Obama is Hitler.

[Jesda]

Not really. I'm sure he's a nice guy.

But I'm noticing a huge difference in tone from when Bush won in 2000 and 2004. Liberals were quick to call Bush everything from Adolf Hitler to Herbert Hoover, and marched in the streets for years burning effigies of the elected president, unsubtly comparing him to vaginal pubic hair and screaming like angry children.

I've noticed many Republicans have been very respectful to President Obama, accepting him with some warmth and a semblance of hope.

Remember when Clinton left office and his staff vandalized the white house? I have a feeling Bush's people will have a bit more respect for the building, the office, and the need for some decency and respect. Its been eight years of screaming, kicking, and immature yelling on behalf of the left, and I'm glad to see that finally end.

Less Pelosi. More Obama. Please.

[heliochrome85]

Not really. I'm sure he's a nice guy.

But I'm noticing a huge difference in tone from when Bush won in 2000 and 2004. Liberals were quick to call Bush everything from Adolf Hitler to Herbert Hoover, and marched in the streets for years burning effigies of the elected president, unsubtly comparing him to vaginal pubic hair and screaming like angry children.

I've noticed many Republicans have been very respectful to President Obama, accepting him with some warmth and a semblance of hope.

Remember when Clinton left office and his staff vandalized the white house? I have a feeling Bush's people will have a bit more respect for the building, the office, and the need for some decency and respect. Its been eight years of screaming, kicking, and immature yelling on behalf of the left, and I'm glad to see that finally end.

Less Pelosi. More Obama. Please.

not that im agreeing with it, but dont you think after the ridiculous outcome of the 2000 elections, they had a right to be upset? this time around, when the AMERICAN people decided, not the stacked supreme court, the outcome is a little more clear. How would it look like if McCain went state to state demanding recounts? Childish, given the margins he lost by...

[Jesda]

not that im agreeing with it, but dont you think after the ridiculous outcome of the 2000 elections, they had a right to be upset?

No. I voted for Harry Browne. I wasn't running around calling my new president 'Hitler' just because I didn't pick him.

There is no justification for the way liberals have behaved over the last eight years. It lost them seats in the house, senate, and lost them the white house in 2004. It lost them credibility for years. The loudest Democrats had nothing to say but "Well, we're mad! Rawr! Vote for us because Bush is Hitler!" That didn't win over the mainstream electorate.

Finally, the war and economy turned against President Bush (you know, substantive arguments) and the Democrats won back the house, senate, and white house. You don't win by screaming at the top of your lungs and making demands. You win by making reasonable, logical arguments and using evidence to make your point.

[Urabus GodofTraction]

I'm going out on a limb and making the following theory.

The military and ex-military are traditionally Republican. There is an ingrained sense of respecting leadership you disagree with within those circles. Perhaps Republicans are more likely to "respect the establishment."

There's some loyal Democrat servicemen out there. I've met one.

[Cold_Zero]

not that im agreeing with it, but dont you think after the ridiculous outcome of the 2000 elections, they had a right to be upset? this time around, when the AMERICAN people decided, not the stacked supreme court, the outcome is a little more clear. How would it look like if McCain went state to state demanding recounts? Childish, given the margins he lost by...

I seem to remember when the 2000 election was certified and GW Bush went to work there was definitely a feeling of bi partisanship in the White House. He reached across the aisles to work with Congressional Democrats (on things like No Child Left Behind). Pretty much, especially after 911, this went on until 2003. The events leading up to the invasion of Iraq and the failure to find WMDs, set off events that have resulted in GW Bush being blamed for Katrina (apparently Bush hates blacks), Global Warming, a conspiracy to overtake the country and remain in power after his term is over, the rise in gas prices, the Sub prime Mortgage Scandal, the Liquidity Crisis and of course him just being the Devil (wonder if Bobby Boucher's mom warned him of Bush.)

This all is a result of a bad precedence that has been set in past Presidential Administrations by opposing the opposing party. Ronald Reagan was a cowboy hell bent on bringing us to the brink of destruction with the Russians. George HW Bush's thousand points of lights became some Illuminati Masonic Conspiracy and the high point was the Impeachment Proceedings of Clinton.

[LongBeachCoupe]

Jes lol..... you couldnt say "obama is LIKE hitler" as the title? You had to make it a firm statement?

Ive hated bush since his dad was in office and i was collecting desert storm trading cards and watching sgt slaughter in the WWF (jeez seems like 1000 yrs ago!)

I hated WBush's policy before he was the president, and during his term the hatred grew like mold in a closet.

I also thought McCains best delivery of speeches was last night... and where were the respectful republicans there? (i heard boos)

I also never knew that Clintons people trashed the white house though... so i may not be the most informed...

PS. I just learned that "Bangkok" isnt the capital of Thailand (well atleast to the Thai it isnt!)

[skylndrftr]

I've noticed many Republicans have been very respectful to President Obama, accepting him with some warmth and a semblance of hope.

Of all the moronic stupid and flat out incorrect things you said in your pointless and false rant. that is by far the stupidest.

Did you NOT see/hear all the people yelling terrorlst at another political candidate because they disagree with him.

[themadscientist]

That would be why he said "many", not "all"

I've noticed many Republicans have been very respectful to President Obama, accepting him with some warmth and a semblance of hope.

