Is it *possible* that G.W. Bush has actually made the world a MUCH MORE DANGEROUS place?

Question

Here is a tangible question that is rooted in the present:

When you consider his current actions, past actions, leadership and morals, do you think the world is a much more dangerous place as a direct result of his involvement in world affairs?

Is it possible or is it not?

Explain yourself, and remember you are responding to not just me...

Answer 1

Yes. The US diplomatic policies have not given us very many supporters and have driven wedges in alliances we do (or did) have. IMHO the "I'm going to do it my way, whether you like it or not" attitude of military actions by the US do not create a mutual ground to work from with our allies. It is like the spoiled child who says, if you won't do it my way, I'm taking by toys and going home.

I agree with the comment about the time period of the cold wars and even then the US held discussions with Russia. "Keep your enemies closer." When JFK was in office the Cuban Missile Crisis could have been the beginning of WW III. IMHO cooler heads prevailed at that time. This has nothing to do with patriotism or pride in this country. My thoughts as an American.

Answer 2

Bush's decisions have definitely helped the world become a dangerous place. The invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq made it clear that if the Bush administration did not like you they would take you out no matter what it takes. As a result, states such as Iran and North Korea - those on America's blacklist - needed to make a statement in order to prevent the US from invading them. Although I do not agree with Iran and NK's nuclear policy (they really can't be trusted) I believe that they wouldn't have been that willing to resume their nuclear programs if the Bush administration had taken the diplomatic path in the case of Iraq. The current situation is kinda like the the schoolyard: when there's no teachers around (the UN) and the weak kids have had enough of the bully, they may band together to try to kick his a**.

Answer 3

It depends on your point of view or your opinion,not anyone elses.
Terrorist don't care about rules of engagement or laws,they will do what they want and when they want.
Those nations who are trying to limit or eliminate terrorist attacks are trying to tighten security.
The real danger is if the people of the world allow their governments to form a world government.Nice as it sounds,how would you like to be placed on trial in a country you never went to,for a crime you didn't commit,and not have the legal protections you have here.
In Great Britain,citizens aren't allowed by law to own or posess guns,but crime has gone up and terrorists have still attacked them.Terrorists have been caught in almost every country that is trying to fight terrorism,very few have been caught in countries that don't like america or americans in general.

Answer 4

Obviously the world is more dangerous... people hate US more than ever before... he has cemented the image of a "run roughshod over feelings" country the US is to many. If only he could tone down the aggressive rhetoric, indulge more in dialogue than power tactics.. then all this could have been avoided. Certainly, the world's a little worse for him.

Answer 5

Terrorist recruitment is at an all time high according to our own state department....that can't be good.

He refuses to talk with the US's enemies, even during the height of the cold war when the USSR had nukes pointed at the US the govt still talked to them. Hell if JFK had employed the 'do as we say before we will talk to you' tactic then its very possible the Cuban missile crises would have ended in World War III.

So yes the world is a more dangerous place.

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For the Brainiac that emailed me to say that 'George Bush wasnt president during the cold war...' for christs sake man learn to comprehend what you read. I always wondered who it was that actually voted republican.

Answer 6

Not only possible but incredibly likely that this is, in fact, the case. He has fostered an environment where America, hence Americans, are placed in much greater danger from a variety of sources than at perhaps any time in our history.

Answer 7

observation

1. GW Bush gives State of Union speech outlining the Axis of Evil: Iraq, Iran and North Korea

2. Without provocation and with no real evidence of WMD or terrorist ties and no real support, against the UN, Bush invades Iraq

3. US troops , being in Iraq and Afganistan, are on both sides of Iran

4. WHAT is Iran thinking? What, also being on the Axis of Evil with the now-occupied Iraq, is North Korea thinking?

5. ERGO: Iran and North Korea pursue nuclear technology
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Answer 8

Yes, because when it comes to stopping terrorism he and his government have taken the smashing ants with a sledgehammer approach. That's the approach he used in Iraq, hoping that when he smashed them it would somehow also smash the real and true enemy, which is al-Qaida. But that didn't happen, and now Iraq is on the edge of civil war.

Answer 9

the man is an idiot. he doesnt know what he is talking about, just puts some words together. he has no morals to begin with, just like his ole daddy. ofcourse the world is a more dangerous place.

you should do a search on google for "the war they wanted and the lies they needed" you'll be surprised, or not!!

we need more people like you asking these kinds of questions to wake up the rest of those who dont. Thanks

Answer 10

It's not just possible, it's true. He doesn't understand that he's not the governor of Texas any more and can just do whatever he wants(like raising the death penalty so high) and he really doesn't know how to handle world affairs.