Democrats wanted George W Bush to fail. [View All]

But they did not want the country to fail.

Democrats disagreed with the invasion of Iraq. Because it was not best for our country and our relations around the world. Soldiers and marines were dying for an unjustified war.

Democrats disagreed with spending huge sums of money off the record and running up huge deficits. They wanted George W Bush to fail in those endeavors. It was best for the country if we had an honest accounting of what we were spending.

Democrats disagreed with Bush on torture and suspending civil liberties and spying on our fellow citizens. They wanted him to fail because his actions and policies were anti-American and criminal.

In those respects, Democrats wanted George W Bush to fail.

However, Republicans want Obama to fail for different reasons. They do not share the same concern for the present economic crisis we are in. They are not thinking about what is best for our country - they are thinking about what is best for their Party and getting back into power.

They are not hoping Obama fails because he has invaded another sovereign nation or because he has crapped on our Constitution or because he has broken international and national laws. They want him to fail simply because they disagree with his politics- the nation be damned. There is a difference.