Are there any politically independent individuals who are proponents of the Bush Administration?

Question

It seems that we are the only one's who can be objective on political issues. The democrats and republicans root for their side like it's a football match. I read both sides and, frankly, I oppose Bush on many issues, but the truth is often obscure. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

I can completely empathize with the independent position, since it is the only one not enslaved by party loyalty, and therefore it is a position completely free to take objective positions. However, one must be careful with the usage of the term “independent”, because it seems that many people from both the Democratic and Republican parties are starting to give themselves that title so as to convince others who are turned off by the two party hegemony, that their opinions represent independent thinking and not party rhetoric.

If there were truly as many independents as people profess, this two party system should have broken down by now. This leads me to believe that there are many imposters coming from both sides of the political spectrum who hijack the term.

Answer 2

I would consider myself an Independent even though I am registered as a Republican. ( I registered when I was 18 and I wanted to be able to vote in the primaries) I cannot hold any loyalty to either party. If I find that one candidate has a better agenda or proves that they are better suited for the job, they will receive my vote. I voted for Dole in 1996 and Bush in 2000 & 2004. While I am not entirely happy with President Bush, I feel he is a far superior President than what Al Gore or John Kerry could have been. Those two were simply laughable as candidates. Why didn’t I vote for Clinton? (whom many claim to be our greatest modern day President) When I look back at his Presidency, I see a pretty ineffectual President. He benefited from a booming economy that was already there when he took office. If anything, his defense cuts and the wall that was placed in between branches of the CIA, FBI, and other law enforcement agencies were partly responsible for 9/11.

What I liked about President Bush in he beginning was that he stuck to his beliefs whether or not the people sided with him or not. Now he has become much more like every other politician… Lick your finger, stick it in the air… Oh, the wind is blowing THAT way. I believe our leaders are (or at least should be) more informed about world events than 99.99% of our civilian population. He needs to trust the information given to him and find the solutions that are best for this country, not the world. Stop worrying about all the opinion polls that come out 100 times a day. Opinions are like ***holes, everybody has one. Sorry to be so crass.

2008… Oh my! I would rather vote for Ted Bundy than Hillary Clinton. She scares the hell out of me. Has there ever been a person more filled with hate then her? She sounds like a terrorist herself. Who will the Repubs throw out there? Are there any decent candidates?

Answer 3

Yeah I am sort of an independent now myself. I was a democrat however I am even sort of disappointed in many other democrats. I strongly oppose Bush for most of his opinions and actions however it has nothing to do with his party. I think most of the people who support Bush support him on one or two issues VERY Strongly and disagree with the rest. Or they are religious, those folks tend to love Bush even though he is screwing everything up. Ignorance is bliss I guess

Answer 4

I am a registered "Decline to State" and have refused to affiliate myself with any political party for over 20 years because I strongly disagree with politicians who support causes merely to garner votes and who have no independent conviction.

While I don't always agree with President Bush I do applaud the fact that he does actually have independent conviction and does not take stands that are politically expedient. I have visited Israel and I don't think that many Americans fully appreciate the threat that terrorists whose goal is the annihilation of democracy. Israel lives day in and day out with a 9/11 threat and the terrorists are becoming more bold and will eventually try and carry on more of those types of attacks here in the US (they already do in Europe). I don't think that we should live with our head in the sand like the cowardly French government and need to stand up against nations like Iran who publicly state their intention to wipe out the United States as opposed to sit back and wait for them to carry out that threat.

Answer 5

Ever notice that since 9-11 we have not had any major terrorist attacks in the USA but they are happening all over the rest of the world. I would say Bush is doing a pretty good job for us.
“Before I judge a man, let me first walk a mile in his moccasins

Answer 6

I've yet to meet any but I know that in the last few months it seems like more and more Republicans are abandoning a lot of his policies.

Answer 7

I have noticed the same thing,
most feel they are choosing the lesser of two evils and will vote accordingly.
that's how bush got elected, john kerry

edwards would have won,

Answer 8

Even if there are, who cares? The "Independent" movement/party is so small their vote wouldn't hold any weight one way or the other.