Bush's Approval Rating Lowest in US History

[Necromancer]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/presidentbush/2008/11/unpopular.html

George W. Bush likes to say that you can't read too much into public opinion polls. And who can blame him. He was elected president not once but twice.

Still, today's new numbers -- in a poll conducted from Friday through Sunday -- must come as a blow. His numbers are at the low end of the graph above, which is pollster.com's average of all the major polls.

As Americans are turning out to the polls in record numbers, Bush's approval rating, according to the latest CBS News tracking poll, has dipped to 20%, the lowest ever recorded for a president. His disapproval rating of 72% matches his all-time high, reached last month.

The same poll, taken on the eve of a historic election, found that Republican John McCain had gained some ground on Democrat Barack Obama but that Obama maintains a comfortable, 51%-42% spread over McCain among likely voters, with 5% undecided and a plus-or-minus error rate of 3%.





What's scary is that 20% of the population actually DOES support him. Who are these people? Do they really hate anything not remotely conservative so much that they can approve of a President who has bombed two countries, destroyed our economy, sanctioned torture, etc?

[RichardCranium]

I approve of G Dub.

[Parkbandit]

Bush will look like George Fucking Washington after Obama gets in and "Carters" up our country.

[Necromancer]

Keep telling yourself that.

Actually, once the dust has settled he's going to look like the divisive, manipulative, warmongerer that he is.

He's the reason your party is in shambles right now, make no mistake. They won't even put him on the campaign trail- McCain has had to try to distance himself from Bush to try to keep votes. And Bush isn't going to pull a Clinton on this one.

[Parkbandit]

Keep telling yourself that.

Actually, once the dust has settled he's going to look like the divisive, manipulative, warmongerer that he is.

He's the reason your party is in shambles right now, make no mistake. They won't even put him on the campaign trail- McCain has had to try to distance himself from Bush to try to keep votes. And Bush isn't going to pull a Clinton on this one.


Let's talk in 4 years pal. This is just what the Republican Party needed, since they've been off topic now for 8 years. Hopefully, a REAL conservative will step up and actually deliver what most Americans want.. controlled spending in government and low taxes.

[Hulkein]

Who are these people?

Who are these people who are concerned with GW's approval ratings on the day when the country is electing a new president?

[oldanforgotten]

Let's talk in 4 years pal. This is just what the Republican Party needed, since they've been off topic now for 8 years. Hopefully, a REAL conservative will step up and actually deliver what most Americans want.. controlled spending in government and low taxes.

Wow, you said something that actually made sense. Hopefully they learn their lesson, ditch the batshit crazy right wing evansatanical christian terrorists that are dominating their central policy and step up and offer up a real conservative next time around.

[Necromancer]

Who are these people who are concerned with GW's approval ratings on the day when the country is electing a new president?

Yes, because the current president's approval rating has nothing to do with today's election.

Kudos on your mastery of limited scope.

[Some Rogue]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/presidentbush/2008/11/unpopular.html

George W. Bush likes to say that you can't read too much into public opinion polls. And who can blame him. He was elected president not once but twice.

Still, today's new numbers -- in a poll conducted from Friday through Sunday -- must come as a blow. His numbers are at the low end of the graph above, which is pollster.com's average of all the major polls.

As Americans are turning out to the polls in record numbers, Bush's approval rating, according to the latest CBS News tracking poll, has dipped to 20%, the lowest ever recorded for a president. His disapproval rating of 72% matches his all-time high, reached last month.

The same poll, taken on the eve of a historic election, found that Republican John McCain had gained some ground on Democrat Barack Obama but that Obama maintains a comfortable, 51%-42% spread over McCain among likely voters, with 5% undecided and a plus-or-minus error rate of 3%.





What's scary is that 20% of the population actually DOES support him. Who are these people? Do they really hate anything not remotely conservative so much that they can approve of a President who has bombed two countries, destroyed our economy, sanctioned torture, etc?

Hey, what do the polls show the approval ratings for Congress is right now? Oh right, lower than Bush.

All politicians suck. End of story.

[Necromancer]

Hence the big upset and projected landslide Senate and House victories for democrats. People are associating Congress with republicans (and specifically the Bush administration) right now, despite that not being particularly accurate.

