Is being anti-Bush the same as being anti-American?

Question

If so, were the people who were anti-Clinton also anti-american?

Answer 1

Of course it isn't. You can love this country, live in it, visit it, whatever & be anti-Bush.

"We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it." -Edward R Murrow

We are not sheep. We must think for ourselves. It is possible to be a good person, a good citizen, and a good American & still not agree with your government's actions and policies. It is your duty as that good person, citizen & American to voice your opinion when you disagree, and then take action. Vote against it, run against it, protest against it. That's what makes this country work.

Answer 2

No, of course, you're not anti-American, but with the information era, our citizens have lost all respect for the office of President, I believe. Bush has been the most "bashed" President I can ever remember. It's very possible we could have had another 9/11 had another person been President. Obviously, in 2004, the American people thought he could better protect us from terrorism.

The war in Iraq has not turned out as well as many thought it would, but that is not all due to George W. Bush.

Answer 3

Bush does not equal being an American; neither did Clinton. One can love their country but despise their political leaders for taking them down the wrong path, as I believe President Bush is doing. And people who despised Clinton were not anti-American; they just couldn't stand Clinton.

I think part of your question has to do with the Bush Administration's claim that if you question a national security policy implemented by it (wiretapping, policies at Gitmo Bay, domestic spying, Patriot Act, etc.) then you must be against the U.S. and for the terrorists. That is a common ploy among fascists - my way or the highway!

Of course, they fail to mention that there are multiple sides to the issue. They also fail to state (or even to infer) that you can love your country but hate the policies that a certain leader is proposing because they're worried about the degradation of constitutional liberties and rights. It's a false choice and people should not fall for it.

Answer 4

I'm British and very anti-Bush. I'm certainly not anti-American but a lot of people here are, just because of his actions and the public face he gives to America. We all love Bill Clinton here, he was a great President and great diplomat. I liked Blair too when Clinton was in power but I hate him now he's jumped into bed with Bush. It's certainly not anti-British for a Brit like me to hate Blair, in Britain that's the norm.

Answer 5

Nice try at switching to make those that are correct seem as petty as you are! The majority of America did not vote for Clinton in either election And that majority hated his policies and both personal and political cowardice.
The difference is conservatives disliked Clinton's positions Democrat/Hate Mongers are Anti-American in their attacks on Bush because they have neither morals or principles to stand on.

Answer 6

If you mean being anti-Bush's bad policies, then of course not. I am not anit Bush, he would probably be fun to hang out with but is lousy as President. And, those who opposed Clinton's sex life were not anti-American they were just nosy and largely hypocritical.

In America, it is not only OK, it is good citizenship to speak up if you believe the government is doing something wrong.

Answer 7

I would think just being GWB would be anti American. I think Bush was put in office to help America but has yet to help in anyway. So being anti Bush just means you are PRO American.

Answer 8

Yes answers the first part of your question, The world as we knew it before 911 is gone forever, this is a new world that we are faced with , we as Americans no matter what your party of preference is should support our President in his decisions to protect us all. He isn't just trying to protect just the Republicans, we are Stronger in Numbers!!!!!!!!!! this is no time to be divided. standing together as a Country is how I see it and anytine less would be Anti American.As far as Clinton No! to that question, reason being, simple he had his own agenda, and his time spent in the oval office spoke for itself.the affairs of the country was not his priority.A disgrace no matter what his party would have been.

Answer 9

of course not. America does not mean Bush and Bush has nothing to do with American History. For example, as a Turkish, I love my country,I respect my country's history but I am against the present government's policies.

Answer 10

No but if you want to undermine what needs to be done to protect the citizens of America just because you oppose the President then I feel it crosses the line. The key (at least to me) is do you have an affirmative idea or do you just oppose for the sake of opposition.