How do you think most Americans feel about Bush and the war today?

Answer 1

Interesting how few people answered the question you asked, isn't it?

As a couple people have pointed out, you can get very good estimates of public opinion on Bush and the war from the people who constantly do surveys on these topics, such as pollsters and news organizations.

It isn't a matter of what any one person on this service thinks American feel, but how Americans actually feel.

Last I heard Bush's approval rating were in the 30's, and a majority oppose the war.

Answer 2

I am an American. I think we were misled into this war, and its conduct has been badly mismanaged.

Following the attack of September 11, I think the actions we took in Afghanistan to attack Al Qaeda and the Taliban were justified. We were diverted from properly finishing that mission by the Bush administration's need to take the war to Iraq.

At the time of the build up to the war, there was the talk of weapons of mass destruction, Saddam's support for Al Qaeda, etc. I wasn't very convinced. After all, it seemed possible to me that George Bush had other motives for pursuing war with Iraq. His dad hadn't brought down Saddam and had failed to support the insurrection that occurred in Iraq following the first Iraq war. Saddam was supposed to have tried to assassinate George W's father.

On the other hand, George Bush is our President, and has access to the intelligence gathering of the military and the CIA. Spokesmen such as Colin Powell also buttressed the arguments for the war. I was also swayed by Tony Blair's arguments for the war. I was skeptical of George Bush's motives, but was begrudgingly willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

When the initial invasion of Iraq took place, the resistance was relatively minor compared to the what had been feared, but the resulting civil unrest and looting looked bad. It was obvious that police were needed to maintain order.

Instead, since the initial invasion, the Bush administration hasn't missed an opportunity to make the wrong decision. They disbanded the Iraqi Army, they refused to hire Baathist members. Things just kept going downhill, and instead of making corrections, they mindlessly "stayed the course."

I don't expect perfection from politicians or the military. I make mistakes, but when I do, I at least try to correct the situation, and prevent it from happening again. The Bush administration hasn't been willing to make any change even when it's obvious that the current plan isn't working. Three years have passed and there hasn't be a substantial change in the conduct of the war. It's the disinterest and stubbornness that this administration has shown that bothers me more than anything.

Following 9/11, the George Bush could have done anything. He had the support of the people of the United States, and most of the people of the world. He misused that support, and squandered that goodwill. He will be regarded as the United States' worst president to date.

Answer 3

You are going to get a lot of negative feedback with that question since we live in a country that has freedom of speech. Here is how I feel about Bush and the war. Bush has got courage beyond most people. He is sticking to his guns and staying the course even with the criticism that he receives. There is always going to be criticism. What those critics are not thinking about is that if Bush was not staying the course and sticking with this fight then this war would be on the home front. People can go to work everyday and then go home and sit in their homes at their computers criticizing the president because the war is on foreign soil. Think about that. If the war was here would you be able to go about your normal day to day lives like you do now? No. Our soldiers are over there fighting for our rights. That is why we have the freedom of speech that give the people the right to criticize Bush and this war. We still have work to do over there. The terrorists are not defeated yet. We have to defeat terrorists in order to maintain our freedom and our way of life.

Answer 4

Bush has less than a 40% popularity rating, Cheney's popularity rating is in the 20% range and Congress less than 30%. Fellow Republicans don't want Bush or Cheney campaigning for them.

I think that says it all.

Want to know what soldiers think, check out the link.

Answer 5

Most Americans aren't sure how they feel about it. I think most understand that we must win. But are a little fuzzy about what they are willing to pay for it. The cost in Money,Manpower, And Material. Americans have a hard time remembering their history, their attention span is only as long as the last great thing. And most are worried that the politicians are going to lead them down the wrong path.

Answer 6

I know that President George W. Bush is doing a great job and if you want to know what is really going on in Iraq ahd Afghanistan
instead of listening to the leftwing news media log on to:
http://www.Milblogging.com

Answer 7

Most American are oblivious as to what is gong on in their country and in the world; so. they feel the way they feel and do what they do simply because they don't now which end is up and even more so, what they are doing!

Answer 8

I'm still supporting Bush and the war on terror. War is unpopular but we still need to win.

Answer 9

im american and i dont support any of bush's motives and i do not approve of the war in iraq... of course bush isn't the only one to blame for the crisis.. it's that genocidal israel as well

Answer 10

I know many that support it, but I live in a military town, so all I get is the millitary's opinion.