um says:
Mon, 12th Jan 20097:40 am 

seriously CC get rid of this mandy chick…i hate seeing her articles on here

Casey says:
Mon, 12th Jan 20097:54 am 

Maybe it was his most memorable time in office because it was the ONLY thing he WASN'T scrutinized for, until now. Did you think of that?! It was the only moment he felt he was in control without everyone judging his every move, the only happy experience he had, the only moment of relief. And please spare us the "well he made all those horrific decisions so he can only blame himself" because honestly, you have no idea if there even was an alternative, and he did what he thought was right and best for all of us. Do you have to criticize him up until his very last day!? give the man a break. What the fuck did you ever do to deserve the right to bash him?

Christie says:
Mon, 12th Jan 20098:12 am 

President Bush is only human, Casey. So while that means he isn't perfect, it also means he isn't a saint. My god, he's far from it *shudder*. Mr. Bush is not above criticism. He was the friggin president, so of course he's going to be held accountable for things, especially things that have gone wrong. This article was actually pretty reasonable compared to the things people have been saying about Bush, so… yeah, calm down

Lauren, University o says:
Mon, 12th Jan 20098:12 am 

Casey, no need to drop the f-bomb. The article was not in the NY Times, it was on CollegeCandy, which is a place for people to voice their opinions and get a laugh or two.

And this was an interview he gave to the media. Don't you think its ok if we question his thoughts on his 8 years in office?

maddie says:
Mon, 12th Jan 20099:11 am 

mandy-

i completely resent the fact that you have the gall to use the phrase "reign of terror" to describe president bush's term in office. you are certainly entitled to your opinion and criticism of his policies but this is an outright exaggeration clearly coming from someone who understands very little about the freedoms she enjoys in this country regardless of who is in power. my family comes from china and has endured far worse than you can even imagine. the next time we have a president who sets up a paramilitary police force and murders dissenting citizens, throwing their bodies into the ocean to be retrieved and buried by those who stay alive but live in fear, you go ahead and write an article using the phrase "reign of terror". be my guest. and when your family is harassed by members of the political party in power and have to watch what they say and do in their own town to avoid being detained, you let me know. until then, stop thinking you're clever- you are actually just publicizing your ignorance. i don't agree with all of bush's actions or policies either but i would certainly not characterize his terms in office as a "reign of terror," sarcastically or otherwise.

chyeaa says:
Mon, 12th Jan 200910:38 am 

yo chill out maddie, Bush was a horrible president, and if you knew anything about politics then you'd know.

Yeah China blah blah, Well you try being a Soilder out in Iraq, and not knowing the difference between the enemy and the civilan. It because of these U.S polices that your family is harassed by "members of the political party in power and have to watch what they say and do in their own town to avoid being detained".

Know your shit then talk

Mandy is on point.

Thomas says:
Mon, 12th Jan 200910:57 am 

"Then again, did he do anything meaningful?"

This sentence alone proves you are biased in your opinion.

maddie says:
Mon, 12th Jan 200911:24 am 

you have taken my comment completely out of context. i was referring to the cultural revolution in china. if you knew anything about history then maybe you'd know.

know your shit then talk.

Amanda says:
Mon, 12th Jan 200911:36 am 

Right…the people who dislike Bush are the only ones who "know their shit" Quit being so self righteous. You have what you want with Obama coming into office so just lay off Bush for once.

I just can't wait for the day that Obama disappoints people, I bet you won't criticize him the same way you criticize Bush.

Jacks says:
Mon, 12th Jan 20095:06 pm 

He was talking to People Magazine, a rag more well known for dropping millions of dollars on pictures of Brangelina's children than its scintillating articles and scintillating political discourse.

Did you ever stop to think that President Bush might have been being sarcastic? Might have a sense of humor?

Oh, Mandy. I hope you aren't a journalism major.

Casey says:
Mon, 12th Jan 20095:58 pm 

Of course Lauren would jump at the opportunity to criticize my comment. Apparently people who's opinions differ from her's aren't welcome here, or warrant as much criticism as possible. No Bush is not a saint, but he has been criticized for 8 years. All I was saying was give the man a friggen break, he's done, he's gone, we're in for "change" (whatever the hell that means!) all I was saying is why does he need to be criticized up until his very last day.

And Christie, I think that was the most hypocritical thing I have ever read. "He is only human" yet you think it's ok to criticize his every move/ word, even a comment made to people magazine. Ugh! your logic disgusts me.

Christie says:
Wed, 21st Jan 20093:19 pm 

@Casey:

Why are you so contentious? Maybe you should reread my post. Yes, I said he's only human. I don't, however, recall saying it's ok to criticize his every move or word. I DID say that he is not above criticism. You, on the other hand, seem to think he is. And the fact that you accused Lauren of dismissing opinions that differ from her own, and in the SAME post commit that very offense, disgusts ME.