The fact that the top two W “achievements” are descriptions of two separate public policy catastrophes that unfolded on his watch is really all I have to say about this. 😂😂😂
James Pethokoukis ⏩️⤴️
 @JimPethokoukis
Apr 24
This from the GWB Presidential Center, which I just visited: - kept America safe after 9-11, decapitated al-Qaeda - ended the Global Financial Crisis - PEPFAR saved 25 million And say what you will, but Iraq is higher on the Freedom House index that China, Egypt, and Qatar

Apr 24, 2024 · 10:51 AM UTC

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Heh, they didn’t mention Hurricane Katrina too?
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Bush’s greatest achievement — post-Katrina aid covered more than 100% of income losses (unless you died) nber.org/papers/w20713

The Economic Impact of Hurricane Katrina on its Victims: Evidence from Individual Tax Returns

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Hey, not every present can take office as the country's greatest enemy is collapsing and a long awaited productivity room finally emerges! Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good!
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One of Trump's few worthwhile moments was when he mocked Jeb for busting out the "He kept America safe" canard.
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JP is delusional
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What do you think Bush should have done differently responding to the financial crisis?
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Wbush took office in 2001, critiqued Clinton for working long hours, told all staff members to go home at 5pm, gave nicknames to foreign leaders, didn't have a fucking clue.
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W had a terrible administration that planted the seeds of collapse within the Republican Party. It didn't cause the collapse but really put them in a bad position.
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Number 3 is good though!
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also: ended?
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