As I said, this man's low approval rating is bringing the entire party down and paving the way for a huge democratic sweep. FINALLY the man does something right.

[Gan]

Yes, because the current president's approval rating has nothing to do with today's election.

Kudos on your mastery of limited scope.

Its a shame that current Congressional approval ratings will not have much impact on today's election.

[Some Rogue]

Hence the big upset and projected landslide Senate and House victories for democrats. People are associating Congress with republicans (and specifically the Bush administration) right now, despite that not being particularly accurate.

As I said, this man's low approval rating is bringing the entire party down and paving the way for a huge democratic sweep. FINALLY the man does something right.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/lrenzo2/spin-arrows.gif

[Hulkein]

Yes, because the current president's approval rating has nothing to do with today's election.

Kudos on your mastery of limited scope.

It definitely affects the person running with R next to his name. That's not what this thread was about. Your first post was asking, "who could support the current president?", it was not asking for a discussion on GW's unpopularity and the impact it has on this current election.

My question remains: who really wants to discuss the current unpopular president on the day we get a chance to elect a new one? (Unless it's in a context related to this election, which the first post was not)

[Necromancer]

me

[Hulkein]

It's a rhetorical question ;)

[Xeromist]

I would want George W. at a family BBQ or something because I bet he's funny as hell to be around. He wasn't presidential material to me personally, but hey--he's totally family BBQ material to me.

[Allereli]

What are Cheney's approval ratings?

[Necromancer]

I think he was voted MPV in Hell. Does that count for anything?

[Xeromist]

What are Cheney's approval ratings?

Riddled with shotgun pellets.

[BriarFox]

Cheney's ratings are really high - among oil conglomerates, big business, anti-environmental groups, and defense contractors. Everyone else wants him to burn in all the metaphorical Hells.

[Necromancer]

Does Hallmark make a card for that?

[BriarFox]

Does Hallmark make a card for that?

"Wishing you all the best on your Day of Judgment. May Mephistopheles, Satan, Shai'tan, Beelzebub, Ba'al, Surtr, Hades, Pluto, Loki, Shiva, and all the rest receive you WARMLY."

I should totally write for Hallmark.

[CrystalTears]

I should totally write for Hallmark.
http://mcmdb.mcsoftware.tk/database/gallery/m006/01%20-%20Mr%20Deeds.jpg

[Necromancer]

Oh yeah, I almost bought that one for my mother

[Parkbandit]

Cheney's ratings are really high - among oil conglomerates, big business, anti-environmental groups, and defense contractors. Everyone else wants him to burn in all the metaphorical Hells.


I'm none of the above and don't want him to burn. Perhaps you are wrong once again?

[BriarFox]

I'm none of the above and don't want him to burn. Perhaps you are wrong once again?

Let me revise that comment, then: "Cheney's ratings are really high - among oil conglomerates, big business, anti-environmental groups, defense contractors, and vitriolic, argumentative conservatives dissatisfied with the world. Everyone else wants him to burn in all the metaphorical Hells."

Anything to make YOU happy, PB!

[CrystalTears]

Except that it's still the wrong assumption.

[Parkbandit]

Let me revise that comment, then: "I think Cheney's ratings are really high - among oil conglomerates, big business, anti-environmental groups, defense contractors, and vitriolic, argumentative conservatives who always make me sad because they are far more intelligent than I'll ever be. Everyone else wants him to burn in all the metaphorical Hells. Of course, I'm viewing this from inside Obama's ass, so what do I know"

Anything to make YOU happy, PB!

That did make me happy. Thanks.

[BriarFox]

Except that it's still the wrong assumption.

Oh, look, 18% of the US agrees with you that he's doing a great job!

http://www.pollingreport.com/C.htm

[BriarFox]

That did make me happy. Thanks.

Now if only you could rewrite the history books and your life, everything would be completely perfect, wouldn't it? I hear lobotomies can do wonders, though!

[CrystalTears]

Oh, look, 18% of the US agrees with you that he's doing a great job!

http://www.pollingreport.com/C.htm
I was referring to the type of people you were mentioning, dipshit.

