January 15, 2009 03:00 PM
New poll shows Bush is back!
...back all the way up to a whopping 34% approval rating. It's gotta suck to know that 2/3 of the country absolutely despises you and just wants you to leave already.
A new USA Today/Gallup poll, conducted Jan. 9-11, finds 34% of Americans approving of the overall job George W. Bush is doing as president and 61% disapproving. Those ratings are a shade better than what Bush has received for most of the past year, and may represent the kind of lame-duck approval bounce Gallup has seen for other presidents.
Pathetic. President-elect Obama, on the other hand, is starting off pretty strongly. Let's hope he can keep it up.
...that poll was described as "A dead cat's bounce."
taken from investment banking. When a stock falls through the floor, there's often a "dead cat bounce" because some investors buy in because they can't resist the deal now that the share price is so low (among other reasons).
is kind of like doublespeak
My guess is there's an MoE of +/- 3--6 pts, so he's probably on the lower scale.
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
On July 1, 2002, the International Criminal Court, a treaty-based court located in The Hague, came into being for the prosecution of war crimes committed on or after that date. However, several nations, most notably the United States, China, and Israel, have criticized the court and refuse to participate in it or to permit the court to have jurisdiction over their citizens. Note, however, that a citizen of one of the 'objector nations' could still find himself before the Court if he were accused of committing war crimes in a country that was a state party, regardless of the fact that their country of origin was not a signatory.
War crimes are defined in the statute that established the International Criminal Court, which includes:
Grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, such as:
Willful killing, or causing great suffering or serious injury to body or health
Torture or inhumane treatment
Unlawful wanton destruction or appropriation of property
Forcing a prisoner of war to serve in the forces of a hostile power
Depriving a prisoner of war of a fair trial
Unlawful deportation, confinement or transfer
Taking hostages
The following acts as part of an international conflict:
Directing attacks against civilians
Directing attacks against humanitarian workers or UN peacekeepers
Killing a surrendered combatant
Misusing a flag of truce
Settlement of occupied territory
Deportation of inhabitants of occupied territory
Using poison weapons
Using civilians as shields
Using child soldiers
The following acts as part of a non-international conflict:
Murder, cruel or degrading treatment and torture
Directing attacks against civilians, humanitarian workers or UN peacekeepers
Taking hostages
Summary execution
Pillage
Rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution or forced pregnancy
However the court only has jurisdiction over these crimes where they are "part of a plan or policy or as part of a large-scale commission of such crimes"[6]
To any citizen in Iraq . . . Take your pick.
"Secular humanism -- a fearless, realistic world view replete with doubt and scepticism that attempts to attain an unachievable state of equilibrium between and among the human qualities of reason, intuition, imagination, memory, ethics and common sense.
He's been shown next to Obama, perceived as 'helping in the transition'. Undeserved, of course. Approval by association.
I agree. I think people are beginning to feel good about their government again, even if that government isn't quite in office yet, and Bush is basking in that glow. Plus he's not doing anything these last few weeks, which is good, because if he does something, it tends to be something AWFUL and thus makes his numbers drop.
After he is gone there will be so many people coming forward and so many bad things coming out that his personal approval polls will go right back down, perhaps even farther than they were.
It is going up because he is widely perceived that he is not doing ANYTHING, hence approval.
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
And now we know why he has been making the rounds on TV! He's trying to get his ratings up for his exit stats.
Again I say, Fuck You George Bush! And good riddens!
How in the name of all things normal, can this idiot get any more than 3.4%? The complete global economy is in meltdown mode partially because of this idiot. Iraq was/is a craphole of murder and mayhem. Not one thing did this administration touch, that didn't turn into gold for the rich, and shit for the poor. And he has a 34% approval rating? Good Gawd, what would it take to open up American eyes?
I don't believe this poll for a minute. People just want to forget him. Reminds me of when my aunt died and my mother (her sister-in-law) said she wasn't really that bad of a person. She was awful. Just because a person is gone doesn't mean they are now good folk. Bush is not gone, but people try to be charitable.
