"I, George Walker Bush, do solemnly swear,that I will faithfully execute the Office of the President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help me God."
G.W. Bush
http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/archive/2005-01/a-2005-01-24-2-1.cfm
“I don’t give a goddamn, “I’m the President and the Commander-in-Chief. Do it my way.”
“Stop throwing the Constitution in my face, It’s just a goddamned piece of paper!”
G.W. Bush
http://nanovirus.blogspot.com/2005/12/bush-on-constitution-its-just.html
"A dictatorship would be a heck of a lot easier, there's no question about it."
G.W. Bush
http://www.buzzflash.com/analysis/2002/10/29_Dictator.html
2006-08-22 15:35:17 · 14 answers · asked by Joe_Pardy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
"sassikatz04" I want to figure out this major FLIP - FLOP, can you help ?
2006-08-22 15:47:39 · update #1
"bobthebuilder892001" There are some things that one should never joke about; like claiming to be a pedophile.
2006-08-22 15:56:01 · update #2
"Archer Christifori" There are many sources for these quotes. I just picked the easiest to read.
2006-08-22 16:00:30 · update #3
"john K" I think he knows it.
2006-08-22 16:05:57 · update #4
"frenchy62" The very same one.
2006-08-22 16:07:55 · update #5
"stevewbcanada" Defending the Constitution was his main job requirement. Instead, he has gone off to take care of his own business. If he worked for me, which he does, he would be out of a job.
2006-08-22 16:17:08 · update #6
"Mike K" I don't think he even cares about what Americans think.
2006-08-22 16:20:50 · update #7
"coragryph" I don't believe to many people are aware of his comments, since they are only briefly covered by our media.
2006-08-22 16:25:46 · update #8
"tough as hell" Notice that none of them show any grief when they say, "September 11th". How can they ?
2006-08-22 16:31:12 · update #9
"trl_666" It's also about citizens rights.
2006-08-23 04:04:18 · update #10
"tennis chick" Being greedy or stupid or a moron is no excuse for trashing our country's foundation.
2006-08-28 17:04:29 · update #11
"sugi" Thanks for the link.
2006-08-28 17:06:14 · update #12
"gringoenmemexico" Yes, I think a presidents job is very difficult; maybe there should be a minimum I.Q. requirement for the job.
2006-08-28 17:12:42 · update #13
"Wondering" Oil in the brain, again is no excuse for trashing our constitution.
2006-08-28 17:16:03 · update #14
Yes. All true. If you're asking why he made the latter two comments, given his oath, it's because the oath is meaningless to him.
Even disregarding just those comments, his continued and wanton violations of constitutional requirements shows that he has no respect for the document, or the values that it stands for.
I see so many people advocating for a law against burning the flag. But they don't seem to be objecting to an elected official defecating on the constitution.
Odd.
2006-08-22 15:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The quotes you have stated were probally taken out of context and another thing, dont you think it's a pretty hard job being the president of the U.S.A. and you would have moments when you say something you dont necesarily mean? Cut the guy some slack, Clinton's presidency was a cake walk compared to what Bush has been through.
2006-08-28 17:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by chefbill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They must take the oath to become president! It is more than a piece of paper, it's a binding agreement that the president makes to faithfully do his job.
Americans just differ on what they think is the best way to do the job.
2006-08-22 22:41:42 · answer #3 · answered by Mike K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you watch only one conspiracy documentary ever, make it this one. This just might be the best introductory video out there. Understand that every claim made in this is fact, not opinion, no matter how wild it sounds. It's all easily verifiable through mainstream news archives and public documents.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7048572757566726569&q=Alex+Jones
2006-08-26 17:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sugi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because he only cares about the oil and the money and oh did I mention oil. He could give a crap about our nations history or us for that matter. He wants to make our lives hell while lining his and his buddy's pockets with cash. P.S. "tough as hell"-great video.
2006-08-28 19:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by Wondering 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
George Bush is just a greedy stupid moran and more .But I also want to say go coragryph people should listen to him he knows his facts.
2006-08-26 11:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's Bush for ya'. Nothing matters to him except his own interests and what he wants to do. Remember, this is the same guy who invaded Iraq even though the rest of the world (including the U.N.) told him not to.
2006-08-22 22:48:47 · answer #7 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its amazing what people will post as a criticism w/o posting context. Considering the media apparent willingness to doctor photos... why this is just the previous step... the medias been quoting out of context for years and has raised such practices to an artform.
Bet you couldn't find such clinton quotes as easily...
I've got a better question, why do leftists like only use the constitution as something to promote your hatred of Bush?
2006-08-22 22:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by Archer Christifori 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Politicians everywhere are only interested in lining their own pockets and the pockets of their friends. You really expect them to take anything they say seriously?
2006-08-22 22:51:27 · answer #9 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because its about values and Honor. Somthing this president lacks
2006-08-23 04:27:40 · answer #10 · answered by trl_666 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