Presidential Precedent

From those queens over at Good As You

1993: Conservatives, with an interest more on their party that on their country, make Bill Clinton's every last fart a "controversy," standing in the way of much-needed work.

2009: Conservatives, with an interest more on their party that on their country, make Barack Obama's every last fart a "controversy," standing in the way of much-needed work.

1993: Conservatives, confronted with a charismatic leader, act as if things like charisma, likability, capability, and intellect are things to be frowned upon.

2009: Conservatives, confronted with a charismatic leader, act as if things like charisma, likability, capability, and intellect are things to be frowned upon.

1993: Gays in the military is made into an issue by those who care more about keeping gays unequal than they care about fairness or national security.

2009: Gays in the military is made into an issue by those who care more about keeping gays unequal than they care about fairness or national security.

1993: Progressive views are decried at every turn

2009: Progressive views are decried at every turn

1993: Republicans who do cross the aisle to work with the Democrats are shunned by some as being party turncoats.

2009:

1993: Hillary Clinton invokes a visceral hatred in some GOP circles.

2009: Hillary Clinton still invokes a visceral hatred in some GOP circles.

1993: Whereas Democrats vehemently lashed out against the Republican predecessor only after they felt such ire had been earned, a frightening number of GOPers begin working to declare the new presidency a failure before the boxes are White House boxes are unpacked

2009: "I hope Obama fails" -Rush Limbaugh

1993: Actually getting things done seems far less important to conservatives than getting themselves back into power.

2009: Actually getting things done seems far less important to conservatives than getting themselves back into power.

That's our take, at least. Now watch Focus on the Family's take:

We reply:

2000: Bill Clinton leaves office with 66% approval rating.

2009: George W. Bush leaves office with a 22% approval rating.