how will the world lok at a nation who doesnt approve of its own president? and criticizes his every step....
deosnt this make US enemies more aggressive?
2006-10-27 01:24:21 · 7 answers · asked by Beavis 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
criticism is part of a healthy system of checks and balances
disrespect and personal attacks are not
yes they help our enemies
2006-10-27 01:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by the bad seed 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, not at all. I'm not an American and I actually hold a lot of respect for Americans who don't agree with Bush and actually let their feelings be known. That's what's great about living in a Democratic Society. I think it would look very suspicious to the rest of the world if all the Americans seemed to support all of Bush's decisions. Seeing as how the majority of the rest of the planet doesn't agree with Bush on a lot of different issues. It shows us that the Americans are able to have a mind of their own and speak up when they feel the need to. That's what makes the US a great country. Take a look at the countries who aren't allowed to show disapproval of their leader. Cuba, North Korea etc. You really don't want to live in a country like that.
As for making the US enemies more aggressive....I don't think so. Your enemies are quite aware that a lot of your fellow citizens don't agree with Bush but I can't think of how that would make them more aggressive. They may be amused by it but that's about it. You'd have a lot more people angry at you if they thought your whole country agreed with Bush 100%.
2006-10-27 08:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by fifa575 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
And you are referring to the liberals right? There was the same situation in the 1990s and it look even more silly. For Europeans, this thing about chasing Clinton regarding the Monica affair was ridiculous.
That's democracy. The day we won't have either side yelling, that means, they are scared or the media does not give them an antenna and that means democracy is sick.
2006-10-27 08:38:37 · answer #3 · answered by Phil C 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Criticism is apart of the job description. You have to be able to address any issues that you have with the government. Especially, if it is in regards to the president.
2006-10-27 08:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You make a good point.
I wish you wouldn't have used the word approve though. Using the word approve willl just incite more vindictiveness toward our President.
Constructive criticisim is good. Necessary. Spewing hatred is counterproductive and does nothing to help our country get through these hard times.
No, it is not in the best interest of the country to openly try to undermine the President regardless of how you feel about him.
It makes our enemies more aggressive by emboldening them. They see unrest in the US as a weakness to be exploited between the country and its people. Just like the phrase, divide and conquer.
Unfortunately those who hate President Bush hate him more than they care about *how* what they say negatively affects us in the eyes of the rest of the world. It is almost as if they get some kind of high when they feel that they are scoring points like this is some kind of game. Their hatred certainly doesn't give the appearance that our country is united against those who want to destroy the United States. The terrorists long qith countries like Iran, North Korea, and even China, Russia, France and many other countries in the world have got to be loving the behavior they are witnessing from a certain segment of the population in the US. I just find it amazing that there are those that can't see it. Either that or they are subconsciously hoping our country collapses. I guess it is worth it to belittle Bush, his policies and further their own political agenda's.
PS... Amen Farkas... You said it perfectly.
2006-10-27 08:31:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
Republicans still criticize Bill Clinton, maybe you should look at that first.
2006-10-27 08:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by Jenny_is_Hot 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it's our right and our duty. No, I don't think it's in our interest outside of the US. In our country it's fine, but I don't think other countries, especially those that there are hostile relations with, need to hear it.
Yes, it does embolden our enemies.
Should we criticize him amongst ourselves, and hold him accountable? Absolutely. As I said, it's our right and our duty.
Countries that are allied or neutral with us don't matter as much. But the countries that are creating more terrorists by the minute DO matter, and believe me, they are watching and listening!
2006-10-27 08:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 6⤋