[Parkbandit]

Now if only you could rewrite the history books and your life, everything would be completely perfect, wouldn't it? I hear lobotomies can do wonders, though!


When I look at your posed picture.. it makes me laugh a lot. It makes me laugh even harder that you are actually proud of it enough to make it your avatar.

[BriarFox]

When I look at your posed picture.. it makes me laugh a lot. It makes me laugh even harder that you are actually proud of it enough to make it your avatar.

1) It's not posed - it's a snapshot a friend took after dinner.

2) I like the picture, but posting it as an avatar had more to do with it being an appropriate size than it conveying the exact image I desired.

3) The fact that your entire repertoire of comments consists of ad hominem attacks makes me feel sorry for you.

And

4) Going back to your last comment, I'll gladly take you on head to head in an intellectual battle - or head to piehole, as the case seems to be.

[Xeromist]

When I look at your posed picture.. it makes me laugh a lot. It makes me laugh even harder that you are actually proud of it enough to make it your avatar.

Your response isn't entirely constructive as it seems to deviate a bit from --WHOA, SCORE!! I just found a cheeto!!!

[Tea & Strumpets]

Which thread had that picture of Obama as the dude in Blazing Saddles? Because that black dude from Blazing Saddles kicks ass.


"They said you was hung."

"They was right."

Or something like that.

[Parkbandit]

1) It's not posed - it's a snapshot a friend took after dinner.

2) I like the picture, but posting it as an avatar had more to do with it being an appropriate size than it conveying the exact image I desired.

3) The fact that your entire repertoire of comments consists of ad hominem attacks makes me feel sorry for you.

And

4) Going back to your last comment, I'll gladly take you on head to head in an intellectual battle - or head to piehole, as the case seems to be.

1) Looks gay.
2) Looks gay.
3) You are gay.

And

4) You are a homosexual of the nth degree and I never said I would go "Head to head" with you. I like women.

[Some Rogue]

Which thread had that picture of Obama as the dude in Blazing Saddles? Because that black dude from Blazing Saddles kicks ass.


"They said you was hung."

"They was right."

Or something like that.

The sheriff is near?

[Tea & Strumpets]

The sheriff is near?


Gene Hackman: The sheriff's a <train whistle blows>

I think it was a train whistle...

[Some Rogue]

You fail on so many levels.

Not only was it not Gene Hackman, it was the church bell that was ringing.

[Tea & Strumpets]

You fail on so many levels.

Not only was it not Gene Hackman, it was the church bell that was ringing.

Who was it? I could have sworn it was Gene Hackman. I'm googling that shit, prepare to get served.

[Tea & Strumpets]

Well my google search failed and I guess I was wrong, but if you ever mention this again you are getting negative rep.

[Some Rogue]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/lrenzo2/Carol_Arthur__David_Huddleston__Cle.jpg

Oh, lo'dy, lo'd, he's desp'it! Do what he sayyyy, do what he sayyyy...

[BriarFox]

1) Looks gay.
2) Looks gay.
3) You are gay.

And

4) You are a homosexual of the nth degree and I never said I would go "Head to head" with you. I like women.

I am SO impressed by your vocabulary. ::GUSH:: Oh, and the membership to gay.com I just got was SO thoughtful of you. I'm glad you're letting your free-love side show!

[Daniel]

I am SO impressed by your vocabulary. ::GUSH:: Oh, and the membership to gay.com I just got was SO thoughtful of you. I'm glad you're letting your free-love side show!

Rofl

Good one.

[droit]

Who was it? I could have sworn it was Gene Hackman. I'm googling that shit, prepare to get served.

You're thinking of Gene Wilder.

http://images.usatoday.com/life/_photos/2006/08/01/dvd-blazingsaddles-mug.jpg

[Some Rogue]

You're thinking of Gene Wilder.

http://images.usatoday.com/life/_photos/2006/08/01/dvd-blazingsaddles-mug.jpg

Nope, he's talking about the fat older guy to the left of the sheriff.

David Huddleston is his name.

[Tea & Strumpets]

You're thinking of Gene Wilder.

http://images.usatoday.com/life/_photos/2006/08/01/dvd-blazingsaddles-mug.jpg

No, I just thought the mushmouth guy was Gene Hackman. I think Gene Wilder is my favorite character in the movie (I'm way too amused by the scene where he takes the chess piece).

