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I avoided this thread the first time around, because it seemed like a wonderful nesting ground for Trolls. However, with its recent resurgence, I began to try to determine when, exactly my displeasure with President Bush began.
When I think back, it was actually when I read a magazine article that my mother had cut out(I forget the magazine) about then Governor Bush. The article was complimentary and hinted that the Governor was mulling over the idea of running for president. My mother, a staunch conservative, was intrigued by him and liked the tone he set during his interview. I, on the other hand, immediately disliked his tone and demeanor and the subtle arrogance that pervaded his comments. My mother was so surprised that I felt that way, she just didn't see it. She continually asked me how I could feel that way and how could I not see his virtues.
Time and experience has only strengthen my dislike of the man. Obviously, I have political and philosophical differences with him, but that is not the issue, there are many who I disagree with, but for whom I have a great deal of respect and even revernce. There is something, on a very basic, gut-instinct, emotional level that disturbs me about President Bush. I am not sure why this is, but it seems to me that he has that effect on a great number of people and if you add in philosophical differences it can really raise the level of dislike or hatred. For those who do not experience this discomfort, it must seem infuriatingly irrational, but I cannot deny its existence.
I also uphold the people's right to criticize their elected officials. Do I think that "Bush is a fucking moron!" is an effective critique of this administration's weaknesses and blunders - no, but you have the right to say it.
Nuff said - thanks for readin'.
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