Why do some people (die hard Bush supporters) say it is unpatriotic to question Bush or his administration or.

Question

say that we have no right to and that if we don't like Bush we should leave?
I think people that say things like that are the ones who are unpatriotic.

"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." -Declaration of Independence
http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/declaration_transcript.html

What this means is that not only do we have a right to question Bush but a right to remove him because we are the "governed".I am the "governed".You are the "governed".And so every President and every other politician is in office at our discretion, employed by us for us.

I can quote numerous times in several boards I belong to where people have said that it is unpatriotic to question Bush or his "plan" in Iraq or his administration and have said that if people don't like Bush the should leave.

Here is one example just last night(read the first answerer to this question):
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AokVFZ2_lC8wqC06ngxlAj7sy6IX?qid=20070328010832AA2uMZP

Answer 1

Yes, you do have the right...and obligation to question not only President Bush but every member of congress and the Supreme Court.

There is a sure method of removing any elected official for office and that is through the election process.

Bush won the last two and can't be elected again so he is out in January of '08.

In the mean time, you can complain, question and rail all you want.

Just for the record, I have questioned our Presidents decisions on many fronts. No one gets a pass when they do things that I feel are detrimental to myself, my family, my state and my country.

When one questions the President through degrading statements and name calling, that begins to leave the arena of patriotism and is just plain disrespectful, understanding as any true American should, that disagreement and dissent can be expressed through respectful and logical statement of issues and disagreement with a Presidents contrary decisions.

We are a nation of laws...not mob rule. And so much of the "questioning" done by Bush detractors ignores the law and the constitution.

I respect your opinion and thank you for your dissent. I may not agree with you, but from what you say here, we are Americans together.

I hope that the American people will take back this country from those that would hold it hostage to their own power...the political class of both parties.

Answer 2

Well one of the reasons I love this country is that we are free to express our opinions about our government, people said negative things about every president so why is it such a big deal when things are said about Bush? I AM NOT in any way a Bush supporter, Yes he has made a lot of mistakes during his presidency..but most of you either voted for him or didn't vote at all, so deal with it. I mean honestly calling him names isn't going to make him stop being our president, so get over it and vote in 2008.

Answer 3

You are absolutely right. It is refreshing to see someone refer to the Declaration of Indepence rather than CNN or any other biased media and pretend as though you know your facts. We as citizens of this country have every right to question authority, no doubt.
I am not a "die hard" supporter of W. I don't question anyone's right to speak up against his or any President's motives or actions; what I do take issue with is the spew of pure hatred, false "facts" and most of all how UNPRODUCTIVE it all is. It's frustrating. Too few seem interested in a resolution....THAT is what is unpatriotic!!! If I post an answer on here that even alludes to my patriotism, I'm given thumbs-down. If I say I love my country and am proud and fortunate to live here, I'm given a thumbs-down. It is astounding and very very sad. People take this country completely for granted. If it wasn't for our rights/constitution, we wouldn't think to even UTTER a quarter of what's said on here for fear of the consequences. We're lucky to have this right! It just seems that more and more are p*ssing all over their country, and completely taking their rights for granted these days. Sorry. Let's go for some positive change here. OK, I GET IT. You hate the President.
So...please think about this the next time you or any of your lib friends want to announce that they'd like to urinate on GWB's grave. It's just too much and it's NOT GETTING US ANYWHERE.

Answer 4

The same reason that the "experts" who watch American Idol everynight think they know how to solve the worlds problems by pulling out of a country they know will full into chaos. Because people on both sides are fickle morons. People who are 20yrs old say Bush is the worst president ever. Well considereing they have only been socially conscience for 15 years. THEY HAVE ONLY KNOWN 2 PRESIDIENTS!!!! So they have no clue what they are talking about. And they always bring up the point of public opinion polls. Well if you are going by those, then we mine as well revoke the emancipation proclemation because most Americans didn't agree with that either. I don;t think its unpatriotice to question Bush, thats your right as an American. But to blatently put Devil Horns and that crap on him just because he has different opinions than you is not just unpatriotic, its pathetic. It shows you need to exagerrate the truth just to make your point, the same thing you guys accuse Bush of, your doing it yourself.

Answer 5

There is a difference between questioning and being disrespectful. We have the right to question. We have the right to change presidents at election time or in severe cases earlier.

On the other hand, we do have the responsibility to respect the office. We do have the responsibility to submit to authority.

Many times things are going on that we do not know or understand. This applies to every presidential era.

Work within the system and show respect to the office.

This answer applies no matter which party is in office.

Answer 6

It is sad that so many U.S. citizens have to complain so loud while not being heard while they can only hope the current administration will just listen to the majority of it's people so the people could stop complaining so much about things they should not have to think about.

"There used to be a day when the common man did not have to think about their government on a daily basis, which in turn allowed them to enjoy their prosperous life's ...

Answer 7

those people are the ones who find it comforting to have a strong leader who tells everyone what to do. They believe in the father is the head of the family, in punishment, are religious, and feel guilty and scared. They are not very good at logic, and don't like change. They are the perfect followers of a fascist dictator.

And what is worse it seems to be an inborn trait. Some people are just like that and there is nothing that can be done to change them.

The good news is that they tend to follow the crowd, so if we choose a new direction and a new leader they are likely to eventually forget the old leader and how perfect he was, and follow the new one instead. But the leader they need is not soft and wishy washy. It is someone sure of themselves. So it seems to me that we need a leader to pull them in who has the charismatic qualities they like, and at the same time has the wisdom and care to be able to do some good for everyone.

A special kind of person. Where do we find them?

Answer 8

The same signers of the constitution also voted in the Alien and Sedition act of 1798.

Answer 9

Some Clinton supporters said the same thing, and it was because they confuse not liking the President, or disagreeing with some or all of his policies with being anti-America, which of course is BS.

Answer 10

Glad to see SOMEBODY knows about the Declaration of Independence. For those who don't, PLEASE read it. G W Bush makes Britain's George III look like a saintly Eagle Scout.

But my basic answer to your question is because the same reason neocons call everyone who has a different opinion a "libby" or "libtard," etc. Simple-minded folk they are.