How do I, a Dem, get rid of my bitterness and stop my tongue-lashing at Bush?

Question

I'm so bitter and I don't know the reason.

Answer 1

Mr. Bush did what he thought was protecting his country when the terrorists attacked us. Just like the battle of Pearl Harbor, they woke the sleeping giant. The Japanese did the same thing the muslims did in 1941 and we struck back. How is it different than this? It's not any different. We have to protect ourselves from crazy people who fly Boeing 707's into buildings. If this happened and you were the President would you strike back with a show of power to let them know not to mess with us?

Answer 2

As an independent I have my own issues with our President but try my best to not take it personally and not become truely bitter about them. P. Bush has attempted to help the world but the planning for the aftermath of a war with Iraq was simply inadequate. Most people with any knowledge of the area warned against the war but he took advice of others and the result is a mess. I, just a layman now but was the senior editor of a RAND area study of Iraq about 1970, predicted a civil war in 2003 right after Baghdad fell and it was obvious that Saddam was not going to regain power. It was the natural occurance given the demographics of the area and the nature of the nations bordering Iraq. Too bad. It wuld be wonderful to have a democratic nation in Iraq (and other countries there) but the religion and populations aren't prepared for one. Still the attempt was jsutified because a world tyrant was deposed. It will be decades before this one event is given the weight it deserves by historians. If Bush had deposed Saddam and then left we would be in a better position today and the sooner we leave now the better. Perhaps having a regional war involving Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan and Afganistan (and this has about a 30% chance of happening but that's another subject) would be an interesting diversion from the problems within our country. There, see, mulling over all the aspects of this Gordian Knot took your mind off you-know-who (and you learned something). The lesson is: try to learn all you can about a situation and then you may not blame those who 'seem' responsible too much. They do deserve some admonisment however.

Answer 3

Start by directing some of your bitterness toward both parties in the House and Senate.

They have allowed this President to centralize power, and have provided ZERO oversight in six years.

They have allowed the unchecked spending to occur, promoting corruption at all levels in our occupation of Iraq.

They have set the atmosphere in Washington, distracting the American public from any discussion of real issues with their partisan bickering and nonsense and their scandals, which have been numerous and have negatively affected millions of Americans.

The President can lead the nation, but the Congress decides how he spends his money.

The President can ask for Congressional support, but the Congress is not required to give it.

We would not be in the situation in Iraq, if Congress had not given the OK.

We would already be on the way out of Iraq if the Congress was doing their job.

The 100 hour agenda - big deal. Not one law was changed. They have the majority, but not enough to override a veto. Rush to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations?

Haven't they heard that there are some questions as to the completeness and accuracy of that report?

How many of the freshman would have had time to read the report and come to an independent decision, based on the merits of the legislation?

They are still rubber stamping the party line, with a few Republicans joining in to try to better their political positions in 08.

They have completed nothing, subpoenaed no records, have been unable to decide even if they have any power to stop the war once it is started.

They are letting the entire country down by allowing the continuation of the neo-con agenda.

They need to stop this President immediately, before he lies, cheats or provokes his way into war with Iran.

If Congress has the unique ability to declare war and authorize force, then they can surely end war, and repeal the authorization to use force.

They are all yelling loudly and arguing, but accomplishing nothing.

NON-BINDING RESOLUTION? Maybe they should remember that the votes that put them in office are non-binding as well.

The president is one man that gets to make policy decisions for a maximum of eight years. They can affect the US, but the power to affect major changes in our government lies with the legislative bodies.

It is here you should focus your bitterness. The truth, or parts of it will come out in time about actions that Bush and his administration have taken. He has only the power to expand this war if the Congress allows it.

Vote against the incumbent for all Congressional elections. The only way to end the atmosphere of corruption in Washington is to remove all of the veteran lawmakers that are training the freshman in that corruption.

If the "good old boys" are gone, maybe the politicians will have to think for themselves instead of following the party line as dictated by those that have been corrupted the longest.

Answer 4

I can't offer advise, I'd like to.

For me i don't think about him, especially his domestic policies which have absolutely screwed up my life the last couple of years.

See the main reason i can't offer advise is i don't understand the bitterness in the first place, it makes no sense what so ever to me. Once an election is over i just accept who ever wins, even when i don't or can't vote.

I couldn't bring myself to vote last time, but even if a proven traitor like John Kerry had been elected i would have accepted him as president and moved on.

when Bush started signing regulations that directly affected me, a decorated war veteran myself and actually caused me to lose a job because of the nation my wife was born in, I reached the point where i try not to think about him anymore.

I still don't hate him the way a lot of Democrates do, and i can't understand the almost insane hatred of him.

BTW, I'm a libertarian, by definition i don't care for either party.

Answer 5

Democrats must stop the bitterness against President Bush but must place their issues in the proper perspective by helping the government build a positive image with regards to the international community.

Answer 6

unresolved anger eats at us, hence the bitterness. You need to ask yourself if you have a problem letting go of other things, too. If that's the case, then Bush isn't the problem. It's probably a deeper problem. It's a terrible way to feel all the time. How were you able to move on when other circumstances or other people enraged you? All the best.

Answer 7

If you're so bitter and don't know the reason, then I guess it means that you don't know WHY you don't like him, other than you are TOLD you shouldn't. Everybody needs to open their eyes, ears and minds and form their own opinions, not just follow the herd. If any of us listen only to one side of an argument, we will tend to agree with that side. Just a matter of education and keeping ones mind open.

Answer 8

To end your bitterness and stop your tongue-lashing at Bush, replace it with bitterness and tongue-lashing of Cheney.

Answer 9

Start running. It's great exercise, clears your head, and as a bonus, you get a natural high.

Answer 10

It is not that you don't know the reason - It is that there are so many reasons! There is only ONE SOLUTION - CUT OUT YOUR TONGUE !!!!!!