When asked if the White House was ignoring the will of the American people, Cheney said no president worth his

Question

When asked if the White House was ignoring the will of the American people, Cheney said no president worth his salt would make big decisions based on polls. "You cannot simply stick your finger up in the wind and say, 'Gee, public opinion's against; we'd better quit."

Bush helped Iraq hang a dictator to liberate a country controlled by curruption. Now who's the dictator.

Regardless of whether Dick doesn't agree with the American people, our opinion is what is supposed to run this country, is it not?

Answer 1

No, you are dead wrong. The impulsive, mercurial mood of the populace is a recipe of disaster if you use it to set national policy.

Here is one example. I was a huge Ronald Reagan supporter, but when he refused the Russian's offer to SUBSTANTIALLY reduce their nuclear weapons, I thought Reagan was very foolish to not grab the deal while it was still being offered. However, as history proves, Reagan had the right strategy all along. He was determined to bankrupt the Soviet Union so they could no longer threaten the world with Communist domination. His strategy worked, even though most of the "experts" said he would fail.

The Democrats thrive by pandering to the lowest common denominator. I'm surprised they don't offer everyone 40 acres and a mule around election time. We need a President like Bush who is willing to endure blistering criticism in order to pursue the correct path. Sure, I don't agree with all his decisions, but his overall philosophy is sound.

So, the next time you think the White House should just cave into the capricious whim of the American people, remember that, if it weren't for resolute people like Reagan, the world would probably still be living under the grim shadow of global Communism and the Evil Empire.

Answer 2

The American people had other issues besides the war, but the Libs seem to want to take that out of, who knows where, and say that's why the Reps stayed home, and didn't vote. There were other issues, such as illegal immigration. That was a biggie for a whole lot of people. That's just to name one. Abortion is another. I for one would of liked the Reps to come out swinging on the issue against the murder of innocent, unborn children. As for the war, the Liberal media has a whole lot to do with the way people see it. They always report the bad, and never the good that our troops are doing. Another substantial reason why a president cannot run the country on polls.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

they are our representatives.

but you're ignoring that this is a rather sensitive situation. keep in mind the general public doesn't know Iraq from their elbow. the general public doesn't know the first thing about mounting war. or about withdrawing safely.

then there's the fact that everyone was screaming for change, not for surrender. so i'm not convinced that just because you all think America voted for surrender, that it's true. the people i know who voted, voted the way they did because they wanted CHANGE. they want to WIN. not to give up and cut and run. there is a huge difference there.

Answer 5

The Bush Administration needs a reminder that they work for US -WE THE PEOPLE..

Congress and the Senate got the message loud and clear last November.

I'm not sure how WE THE PEOPLE can acomplish this feat, except to inundate our elected officials in Congress and the Senate with letters demanding that they stop Bush & Co. from bankrupting our country and starting more wars.

Answer 6

I would like to ask Cheney ,why are we voting if we have no voice in decisions making of our country.

Answer 7

No it isn't. This is a REPUBLIC not a Democracy. We pick who RUNS the country, not run it ourselves. You really need to go take a course in Civics and make sure they teach you about American Politics.

Answer 8

Yes it is supposed to be run by the people, but consider the source. Bush and his cronies have a spoiled rich kid mentality. They have been handed everything their entire life, they don't understand true opposition, so they have no empathy or consideration for the common citizen.

Answer 9

Our will is supposed to be reflected by the electorate, not in every moment perhaps, but in general.

Answer 10

When you put your fingers in your ears and hum it's very hard to hear the will of the American Public...maybe we should yell louder...and shake him a bit=)