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Jim Colyer
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Texas in The White House! It was a war cabinet from day one. Vice-president Dick Cheney was elder Bush's Secretary of Defense. Colin Powell was the big General in the Gulf War. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was an ex-wrestler who worked for Nixon and Ford. Television dug up footage from the Gulf War as soon as the Bush administration came in. For nearly 8 months, Bush's group had no purpose. After 9/11, it had all the purpose in the world. No one saw 9/11 coming. Blaming either party is absurd. Bin Laden and al Qaeda attacked all America. Any American could have been inside the Twin Towers of The World Trade Center on that day: Republican, Democrat, white, black or Hispanic. It was both an act of terror and the beginning of a crusade by Muslim extremists against Christians and Jews. George W. rose to the challenge. 9/11 changed him. He became a man of steel, a man of faith. He developed the same self-deprecating sense of humor that Reagan had. He appointed minorities. He proclaimed the civil rights of every American and freedom for all. He pledged to nominate qualified people to serve as judges. Bush views the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of a larger War on Terror. Saddam Hussein boasted he would fight and die in Baghdad. When Saddam was captured, he was found hiding in a hole like an animal. It is too easy to call him a coward. There are plenty of radical Muslims willing to die for their cause. Bush named an "evil axis" composed of Iraq, Iran and North Korea. Iran is trying to enrich uranium while North Korea claims to have nuclear weapons. North Korea wants to talk to the United States one on one while Bush insists on multi-lateral talks involving 6 nations. It would be advantageous to do both. Democrats criticize Bush for going into Iraq and taking the focus off al Qaeda. Bin Laden is thought to be in the mountains near the Pakistan/Afghanistan border. He remains a threat because of his hatred for the United States and everything that smacks of civilization. Better intelligence is needed. It is imperative that terrorists not gain access to nuclear weapons. There is a down side to Bush 43 when it comes to domestic policies. He has gotten his way because of 9/11. Without a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, he might have been a one-termer like his father. Voters were reluctant to change during war time. Bush has implemented tax cuts for his oil buddies. He is the president of the rich. Education and science have suffered at the expense of religion. Still, Bush's speech about going to Mars coincided with a NASA plan to return to the moon by 2018 and to reach Mars by 2030. The price of gasoline has doubled under Bush. Never before has this happened from one president to the next. The Republican Congress has given oil companies the go ahead for drilling in Alaska's wildlife refuge, something we must do. Alternative energy sources are being researched. Bush wanted to privatize Social Security. To privatize Social Security would be to turn it into something else. Social Security is a government program stemming from the FDR era, a response to the Great Depression. It was not designed to be a pension fund. It was designed to be a safety net for the aged and disabled who are unable to take care of themselves. If Bush can appoint judges to the Supreme Court who will overturn Roe v. Wade, it will be a monumental achievement. 46 million babies have been aborted since 1973 in what has become an American Holocaust. John Roberts and Sam Alito can move us away from national suicide. George Bush spoke of a "coalition of the willing" when he invaded Iraq. This is in his favor. Saddam caused his own downfall. The United States has the right to defend itself as long as that defense is made by the willing. No one has been drafted and sent to Iraq. The soldiers there are volunteers. Their courage and loyalty to their country can not be questioned. It is a dangerous mission. As I write, there have been 2,316 Americans killed in Iraq. This is a high price. 40% approve of the way Bush is handling the war due to his recent speeches and the election of a permanent Iraqi Parliament. I empathize when he says it is his job to defend the American people. It is imperative that Americans stand together against an enemy who would destroy us all. George Bush insists on total victory. He is doing what he said he would. He has kept America safe after 9/11 and has brought democracy to Iraq. Al Qaeda and its terrorists had America surrounded. Bush distracted them by taking the fight to the desert. It was a standoff between the Bushes of Texas and the Husseins of Baghdad going back to the Gulf War of 1990-91. One family had to go down just as Roosevelt or Hitler had to go down in World War II. America is the leader of the free world and must rise to its destiny. 2004-05 was a test for Bush. He passed the test. He survived the Michael Moores, John Kerrys, Cindy Sheehans, Jane Fondas, Ted Kennedys and Harry Reids. History can only acknowledge George W. Bush's greatness and his legacy of freedom to all humankind.
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Jim Colyer wrote Save The Planet.
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Avino
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I'm sorry, but I cannot agree with George Bush being a great president. The national debt was just increased by congress to the amount of almost 9 Trillion dollars.
