislike Hillary Clinton because they haven't read about her campaign.

But this isn't a debate about Hillary Clinton. My comment about George Bush remains.
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I do not think whatsoever that he will be called a 'mistake' or an 'idiot' or any of the above. I would never claim he's had a fantastic stint as President. Here's the kicker: our nation rarely likes its President to any majority. I guarantee that historians will balance the good and bad that he's done rather than focusing upon the negative like everyone tends to do in the present.
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I disagree, Locke. The thing that separates Bush's political rating, as opposed to any other president's, is how he managed to turn overwhelming global support into overwhelming global rivalry. Whether or not his fault directly, we've sunk into a middle class depression and property prices have shot through the roof. Inflation is on steroids and the war isn't helping us spend the money we collect what so ever. This will fall on his shoulders, regardless.

Bush will be noted as one of the worst presidents in our country's history. The only thing he can do at this point to sink a little lower is by having sex with an intern; That turns it from a political hatred to something on the par of drunken celebrities.
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Another thing we should take into consideration is that legacies, in this case, are about what the public thinks he's done, not what in actuality. Although George Bush has done a few good things, his major mistakes have been printed for the world to see, and that's most likely how we'll remember him. We remember the biggest things about people, and with George Bush, we'll know him as the man who brought us into war with the Middle East, regardless of whatever else he did, or if that is even his fault.
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Oct 29 2007, 09:50 PM
I do not think whatsoever that he will be called a 'mistake' or an 'idiot' or any of the above.  I would never claim he's had a fantastic stint as President.  Here's the kicker: our nation rarely likes its President to any majority.  I guarantee that historians will balance the good and bad that he's done rather than focusing upon the negative like everyone tends to do in the present.

Locke makes a good point. Most of the nation was opposed to Lincoln's practices while in office and he was often the butt end of jokes and comical writings. This is in complete opposition to someone whom we now call one of the greatest presidents to have served in office. Does this mean Bush will gain that title down the road? It is highly doubtful but he won't be frowned upon as he is now.

Humans have the need to be opposed to something. Whether or not this is a direct result of cultures changing over or some other reason, the facts remain the same. If and/or when Hillary Clinton is elected president, she will have a show on Comedy Central entitled, "Little Hill".
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I agree with Locke 100%. The majority of American citizens almost always dislike the current president, conservative or liberal, republican or democrat. I believe that historians, like Locke mentioned, will balance the good and bad in Bush's reign as president. I can't say that Bush hasn't made mistakes, but I do believe entering Iraq was a good choice.
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It is safe to say that he will be known as one of the worst Presidents in American history.Your a fool not to think so.
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^Well then I'm a fool, because he is not the worst President that we've had. He is a fine Christian man and is doing what he feels is right for the country, and honestly, I think he's doing the right thing, too. He is keeping the war over in the Middle East, instead of in our homeland.
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The legacy does not depend at all on what the people view of him now. It doesnt matter if america hates him right now, he can later be viewed as a great and loved president. It has happened before where a president is hated, he dies, and he is viewed as one of the best.

First, you have to see what becomes of all the things he has started. His legacy wont be decided for quite awhile now.


But for everyone, keep on going on about how he will be viewed as a mistake. Its fun hearing it over and over at the SZ for the past few years.
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I'm kind of neutral on thinking that he's a mistake and that he's not. During the Presidental elections, the only reason why I voted for him was because that it's unfair to the next president to take over when we were in the middle of a war. (Although, I dislike what's-his-name [forgot his name])

I think he has done some good things in reply of making up for his mistakes. He even came out to California to help (? not sure) the citizens who had lost their homes to the fires.

My point is that Bush legacy won't be decided, like most has said, for many years to come. To me right now, he's just a so-so president, not good, but not bad either.
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