In my perusing of the Washington Post this gloriously sunny afternoon, I came upon a rather startling fact: President Bush’s approval rating is currently sitting at 31%.
Compared to other Presidents, this is, of course, extremely low. But stop for a moment and consider what this is saying - 31% of Americans think Georgie-boy is doing a GOOD job! They think he is taking charge and leading us in the right direction! They think he is making the country better off than when he began his (mockery of the) Presidency! (Which begs the question, “Just how badly does the President have to screw up the country before these people lose faith?”)
31% seems rather high. I’m sitting here, procrastinating the work I am supposed to be doing for my actual job, trying to think of anyone I know who would say they approve of the job the President is doing. I honestly cannot think of a single person! And the Washington Post wants me to believe that nearly a third of my fellow Americans feel this way? Ridiculous. I’m tempted to believe that number isn’t real and that the actual number is much closer to 0%. Of course, you can’t rightly admit that a sitting President is loathed by everyone - otherwise, what the hell is he still doing in office? No, 31% is a good compromise. It lets the big dog save face a bit and yet is still low enough to be possible.
With that, I ask all you closet Bush supporters to identify yourselves, please! If you really do exist, I want to know who you are and what makes you tick. I promise to not judge you (aloud).
6 responses so far ↓
1 Jess // May 25, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Good point! What I’d like to know is who is taking and giving these polls? Why am I never asked?
2 heidi // May 26, 2008 at 1:26 am
I agree completely and I always wonder about those people who drive around with the “I voted for Bush” stickers on their car. I cannot believe they actually publicize that.
3 vulcanhammer // May 26, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Yup, Bush is definitely not popular. But congress scores even worse than he does. Let’s face it, our government is not working.
4 :::::::::::: wife mom maniac :::::::::::: // May 27, 2008 at 8:39 pm
I’ve noticed from perusing online among a few conservatives that there are a significant number of people who believe in supporting the president no matter what. And then there’s one issue voters, like the politically focused pro-lifers. And then there’s some people who really feel we should be kicking more arab ass. Those are the people who still approve, thinks this wanderer into your blog. Enjoyed my visit
5 Damon // Jun 2, 2008 at 2:16 am
ah, mark me up as a moderate Bush fan. I suppose that needs clarification. I don’t spew angst and hate towards the man. I think he’s a bit dim here and there and probably is a bit underqualified for the job, but hey, he’s got some strong convictions and he carries them out, which is more to say than most politicians who are poll driven. The man was voted in to make decisions based upon his convictions and ya gotta admit, he doesnt seem to care what polls say. He does what he thinks is right. And for that I applaud him. I dont have to agree with his idea of right or wrong to admit that’s a good trait in a man.
plus, as a student of history, lets not pretend he’s the worst president we’ve ever had. A statement like that is clouded in some serious ignorance.
6 wow gold // Oct 20, 2008 at 11:58 am
I know some wow gold in wow.
Leave a Comment