Iraq is on the brink of civil war, more people around the world now hate us than ever before, The United States while #1 country to do business in, rates last when it comes to cultural heritage amongst the worlds most developed countries.
Al Qaeda has recruited more sympathizers than they ever had, and Americans have died so that Afghans can try a man for converting to Christianity, of course after international pressure the man has now been declared "mentally ill" and therefor will be spared. Have we not learned any lessons yet.
I'm sorry to say this, but the reality is this, if your an Afghan or Iraqi, and you witness a stray "smart" bomb shot by the US miss its target and blow up your home and family, your not going to sit there and say, oh well it was to keep America safe and its only colateral damage so ill forgive the Americans, they didnt really mean to kill my family. On the contrary your now going to do everything you can to avenge your family's death. There's not much left for you to live for anyways. And what about all of the other family members, how will they feel. Bush has given a great "live" training ground to the next generation of terrorists, who can now go to Iraq, get experience fighting a world power, and then apply that experience to do some real damage later.
Oh yeah, what about the newest Downing Street Memo? The NSA spying program, cuts in education, the unsigning of the Kayoto Protocol, what about the weapons of mass destruction we were looking for in Iraq? and the refusal to raise taxes while increasing spending.
This is a forum about money, so what investor here borrows money while increasing spending and willingly decreasing their revenues? I don't know, but common sense tells me higher expenses plus lower revenues equals disaster.
Bush is not a great president, I don't say this lightly, it pains me that I can't travel abroad anymore and be proud to be an American, instead I have to be ashamed of being associated with the bad policies of our current President. The world is much bigger than just America, and we need to realize this some day. America is a great country, it has given all of us here great oppertunities, but we need to wake up to the reality of a changing global world that is bigger than just the United States, and if the rest of the world hates us, how are our business going to do in other countries? our products, our services? People will be afraid of doing business with American Companies in fear of being persecuted by the people of their local countries.
Sorry, but the buble has got to pop, or else brand America is going to suffer world wide.
~A.
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ashraf
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Civiliazations rise and fall...and they never last. That is the one lesson from history that many people seem to ignore.
When greed and power become the real fuels for any civilization, their destiny becomes nothing but collapse.
You can not become free by accepting to be occupied
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Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:11 am |
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Moon Pie
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quote:
Originally posted by Jim Colyer
Texas in The White House! ... History can only acknowledge George W. Bush's greatness and his legacy of freedom to all humankind.
You said this all in one breath, right?
I think your man is about as honest as politicians get, but I get the impression he thinks that what is good for the Fortune 100 is good for America -- the Fortune 100 from 1970.
Since then, enough interesting new technologies have come along and old ones improved to have made the Carter energy policy work without really denting our standard of living. It does take a little push at the national level, but I don't think W is interested.
Since then, the costs of violence have come down. That is why a backwater like Iraq can keep 140,000 American and British troops so well occupied for so long. This is one of the big reasons for the end of the British Empire. You would be right to see this as a big reason for the decline of American hegemony.
Also, there is no legacy of freedom in Iraq. But there is a reduction in terror, now that Saddam is out. And of course, my personal freedoms are now reduced -- but W's delightful predicessor was hard at work reducing those long before he came to office. 
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Originally posted by Jim Colyer
Social Security ... It was not designed to be a pension fund. It was designed to be a safety net for the aged and disabled who are unable to take care of themselves.
Umm...that is the definition of a pension fund. However, the gov't version is what we call 'Socialism'. Вы правильно меня поняли?
I'd say he's a good president, but not a great one and certainly would not attempt to equivocate him to Reagan.
"Expect me when you see me."
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In truth I can only argue with this statement. I'm a member of the armed forces and I see political things attached to this war that lead me to believe that George Bush is lacking in many areas...this does not make him a bad person, nor a horrible president--
I do think he is doing the best that he can do with the resistance from our country/congress...but let the truth be told--we've never been privy to a "Great" president
I can never learn enough...
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Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:38 am |
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Euler
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Bush is easily the worst US president in history. He has "led" the GOP to a crucible point with everything riding on the outcome in Iraq. How "conservative" is that?
After Iraq fails, watch for a schism in the GOP. There will be a massive (and amusing) housecleaning as the true conservatives weed their ranks of the ignorant, wildly irresponsible, revisionist, viciously partisan neocon element.
It will be decades before Americans have the stomach for pre-emptive hegemony again. And rightly so. But I'm supposed to think that because I'm conservative.
