Question(s) for far right pro-Bush conservatives?

Question

Every day we see questions from many of you who talk only of liberals and Democrats when you criticize those against Bush's policies and the Iraq War. Why aren't you acknowledging the growing number of Republicans who are against Bush's policies and who are speaking out against this new troop surge in particular? Are they now not Republicans because they are declining support? Do their opinions mean anything to you who have stuck to party lines? The party line is slowly being erased by many who previously supported Bush and now are withdrawing their support. What are your reactions when you see them grilling Condi Rice or see them on TV quietly but firmly withdrawing support from the President? Why do you just continue to lambast only the libs and Dems and not acknowledge there are many in your own party who have changed their minds and aren't afraid to say so any longer?

Moltar - One of the realistic answers I was hoping to see. I've been wondering just how many of them are speaking from conscience or speaking from self-preservation because they see which way the tide is turning.

Brian, I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question, but I would also appreciate you eliminating the patronizing term "honey" in the future when addressing me. Thank you sir.

Answer 1

For me personally, I have not lambasted people for disagreeing with the policies in Iraq. I have lambasted those who make it obvious that they are more concerned with their hatred of Bush than they are for what's in the best interest of this country. People who present alternative solutions, whether I agree or not, are to be more respected than people who seem to have an agenda to oppose using any tatic at their means - ranging from misinformation, e.g. "Bush lied", to the outrageous conspiracy theories.

Again, personally, I happen to not be a Kool-aide drinker for Bush, I don't feel he belongs in the list of all-time greats such as Lincoln, Truman, and Reagan, but I see the war (from my direct involvement having served in the military) differently than many of your cohorts and even some of mine. I believe the media is showing the general public a very narrow perspective of how things are going to match their agendas. I believe that the war is winnable, that we are appreciated there (I've seen this personally), and that it has kept us safer here at home. I agree with Bush that failure should not be an option - but if we continue to have already lost in the minds of the citizen, we will lose, and our grandchildren will face less freedom than we face today (even with the supposed violations of freedoms people are so upset about with Bush).

So to humour you, yes, there are a number of scared-off GOP politicians and they are still Republicans even though they don't fall in line with everything Bush says. My reaction when they drill Condi Rice, that's what they should be doing anyway. The GOP party line has never been as rigid a platform as the other side, which is why you are attempting to use it against us, because you see it as a weakness that has been exposed. It's just how we are - rational thinkers who vote for those who we feel give our country the best chance of strength in areas of defense and homeland security - an area that Bush admittedly has fallen short on a number of accounts. So will your guys offer anyone stronger in those areas than Gore or Kerry? You better hope so, cause it may win you the White House.

Answer 2

Every day we see questions from many of you who talk only of liberals and Democrats when you criticize those against Bush's policies and the Iraq War. Why aren't you acknowledging the growing number of Republicans who are against Bush's policies and who are speaking out against this new troop surge in particular?
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'Cause Republicans are really people to and will also sell out for some rising poll numbers.

Are they now not Republicans because they are declining support? Do their opinions mean anything to you who have stuck to party lines?
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Democrats typically are very split on a lot of issues as well, not just Republicans. As the war progresses so do opinions. Some Republicans don't want to agree with Bush because they simply don't agree, and some don't because they don't want to be guilty by assosation later in their political career. Do I think that's cheap? Absolutely, however most polititions in general (regardless of party) do what is best for themsevles not this country.

The party line is slowly being erased by many who previously supported Bush and now are withdrawing their support. What are your reactions when you see them grilling Condi Rice or see them on TV quietly but firmly withdrawing support from the President?
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I see them caring more about what's popular than what's right. I'm not what you'd call a "far right" guy but I support Bush and his effort and it saddens me that there are troops in Iraq looking for polititions of both parties to help them win, but instead get selfish people who just want to further their own career.

Why do you just continue to lambast only the libs and Dems and not acknowledge there are many in your own party who have changed their minds and aren't afraid to say so any longer?
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I've just done that. You're obviously going to get some naive concervatives who believe everything is fine and dandy just as you are going to get some liberals who believe their own party is fine and dandy when it is not (most new Democrats voted in congress are southern concervative Democrats who really don't agree with other more left Dems on some issues).

Answer 3

the party lines and names of them are convoluted as far as I am concerned and people vote how they feel anymore and not because of their party. And I see differences of opinions. The terrorists want to instill fear and those who have come to fear are backing down with regard to their families and not considering the entire picture that of securing the nation. The strong ones in the nation who look at the big picture and what's best for the USA and the world are forging ahead. The President and his Staff and our military know a lot more of what's going on than the general populace (which populace includes the congress, senate, etc.) more than they want to say. No military exposes their secrets or it means death to a nation. So I can understand the two sides of the story wherein people don't know how to decide so they take the side of their family which includes their children who are in the military.

Answer 4

I'm with Moltar on this one.

And I will add that although Bush is losing popularity, do not assume the left is gaining.

The numbers for the new Congress and Bush are about the same. Many are not impressed by the new Congress kicking off their office with social changes when they were elected to deal with Iraq.

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1577264,00.html

Answer 5

You cannot spell Condoleezza can you? This question might warrant serious debate if you were in fact a Conservative . Most Conservatives still understand the reasons for the war. The reasons haven't changed. The spineless dribble from the left has gotten louder. I have problems with several of Bush's ideas . The Iraq war isn't one of them. I understand what is at stake. Only peace at all cost individuals don't get it.

Answer 6

There have always been Republicans who did not support Bush. Their opinions may be based on keeping their seats. Just because they have taken the stance they have, doesn't mean we have to agree.

Answer 7

Counterproductive Posing! They should be repealing Anchor Babies, funding agents to crack down on employers of undocumented workers and freeing up local enforcement of Illegal Residents/Invaders-For just a START! There are many things they should be doing besides interfering with the Executive trying to do the job THEY commissioned HIM to do!

Added--We are talking about the same Republican Congressmen that did nothing for four years of control that I would thank them for?

More Pink Slips PLEASE!!!!

Answer 8

Elway, look at your calendar. It's 2007. That means it's time for everyone who wants to be President to start campaigning.

Were I running, I'd look at the President's current popularity and gauge whether to seek his support or distance myself from him, regardless of my party affiliation.

Given Bush's approval rating, I'd do the latter.

Answer 9

We are in a state of denial, and now we are aiding and abetting the terrorists as Iraqi PM al-Maliki said of President Bush and Condi with all of this negative talk... We are pretty Brokeback confused on all of this....

Answer 10

Honey, they're not real republicans and are going along for their own political gain. Dems, Libs, and some Republicans are politicizing this war for their own gain without any regard for our troops. It's disgusting and despicable.