Former President Bush is walking a very fine line with his recent comments.

Hmmmm, well would you mind telling me why you are pleased with Bush remaining quiet? Although I do agree with your part about Cheney speaking enough for the both of them lol

if bush wants to comment on what's happening i can't see any reason to stop him. does anyone take the man seriously anyway?

I see no reason that he shouldn't have his opinions. What happens in office is often not what you see. There are many other things at work besides one man's personal opinion. I'd even go so far as to allow Obama that.

As far as I am concerned, Bush can keep quiet. I supported a lot of things he did, up until he decided to turn his back on capitalism in favor of socialism and go ahead with the bailouts despite massive opposition and having it fail in the House. The fact that the bailout plan that he implemented came from the Senate makes the whole thing illegal on top of being unconstitutional. Bush set the stage for the things 0bozo is doing... and he betrayed every American when he did so.

I doubt GW was trying to be relevent or political, unlike Cheney. Certainly he no longer has a gaggle of writers, so he just kind-of spouts of when in the mood. I doubt he really believes the first one, though. That is more of a campaign-speech-memory coming out: something that politicians say but VERY VERY few of them believe. Why else do they become politicians other than that they think they can do a better job than someone else? That includes spending your money.

I've always said that Bush was a wolf in sheep's clothing. If people honestly think that he was conservative, they must not really know the definition of conservative. Just because he was pro-life and got us into a war, that does not mean he was a conservative. I mean, the Patriot Act? The DHS? The bailouts? If he is a conservative, then I'm a goat. Then again, I don't think any politician really has the license to open their mouths to criticize Obama, because all of them are worthless, and most of them would do the exact same things. I don't think any of them care about us anymore.

I understand the precedence that former presidents don't speak about current presidents. But come on, President Obama keeps blaming Bush and his administration for our current situation. About time he defends himself. And for the record, I wasn't a Bush fan.

You're right, he is walking a fine line here. I'm glad he didn't make any accusations or comments about Obama directly though. I also wish he stuck more to this opinion while he was president.

Wow, we're pretty much in agreement here, Taskr! I've also been impressed by the classy way Bush has handled things so far and while I'm not thrilled with the things he said I don't have a big problem with them. I mean, it's no surprise that he'd say what he said and he wasn't disrespectful like Cheney's been, in my opinion. Annie

I think he has a right to say what he feels as any other American citizen does. I also feel that President Obama has done his share of bashing our previous administration...so it is understandable if Mr. Bush speaks his mind as well. Why would or should Bush keep quiet? I get extremely worried about a country that does not allow for differing opinions. A free society demands that every one has the freedom to think and speak what they want (excepting slander and libel or yelling fire! in a theatre) No, I am not saying that everything is black or white....right or wrong from either of these men...Bush made mistakes and did harmful things...but on the other hand...Mr. Obama is not as perfect as some think...and has and will...have his share of mistakes and bad decisions. My OPINION is that he already has and many people are seeing it. Why is it that most feel that way? If you're a Republican all Republicans are correct? NO! If your're Democrat...all Democrats are right? NO! I remember after 9/11 Bush's approval rating was in the 90's. I'm sure Pres. Obama's honeymoon will end too.

as a political figure ,being blame is a common thing .maybe bush 's words is not right ,he also has right to say whats he want to say ,the important is we believe it or not ,