Bush vs. Obama

Ok, so I like to get into arguments with people, assuming two things. They know the issue we are arguing, and they are open to reason. Recently, I encountered someone who didn't know either, and it ended with me swearing never to talk to that person again, for fear of committing homicide. 

The argument start thusly: She said "I wish Obama would stop talking to the people and actually do work, like Bush did." (referring to the "town hall" style meetings Obama has been holding to promote the stimulus package).

I replied with: "Well, Obama has been doing what every president has done since the technology has allowed them to, he's talking to his constituents in order to help sell congress on his plans. And Bush isn't really someone to be comparing Obama to, at this point in his first term he had spent a month at Camp David and his ranch. And Bush was never really one to even find out what his constituents wanted, hence his low approval rating."

The rest of the argument went sour, with name calling and phrases that would make even Ann Coulter squeamish. 

I understand everyone has the right to their own opinion. But seriously, if you cannot defend your opinion, or be willing to change it, you should be thrown to the lions. 

Sorry for the rant.