The Bush Legacy

George Bush has often claimed that while he is widely despised around the world, and here in America, that history will vindicate his presidency. However, his prediction may prove to be as accurate as those he made about the Iraq War, according to historians and academics who have looked at this issue.

More than nine in ten historians in fact rate George Bush as the worst or one of the worst presidents in United States history. A recent Pew poll found that Americans are more likely to use the world 'incompetent' to describe him than any other word.

Speaking of polls, it is now official, George Bush has polled the lowest approval rating of any president in the history of polling.

Bush also ranks as the sixth highest in 'misery index.'

• During his presidency GDP is up 2.2%, placing him 9th out of the past 13 presidents.
• He created the third largest national debt in the history of the United States. He was trumped only by Regan who tried to spend the Soviet Union into bankruptcy, and Roosevelt who had to pay for World War II.
• Only George H. W. Bush and Ford saw fewer jobs created.

In an interview last Friday he once again explained (again) that 'history will be the judge' of his presidency and that 'history will look back and determine.' (History tends to do that.)

Of course as a get out to the whole history concept, Bush once told author Bob Woodward, that this determination may not be made until, "we're all dead."

Now there's a convenient time line for you.