Or a man you've dated for too long and finally have realised he was a bastard/jerk all along, and you can't wait to get rid of the prick...
David Broder is dancing on his table, and writing his next article "Why Obama should resign immediately after declaring Bush king.".
There's probably a few people who just feel sorry for the guy, even though he deserves no pity or sympathy.
That's what Michelle said last night...
I knew that comment was coming, I just didn't know who would say it first.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
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:-}
I'm lucky when I can aim for the toilet.
I think I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so.....
your money was on Ysbadden saying it first?
The guy's bright but hasn't quite developed beyond Freud's genital fixation phase.
"Secular humanism -- a fearless, realistic world view replete with doubt and scepticism that attempts to attain an unachievable state of equilibrium between and among the human qualities of reason, intuition, imagination, memory, ethics and common sense.
Here is an explanation of "lame duck" combined with the bounce of which many of you disapprove.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvbsXUtvAEc
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
Yep, I gotta admit that it was.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
That must be all the people in the U.S. who are actually working and sure they will have a job next week. Yeah, 34% sounds about right.
and financial bailout receivers.
In my opinion some of those who were polled gave him a sympathy vote, sort of like a sympathy fu*k. They felt sorry for him or something.
Anyone gonna watch his farewell speech tonight? I understand he's going to have some people up on the stage with him or something. I hope we never hear another word from him after tonight. And I hope once that helicopter takes off Tuesday, we never see him again.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
the helicopter crashes. Not advocating violence. Just justice. It used to be called American Justice, but that went out the door. Wonder how much Cheney and Bush will steal on the way out.
they'll get what they can, you=betcha...
his balls hanging on the door of the Hague.
to the idea of some significant number of the US citizenry pelting the helicopter with shoes when W lifts off for the last time from the White House? Seems appropriate if, for no other reason, than to show that some in the US have at least as much courage as that Iraqi journalist.
"Secular humanism -- a fearless, realistic world view replete with doubt and scepticism that attempts to attain an unachievable state of equilibrium between and among the human qualities of reason, intuition, imagination, memory, ethics and common sense.
I think Sarah Palin wanted to give a little speech too, but there just wasn't enough time.
Ted Anthony of AP wrote the following regarding George W.’s hopefully final press conference: “It all felt strangely intimate, occasionally uncomfortable, in the manner of seeing a plumber wearing jeans that ride too low.”
...or did it go up because he hasn't done anything lately?
It went up because people are happy that he's almost gone ...
shouldn't be happy he's almost gone. People should have pitchforks and be demanding the bastard get arrested.
If Obama does not clearly and cleanly repudiate Bush, Bush's approval rating will rise over time...as Obama gets blamed more and more for the problems shrub has caused.
It'll be interesting to see how he polls after his speech tonight.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
It'll be interesting to see how he polls after his speech tonight.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
This corporate tool has never given a speech in his life. He mumbles, smirks, makes up new words, and looks completely lost.
Sorry about that comment posting twice. When I tried to "submit" it, an error message came up and told me to try to submit it again. So I did.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
Poor Bush ...
On the day he wants to give a prime time farewell speech, he gets preempted by a breaking
news story from NY with connotations of 9/11 ...
Looks like there is someone way up there who does NOT like shrubs ...
in my entire life, have I hated, no despised, anybody like I do this clown and his entire gang of thieves. I've never been a person that seeks revenge on anybody, but this prick does not deserve to have a moments peace without looking over his shoulder. Cheney either. Or Rumsfeld. Or Powell. Or Rice. Or any of the gang of buttholes that supported them, including Pelosi and Reid. They've completely screwed the world up, and killed literally millions of people. May they NEVER have a second in their lives without fear.
They got where they are using fear and perhaps Madam Karma will take them where they go due to fear.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
has to be done. Millions of middle class and poor around the world are going to suffer for years because of this administration. Millions. And those are the lucky ones the son of a bitch didn't bomb or invade.
Look how much effort has gone into creating a legacy for him.