Of course, if I'm wrong and Iraq stabilizes, it will be taken as an affirmation of the PNAC ideologies. The neocons will have had an effect on US history and the world will begin to plunge into an American Imperial Dark age.
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ashraf
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Originally posted by Euler
Bush is easily the worst US president in history. He has "led" the GOP to a crucible point with everything riding on the outcome in Iraq. How "conservative" is that?
After Iraq fails, watch for a schism in the GOP. There will be a massive (and amusing) housecleaning as the true conservatives weed their ranks of the ignorant, wildly irresponsible, revisionist, viciously partisan neocon element.
It will be decades before Americans have the stomach for pre-emptive hegemony again. And rightly so. But I'm supposed to think that because I'm conservative.
Of course, if I'm wrong and Iraq stabilizes, it will be taken as an affirmation of the PNAC ideologies. The neocons will have had an effect on US history and the world will begin to plunge into an American Imperial Dark age.
The video tape of Al-Zarqawi yesterday is a clear reminder that the policies of Mr. Bush have failed in Iraq. Al-Zarqawi looked as if he was able to move freely in tension provinces and in very open fields. But I think we should embrace ourselves for another Bush adventure against Iran and its nuclear facilities before the next presidential election.
You can not become free by accepting to be occupied
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:32 am |
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Kiaser
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Blame Bush for everything... That's the American way??
IT'S NOT A DAMN DICTATORSHIP, BUSH DOES NOT RUN THE COUNTRY!
There has never been a perfect president nor will there ever be. The only reason you don't hear about as many screw ups from old presidents is because of the lack of media bias and coverage compared to todays world.
Do you really think Bush is "the guy" when it comes to getting ideas together to help or change our country. That's funny, I thought he has an entire cabinet, a two party system, and other political organizations (lobbys, judicial, congress, etc) that's also quite responisble for the way America is today.
Gas prices? It's our own fault. We haven't built a refinery in 30 years, and we've been at max refining capacity for years on end.
Illegal immigration? Our own fault. We let it happen, we gave them jobs, we make it easier for them by making businesses and government documents bi-lingual, etc.
Our country is basically a republic. We vote people into office. People are not perfect and no single elected official can cover the concerns and voice of all the people. Therefor, the blame never rests on the elected official, it's the American people who are to blame.
It's about time we accept responsibility on both a personal and country wide level.
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:46 pm |
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Euler
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I disagree Kiaser. You don't have to take my word for it. Let the coming years prove it to you. The entire Bush Administration has sabotaged our nation.
Ashraf, greetings to you. President Bush lacks the credibility and support to pursue a land war in Iran. Ahmadinejad knows this. This is another opportunity cost of the stupid War in Iraq. As long as we stay, Ahmadinejad is free to do what he likes.
I really dislike the harsh tone Ahmadinejad has taken against Israel. It is well known that there are problems in the area that need attention. But his warlike stance is not helping to resolve these problems in a humane and peaceful way.
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Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:46 pm |
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Kiaser
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Originally posted by Euler
I disagree Kiaser. You don't have to take my word for it. Let the coming years prove it to you. The entire Bush Administration has sabotaged our nation.
Ashraf, greetings to you. President Bush lacks the credibility and support to pursue a land war in Iran. Ahmadinejad knows this. This is another opportunity cost of the stupid War in Iraq. As long as we stay, Ahmadinejad is free to do what he likes.
I really dislike the harsh tone Ahmadinejad has taken against Israel. It is well known that there are problems in the area that need attention. But his warlike stance is not helping to resolve these problems in a humane and peaceful way.
Hey maybe my outlook will change in the coming years, but that's all speculation until then. But up to this point I find it very hard that nearly all the major issues America is facing is in large part because of the Bush camp. Aggression towards American, local and nation problems (like welfare, unemployment, crime, etc), national debt, gas prices, immigration, international policy, as well as any other issues are things that change over time and in no single case was it by a single administration (at least not in my short lifetime). True, some administrations can make a single situation worse or better soley alone, but I don't believe any of the major issues fault lies on any one organization.
But this is only my opinion. And that is why I feel it's much more correct for the American people and society in general are to blame than a single group.
As far as Ahmadinejad, if he wants to bang on his chest like a gorilla and bite his thumb towards the people of the Israel (gods people) who also have nuclear weapons, have at it! The glass crater will be his resting place and it would just be another indication that natural selection is still around even after the industrial age.
