Beware of Bush!
During the first year of his presidency Bush's approval numbers were declining and then 9/11 happened. The nation went into shock and rallied behind Bush lifting his approval numbers to an undeserved yet amazing 90%. I remained part of the 10% who disapproved of Bush. I can't imagine who they were polling to get to 90%because most of the Dems I knew were still smarting from the stolen election. Who made up these 90% other than Republicans?
Regardless, in 2004 Bush's approval rating was hovering at 46-47% prior to the election - but he "won re-election" anyway - by the thinnest of margins - by about 1%. I choke on the word "won" because I honestly doubt he actually won in 2004 and on the word "re-election" because in 2000 it has been proven Bush didn't win and was never "elected" in the first place. How could he be re-elected?
And here we are in the first year of his second term and his approval ratings have fallen to 35% - a record low number he historically shares with just one other president, Richard Nixon, right before Nixon resigned from office.
So, what do you think will happen now? What will happen to protect Bush's approval ratings from sinking into new territory where no president has ever been before? What could happen to rescue him?
Here's what we might expect.
A new terrorist attack against the United States is a very likely possibility that would frighten Americans and allow Bush to dress up and play like our savior and protector. Believe it or not, this could be "arranged" by our CIA, the same CIA that was once directed by Dubya's father.
Or, there could be a suspicious attempt on Bush's life that would rally sympathetic Americans to support him.
Or, an alleged serious threat of nuclear attack by a terrorist group or by a nuclear power such as Iran, Pakistan, North Korea or even China.
Or, maybe something you can think of that I haven't at this posting.
Regardless of what might "happen" it wouldn't surprise me. The Bush administration has already proven they are capable of just about anything to further their personal goals and those of their corporate cronies. Whatever it takes to hold on to power and the keys to our treasury.
