Why don't we hate ourselves, instead of the government?

Question

I think the world, especially Americans, think they hate Bush, but realy hate themselves for allowing our government to commit unspeakable crimes against humanity, while sitting back and not doing anything about it. Mr. Bush, and the office he holds, is just a way of taking the blame off of ourselves, and projecting it onto something we can't ever reach, touch, talk to, or do anything about. (At least that's what we are made to believe) When you see a bully picking on somene defenceless, don't you want to push the bully back? Why don't we?

It is sorta like committing sin, asking God to forgive us, and then not taking responsibility for our actions. "It's God's will."

Well what is being done in the world by our govenrment is not my or any other persons will, unless you own a big business that benifits from war crimes.

Answer 1

I was going to ignore this slanted question but since you mentioned God...
Have you forgotten about 911?
They declared war on us even though we tried to live with them but they left us with no choice but to fight them. You can't dialogue or negotiate with someone who will lie to you to your face then laugh at you later.
As for God, do really think He is more impressed by a group of terrorists that will strap bombs to themselves with expressed purpose to kill civilians?

Answer 2

I am not sure what exactly your question is. But there are some problems with your reasoning. First, not all Americans hate Bush. Many of them actually think he is doing the right thing. Secondly, what do you think the people who don't agree with him should do? There have been demonstrations, letter writing, speeches against his policies and he has not changed his behavior. The truth is there is little we can do to stop him. We do not even have the power of voting, because he can't run again. I believe the bully analogy is interesting but not helpful. I don't think you should walk into the Whitehouse, knock Bush down and force him to stop waging war. That would get you a long stay in an institution of one sort or another. President Bush and his office are not just scapegoats. They are real with real power to wage war and ignore the wishes of the people. And our relative powerlessness is also real. I think that helplessness is one of the things that many people are angry about.

Answer 3

Okay...I don't like Bush and I blame him, but I know I didn't do anything wrong. Bush is the president, for those who vote(I can't because of the underage) and voted for him will stick with him. Those who didn't will hate him...I mean let's face it, if we fight back...aren't we like the other countries? I mean he didn't do anything that we can impeach him for...He thought of what was best for the country even though many of us don't agree to it...or support it.

Answer 4

I agree. Even if people didn't vote for him they still can speak out against what he's doing. Didn't our Founding Fathers put the First Amendment in for a reason?

Answer 5

I didn't vote for him either. But ugh yeah how are we supposed to stop an idiot cowboy with a secret agenda? The rich republicans are the ones that voted his @ss in. Let them fix what he's done. As for myself, I don't see how I could get those in power to overthrow the man who is making them rich ...But i'll tell you one thing, I CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ELECTIONS!!!!!!

Answer 6

I dont hate myself, and I support independent media, consumer action and civil rights groups that fight the powers that be

Answer 7

Im intregued by your question and train of thought, however, I dont hate myself; I never voted for Bush and I never will vote for anyone in his family or anyone like him. They disgust me.

Answer 8

We should ,as we create problems for other because of our selfishness.

Answer 9

I didn't vote for the schmuck.