George W. Bush Legacy - Iraq, Katrina, UAE, Harriet

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The discussion centers on the evaluation of a political figure's legacy, with contrasting views on whether their actions should be considered "great" or "worst." Key points include criticism of the handling of the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, and the controversial UAE ports deal, which some argue was misrepresented as a sale of control rather than a business transaction. The conversation also touches on the nomination of Harriet Miers and the prescription drug bill. Participants express frustration over perceived mischaracterizations and the appropriation of jokes without crediting the original comedian, Stephen Colbert. The tone reflects a mix of humor and serious critique, with some members calling for more respectful discourse.

How would you rate Bush?

  • Great President

    Votes: 1 20.0%
  • Greatest President

    Votes: 4 80.0%

  • Total voters
    5
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Considering his "mission accomplished" in Iraq, won the heart of millions in his handling of hurricane katrina, strengthening our friendship w/ the UAE by attempting to let them control our major ports, harriet meyers' nomination, prescription drug bill, etc.:wink:
 
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My option would be "Worst" or at least "one of the worst" - right down there with Harding and Hoover.
 
I voted greatest *shrug*
 
strengthening our friendship w/ the UAE by attempting to let them control our major ports,
The ports deal wasn't about selling control to the UAE - it was selling power to a private business based in UAE, you've misstated that. Certain lawmakers of both parties made a poltical stunt out of it, pandering to racist and xenophobic fear with their "national security" mongering - while spooking a foreign business away from an American investment.
 
While we're at it, "Harriet Meyers" is a prostitute in Vegas - you were probably thinking of "Harriet Meirs".

It would also help, when stealing "great or greatest?" jokes from comedian Stephen Colbert, to have the decency to give him due credit. Otherwise, people might get confused as to who's idea it was. :devil:
 
Astronuc said:
My option would be "Worst" or at least "one of the worst" - right down there with Harding and Hoover.

Admin edit: Astronuc is fully capable of speaking for himself, regardless of the (rather poor) joke your thread intends to communicate.
 
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Rach3 said:
It would also help, when stealing "great or greatest?" jokes from comedian Stephen Colbert, to have the decency to give him due credit. Otherwise, people might get confused as to who's idea it was. :devil:

Oops, i forgot to give credit to colbert. classic joke. colbert is a god!
 
ksle82,

We don't appreciate you putting words in the mouths of others.

- Warren
 
chroot said:
ksle82,

We don't appreciate you putting words in the mouths of others.

- Warren
There is no point in leaving this open.
 

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