Mutabaruka, poet, talk-show host

George W. Bush was the worst president in the history of America. The economic breakdown affecting everyone today stemmed from his presidency.

He was deficient in helping people. He had promised to assist Africa with AIDS control and it didn't work out.

He said when he got rid of Saddam the war would stop, but there is still no end. The world became more unsafe than safe because of Bush.

America's image is worse now than any other time. The policy in the country is what has caused the image to be so poor and it shows poor presidency.

Ian Boyne, columnist

The global meltdown occurred under his tenure, so he will go out with that record. Also, he failed to provide adequate employment.

International aid from America ... went down during his tenure, but I must commend his help to Africa in their AIDS campaign.

Bush succeeded in that America never had another terrorist attack since Sept 11, so it shows that he was successful.

All international polls have shown America's image suffering more and more. The foreign policies have been a disaster.

Trevor Munroe, UWI lecturer

Bush's management of the economy has been very poor by not acting quickly to head off and respond to crises that are affecting the American family and the entire world.

Int'l aid under Bush's presidency was very negative. He didn't show sufficient respect to friends and allies of the US, as well as persons internationally.

He did not pay enough attention to intelligence signals that the (9/11) terrorist attack was immi-nent. However, we have to acknowledge there have been no more attacks.

America's image is severely damaged. Bush took a unilateral approach, which has damaged America's status among persons who admire the US and share democratic values.

Kingsley Stewart, talk-show host

George Bush is the worst president in modern America, considering the global crises which occurred under his presidency.

He joined in the AIDS campaign in Africa, which was a good move. However, he is not liked internationally because of his poor approach to other countries.

There is no substantiated evidence as to why the Americans went to war up to this day and Bush has been deficient in protecting his people.

America's image suffered severe damage under Bush's tenure and it is evident based on what people think about its policies.

John Rapley, president, research think tank

Bush might be favourable only with Nixon ... . He's accused of squandering gov't surpluses by cutting taxes in a growth phase, leaving the gov't with no reserves.

His record on international aid is more favourable ... . Anything would have been an improvement after the Clinton years. He will be remembered favourably for his initiatives on AIDS.

Catastrophe, though he maintains history will vindicate him. He will say national security is his biggest gain, and it is true, but America has paid a high price for its security wall.

Again, almost entirely negative.