but forgetting that when John F. Kennedy was in office, there were terms such as "Camelot" used in reference to his home and family? Wouldn't this suggest royalty?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy
For those who don't know...Camelot was the name of the castle that was associated with King Arthrur...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camelot
2007-01-28 04:48:59 · 26 answers · asked by The Cult of Personality 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Lamplighter...here you go...
Implications abound...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoEPdwsqTHn7n1D0rHQs5gHY7BR.?qid=20070128093246AAIdelm
2007-01-28 04:56:07 · update #1
Why are there so many poeple avoiding the question and calling me names?
Can't think of the answer, or did I expose hypocrisy too much?
2007-01-28 04:57:43 · update #2
Because they do not understand the constitution or how the election process works
2007-01-28 05:05:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Because that is how he is acting. He seems to think that he and only he is the decider, and that the checks and balances built into our constitution are only suggestions, The reference to Camelot during the Kennedy presidency refers to the musical "Camelot" which was very popular at the time. It's referring to a magical time when there was no strife, the boy got the girl. Kennedy was young, with a beautiful wife and two adorable children. This was a relief for a country just coming out of the Korean war.
2007-01-28 05:08:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Camelot was used to refer to the JFK family in a positive sense. They seemed to be the epitome of grace, wealth and hope for a utopia Americans longed for. They became the first American "royalty," which had as much to do with Jackie as it did Jack Kennedy. The point is, it was positively applied when it was said.
When citizens refer to Bush as Emperor or King George it is in negative sense. He acts more like a dictator than an elected official and therefore the labels. Americans may have adored the JFK family, but you didn't hear anyone calling Jack Kennedy "King Jack." The two examples are like night and day.
2007-01-28 05:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a product of the Vietnam War.One thing I know for sure is that politicians will always error on the side that will favor them.I volunteered when the war was young and i believed we were fighting for there freedom.Protests made the politicians turn against that war.A lot of negative press and kids going to Canada contributed to that.
President Bush has stuck to his belief right or wrong.He hasn't wavered so now he's ruling like a king.Going to Iraqi was a mistake and I believe he recognizes that.His mission should have stayed terrorists and Bin Laden.terrorists have been after us for a lot longer then 911.Three or more US Embassy's,USS Cole,the flight over Locker bee.Every time we vowed revenge and did nothing.We are terrorists mission.Kill all infidels.Don't forget that's there mission.If we run they will do a lot more damage here and to anyone that supports us.Think about it.
2007-01-28 05:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by Theodore P 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Camelot, used in regards to JFK and Jackie, was used by the media to dscribe the sort of utopia many Americans felt back then-which was followed by the tragedy of his assasination. Camelot was his favorite musical-I suppose you could attach a "conspiracy theory" to that, if you work at it! (I can see the emails flying now-Fact: JFKs favorite musical was Camelot!)
Most can't imagine how it felt to be a US citizen under the Presidency of JFK-I was in grade school but remember the pride and respect never duplicated again. And the grief of a nation when he was killed-we have never been sadder. And his murderers never brought to justice.
Bush a King?-I think it has to do with him saying "I'm the decisionmaker!" There used to be a balance of power between branches of government-now only the Executive branch will decide this war-in soite of the people's wishes, in spite of congress-he is the decider....
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2007-01-28 05:19:55 · answer #5 · answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A quote from DUMB retard GW Bush from 12/2000:
"If this were a dictatorship, it'd be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I'm the dictator."
Now do you get it? He is such a retard. He thinks he is the King. The Dems are laughing at him. His supporters are the like those who saw the naked emperor and pretended he was dressed.
I for one say "THE EMPEROR WEARS NO CLOTHES"
There is no corolation to the Camelot era. The two have nothing to do with each other.
2007-01-28 05:17:23 · answer #6 · answered by cather2000 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wake up and smell the coffee. Pay attention to what is going on. He acts like a king or emperor. Your civil rights are in danger as they would be under a king or emperor. Maybe that is what so many (60+% of Americans) see. Bush is smug and arrogant like a king or emperor. Bush reminds one of Benito Mussolini in the smugness he has. People are very willing to give the guy a chance but when he acts like that what are they supposed to think.
People loved JFK because he did not come across as an emperor, dictator, or king.
In short it all has to do with attitude of the President.
2007-01-28 06:32:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rick Sanchez is a fool. needless to say the guy will no longer be able to be THAT ignorant, top? is this incredibly how Southerners show frustration? lol. His apology became as ridiculous with the aid of fact the remark he made. era. by utilising the way, republicans flow on television all of the time and make comments AS undesirable or maybe WORSE than Sanchez. it is not correct if a liberal or a conservative made this remark...it became made in unfavorable judgment. and in comparison to this question is implying, liberals at the instant are not basically brushing this off. They have been disillusioned and disapproved. Had this remark been made by utilising FOX information, the remark could have been glorified.
2016-11-01 12:27:40 · answer #8 · answered by wolter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe this stems from the Jeffersonian view, where Jefferson was insecure about the Constitutions "executive powers".
This current strategy by the liberal party is very disturbing, where trying to curb the "Executive Powers" by using the underlying public sentiment on the Iraq war.
The fault, the public votes an elected official into office, but that elected official has a responsibility and should not use his/her constituents as leverage to pursue other ambitions.
Also, our founder fathers blatantly warned against handcuffing "executive powers" for a point in time. Any adjustments made today could have implications on our future, where trying to curb "Executive powers" could be detrimental to our country.
The public would be wise to stop allowing Iraq as the sole underlying reason to make decisions.
2007-01-28 05:13:57 · answer #9 · answered by Hammy 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A King or Emperor does not listen to the will of the people, George Bush does not listen to American People, as he thinks he knows best. He invaded a country which had no wmds, no connection to 911 although to sell his invasion he and Cheney led us to believe both were true, and meanwhile Bin Ladden is basking free and clear, while dumb George inserts more troops in to teh Iraq civil war, continues to waste our tax dollars giving them away to corperate america, and countries which do not support us, allows his peole to starve, go home less and without medical coverage, did Laura say let them eat cake?
Thank god you neo con republicans are on their way out, and only have the support of 24% of the people according to the ap, cbs, fox, upi, nbc, & cnn!
2007-01-28 05:01:55 · answer #10 · answered by paulisfree2004 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes indeed.
And just like royalty, JFK installed his brother as the Attorney General, and he had wenches brought to the White House.
As for not using CONUS as toilet paper - perhaps the Democrats have forgotten the Bay of Pigs. And let us not forget that HRH Kennedy got us involved in Vietnam, at first as "observers," then with increasing involvement as the French (cowards as always) began to pull out.
2007-01-28 05:02:26 · answer #11 · answered by Lily VonSchtupp 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