George Bush-Your opinion

[Bikerman2004]

You are correct sir. There's a few, bill gates might be among them. I have also stated in the past, that these people are willing to pay a marginally higher tax rate as a token of their success. Most repub's are of the "mine, mine, mine" variety, like the kid in the neighborhood who was'nt willing to share their toy's or the one's who always took their ball & went home. Bush, has recently, amended his war "bill of lading" to be @ $225 billion. Who do you think is going to pay for that? Since Bush rushed to war, we are "footing" 90% of the bill & supplying 90% of the troops (that figure should increase due to the fact that, i beleive, poland is pulling out of the "coalition of the coerced" or more appropiately- "coalition of the bullied"-would you dispute those figures?. If you're on the "younger side" , & Bush is reelected, i'd be checking my mailbox for a draft notice from time to time. Bush's actions have alienated us from the rest of the world. We (he) is either hated or feared, throughout the world, because of him & his admin.'s wreckless endangerment of all parties concerned. Add that to the 400 tons of high explosives, that have dissappeared from a facility in iraq, & we have a recipe for disaster. These compounds are of the types used on the USS Cole & the lockerbie scotland terrorist act's. "Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry (news - web sites) accused President Bush (news - web sites) of "incredible incompetence" and his campaign said the administration "must answer for what may be the most grave and catastrophic mistake in a tragic series of blunders in Iraq." http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20041026/ap_on_re_mi_ea/nuclear_agency_iraq_25

I always find it interesting that a rich person doesn't mind higher taxes. I guess they can 'afford it'. Mark me down as mine mine mine type of person. I work hard for my money. And I don't want to share it with you or anybody else.
Wasn't it a DEMOCRAT that introduced legislation for a draft? No wait it was a LIBERAL DEMOCRAT!
John Kerry criticized the president? No way. Get out of here. He wouldn't do that would he? Not in an election year when he is running for president? Now he's a beacon of impartiality.

 

[davidmc]

I always find it interesting that a rich person doesn't mind higher taxes. I guess they can 'afford it'. Mark me down as mine mine mine type of person. I work hard for my money. And I don't want to share it with you or anybody else.
Wasn't it a DEMOCRAT that introduced legislation for a draft? No wait it was a LIBERAL DEMOCRAT!
John Kerry criticized the president? No way. Get out of here. He wouldn't do that would he? Not in an election year when he is running for president? Now he's a beacon of impartiality.

You're not sharing it w/ me. Incidentally, are you aware that 49% of taxes go to current/past military. Tell me, you are aware of that are'nt you
Not to mention-roads, delivering the mail, gaurding the border, ect......

 

[limerickman]

I also liked the analytical nature of your post in that it does not resort to name calling or an extremist view point.
Just stating your opinion without resorting to generalized labeling as in, (all Demos are rightwing idiots) or(all Rep. are coservative war moungers)
Once one reaches the point of extremism one appears frustrated backed into a corner as wounded animal and loses much of ones credibility.
At least that is my take.

As far as any possibility of economic isolationsim in the near future I don't think it is possible without a complete shifting and shakeup of the present circumstancesand world economic alliances.
PS: I never said a wounded animal wasn't dangerous, just not predictable.

I think that it is essential for the USA and Europe to work together.

But I can understand US anger and it's wish to seek revenge for 9/11.
I really can.

But, every American in his heart of hearts, needs to address the question :
Has Bush done the right thing since 9/11 ?

I can't answer that question - I am not American and my country wasn't attacked.
I can only give my view sitting here on the west coast of Ireland.

And whether we chose to like it or not, we have to go with the decision of the American public.

I think that it is a terrible situation - where Europe and America are at loggerheads.
There is more that brings us together, than separates us.
Bush and his policy has divided the USA and it has estranged Europe to a large extent.

However, us non-Americans have to assume that Bush is representative of your country's wishes.
Let the chips fall where they may.

 

[copwatch]

Sometimes you just have to stand up and do the right thing. If no one wants to stand with you, so be it. Burning friendly bridges isn't something you want to do, but collateral damage happens.

Right now in American history, killing terrorists is the right thing to do. I hope we as a people and a goverment remember those who've stood with us, and those who've stood against us. Because this war, like every war, will eventually end.

Then those who've chosen sides will have to live with the consequences.

I think that it is essential for the USA and Europe to work together.

But I can understand US anger and it's wish to seek revenge for 9/11.
I really can.

But, every American in his heart of hearts, needs to address the question :
Has Bush done the right thing since 9/11 ?

I can't answer that question - I am not American and my country wasn't attacked.
I can only give my view sitting here on the west coast of Ireland.

And whether we chose to like it or not, we have to go with the decision of the American public.

I think that it is a terrible situation - where Europe and America are at loggerheads.
There is more that brings us together, than separates us.
Bush and his policy has divided the USA and it has estranged Europe to a large extent.

However, us non-Americans have to assume that Bush is representative of your country's wishes.
Let the chips fall where they may.

 

[limerickman]

Sometimes you just have to stand up and do the right thing. If no one wants to stand with you, so be it. Burning friendly bridges isn't something you want to do, but collateral damage happens.

Right now in American history, killing terrorists is the right thing to do. I hope we as a people and a goverment remember those who've stood with us, and those who've stood against us. Because this war, like every war, will eventually end.

Then those who've chosen sides will have to live with the consequences.

