He won't veto,he wants out too.But he doesn't want to look like his Dad and pull out and get critized for it.So he puts up this big fuss before the bill reaches him.Telling Democrats to quite playing with the troops etc.Creating an environment which allows him to withdraw "against his better judgement"but is so patriotic he's doing it for the troops well being.Thus showing the Democrats as being stubborn and the Republicans as diverse and more concerned for the country.He knows his rating are low after the elections which cost Republicans seats.This would be the only way that Republicans could possibly win the White House again.Maybe he's not so dumb? What do you think?
2007-04-27 15:41:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Your implication is he uses logic - something he never had, if he did - he'd listen to his dad years ago and would have built a coalition. He's already been told by Cheney and the other "true believers" that are left - that they have till september to drag this out. They are trying to preserve their so called legacies - they don't care about any fellow Republicans at this point - they know it's over for them - they just want to leave the mess for the next administration - be it Democratic or Republican.
2007-04-27 16:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by geosworld 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
We are already labeled as losers by terrorist networks. Pulling out wouldn't help or hurt that status.
Bush will veto the bill because he doesn't want to deal with Iraq. He is making all of the easy choices. Bring more troops in and the current situation will stay.
2007-04-27 22:48:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just wishful thinking on your part. I think that he has to veto because he has INSISTED that he will VETO to the world at large for so long that if he doesn't then no one is ever going to believe anything he says again. The press will have a field day with it and his people know that. There aren't enough votes to override his veto... so he can't say that he didn't baecause they would override him if he did. I don't think that he is very worried about the Republicans winning the house because he isn't going to be there when or if they do..
2007-04-27 22:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by syndyanne 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No he will definitely veto because he needs the troops out there. The democrats are just creating a ploy to win support they too want the troops out there. The plan is far from over. There is a lot more work to be done and troop withdrawal is not on the agenda whatsoever.
2007-04-27 22:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Oh its a total game back and forth now. Dems will make a bill adding in stuff that Bush said he would veto from the beginning and then claim he wont fund the military which is a ridiculous claim.
But who knows... your theory isnt all that hard to believe.
2007-04-27 22:46:59 · answer #5 · answered by sociald 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's a good thought if he really was trying to get out. I don't think it'll happen though. I think he truly wants to stay and believes in the cause. I think he is hoping the bill can't get passed, and it truly would be a tragedy if it was passed and the troops lost funding for a while. No matter your political affiliation, you gotta agree that the troops need funding
2007-04-27 22:45:26 · answer #6 · answered by justin b 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
He is as stubborn as a mule. He will veto it. I just hope Congress says, well you had the bill you vetoed it. Now find the money elsewhere or bring the troops home. Then start more hearings on the corruption that goes on and on in the Bush Administration.
2007-04-27 22:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
Your argument hinges on the premise "he wants out".
He doesnt' want out. He wants to see this all the way to the end, so he will veto.
This allows the Dems to jump all over him and tar the GOP with a "warmonger" brush
(I want to state that both parties are being shameful in this whole affair. There is certainly enough blame for everyone)
2007-04-27 22:53:49 · answer #8 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I too think he is looking for a way out that will save his face but I think he would have been quieter about vetoing the bill if this was his way out. You could be right though.
2007-04-27 22:50:15 · answer #9 · answered by Enigma 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
He will veto. It barely passed the House and it need 2/3 vote to over ride the veto.
2007-04-27 22:45:45 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