Giving the President an 'F'

Bush's State of the Union Address Fails to Make the Grade

Washington D.C. (PRWEB) February 7, 2006 -– One week ago, George W. Bush delivered his State of the Union address. However, many believe the President simply failed to adequately address the real concerns of citizens across America. FthePres.com believes the failing grade stems from too many parochial questions begging too many pat answers, resulting in too much partisan divisiveness.

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** Iraq: Grade="F"

When the country is involved in a war in Iraq that has cost over 2,200 lives and countless wounded, the host country does not want us there and yet there remains no plan for withdrawal. President Bush contends that the war in Iraq is the same thing as the ‘war on terror’. Many, many disagree that Iraq has anything whatsoever to do with the war on terror. Rep. John Murtha (D) Pennsylvania, now charges that the war in Iraq is nothing more than a civil war and we should be on the sidelines refereeing – not on the ground. Indeed, how many of us believe that the nuclear issue in Iran is light years more urgent?

** Energy: Grade="F"

While energy costs are skyrocketing, the President finally acknowledges that America is hooked on oil – and mostly foreign oil. How long until we are held hostage to our addiction? Where is the plan? How long before it is implemented? This is America’s opportunity to begin a serious movement against dependence on foreign sources of energy.

** Spying: Grade="F"

President Bush defended government spying and surveillance without a warrant. Moreover, it continues unabated, instead of being immediately halted and an independent prosecutor appointed to investigate. Meanwhile, the President wants the controversial Patriot Act extended.

** Healthcare: Grade="F"

Healthcare costs continue to soar while millions of Americans cannot even afford minimal healthcare insurance. As the Baby Boomers age, this issue will only become more important—maybe even the most important of all issues to registered voters.

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Upside of ‘Anger’:

Maybe Sen. Hillary Clinton’s (D-NY) continued interest in presidential politics will lend some hope to an ever more disenchanted citizenry. When recently attacked as “angry” by the GOP chairman, the AP reported that Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson responded, "If the president and the White House spent half as much time worrying about the runaway deficit and the broken Medicare system as they do about Hillary Clinton, the country would be in much better shape." We might, indeed.

Bush’s Failing Grade:

The President’s overall approval rating is merely 39% while his positive rating on Iraq is only 34%. FthePres.com gives President Bush a failing grade of ‘F’ for his State of the Union speech and the underlying programs touted within it.

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