Following your logic - the USA should have invaded Saudi Arabia.
The terrorists who attacked the USA were Saudi Arabian.
Not Iraqi's.

 

[copwatch]

That would have been my first choice. But Saddam needed killin' too.

We have what the military calls, a target rich environment.

Following your logic - the USA should have invaded Saudi Arabia.
The terrorists who attacked the USA were Saudi Arabian.
Not Iraqi's.

 

[Carrera]

Putin, on the whole, seems pretty level-headed, although Russia doesn't have much experience with democracy.
I was kind of amused, though, that now Don King is out there backing Bush in public. This is a guy who would sell his granny for a 10 dollar bill and screwed countless fighters out of their millions.
Maybe Kerry should collar Ali who might win more of the black voters than even Clinton can and counter Bush's union with the frizzle-haired King.

You're wondering why Putin, who is returning russia to an authoritarian model by shutting down tv stations; among other dubious actions, would be for bush Come on , its obvious

 

[davidmc]

I think that you miss my central point.
I am astounded that the majority of Americans support Bush.
Given his record, it is inexplicable in my opinion.
That's what worries me.
That Bush reflects what the majority of the USA in thinking.

Of course the people of the USA are at liberty to chose their President.
But to do so in the full knowledge of 2000-2004, confounds me.

Regardless, the rest of the world will have to chose if he is re-elected.

He reflects the social conservatives (protestants, born agains), the "well off", Nascar people, professional wrasslin' people, People scared of other's who don't share their beleifs; or look different than themselves (thats a gentle description) Oh, & i almost forgot, the sadist's. "Long live left wing ideology (liberalism) " (that was a shout out to bikerman )

 

[davidmc]

here's a god artice. A brief excerpt:

BULLETIN: KERRY WINS GONZO ENDORSEMENT; DR THOMPSON JOINS DEMOCRAT IN CALLING BUSH "THE SYPHILIS PRESIDENT".

"Four more years of George Bush will be like four more years of syphilis," the famed author said yesterday at a hastily called press conference near his home in Woody Creek, Colorado.

"Only a fool or a sucker would vote for a dangerous loser like Bush. He hates everything we stand for, and he knows we will vote against him in November." Thompson, well known for the eerie accuracy of his political instincts, went on to denounce Ralph Nader as "a worthless Judas goat with no moral compass."

"I endorsed John Kerry a long time ago," he said, "and I will do everything in my power, short of roaming the streets with a meat hammer, to help him be the next president of the United States."
The entire article is at:http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1028-29.htm

 

[DOC69]

George Bush is the beginning of the end of U.S. hegemony throughout the world. One of these days, governments will realize that the EU, China, & others can avoid the U.S. and be power brokers in their own right. They'll take their toys and their business elsewhere. The U.S. will then have to bow down to their demands just to stay in business and somewhat engaged in the world.

On another observation, can any of you religious types recall what the anti-Christ was supposed to be like? If memory serves, W sure fits the description. Some were saying, back then, that Clinton fit the description. But a close look has W fitting it pretty well, too.

 

[pomod]

George Bush is the beginning of the end of U.S. hegemony throughout the world. One of these days, governments will realize that the EU, China, & others can avoid the U.S. and be power brokers in their own right. They'll take their toys and their business elsewhere. The U.S. will then have to bow down to their demands just to stay in business and somewhat engaged in the world.

Good point, 4 more years of Dubya and the US should be close to bankrupting itself. Coupled with the continued alienation of the rest of the G8. Imagine if they all simply pulled their investments from America and put them into China or India or elsewhere in the EU. Then again not like GW has ever been renowned for his foresight.

 

[davidmc]

On another observation, can any of you religious types recall what the anti-Christ was supposed to be like? If memory serves, W sure fits the description. Some were saying, back then, that Clinton fit the description. But a close look has W fitting it pretty well, too.

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I thought that i was one of the only people who noticed the similiarities. It's eerie.

 

[Carrera]

Bush's language is interesting too. So many cliches. For example, "the enemies of freedom and democracy", "the perverters of justice", the enemies of the free world" and "freedom is on the march".
All well and good if he's referring to terrorists per se. However, I think that in Bush's case "the enemies of freedom and democracy" refers to people who don't agree with his policies, not the 9/11 fanatics.
Compare these slogans with Soviet Russia speeches. In Stalin's Russia the cliche was "enemy of the people". Anyone who disagreed with Stalin's ideology was an enemy of the people or a Trotskyist.


I thought that i was one of the only people who noticed the similiarities. It's eerie. [/QUOTE]

 

[aham23]

he is a simple minded moronic, greedy ***** who was to dumb to be into harvard but his dady's money got him in any way. is dad also got him out of nam. we have lost 3 million jobs. he got us into a **** hole of a mess war so he could get more money and oil. Every thing he stands for is so wrong, and I hope, hope, hope, that we can get some one halfway decent in office when the election is over. what more can I say?

Where did you get the number of 3 million jobs lost? According to FactCheck.Org that number is not correct.

"Job Growth: Kerry repeatedly claims that 1.6 million jobs have been lost under Bush, which is false. The BLS currently puts total payroll employment for September at just under 600,000 below where it was when Bush took office, taking into account an annual "benchmarking" adjustment that will be made next February. The economy has gained nearly 2 million jobs since the worst of the slump 13 months ago, but it now appears Bush will probably finish his term in January 2005 with a slight loss. Only in that sense could his tenure be compared to Hoover's."