USAToday: State of the Union? Not so good, most say

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-01-26-bush-sotu-cover_x.htm

A USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll taken last weekend and interviews across the country this week found most Americans pessimistic about the economy, divided on the war and doubtful that Bush has the best plan to address the issues that matter most to them — among them health care and corruption. (Related: Poll results)

By more than 2-to-1, those surveyed say things have gotten worse in the United States over the past five years. "I love my country, but we're going the wrong way for sure," says Faye Sherer, 59, of Salinas, Calif., who helps run a family produce company and was among those polled. "I don't see the point in Iraq, when there were other countries going through worse atrocities and we did nothing to help them."

Bush has strong defenders, to be sure, and views of the country's course divide on partisan lines. Chris DeCaro, 20, of Farmington, Mich., praises the president, particularly for his handling of terrorism. "He runs this country not as a politician but as a businessman who does things that need to be done," DeCaro says. He says public opinion has been swayed by a "liberal media" that are "defeatist" on the war and antagonist toward Bush.

Still, even conservatives divide 47%-44% on whether things have gotten better or worse.

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• Said the country has gotten off track. By 62%-35%, they were dissatisfied with the way things are going in the USA. That's the most pessimistic view at the start of a year since Bush took office.

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With Mom and Dad in one of the wealthiest counties in the United States (Oakland)

and should be quoted as an expert in how our country is governed. :sarcasm:

What it does show (that particular quote) is exactly how stupid and brainwashed that person is.

Farmington is one big bastion of Repukes for the most part, so he's at ground zero to soak up spin and bullshit!

Everywhere I go, I can hear people talking about the economy, and most of all Bush. When I'm standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, 2 people behind me will be talking about corruption. "Well, you know, he's really corrupt too".

At the local library yesterday, there was a man standing outside the library, getting people to sign a petition for better health care. He was talking openly about Bush letting 9/11 happen (LIHOP). People were standing around him, agreeing with him. As I walked in and out of the library, there were new groups of people standing there. I heard bits & pieces of the conversation. It was all AGAINST Bush.

He's finished.

:kick:

It's a country...

Not a business....

You have to consider all the people...

Not just the ones you consider customers...