Why 75% of citizens don't do anything about this WAR?

Question

CHEEKYDOG:

Perhaps, impeech your president?

KUNTA KINTE:
Little substance between my ears? Ha! You didn't even understand my question!!! My question is WHY you americans don't do anything about it if the majority is against this war. Anyway... the 1st 4 ladies to anwer this question got it right. I wish I could date a girl with brains like them.

Answer 1

citizens dont have much power over the government

Answer 2

Actually it is like this. Polls can be manipulated. Usually there are a minute cross section and really mean nothing except what the person using the statistics wants to make the poll appear to say. Just something I picked up in college statistics class.

If in fact 75% of Americans were against the war we would not be there anymore. The fact is most Americans (contrary to media portrayal) want us to finish the job we set out to do there and also put Iran in check.

FYI: I am for peace, not necessarily conservative. It just seems some interests can only be addressed by meeting them on the same level.

Answer 3

The 75% of citizens probably fit within this range:
1) They are Mentally ill or in convalescence homes.
2) They are old aged, or too high on drugs to care.
3) They may have a physical affliction.
4) They may be the only male financial supporter of family.
5) They could be behind bars (incarcerated).
6) They may not have a voice to influence the higher gov.
7) They may not be opinionated enough to gain popularity.
8) They may not have the financial support of the country.
9) They don't know how to communicate appropriately with
government officials, who would in-turn tell the DOD to just
stop fighting and return home. We need our troops here - in
the USA, defending our front lines against others who do not
believe in equal rights. AND...
10) The other 25% are fighting to survive.

Answer 4

In a democracy, the citizens elect their congressmen to make their decisions. They have a choice based on their own way of thinking. They can either elect a liberal or conservative, sometimes and independent. If their congressman votes not in their liking, then they can change their vote at the next election. All Americans I think are against wars but asked the question in a positive manner, I think most would want to help the Iraqi people win their war against the murdering thugs. This is what Bush is trying to do, He needs our support.

Answer 5

I think before we deal with this war, we need to fix our country. It has grown old and corrupt.This is for the most part a great country. We do have many freedoms that others could only dream of. But as time goes on if we stay true to this path its going to get alot worse. We need to take this country back and really put ourselves in check before we try to judge everyone else. The only way to succed in a society like ours would be with force. I believe alot of Americans are willing and ready to help but they are not unified. If anyone here speaks out towards a change their is always a chance for imprisonment under the Patriot Act. I believe this is only the beginning. If we don't change our path and soon, we will be in another major world war. I just hope our world can handle it.

Answer 6

I think people are starting to do something about the war. In an overwhelming majority the American people spoke together to change the leadership in Washington to say "no" to the President. I am most shocked by the lack of oversight of the President and his stubborn unwillingness to listen to the people whom he serves and does not rule. Only one announced candidate thus far for the presidency has favored the increase in troops in this war. Politics is changing along with the mood and will of the people. Anyone who wants to be elected or retain their office will want to bring out brave and loyal troops home. And yes, I am a Christian and an independent and know about war.

Answer 7

I believe the percentage is far more than that now. At least in the low eighties. As apathetic as most Americans seem to be, I can't remember when I "whooped" as I did at that very last senate vote. As for impeaching Bush--what would YOU prefer--a stupid, evil man, or a crafty evil man? I am often ashamed of being an American. We attacked a country for NO REASON & have put it it a worse spin than it was before. Many seem to think it's all about oil, but there are other psychological--or perhaps best said--pathological reasons. So now, with his tail between his legs, he wants to grind out more young men & women like sausages, to be killed, & oh by the way, how about the SUBSTANTIAL loss of Iraqi's lives? At LEAST we've got a better balance of power now. But this is going to go through the same laborious process as always. & whomever gets elected after this person is done--oh, stick a fork in him, he is so done!--will have one hell of a time trying to straighten out the mess, & then will be blamed if he/she doesn't do so in one term. What an atrocity. Watch "Rebecca T" she has some very good answers. Her answer to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was awesome, & having tried to get the video of Mohmmad Yunus from C-Span, I was glad to see her link, which I printed. The only legacy (ha) that Bush can hope for, is Iraq, & what a horrid joke it is. Our "cowboy" could never even understand a "graceful withdrawal" regardless of, some of his cohorts oppose him, Iraq wants us out, &---I must exercise some discipline here or would go on forever. I wonder if you have any thoughts on what "we" could do?? A friend tells me I shouldn't be expressing these opinions on cyberspace--well--isn't this a FREE country?

Edit: Lily's answer was excellent. Yes, all the hoopla about Clinton, as if he were the very FIRST president to "cross" these lines. "...a taste for blood.." & much, much more far more worthy of our concern than a politician's sexual escapades.

Answer 8

Well i guess most people don't want their love ones or them self killed like me i have a huge family and my uncle is in the war and a lot of the men in my family have been i the war but my uncle is the only one who stuck with it so far ,I guess it how angry people get the bad feelings out just like the killers and others that is probably why most people don't do war at all.i mostly agree with (ZEKE) all you do is sit on the side lines and watch god forbid something happens to my uncle or this country I'll never for give you guys and girls.Cesar stop laughing because it is not funny so get off the sideline and fight for your country.

Answer 9

Its simple as this. YOU ALL ARE A BUNCH OF PANSIES!
You don't like what is happening, but you sit and watch on the sidelines. Soldiers continue to die and all you can say is, "Something should be done."
To say you have no power is a cop out.
The truth is that you do not wish to put the time in to get anything accomplished. You are just lazy, and opinionated. I truly do not care for american society. American's are intelligent, yet they are blind to anything outside of their little lives. American's put on their blinders and go through life making empty statements and personal remarks. Americans speak of POWER OF THE PEOPLE. But where is your conviction?
I have earned the right to say this. I am a COMBAT VETERAN.
I have been there, and I am going back.
I have made a difference.
Now, what have you done?
Make an empty statement.....

Answer 10

I assume you are questioning the Iraqi situation. It is not a one front war. In fact it is one front of the beginning of World War III.

We cannot win, but we cannot afford to lose. In about ten years Washington and New York will be nuked and America will be off the front lines, too busy licking her wounds.

Europe will suffer the most along with Asia. I think China will be the country that will ultimately have to conquer al-Qaeda (the database of terrorist armies) This war will not draw to a conclusion until about 2030. Sadly, there will be a great deal of suffering on scale never witnessed in history.

Even the 55 million that died in World War II will pale in comparison.

Answer 11

Yes, you would think if most Americans are against it, why are very few protesting in the streets or making a difference by writing and calling their Congress persons ?

I think most believe if they don't think about it, it might go away. But the blood shed and amputees in Iraq are too hard to miss.

It's just not like Viet Nam when Americans were outraged and there were huge protests in the streets and pressure on the government to end the war.

It's too bad-I guess if most people aren't directly affected, they don't care.