If I allowed myself to be a bit snide, I'd say the real reason the far-Left hate him is the same old "nerd versus the world" syndrome. They feel they are smarter, more "correct" ethically, and yet they succeed and fail in the world no more than the rest of us.

At its roots, American style ultra-Liberalism is unnatural. It is an intellectual construct morally, just as much as any religion, and just as out-of-touch with Darwin's views of nature. Lions aren't going to be vegetarians anytime soon, and "nature" doesn't spare or reward you for your idealism.

So, when people like Bush do really well, people who are admittedly more Machiavellian and less idealistic than the far-Left, they are back in High School, watching the Jocks and "popular" people excel despite their inferior ideals and percieved lack of intellect.

Funny how those who most embrace Evolution seem to spit at it when their own idealism is an anchor...

Reply By: BakerStreetPosted: Sunday, February 27, 2005If I allowed myself to be a bit snide, I'd say the real reason the far-Left hate him is the same old "nerd versus the world" syndrome. They feel they are smarter, more "correct" ethically, and yet they succeed and fail in the world no more than the rest of us.At its roots, American style ultra-Liberalism is unnatural. It is an intellectual construct morally, just as much as any religion, and just as out-of-touch with Darwin's views of nature. Lions aren't going to be vegetarians anytime soon, and "nature" doesn't spare or reward you for your idealism.So, when people like Bush do really well, people who are admittedly more Machiavellian and less idealistic than the far-Left, they are back in High School, watching the Jocks and "popular" people excel despite their inferior ideals and percieved lack of intellect.Funny how those who most embrace Evolution seem to spit at it when their own idealism is an anchor

boil down all you said , and said so Eloquently I might add, and it's still, "its because he is'nt a liberal"

Great article!

In addition to your comments, I'd like to add my own suggestion...

He doesn't play the "victim" game. To too many liberals, victim = respect. Prs. Bush doesn't wallow in national self pity, he calls for us to rise above. He doesn't hang his head when things go bad, he pushes on until things get better. He doesn't pat us all on the head saying, "There, there, I know you can't make it on your own, life just sucks that way," he stands proudly and encourages us all to stand up and do something about it!

Most of all, he doesn't sit around telling us how great we were yesterday, he gives us a vision of how much better it can be tomorrow.

Of course, if "victim = respect" I can see where people would have a hard time with all that.

Reply By: ParaTed2kPosted: Monday, February 28, 2005Great article!In addition to your comments, I'd like to add my own suggestion...He doesn't play the "victim" game. To too many liberals, victim = respect. Prs. Bush doesn't wallow in national self pity, he calls for us to rise above. He doesn't hang his head when things go bad, he pushes on until things get better. He doesn't pat us all on the head saying, "There, there, I know you can't make it on your own, life just sucks that way," he stands proudly and encourages us all to stand up and do something about it!Most of all, he doesn't sit around telling us how great we were yesterday, he gives us a vision of how much better it can be tomorrow.Of course, if "victim = respect" I can see where people would have a hard time

good additions... history will judge him and I think is the final analysis he will be given his due as "one of the great ones"

He doesn't play the "victim" game. To too many liberals, victim = respect. Prs. Bush doesn't wallow in national self pity, he calls for us to rise above. He doesn't hang his head when things go bad, he pushes on until things get better. He doesn't pat us all on the head saying, "There, there, I know you can't make it on your own, life just sucks that way," he stands proudly and encourages us all to stand up and do something about it!

Good point.

"He is a Strong President, that doesn’t need the popular opinion of the public to push forward with his vision, unlike left-wingers who will fold if the people of the United States disagree with them."

I don't think so, I mean during his campaign in 2004 he brought up the amendment for the sanctity of marriage, yet in the recent release of the interview that he had with Doug Wead, Bush explains that he told one prominent evangelical that he would not "kick gays, because I'm a sinner. How can I differentiate sin?". Yet he considered that amendment and since the election he hasn't brought it up. He had to pander to the 40% evangelical majority. I think that all politicians have to cede to the majority from time to time otherwise it's political suicide.