One Christian liberal arts institution at which I've taught (I've taught at three thus far) came in consistently high in the "Nostalgic for Ronald Regan" category, which was disturbing enough--even to one generally and vaguely Republican in some of my politics. This institution could be voted "Most Nostalgic for George W. Bush" with no questions asked.
A vast majority of students and faculty defend our current president with the fervor of a rabid dog. Not only can he do no wrong, but to suggest that he can is instantly labeled "Bush-Bashing."
It's come to the point that there's an almost obligatory bashing of Bush-bashers in most public occasions. If anyone has suggested that things could be better, that person is a Bush-basher. To suggest that a good president ought to do these things and that ours hasn't is Bush-bashing.
Recently, I overheard colleagues discussing an article published in The New York Times: "Poll Gives Bush His Worst Marks Yet." Yes, that's Bush-bashing, too.
I want to stand up on a table and announce that Bush-basher bashing will no longer be tolerated! We're allowed to criticize any public official, no matter how revered.
The rhetoric is driving me insane. Criticism is bashing. Bashing is bad.
Frustrated.
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