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From CNN:

Seventy-five percent of those questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey released Friday said they’re glad Bush is going; 23 percent indicated they’ll miss him.

Highlights from the poll:

• 72 percent disapprove of the way Bush is handling his job as president; 27 percent approve
• 31 percent say Bush has been a good president; 40 percent call his presidency “poor”
• 28 percent rate Bush the worst president ever
• 66% want Bush to get out of public life, with 33% saying he should remain active
• 82 percent say he did not unite the country; 17 percent say he did

TPM reports on another noteworthy part of the survey that asked respondents whether various positive attribute applied to President Bush.

Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think it applies or doesn’t apply to George W. Bush:
Is a strong and decisive leader: Yes 45%, No 55%

Cares about people like you: Yes 37%, No 62%

Brought the kind of change the country needed: Yes 13%, No 86%

Is honest and trustworthy: Yes 37%, No 62%

Managed the government effectively: Yes 25%, No 75%

Is a person you admire: Yes 27%, No 72%

Shares your values: Yes 34%, No 65%

Generally agrees with you on issues you care about: Yes 34%, No 66%

Inspires confidence: Yes 20%, No 80%

Has united the country and not divide it: Yes 17%, No 82%

Was tough enough for the job: Yes 49%, No 51%

Can get things done: Yes 31%, No 69%

I had a reader ask:

“What’s up with all the political blogging? I thought you said you were giving that up.”

Well, I did say that. But, I simply changed my mind. Some friends and long-time readers of this blog and the previous incarnations of my blogging expressed disappointment that I was giving up the political and current affairs writing. It seems, according to them, that I do my best blogging and writing when I talk about those things that stir up my passions. Politics, government and current affairs, social justice, faith matters and specific circumstances that affect me or my family are what stir up my passions the most.

So, I went back to writing specifically about those things that are on my mind and stirring my passions on any given day. Much of the time that means it will be about my viewpoint or others’ viewpoints that I find interesting and what to share regarding current affairs and politics. Sometimes, though, I will write something about my family or about a specific experience I’ve had.

For those who don’t like it, I’m sorry, but this blog is what it is. I’m not going to pretend to be something I’m not. I guess I just don’t do personal blogging as well as I do viewpoint and opinion blogging. It’s who I am. And this blog will reflect who I am.

Tag along, if you like. Or don’t, if you don’t. I’d love for you to keep following this blog, but I’ll certainly understand if you decide to look elsewhere.

Okiedoke’s “vintage Okie opinion” can be as profound and poignant in its succinctness as any of those long-winded pundits in newspaper columns and on cable news networks — none more so than this editorial comment from yesterday…

Using our grandkid’s credit card by increasing the national debt to temporarily stimulate the economy seems highly irresponsible, especially considering the questionable results. If we really want to excite American capitalism, shouldn’t we turn over the billions in Social Security to our country’s struggling investment community? Surely we can trust their business acumen. I wonder why politicians aren’t talking about that anymore.

Indeed.