Understanding Criticism of the Bush Administration

The speaker discusses their early criticism of the Bush Administration, highlighting their skepticism of its trustworthiness even before the 2000 election. They analyze policy proposals, pointing out dishonesty in Social Security and tax plans, and conclude that such dishonesty is a clear sign of untrustworthiness.

What was the speaker best known for before the 2000 election?

• Running for political office

• Criticizing the Bush Administration

• Supporting the Bush Administration

• Writing for a major newspaper

What did the speaker use to predict issues with the Bush Administration?

• Public opinion polls

• Policy analysis

• Media reports

• Personal interviews

What was the speaker's main concern with the Bush Administration's Social Security proposal?

• It was too complex

• It involved double-counting funds

• It was too generous

• It ignored the elderly

How did the speaker describe the Bush Administration's tax cuts?

• Favoring the wealthy

• Harmful to the economy

• Equally distributed

• Beneficial to the middle class

What does the speaker believe is a clear sign of untrustworthiness in a leader?

• Dishonesty in numbers

• Lack of charisma

• Inexperience

• Poor public speaking