and forty percent of republicans also want out. Could it be argued that that sixty percent along with the President is holding the rest of America hostage with this current spending bill?
2007-04-27 02:04:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The American public (no matter what the percentage) is not holding the country hostage. When we discuss Democrats and Republicans we focus too much on the voters. It is solely the politicians that define each of these parties. And it is the politicians that are holding the country hostage as they strategize, posture and position themselves for high ground. Each parties politicians tells you what you should believe and unfortunately the majority of us follow along blindly and accuse each other of not being part of "The solution".
This forum is the perfect example. You would think that here you would hear more about what people (Voters) think, but instead the conversation always devolves into what Democrats and Republicans do or don't do.
So my answer is that it is the politicians that are holding us hostage, but all voters are responsible for allowing them their power without responsibly representing us.
2007-04-27 04:33:29 · answer #1 · answered by Kwame M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ten percent of the Democrats forgot to fill out their change of address forms. ALL obedient Democrats want out. I don't measure ANYTHING by what the Democrats want.
It is true though that the country does not like being in a war. Does not like to have our sons and daughters in harms way. It's been like that in war since the begining of wars.
In the middle to later ppart of the 1700's, there was a group of men who signed a paper that we all know as The Declaration of Independence. Today, we think those guys were so brave, so strong, so smart and great patriots. The military occupation and subsequent war resulted in about a FIFTEEN PERCENT SUPPORT OF THE WAR. Those people saw their sons being killed or maimed. Thier farms burned, their economy failing. Today, we look back and are grateful that they followed through.
The same type of "support for war" happened in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. And it is not only Americans who dislike being informed by thier leaders that "We gotta go take care of this now. It will probably be rough, and cost us many lives, bu it must be done."
The past generation (we still sometimes call them "The Greatest Generation") did what had to be done for the good of the country, the world and OUR GENERATION.
Will we be the generation that history will look back upon and say "They could've done it then..... but they didn't."? What will our grandkids' history books say about us?
2007-04-27 09:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This war cannot be finished in the short term.
Decades and decades of war, is that what the Republicans want?
Absolutely.
For their personal beliefs and unwillingness to admit their mistake, they are willing to let the troops get killed, maimed and psychologically scarred in Iraq.
Leaving Iraq may create an internal civil war, but staying will never quench the extremists determination.
Republicans need to refocus, stop feeling afraid and accept a change of leadership.
2007-04-27 09:11:40 · answer #3 · answered by Magma H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
USA Today had a poll a few weeks ago that said only 27% of America still supports the Iraq War.
This endless war will continue for another decade, unless something is done to end it.
If a foreign power invaded the USA, and occupied us for 4 years....we'd fight back too.
2007-04-27 09:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by Villain 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Yes.
Ruling through intimidation and scare tactics.
And I ain't talking about Saddam.
2007-04-27 09:10:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
no. Before the war started, over 90% of democrats wanted the war. Now that it hasn't gone quite as planned, they want to pull out. They don't understand the consequences of pulling out now
2007-04-27 09:10:06 · answer #6 · answered by crippldogg 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
is the Bong broken? Using the Law to ones advantage is called Politics. Enjoy it, it is costing Us Brothers everyday you drag your feet......Support the troops, stop fooling with the Budget Let us do our job help these people and come home.......
2007-04-27 09:12:44 · answer #7 · answered by ThorGirl 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, most democrats don't understand the consequences of pulling out of Iraq or understand that you need to finish what you start.
2007-04-27 09:08:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Sure, you could argue that.
You'd be demonstrating your ignorance of American Constitutional law, but you could argue that.
And you do, all day long. Yawn.
2007-04-27 09:10:47 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The most important poll is that virtually all Iraqis want us out.
2007-04-27 09:10:00 · answer #10 · answered by cassandra 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