[Stanley Burrell]

As long as we're going with a minority cowboy theme:

http://www.celluloidheroreviews.com/images/frisco_kid.jpg

[Gan]

Which thread had that picture of Obama as the dude in Blazing Saddles? Because that black dude from Blazing Saddles kicks ass.


"They said you was hung."

"They was right."

Or something like that.

http://forum.gsplayers.com/showpost.php?p=834071&postcount=43


And LOL @ Gene Hackman
Sounds like you need some homework assigned. Namely you must watch Blazing Saddles again.

Here's the scene in question.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upvZdVK913I

[Tea & Strumpets]

http://forum.gsplayers.com/showpost.php?p=834071&postcount=43


And LOL @ Gene Hackman
Sounds like you need some homework assigned. Namely you must watch Blazing Saddles again.

Here's the scene in question.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upvZdVK913I

Let's play chess.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I29FGVcD1M&feature=related

[Parkbandit]

I am SO impressed by your vocabulary. ::GUSH:: Oh, and the membership to gay.com I just got was SO thoughtful of you. I'm glad you're letting your free-love side show!

I thought it was a nice touch. Good luck!

[Tsa`ah]

1) Looks gay.
2) Looks gay.
3) You are gay.

And

4) You are a homosexual of the nth degree and I never said I would go "Head to head" with you. I like women.

And you like peas?

[Parkbandit]

And you like peas?

While I won't pretent to begin to know WTF you are talking about, I was mildly surprised you didn't use the term "cock", "hump" or "penis" in your response. I guess electric shock therapy DOES work. Grats!

[Valthissa]

Funny thing about approval ratings and history.

Truman left office with a very low (under 25%) approval rating.

He is now considered to be one of our best presidents.

I think being regarded as even an average president is a highly unlikely result for Bush, but you cannot know how future historians will view his presidency.

C/Valth

[Tsa`ah]

While I won't pretent to begin to know WTF you are talking about, I was mildly surprised you didn't use the term "cock", "hump" or "penis" in your response. I guess electric shock therapy DOES work. Grats!

That it was beyond your ability to comprehend ... expected.

[Tsa`ah]

Funny thing about approval ratings and history.

Truman left office with very low (under 25%) approval ratings.

He is now considered to be one of our best presidents.

I think being regarded as even an average president is a highly unlikely result for Bush, but you cannot know how future historians will view his presidency.

C/Valth

Chances are pretty good that using the wayback machine and asking random people from the past what they think about their current and/or previous president ... it wouldn't be a gush of compliments.

[Parkbandit]

That it was beyond your ability to comprehend ... expected.
I realize my retardese isn't as fluent as yours, but you have an advantage as it is your primary language. I will endeavor to work on it though. How's this:

I like corn.

[Tsa`ah]

If you say so ... if that's what you like.

[crb]

only thing lower than Bush's approval rating... the approval rating of the Pelosi/Reid lead congress.

Pot, meet Kettle.

[ElanthianSiren]

only thing lower than Bush's approval rating... the approval rating of the Pelosi/Reid lead congress.

Pot, meet Kettle.

So somehow because congressional approval ratings are low, that excuses the poor approval ratings of someone else? IMO they all need a good swift kick in the ass.

[crb]

No no, it doesn't excuse Bush's rating, it points out to the liberal that they are a hypocrite for gloating over the approval rating of the conversative president, when the liberal run congress cannot even muster half his score.

[Necromancer]

You assume that Bush's low approval ratings have nothing to do with public perception of Congress. That would be false.

[Tsa`ah]

No no, it doesn't excuse Bush's rating, it points out to the liberal that they are a hypocrite for gloating over the approval rating of the conversative president, when the liberal run congress cannot even muster half his score.



B-b-b-b-b-but the DEMOCRATS!

[Parkbandit]

B-b-b-b-b-but the DEMOCRATS!

Way to pull out an Ashliana. I'll quote this so you can't go back and edit it out.. that way the next time you pull the same reasoning, I'll simply be able to quote it for you.