Critics won't halt Iraq surge, Bush says By BEN FELLER, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - President Bush, facing opposition from both parties over his plan to send more troops to Iraq, said he has the authority to act no matter what Congress wants.
"I fully understand they could try to stop me from doing it. But I've made my decision. And we're going forward," Bush told CBS' "60 Minutes" in an interview to air Sunday night.
Vice President Dick Cheney asserted that lawmakers' criticism will not influence Bush's plans and he dismissed any effort to "run a war by committee."
"The president is the commander in chief. He's the one who has to make these tough decisions," Cheney said.
*So I ask all Americans. Why Vote if the Government won't listen to the people of the land? 70% of Americans are agaist the war. Why doesn't the USA Government listen to the people?
2007-01-14 06:30:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Well figuratively speaking he just put a noose around the neck of whoever runs for president in 08. If his plan fails the republicans will not have a chance.
2007-01-14 06:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Gettin_by 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
By chosing to vote in the current crooked system we have you have only reinforced the false mandate that the leaders have for supposedly representing you.
The fact we have only two choices, and both are much more similar than different (both are in protect self and most vested interests mode, not what is best for the country) the concept of voting for either to 'Validate' one against the other is actually rather absurd.
Since the country is too big and too divergent to be run by a central government, it would really be best to stop vesting so much power in so few hands and get back to the way the government was original concieved of the majority of power and law making being done at the local level and not the federal level.
2007-01-14 11:41:33 · answer #2 · answered by Ethaniel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The vote does mean something. It is the idiots that keep saying that voting is useless, who encourage people to stay home instead of going to the polls.
The people who get out the most votes are the ones who are in charge. How much campaigning did you do last fall? How many votes have you cast when your life may depend on the results of an election.
You can whine and cry all you want, but unless you call your local party (of your choice) headquarters and tell then you want to work for them, your voice is useless. Even if you aren't old enough to vote yet, your future is at stake. Volunteering is one way to build this country into what you want it to be.
2007-01-14 06:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by John H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The government does NOT run on popular decision.... while that is weighed in, because of re-election efforts, and whatnot.... the country CANNOT run on just popular opinion.... it would be "popular" to have absolutely no income tax... it would be "popular" to have the government guarantee you sex 5 times a week or more... it would be "popular" to ensure many things.... but if it is not constitutional or not right, or a detrement to national security... it is the PLACE of the government to do what needs to be done, even if it is against what some polls say is "popular"
2007-01-14 09:20:59 · answer #4 · answered by DiamondDave 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that if you choose not to vote, then you should not complain what happens in government because you have a voice in government and the people of the United States of America make up the American government and if you choose not to vote, the do not complain what happens to the world around you unless you choose the exercise to vote.
2007-01-14 11:04:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Knowledgeable VI 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only time your vote does not count is during the Presidential election- That's electoral .... look at Bush's first term.. he supposedly won the electoral votes but lost the popular vote, which means Americans didn't vote for him.. but the electorial college did- but your vote does count for everything else
2007-01-14 06:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by katjha2005 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your premise is so flawed, I don't know where to begin...
Wars are not fought based on popularity. They are fought to protect the United States. Just because there are some whiny, fat-*** Americans who have nothing invested in this war doesn't mean they can stomp their feet and get their way.
The President is fighting a war in Iraq so we don't have to fight a war in St. Louis or Denver or Milwaukee. The President was voted in by America and is doing what he sees fit. Just because we get tired of the job doesn't mean he does.
2007-01-14 07:05:29 · answer #7 · answered by rockstar_style 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Politicians would listen if more citizens forgot football or playing with their little electronic toys and got off their duff and voted. how many people voted in your area,most likely as few as in my district.A whole lot of votes is what it takes to get politicians attention,dog gone it!
2007-01-14 06:57:00 · answer #8 · answered by Streakin' Deacon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the question should be more like why did Americans vote for Bush in the first place
people accuse Bush of being stupid (well they r right) but they should also blame themselves for putting him in office not once but twice
2007-01-14 06:39:55 · answer #9 · answered by Apanotor 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Voting means more to me than to you! I vote for change and hope of a better country. I dont expect things to be perfect. But, at least I VOTE!!!
2007-01-14 09:07:06 · answer #10 · answered by racingdiego@sbcglobal.net 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