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Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:49 am |
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Avino
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No single administration is to blame for all of the problems we have today, but the current administration is held liable for the way in which it responds to such crisis. Attacking Iraq after 9/11, bad response. $10 Billion tax breaks for the oil industry, not good. Unsigning Koyoto protocol that would have required higher standards and reduced emisions, bad call. Response to Katrina, no good. Cutting taxes during a time of higher spending, irresponsible. Quickly medling in Terry Schiavo's case, but taking days to respond to Tsunami to simply make a statement, uncaring. I could keep on going, point is, I'm judging W's administration by the way it has responded to the current situations, some of which have been out of their control.
Its time to wake up, Yes the American People did "vote" him into office, twice, so yes it is part our fault, but its time to correct our mistakes.
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Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:56 am |
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I agree bush is a great president! it is the liberal media liberals in general who do not want to see a nation united they would rather see dissention and hate to see any body be succesful accept themselves as long as nobody knows about it. It takes a great president to stand up and stand behind his convictions... HOORAH PRESIDENT BUSH!!!!! He knows and we know were he stands again HOORAH!!
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Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:09 am |
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Kiaser
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No single administration is to blame for all of the problems we have today, but the current administration is held liable for the way in which it responds to such crisis.p
Sure, it can be held liable for IT's OWN repsonse to such crisis, but not everything the country does is directed by a single administrations response.
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Attacking Iraq after 9/11, bad response.
That's a matter of opinion and not fact. The only reason it's construed as a fact is because of the media's twist. If we were attacked again after 9/11 the president would be getting blamed that he didn't take major action in the middle east (to take the fight to them). Dislodging the Taliban isn't enough, it's a fundamental belief and utter turmoil that entire area is has that causes such aggression. And Iraq is a pretty damn good place to start considering it's track record.
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$10 Billion tax breaks for the oil industry, not good.
So this tax break was entirely passed by Bush alone? I could've sworn it takes more than a single president to pass laws in our country.
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Response to Katrina, no good.
Again, is the president responsible for each and every action or course of change the country does? Where's Congress, what about FEMA, what about hundreds of other private and government organizations?
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Cutting taxes during a time of higher spending, irresponsible.
But yet constant pressure from the public and media to do so. And, once again, how does one single administration make/change a law without Congress?
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Quickly medling in Terry Schiavo's case, but taking days to respond to Tsunami to simply make a statement, uncaring.
I guess to be a good president is to have quick action to EVERYTHING that is of any slight importance in the entire world. Not only that, but to be right in everyone's eyes about their response. And since when is it presidential administration that is reponsible to organize and implement solutions for international happenings?
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Its time to wake up, Yes the American People did "vote" him into office, twice, so yes it is part our fault, but its time to correct our mistakes.
And what would we be left with? The same people who are mostly to blame or responsible for the things you've mentioned above (namely American society and it's people, as well as Congress and the political society). Guess "fixing" the bush mistake wouldn't have put us in much of a different situation.
The only thing that is common with people against Bush and his administration is they seem to place blame mostly on him and disregard hundreds of other people/government organizations/establishments that are also to blame/responsible.
What is a presidents role? A commander of all armed forces. To protect our country. 9/11 wasn't CAUSED by Bush, and since then we've been pretty damned protected. He's taken initiative to take the attack to them, instead of having them bring it here, and I'd rather see collateral damage on the news than have it next door. Say it's a bad decision about the war in Iraq all you want, but you don't have any proof that in doing so didn't protect our country in many ways.
But again, this is my opinion.
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Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:57 am |
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Euler
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Kiaser, that is occult nonsense.
"The Decider" has killed off nearly 2400 of our troops fighting a war that, in fact, did NOT protect America or have anything at all to do with terror.
I think we should have gone after the terrorists after 9/11, don't you? Instead we got involved in a dogmatic nation building abortion which will go down in history as the most embarrassing military blunder of our time.
We invaded the Flintstones and let Bedrock be sacked and pillaged. That harmed our nations security and has fostered a climate of lawlessness in the ME. One only needs to look to the Iran situation to see that. We STILL don't control Afghanistan. We STILL don't control Iraq. Utter incompetence is the trademark of this administration.
If you think you are conservative, I say, look again at the man you are supporting. He has burned more money than all other liberal presidents combined. He has created the largest bureaucracy in the history of humanity. He has created the largest deficit in the history of Earth.
Do NOT attempt to weasel your way around this by micharacterizing my position. Nobody but YOU said Bush is to blame for ALL problems. That's not what the debate is about.
The question: Is The Deciderer A Great President?
My position: He is the worst president this nation has ever seen.
History will observe the trail of misspent blood and red ink.
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