Had the white house spent 8 years of showing the same degree of dedication toward working for America as they have over the last 2 months to resurrect a sense of respectability for bush, he would have gone down in history as....mediocre.
That's a hell of an up-tick from where he's at now.
Do I approve or disapprove of the way George is handling his job as president? Compared to what? He hasn't done squat for the last six months and yet this is such a dramatic improvement over the previous seven and a half years that I would have to agree he is doing a better job.
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He didn't bomb Iran so I guess that is a plus. He didn't come up with some excuse to halt the presidential elections, so I guess that's a plus. And as Peter G said, in bush's case doing nothing for six months is also a plus.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
WHO owns the poll , i've just recently heard Carlyle Group owns some of these polls
34% is totally obscene
OT, but my wife just looked over my shoulder at that pic. She has a lifetime's experience working in bars, clubs and restaurants. Her comment: "He's pouring it down his throat."
Regards, C
After he gets home on Tuesday he'll probably pour it all over himself.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
a fatty.
Whatever he does, I hope the media doesn't feel the need to cover it. He's the worst nightmare this country has had to deal with and it lasted eight years.
We should all celebrate Tuesday that we have been able to keep some part of our sanity through all of this stuff.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
There will be much to celebrate Tuesday, much!
Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity. Albert Einstein
And light
Thu, 01/15/2009 - 15:06 — Jo
a fatty.
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His mother?
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
NO ONE, I mean NO ONE, that I know thinks he was a good President. I do not believe that poll, as everyone I know is affected by this economy. Trillions of peoples dollars have been lost and a poll shows that Bush approval rate went up? How much did they pay these people to take the poll? Obviously, the figures are tweaked. Bush is afraid he will be going down as the worst President in History and he will do anyting to tweak the numbers.
I am sticking with the last poll that showed Bush approval rating was 18. That sounds even too high.
I wonder what bush's approval rating was the Friday before he took office for the first time.
I seem to remember that before 9-11 people were not so happy with him and it seems like his approval was like in the mid 40s or so.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
I think American's approve of Bush leaving office. I give him high marks for that.
to that.
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
Congress approval is at 20%
WTF? WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?!
the numbers are bullshit. Same as the poll numbers that showed McCain ahead of Obama near the end of the campaign in November. There is no disinterested 3rd party to provide info on the sampling procedures and other important factors -- in the end, the validity of the poll results.
"Secular humanism -- a fearless, realistic world view replete with doubt and scepticism that attempts to attain an unachievable state of equilibrium between and among the human qualities of reason, intuition, imagination, memory, ethics and common sense.
I seriously doubt Dubya cares either way, being a sociopath alcoholic and all.
Given that Bush has a core base of supporters that would stand behind him no matter what fresh horror,its conceivable that a small per centage of people bought into the mantle of tepid retrospection he pretended to donn the other day.In addition let's not forget the fake indignation and insufferable sanctimony he indulged himself in,which always plays well with the rubes.
"To me, truth is not some vague, foggy notion. Truth is real. And,
at the same time, unreal. Fiction and fact and everything in between,
plus some things I can't remember, all rolled into one big "thing."
This is truth, to me. "
-Jack Handy
It is indeed sad testimony to the ignorance and or lack of intelligence and character that so many Republicans are still irrationally willing to fantasize that Bush has done anything deserving of acceptance let alone worthy of approval.
10 Take Aways from the bush years
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/...
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The poll numbers are bullshit.
Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity. Albert Einstein
I prefer this guy:
http://www.salem-news.com/stimg/january262008...
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
Please tell me there's something we can do to help that poor 34%. Because something in their heads just ain't right.
Why should it go up? He's still the same George. He still made the same mistakes, and he's still defending them. The only thing that I can think of is that the people who voted for him in 2004 can't give up the idea that they made a mistake.
34 % ought to be banned from voting , period . The dumbest and most ignorant people on the planet combined with those who prospered thanks to the Bush criminal enterprise . God damn them all.
Insanity , it is what it is , there is no understanding it .
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