Are you liking George W, as a former President?

I am liking him more and more.
I dont agree with many of his policy decisions and his reckless war in Iraq....but I wasn't there, I don't know what he was being told.

But he is being interviewed this week, and the more I see him, the more I like him. I think his work with veterans is admirable, and I'm going to buy his book about the veterans. The profits go to veterans causes.

I am definitely on side with The Democrats, and I hope they rebuild into something other than a 'Let's have a Coronation for Hillary' party, but I do admit, I like the humanity I see in George W. Bush.

For the record, I also like Melania Trump. I think she will be great.
I would have loved to have seen Sanders as President I am Still adjusting to the Donald, but I don't think they all have horns and are evil.

I think there are political and philosophical differences, and there should be.

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gdon39 · 41-45, M

History will show him favorably, No one liked Harry S. Truman at the end of his terms. War time Presidents have it very difficult and I feel for them. President G. W. Bush was and is a human who had to make terrible decisions that none of us would want to even know about.

CassandraFemale17 · 26-30, F

I agree, we can't know. We also cannot know the many sources he used to make those decisions, and whether those sources were flawed or biased, and how so.

I'm a Democrat. But on either side of the aisle people were not sure the war was being waged for legitimate reasons. But Congress voted to support it on both sides, and they knew far more than I or than you.

Did they get it right? I think not, but history may well correct me.

In the meantime, I can still admire the man now, and the person he has become since.

The flip side is I could never, ever have admired Saddam Hussein and the monster he was.

gdon39 · 41-45, M

@CassandraFemale17: Very thoughtful and well delivered opinions. It's a shame that people prefer to fan the flames of divisiveness today than work towards bettering the world as they are able. Effect change by doing what you can locally. Work at the shelters, donate to those less fortunate, support a cause locally and if everyone does that......We win. Or, spew venom about what you cannot change, scream for expensive "special inquiries" and gain nothing. We have what we have for the next four years, keep your eyes open and maintain adherence to the rules of law and then vote again people

CassandraFemale17 · 26-30, F

@gdon39: not forgetting, we have huge opportunities in Congress in 2018. Change can start in 2018 for those not supporting the Trump agenda.

But it will take leadership, vision,and an ability to translate that vision into a call, or a passion within people they will connect with.

That was all missing with Hillary.
I have written elsewhere on this site all about my feelings there. I won't go into it all now.

The right leader will make all the difference. The wrong one will make none.

CassandraFemale17 · 26-30, F

@gdon39: and thank you for your kind words, too , btw