There were a litany or rediculous thing heaped on the GOP candidate by Obamalamians so let's not feign outrage.

[480sx]

Of all the moronic stupid and flat out incorrect things you said in your pointless and false rant. that is by far the stupidest.

Did you NOT see/hear all the people yelling terrorlst at another political candidate because they disagree with him.

You make a jackass out of yourself really well. Keep your personal comments off the board and you might do a little better. Also, read, as TMS implyed.

A lot of you guys seem to think Bush just got a bad rap. He inheireted a bad economy, the war just turned south on him, and a lot of other strange sentiments fly around here often. The guy was(is) a horrible president, and will be remebered as one of if not the WORST president of all time. I would go into detail but i already have in a few threads. Just wait 30 or so years, history will not be kind to that man.
Modified by 480sx at 10:00 PM 11/5/2008

[Jesda]

I really have no idea what Bush's legacy will be. Will he be remembered as a Carter, who was limp and spineless on the economy and foreign policy, or will he a be a Truman, a govern-by-gut populist who left office with a 22% approval rating?

that is by far the stupidest.

Your brilliant post speaks for itself.

[themadscientist]

To be fair Bush inherited a lot of holdover from the Clinton administration. But, also being fair he had 8 years and while there were some high points he will mostly be remembered in the same vein as Lyndon Johnson and Herbert Hoover.

[OriginalWheelman]

Of all the moronic stupid and flat out incorrect things you said in your pointless and false rant. that is by far the stupidest.

Did you NOT see/hear all the people yelling terrorlst at another political candidate because they disagree with him.

Can I borrow your crystal ball? Because I sure can't tell people's political affiliation as they are screaming obscenities.

[Jesda]

Karl Rove: "I want our new president to succeed."

[marlin29311]

Karl Rove: "I want our new president to succeed."

Failing would certinaly kinda suck, now wouldn't it? Or maybe like a 50/50 win/fail ratio...

As I entered this post, I was expecting to see something like "Obama's campain techniques were Hitler-esque...." lol.

I think he's just going to be remembered as the 43rd president. That's about it. Of course, this also is subjective to the history book you read - o wait, I'm sorry, they're all unbiased...

[HashiriyaS14]

Not really. I'm sure he's a nice guy.

But I'm noticing a huge difference in tone from when Bush won in 2000 and 2004. Liberals were quick to call Bush everything from Adolf Hitler to Herbert Hoover, and marched in the streets for years burning effigies of the elected president, unsubtly comparing him to vaginal pubic hair and screaming like angry children.

I've noticed many Republicans have been very respectful to President Obama, accepting him with some warmth and a semblance of hope.

Remember when Clinton left office and his staff vandalized the white house? I have a feeling Bush's people will have a bit more respect for the building, the office, and the need for some decency and respect. Its been eight years of screaming, kicking, and immature yelling on behalf of the left, and I'm glad to see that finally end.

Less Pelosi. More Obama. Please.

Much as I may respect Bill Clinton himself, many of his staffers were absolutely obnoxious. There's a great book written by one of the FBI agents assigned to the White House at the time wherein he details their many offenses. Some real losers in that bunch.

Part of the outrage at the 2000 election was because it was so incredibly close and so highly disputed, but still, once a President is officially elected, people need to respect it.

I'm happy to see many Republicans showing good faith towards our new President Elect.

In regards to Pelosi, I still think she's not as liberal as people make her out to be. I've always heard that she's actually fairly centrist but bends against the will of the extreme left too often (which I'm not suggesting is excusable).

She recently issued a statement regarding how she feels the Dems must now govern from the center. Now that Dems in both houses can move from opposing a conservative President to working with a Democrat, maybe she'll do a better job at keeping the far left at bay as the "outrage factor" won't be there anymore to lend support to crazy liberal initiatives.

I'm not necessarily optimistic she'll pull it off, however. Here's hoping she does, though.

[Cold_Zero]

I also never knew that Clintons people trashed the white house though... so i may not be the most informed...

If I remember correctly, the Clinton staff:1. Removed all the 'W' keys from the keyboards in the White House. Great use of American Taxpayer dollars to have to replace all the keyboards.2. They trashed certain offices in the White House.3. Left defecation in the toilettes for the incoming staff.4. Glued items to desks.5. Treated the incoming Bush staff very badly.

We will see how the Bush staff treats the incoming Obama staff. My guess is, with the leadership that GW Bush has shown from his speeches, he has probably told his staff to cut that **** out and work hard to guarantee a smooth transition for the country.

[JustinStrife]

not that im agreeing with it, but dont you think after the ridiculous outcome of the 2000 elections, they had a right to be upset? this time around, when the AMERICAN people decided, not the stacked supreme court, the outcome is a little more clear. How would it look like if McCain went state to state demanding recounts? Childish, given the margins he lost by...

The people had decided. Al Gore was the one who took the election results and dragged them to the courts.

Knowledge is power. You're unarmed for even a fist fight.

[LongBeachCoupe]

Any documentation on this? Im sure itd be an interesting read...found some...http://www.fair.org/activism/vandal-update.html

Also, any shenanigans done by BUSH will be under mush more scrutiny.