They had no trouble disrespecting Clinton.
2006-11-04 05:15:55 · 20 answers · asked by Liskter 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Bush is fighting to protect this country.
Clinton was fighting to protect his reputation.
These posters below me...wow. Clinton was impeached over perjury, not over a 'personal' matter. Bush obviously doesn't act like he runs this place or we'd be in Iran and North Korea.
2006-11-04 05:17:46 · answer #1 · answered by Squawkers 4 · 4⤊ 6⤋
Republicans don't believe in free will, free thinking or freedom to speak out in opposition... that is the answer.
You make a valid point about Clinton. I remember when the entire Republican half of the auditorium refused to stand up when Clinton entered to give one of his State of the Union speeches. And if I am not mistaken, the first two rows where the Republican leadership sits, was empty for they didn't even attend.
I mean geez... Clinton lied about a bj and he lost respect. Bush has lied repeatedly about absolutely everything and it has cost American lives.. yet they get mad when ppl like Chavez disrespect him.
Republicans tend to pick and choose portions of the constitution they want to follow....
The bottom line is respect is earned. With that said, a president automatically gets a certain degree of respect when he is elected; but, when a president consistently makes national choices that destroy our country's reputation and well-being, he loses that respect.
We have the right to respect or not respect any person we choose to... that is one of the freedoms of this country.
When a person disagrees with a Republican, they basically say you are anti-American when in reality by them just making that judgment, they are the ones against true freedom.
Bush has taken us back to the post WW2 era when ppl were literally put in jail for speaking out against the president.
2006-11-04 15:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the difference is for one Clinton publicly lied to the American people. but the most important is the fact we are in a time war, The bashing of our president give comfort to the enemy. I understand many disagree with the war, I happen to be one of them, but I will not give terrorist any chance to see the USA as a weak divided country. let me ask you all this, put the war aside, do you not respect the fact our economy is very strong, unemployment is at record lows, stock market is at record highs. More minority than ever in history own their own homes. so for that yes I do have a great deal of respect. now why can't you be fair???
2006-11-04 13:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by Work In Progress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They argue that the office itself should command respect. There's a certain amount of truth in that, I suppose, but you're right, they certainly don't practice what they preach.
Quite frankly, I'm of the opinion that the person holding the office has to demonstrate their worthiness to truly command my respect. Otherwise, they deserve the same respect one gives any other thug. I may fear them, and be concerned about the amount of damage they can cause because of the power they hold, but that's not the same thing as the respect I accord to excellence.
2006-11-04 13:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by functionary01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I disagree with your entire premise. I never attacked Mr. Clinton while he was the President. I didn't always agree with his policies, but never did I see anyone acting like I see on here, towards Mr. Bush.
I don't recall blaming Mr. Clinton for hurricanes. Or for illegal aliens, of whom we had plenty.
I think Mr. Clinton could just as easily be blamed for 9-11 as Mr. Bush. I blame neither.
And, we are one country, and we are at war.
2006-11-04 13:31:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Libertarian; I don't think that this is just a "republican" attitude, though you're probably right that more republicans have this attitude than democrats.
I think that any President deserves at least token respect-- whether you voted for him/her or not. Constant dissension and criticism of political leaders is what weakens political foundations.
2006-11-04 13:20:14 · answer #6 · answered by Scarlett_156 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Clinton/Bush thing I just find plain confusing. Why did we want to toss Clinton out of office for lying about an INCREDIBLY personal matter that didn't have anything to do with what he does as president, but everyone hates Bush for his "embarassing" policies but let him run around like he owns the world?
2006-11-04 13:19:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Clinton was getting blow jobs in the Oval Office from an intern. That's how I can disrespect that @sshole.
2006-11-04 13:21:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
its makes america look very bad , if our own citizens can't respect their leader other countries will take advantage of this . regardless of personal opinions of individulas we need to pull together to become a stronger country
chavez is a great example of another country taking advantage of the division of america created by the liberals
2006-11-04 13:26:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because respect is earned, not given, and Bush has not earned any.so they try to force us to respect him. No respect here.
2006-11-04 13:30:08 · answer #10 · answered by darlin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I, for one, think ALL Presidents deserve respect.
However, the impeachment thing DID tarnish things a bit.
2006-11-04 13:22:33 · answer #11 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