Why do you think people in the US are willing to ignore the facts of Bush Team War Plans in Iraq before 9-11?

Question

Is the reason Americans are willing to ignore the facts about our government, (lies, outing CIA, stealing from taxpayers, scandals, etc.)because of fears?
If the top 7 in the White House, the President and Rove (Sr. Adviser) VP, Cheny and Libby (Sr. Adviser), Delay (the hammer), Hastert (speaker) and Rumsfeld are all of questionable character, is the morality of America in decline?
Do dishonorable conservative's like O'Riley and Coulter hurt Republicans or help Democrats?

Answer 1

America is at one of it's lowest in popularity (next maybe to that maid with open legs of a country supposedly governed by blair), you'd have to do a lot to improve on the Public opinion of your country in the eyes of the world as well as the Americans themselves.
Also, just stop the bush from putting his foot in the mouth everytime he open it.
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Answer 2

First, should we accept your word that all of these people are corrupt? Should we take the word of liberal bloggers or web sites, Michael Moore, or the litany of others that rant as a way of life? Is the morality of America in decline? That too, depends on your prospective I guess. In many ways I think it is, but not for the same reasons you do. Anne Coulter is an exceptionally bright woman, excellent author, each of her books has made the Best Seller list. If you don't like what she writes, don't read it. Al Gore has a new book out & movie out or coming out, Michael Moore made a movie bashing President Bush. I disagree with these individuals so I won't support them by purchasing books or seeing movies. It's easy, no bashing or name calling necessary! Bill O'Riley is a self proclaimed Independent not Conservative, and he too is entitled to his view point. Thanks

Answer 3

Selective memory you got there.

Clinton first accused Iraq of WMD. Clinton lied under oath in a congressional hearing. Hillary lies twice a day.

Do you forget the Clintonian scandals regarding real estate, travel agencies, and or course, Monica.

Heck, the dictionary just added "Clintonian" to its defintions of types of lies.

How are O'Reilly and Coulter dishonorable? Did they same something that you disagree with. Tch Tch. Yet John Kerry defaming the name of Vietnam vets and calling them baby killers is OK. John Kerry collecting false medals to get out of the Army early is OK.

Perhaps you consider the fact that there are more minorities in political power in the Bush administration than any democrat administration is dishonorable.

You need to get out more.

Answer 4

We, as humans, are all of questionable character. No one person is perfect. What is so bad about being willing to ignore "the facts" if many are willing to believe in "the facts"? Every person has an opinion and are quick to point the finger from their armchair. To blame the current Administration for all that has happened, given the dearth of responsibility for the whore-monger that looked the other way during the previous Administration, is absolutely irresponsible.

Answer 5

What do you want the public to do? Believe it or not we actually have little to no impact on what the White House does. We are constantly bombarded with media and propoganda half the time we don't even know what the truth is. I'd love to go back to a time when politicians cared about helping the country instead of all this party bull but I'm not holding my breath. If you know a way that the average citizen can make a difference please let us know.

Answer 6

properly, a present day armed forces makes use of a /lot/ of petroleum products, really in an invasion, so i'm effective it replaced right into a significant challenge. Any revenue reaped by ability of oil agencies from contracts in Iraq will be miniscule compared to the charges of the conflict. the authentic position oil performs is as a strategic source. united statesa. has no selection yet to maintain a competent armed forces presence in the middle east, to gaurantee it really is grant of oil. because, with out that provide, it really is armed forces would will be oftentimes undercut. earlier to the 2d Iraq conflict, that presence blanketed Saudi Arabia. it really is been moved to Iraq.

Answer 7

Because the war wasn't about 9-11 ... terrorism threats were a factor .... but Saddam was slaughtering Kurds long before 9-11 ... civilized nations can't stand by idly and witness such genocide.
Yes... we should be in Darfur...our hands are kind of full right now... any other nations want to step up to the plate?

Answer 8

I guess you need a history lesson in how Saddam Hussein has thumbed his nose at us ever since the end of the Gulf war failing to live up to his end of the treaty. He knew that the cowardly Democrats in office at the time(Bill Clinton) would do nothing to enforce his obligations to the UN and allow inspectors in. Why wouldn't you think he was producing them? If he didn't have anything to hide, then why were they turned away every time? The Republicans would have nailed his *** to the wall if they were in power and it would have been taken care of a long time ago.

Answer 9

Wait, I thought the media had a LIBERAL bias!

*Rimshot*

Anyway. The thing about O'Riley and Coulter is that they epitomize the phrase "Sound and fury signifying nothing." People LIKE sound and fury. Apparently, it's even better when it signifies nothing.

Either way, there is something dreadfully wrong with Coulter. O'Riley is just an idiot, but Ann is just an evil, evil creature.

Answer 10

I don't think they are ignoring it. But I think just about every politician is a crook so I guess that groups them all together. I can't wait until the next election and sit back and listen to everyone moan and groan some more. I thought the moaning and groaning was over when Clinton left. Hey maybe you will get lucky and Hillary will run and win!

Answer 11

Wouldn't it have been irresponsible if they hadn't discussed war with Iraq before 9-11? I would think it is the military, thus the Commander-In-Chief's job to discuss all possible scenarios that could threaten the United States. Would it surprise you that we had war scenarios against Korea or Iran? I am sure those were discussed also. Why do we want the government to protect us and gripe when it tries to do its job!