President Bush's memoir Decision Points goes on sale today. A CNN poll found that only two per cent more people thought President Obama was a better president than his predecessor. At souvenir shops in Washington T-shirts are now for sale with Mr Bush's image and the question: "Miss Me Yet?"
Well, do you? How do you judge President Bush now? Have you changed your opinion in any way since he left office? Here's what President Bush said about his legacy in an interview with Matt Lauer:
I hope I'm judged a success. But I'm gonna be dead, Matt, when they finally figure it out. Andrew Roberts thinks history will be kind to Bush's legacy:
The first is that history, by looking at the key facts rather than being distracted by the loud ambient noise of the 24-hour news cycle, will probably hand down a far more positive judgment on Mr Bush's presidency than the immediate, knee-jerk loathing of the American and European elites
Well, that''s all from WHYS today. What a fantastic response from everyone - we''ve had more texts into the show today than ever - or at least, since I''ve been on the programme! See you tomorrow!
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Chris emailed - While I disagree with President Bush on many policy decisions, including waterboarding and Iraq, the quickness to demonize him is disturbing. While maybe ill-advised, it's distracting to call him names or simplify the incredibly complex and grave decisions he made
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bush was one of d worse learders d world has have,d 9/11 he did it and attack orders.
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If we do miss G Bush, why the debate now? J John
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Jafar Hashi - President bush was a complet disaster and infact should be a arrested and convected for runing and also ending the lives of innocent people i think he is guilty till proven innocent!!
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0500038D0201If republicans want to cut the deficit, why don鈥檛 they opt to cut the obscene military budget, which is bigger than the rest of the put together and
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Candi Fisher - Two words: Hell no. That man ruined our country.
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Eddie Szeliga - Tax cuts for the rich while spending on an unfunded war of aggression, all while turning a 2% surplus into a trillion dollar deficit. Yeah I miss Bush as much as I miss my wisdom teeth.
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Enaks82 - I believe his legacy will be judged on both sides of the coin. The invasion of Iraq and his attempt to export democracy was a complete policy failure. The fact that there were no WMDs found in Iraq means Bush lied and got away with it.
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Hi 2 me bush was simply carring out his father,s failed invasion of iraq, iraq will b de same & some nations need iron rule if u want order. j.kasauka-zambia.
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Abiy from Ethiopia, Addis Ababa - I do not mis a president BUSH and GUANTANAMO
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George W. Bush was the worse the Presdent that The USA ever had. MB. Daramy.
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Economy - Record Surplus to Record Deficits
American Image - Shattered around the world
War - illegitimate War in Iraq..With this how can I miss Bush?
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Bush poured enough money for us in Africa to fight poverty and AIDS. This is why i miss him. Richard
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Abdullahi,Bush led the war on Iraq in which more civilians were killed and by the way he led the war in afganistan so Bush can be regarded as he is criminal
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those who hte bush are either pro-terrorists or doesn鈥檛 know how bad they are. long live G Bush! nicolas.sudan
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If Iraq had had WMD, America would never have amassed its troops in Kuwait.
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Omon in Leeds emailed - I miss President Bush so very much,
President Bush was a brash man, he was not your typical politician, he wasn't smooth with his words, but he was true to the American people. He tried to keep America safe, which was his primary duty. He has no reason to apoloigise to anyone
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Sherman Shepherd emailed - I think a great President especially if he's compared to Obama. He was decisive, had the courage of his convictions, and people didn't have to like him the way Obama wants the world to love him.
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In an ideal and fair world Bush and Blair wld be on trail john accra
Do you miss President Bush?
| Tuesday, 11 Nov. 2010 | 18:06 - 19:00 GMT
President Bush's memoir Decision Points goes on sale today. A CNN poll found that only two per cent more people thought President Obama was a better president than his predecessor. At souvenir shops in Washington T-shirts are now for sale with Mr Bush's image and the question: "Miss Me Yet?"
Well, do you? How do you judge President Bush now? Have you changed your opinion in any way since he left office?
Here's what President Bush said about his legacy in an interview with Matt Lauer:
I hope I'm judged a success. But I'm gonna be dead, Matt, when they finally figure it out.
Andrew Roberts thinks history will be kind to Bush's legacy:
The first is that history, by looking at the key facts rather than being distracted by the loud ambient noise of the 24-hour news cycle, will probably hand down a far more positive judgment on Mr Bush's presidency than the immediate, knee-jerk loathing of the American and European elites
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Well, that''s all from WHYS today. What a fantastic response from everyone - we''ve had more texts into the show today than ever - or at least, since I''ve been on the programme! See you tomorrow!
Comment sent via YOURSAY
Chris emailed - While I disagree with President Bush on many policy decisions, including waterboarding and Iraq, the quickness to demonize him is disturbing. While maybe ill-advised, it's distracting to call him names or simplify the incredibly complex and grave decisions he made
Comment sent via SMS
bush was one of d worse learders d world has have,d 9/11 he did it and attack orders.
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If we do miss G Bush, why the debate now? J John
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Jafar Hashi - President bush was a complet disaster and infact should be a arrested and convected for runing and also ending the lives of innocent people i think he is guilty till proven innocent!!
Comment sent via SMS
0500038D0201If republicans want to cut the deficit, why don鈥檛 they opt to cut the obscene military budget, which is bigger than the rest of the put together and
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Candi Fisher - Two words: Hell no. That man ruined our country.
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Eddie Szeliga - Tax cuts for the rich while spending on an unfunded war of aggression, all while turning a 2% surplus into a trillion dollar deficit. Yeah I miss Bush as much as I miss my wisdom teeth.
Comment sent via BLOG
Enaks82 - I believe his legacy will be judged on both sides of the coin. The invasion of Iraq and his attempt to export democracy was a complete policy failure. The fact that there were no WMDs found in Iraq means Bush lied and got away with it.
Comment sent via SMS
Hi 2 me bush was simply carring out his father,s failed invasion of iraq, iraq will b de same & some nations need iron rule if u want order. j.kasauka-zambia.
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Abiy from Ethiopia, Addis Ababa - I do not mis a president BUSH and GUANTANAMO
Comment sent via SMS
George W. Bush was the worse the Presdent that The USA ever had. MB. Daramy.
Comment sent via SMS
Economy - Record Surplus to Record Deficits American Image - Shattered around the world War - illegitimate War in Iraq..With this how can I miss Bush?
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Bush poured enough money for us in Africa to fight poverty and AIDS. This is why i miss him. Richard Drasimau - Uganda
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Abdullahi,Bush led the war on Iraq in which more civilians were killed and by the way he led the war in afganistan so Bush can be regarded as he is criminal
Comment sent via SMS
those who hte bush are either pro-terrorists or doesn鈥檛 know how bad they are. long live G Bush! nicolas.sudan
Comment sent via SMS
If Iraq had had WMD, America would never have amassed its troops in Kuwait.
Comment sent via YOURSAY
Omon in Leeds emailed - I miss President Bush so very much, President Bush was a brash man, he was not your typical politician, he wasn't smooth with his words, but he was true to the American people. He tried to keep America safe, which was his primary duty. He has no reason to apoloigise to anyone
Comment sent via YOURSAY
Sherman Shepherd emailed - I think a great President especially if he's compared to Obama. He was decisive, had the courage of his convictions, and people didn't have to like him the way Obama wants the world to love him.
Comment sent via SMS
In an ideal and fair world Bush and Blair wld be on trail john accra