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I have been reading and hearing all over the place about how much everyone hates President Bush. There's no doubt that the haters are loud and rather hot-tempered on that question. Yet I also continue to run into people who still think he's done a good job, all things considered, and quite a few who believe - as I do - that a few years from now we will wish he was still in the Oval Office.

So here are a set of questions, simple questions which deserve clear, simple answers. Try to respect other opinions, and please keep in mind that this is just a sampling of our site and readers, not anything that is going to be worth shouting about; it's useful as a local barometer, is all.

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President?

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush?

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally?

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man?

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) ?

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)?

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion?


Thanks.


UPDATE: A couple idiots have tried to hijack the thread. You can express your opinion on the thread as you like, with two conditions :

1. Stick to the questions asked.
2. Stay off personal attacks.

Normally I let the morons' posts stand so everyone can review your proof of rhetorical inbreeding, but I throw hijackers off the plane. Capisce?

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1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)
JAT:

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President? Yes

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush? 7.5

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally? Yes

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man? 10

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) ? No

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)? 4

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion? Balanced

1. Yes.2. 63.... (Below threshold)
Peter F.:

1. Yes.
2. 6
3. Yes.
4. 7
5. Obama, worse
6. 4
7. More conservative

1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)
Gary:

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President? Yes

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush? 8

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally? Yes

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man? 10

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) Obama No

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)? Obama 2

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion? Balanced

1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)
Bob:

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President?

>> Yes

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush?

>> 7

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally?

>> Yes

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man?

>> 9

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) ?

>> No. Not sure at all.

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)?

>> 4

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion?

>> More Libertarian

1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)
sshiell:

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President? Yes

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush? 8

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally? Yes

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man? 9

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) Obama - No

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)? Obama - 3

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion? More Conservative

1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)
kevino:

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President?
Answer: No

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush?
Answer: 5

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally?
Answer: Yes

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man?
Answer: 8

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) ?
Answer: Yes (Democrat, now 80% sure it's Senator Obama)

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)?
Answer: 5

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion?
Answer: More conservative

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For the record: I voted for President Bush both times. I still think that his presidency is a failure. And I think that his successor - no matter who it is - will be just as bad.

1. yes2. 83. ... (Below threshold)
Red Five:

1. yes
2. 8
3. yes
4. 10
5. no
6. 2
7. Conservative

1)yes2)73)yes... (Below threshold)
1903A3:

1)yes
2)7
3)yes
4)9
5)no..but one would hope,theres that word again
6)no
7)conservative

opps,#6 should have been 5<... (Below threshold)
1903A3:

opps,#6 should have been 5

1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President?

Yes.

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush?

7

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally?

Yes.

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man?

7

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) ?

It doesn't matter if it's Senator McCain or Senator Obama, the next President will HAVE to do better.

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)?

9

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion?

Conservative.

1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)
charles Harkins:

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President?
YES

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush?
9

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally?
YES

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man?
10

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) ?
NO - none of them

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)?
?

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion?
conservative

1. YES2. 7.5... (Below threshold)
g Braden:

1. YES
2. 7.5
3. Yes
4. 8
5. (none will do a better job) McCain will surprise us.
6. McCain - 5
7. Conservative

Yes.8Yes<br /... (Below threshold)
WildWillie:

Yes.
8
Yes
10
No
5
Generally reflects. ww

1. No2. 4 3. ... (Below threshold)

1. No
2. 4
3. I don't know George W. Bush personally, so how can I tell ? I guess he's as good as any other person
4. 6
5. Yes, depending on what happens over the next 4 years. I doubt the next administration will be quite as boneheaded on the foreign policy side, though.
6. 5
7 Conservative

Bush is, personally, an ho... (Below threshold)
Patty:

Bush is, personally, an honorable man. He does not lie and he leads as he feels best for the future of America. His inability -- and arrogant unwillingness - to communicate and persuade has done great damage to his policies and to the Republican Party.

