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ShnickyShnack wrote:

Are any of "the best and the brightest" still left alive?

I thought they morphed into neo-cons.

spike wrote:

Knowing science doesn't necessarily make someone "intelligent." The President has thousands of advisors, researchers, academics, agencies, professors and scientists working for him. Let them tell him whats going on. I couldn't give a good godamn if the President didn't know the difference between an electron and a neutron. All I care about is that he listens, has the capacity to learn, is able to analyze the data presented and come up with a course of action.

I'd much rather have a President knowledgable about foreign policy, world affairs and domestic issues than a President knowledgable about science.

Yes, it does. At least a basic understanding of science. Shoulda taken some chemistry and biology just to get into college. The President shouldn't need a PhD in science, but should understand the basics, like the difference between an electron and a neutron.

Unfortunately the current President isn't knowledgeable about foreign policy, world affairs or domestic affairs and his advisers are ideologues who only present one side of an issue. I'd rather we didn't' make the same mistake twice. Someone who actually had a successful career, public or private sector, would be nice too - unlike the current President.

He was the edjumacation governor!

robco wrote:

spike wrote:

Knowing science doesn't necessarily make someone "intelligent." The President has thousands of advisors, researchers, academics, agencies, professors and scientists working for him. Let them tell him whats going on. I couldn't give a good godamn if the President didn't know the difference between an electron and a neutron. All I care about is that he listens, has the capacity to learn, is able to analyze the data presented and come up with a course of action.

I'd much rather have a President knowledgable about foreign policy, world affairs and domestic issues than a President knowledgable about science.

Yes, it does. At least a basic understanding of science. Shoulda taken some chemistry and biology just to get into college. The President shouldn't need a PhD in science, but should understand the basics, like the difference between an electron and a neutron.

Unfortunately the current President isn't knowledgeable about foreign policy, world affairs or domestic affairs and his advisers are ideologues who only present one side of an issue. I'd rather we didn't' make the same mistake twice. Someone who actually had a successful career, public or private sector, would be nice too - unlike the current President.

No...it doesnt. It demonstrates the ability to memorize simple concepts (which is all well and good) but does not demonstrate intelligence. How many times have you met someone who you would not characterize as "intelligent" and yet gets ahead by sheer perseverance?

The electron/neutron was hyperbole, I would hope that the President have a basic understanding of science. I mean basic. However, I don't think its fair or realistic to expect him to be able to debate in depth on science.

I totally agree that Bush fulfills none of the desirable qualities of a President. He represents the moronic portion of the population who feels that the President should be just like him. Hes the godamn President, he should be smarter and more able than you in every way.

resedit wrote:

user wrote:

resedit wrote:

The current President had a fairly successful career in the public sector as Governor of Tejas.

Oh, please.

You may not like it - but he did.

It's widely known that the Texas governor is largely a ceremonial position with little power.

user wrote:

resedit wrote:

The current President had a fairly successful career in the public sector as Governor of Tejas.

Oh, please.

"Poor George, he can't help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth."

Thomas Jefferson, for another.

Let Bartlett be Bartlett!

robco wrote:

Unfortunately the current President isn't knowledgeable about foreign policy, world affairs or domestic affairs and his advisers are ideologues who only present one side of an issue. I'd rather we didn't' make the same mistake twice. Someone who actually had a successful career, public or private sector, would be nice too - unlike the current President.

Please. If George W. Bush was competent and intelligent this country would be a smoking rubble today.

Bush's problem isn't a lack of expertise, it's the fact that he and his allies don't give a smurf about this country, or at least 99.9% of it.

Pretty much the only thing that has been able to stop him from embarking on another greed-driven, bad-for-the-vast-majority-of-Americans policy is the sheer incompetence of his administration. (Thanks Democrats!)

after-life wrote:

robco wrote:

Unfortunately the current President isn't knowledgeable about foreign policy, world affairs or domestic affairs and his advisers are ideologues who only present one side of an issue. I'd rather we didn't' make the same mistake twice. Someone who actually had a successful career, public or private sector, would be nice too - unlike the current President.

Please. If George W. Bush was competent and intelligent this country would be a smoking rubble today.

Bush's problem isn't a lack of expertise, it's the fact that he and his allies don't give a smurf about this country, or at least 99.9% of it.

Pretty much the only thing that has been able to stop him from embarking on another greed-driven, bad-for-the-vast-majority-of-Americans policy is the sheer incompetence of his administration. (Thanks Democrats!)

As much as I dislike Bush, I do believe he has the best interests of the country at heart. Its just that he doesnt understand what those best interests are or how to best go about getting them...

spike wrote:

As much as I dislike Bush, I do believe he has the best interests of the country at heart. Its just that he doesnt understand what those best interests are or how to best go about getting them...

Is there any evidence of that being the case?

I wish it were possible to assume that everyone who gets involved in politics is doing it for the good of the country. That clearly isn't the case though. Some politicians simply are handmaidens for special interests the oppose the interests of the majority.