To Bob Wagner ("Dragging Us Down," Nov. 26) as well as Colleen Hroncich (Nov. 14) -- one question -- do you happen to remember George Bush? Can you recall how things were before President Obama's first term?

Can any Republicans remember the dire straits this country was in before Mr. Obama's first day in office?

The selective memory of the Republican Party is amazing!

JOHN R. DOYLE
Oakdale

First Published: December 4, 2012, 5:00 a.m.