If we are successful in Iraq - standing up a Democracy and an ally - he will go down in history as a visionary leader.

1. Yes.2. 63.... (Below threshold)
kbiel[TypeKey Profile Page]:

1. Yes.
2. 6
3. Yes
4. 10
5. No
6. 4 (McCain)
7. Generally reflects the American public opinion

1. Yes 2. 7<... (Below threshold)
Bob:

1. Yes

2. 7

3. Yes

4. 9

5. Yes if it's McCain

6. 8 if it's McCain

7. Generally reflects the American public opinion?

1. Yes2. 83. ... (Below threshold)
Syllabucks:

1. Yes
2. 8
3. Yes
4. 10
5. Yes if McCain. No if either of the current or any potentialfuture (aka Gore) Marxists
6. 7 if McCain. 2 if either of the current or any potential future (aka Gore) Marxists.
7. More Conservative...with an occasional bump.

The pluses - two great SCOT... (Below threshold)
Baron Von Ottomatic:

The pluses - two great SCOTUS picks, resolve in the war on terror, lower taxes, Africa policy.

The minuses - ag subsidies/ethanol boondoggle, spending - particularly the drug bill, immigration, too nice/a wimp.

A wimp you say? Totally. Bush has never really battled back against his critics. I wish he had the Clintons' stones. Now he's essentially paralyzed when it comes to dealing with Iran and Syria.

Whoever's next won't be any better - they're all to the left of Bush on at least some issues. Considering the judicial appointments likely to be at stake - warts and all, McCain talks the talk - any conservative would be a fool to sit this out and hand the WH to BHO or HRC.

1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President?

No. His work regarding Iraq was visionary, but his domestic policies and appointments have been poor at best.

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush?

4, his weak domestic legacy hurts.

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally?

No. I have been disappointed in his failure to lead when it was most needed.

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man?

9

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) ?

No. The current political environment and accendancy of the socialists will bring down the next president.

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)?

1. None of the candidates will be able to stop the fiscal and economic disaster that is coming. At least none has shown me they understand the problems.

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion

this site leans conservative.

1. Yes.2. 83.... (Below threshold)
Frazetta_girl[TypeKey Profile Page]:

1. Yes.
2. 8
3. Yes.
4. 10.
5. No. I believe the next President will be John McCain.
6. 4. McCain.
7. Generally reflects American public opinion -- not the media's.

1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)
Son Of The Godfather:

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President?

Yes

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush?

7

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally?

Yes

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man?

9

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) ?

No, and I fear we may see an "Obamanation".

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)?

3 with Obama or Hill. 5 with McCain.

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion?

Combo - Conservative, which generally reflects the American opinion, not that you'd get that from the MSM.

1. He's not done a good job... (Below threshold)
rachael:

1. He's not done a good job as president
2. He's about a 3 on a scale of one to ten.
3. Personally, he's not a very good man, not great, not smart and can't speak well
4. George Bush as a man is about a 4.
5. I think the president, hopefully Obama, could never be as bad as a president as Bush has been. Bush is making Jimmy carter look GOOD!!
6. The next president will undoubtedly do a better job than Bush has done. Bush has set the bar very, very, very LOW.
7. Great site, but definitely leans to the right.

1. No2. 2 (Africa ... (Below threshold)
lurker #1:

1. No

2. 2 (Africa policy could be worse)

3. Yes, the cronyism and pigheadedness of his administration are reflections of his own history and personality

4. 3

5. Yes (no need to specify which)

6. HRC--6; BO--8; JM--6

7. Conservative

1. ehh2. 63. ... (Below threshold)
Oaf:

1. ehh
2. 6
3. Yes
4. 9
5. Yes - McCain, No - Obama, (I think McCain)
6. 7 - McCain, 4 - Obama
7. Conservative

1. Yes2. 83. ... (Below threshold)
Oyster:

1. Yes
2. 8
3. Yes
4. 9
5. No
6. 5
7. More conservative

1. Yes 2. 7 - higher... (Below threshold)
Joel:

1. Yes
2. 7 - higher if he had a logical immigration policy
3. Yes
4. 9
5. No (McCain will cave to Democratic-led Congress on to many domestic "fixes")
6. 5.5 (similar to Bush--foreign policy and SCOTUS picks will slightly outweigh liberal domestic agenda)
7. It is more willing to be critical of members of both parties, therefore it reflects a more conservative viewpoint. Someone earlier said more libertarian, with which I would also agree.

