I haven't been much of a contributor on these political threads, but let's give it a try. I hope no one feels insulted.
I don't see Bush as the problem.
He is only the symptom.
The problem is us, the people of the USA.
I came to this conclusion after the last election.
One could argue his party stole the election in 2000 (at least in my state) or that Gore's campaign "sucked", or the voters didn't know quite who they were voting for in 2000.
Let's face it. The People went to the polls last November, and voted Bush into office again knowing quite well what we were getting.
It's time to look at ourselves in the face and admit who we are as a nation, and ponder what can be done about it. I would bet that if the election is held again in a couple of months the same gentleman is likely to win again.
In response to Justafied stating "maybe the Dems can retake the House...", I'll say that at least the Dems embrace the country's diversity and would keep the country from further regression. But when it comes to issues like corporate welfare and campaign reform, for instance, the Dems are as blind and backward as the Republicans. And none of the top leaders of the party has demonstrated courage and conviction in denouncing the warmongering.
I'm forever condemned to voting for third party candidates who don't stand a chance because the rules are stacked against them. (Although I voted for the Democrat for the first time in 12 years in 2004, as an anti-Bush gesture).
Any thoughts by the more politically astute minds on this site would be appreciated.