. Yes or no, do you think P... (Below threshold)
cathymv:

. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President?

Yes

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush?

I would greade him an 8.

I don't agree with his immigration policies and I believe that he was way way too accomodating to the liberals and that ended up hurting him.


3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally?

Yes

I think that he is a true gentleman.


4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man?

9

I believe that he acts in the best interest of the country at a great personal cost. I beleive that he is severly underrated as a person.


5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) ?

I expect John McCain to win in Nov 08. I believe he will also be a good president and I believe that he will put americans first, at great cost to himself and I think that he too will give too much lee-way to the liberals who will tear him apart anytime they can.

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)?

I believe that John McCain will be about an 7 to 8 on the scale.

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion?

I believe that its more conservative and thats a good thing. There is lots of common sense, accountablity and all around fairness. This site is not as hate filled as liberal sites, even tho you occasionally have problems...but all in all, a very pleasent, positive site with accurate news items.


all the best
Cathy

1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President? Yes

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush? 7.5

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally? Yes

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man? 10

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)? No

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November)? 3

7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion? Conservative, but only because of the way the question is constructed. I'm afraid "American Public Opinion" is woefully misinformed after 40+ years of the liberal mindset controlling the media and educational systems. To me this site is quite balanced.

1.No2.1:we are worse... (Below threshold)
groucho:

1.No
2.1:we are worse off after his eight years in every measurable category.
3. I don't know him. I don't hate him. I think he's a clueless incompetent.
4.Anyone who prosecutes a war like Iraq in which he recklessly sends thousands of his young citizens to die for an ill-defined cause is, to me, morally bankrupt and reprehensible. Worst pres ever.
5. McCain: 4 more years of the same, maybe worse, Obama: got to be better.
6.See #5.
7. Far right, not an awful lot of true conservatives: just look at the results of this survey!

1. Yes 2. 73.... (Below threshold)

1. Yes
2. 7
3. Yes
4. 10
5. No, McCain
6. 3, McCain
7. this site generally reflects the American public opinion?

I think rather than this se... (Below threshold)

I think rather than this series, you should ask just one question: "Pick your favorite contender for a major party nomination in 2008. Suppose Bush were eligible to serve and it was your favorite vs. Bush for President. Who would you vote for?".

1. yes2. 103.... (Below threshold)
DoninFla:

1. yes
2. 10
3. yes
4. 10
5. no McCain
6. 8
7. Conservative

1. NO2. 63. Y... (Below threshold)

1. NO
2. 6
3. YES
4. 8
5. NO
6. 5
7. *generally* reflects American public opinion

1. Yes or no, do you think ... (Below threshold)
patrick:

1. Yes or no, do you think President Bush has done a good job overall as President? no

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being complete failure and 10 being a great President, how would you grade President Bush? 5

3. Yes or no, do you approve of President Bush personally? no I think he has lied to the American public, perhaps it was for his notion of national security but I don't think that makes it right.

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being an absolute disgrace and 10 being extremely honorable and personable, how would you grade George W. Bush, the man? 4

5. Yes or no, do you believe the next President will do as good a job as President Bush has done (for this question, you may note whom you expect to win in November) ? yes

6. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a complete failure and 10 being a great President, how well do you expect the next President to do 7, HRC
7. In general, do you think this site is more conservative, more liberal, or generally reflects the American public opinion? moderate conservative.
off topic, I seldom agree with this site's point of view the writers have a good sense of what the American public feels and doesn't try to stretch on the unimportant trivia that both the extreme left and right blogs focus on.