During the debates several candidates slammed G W Bush and his administration on how the war was handled and the spending. Are those points and opinions valid? Do you think that Bush is loosing or lost support of Republican Party?
2007-06-06 01:58:03 · 8 answers · asked by Mr. Beef Stroganoff 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Contrary to the statements made here by liberals or Neo-libs or whatever that accuse republicans of following in lock step anywhere the party goes, we are interested in the truth.
If our leaders are on the right track we support and follow. If he is on the wrong track we critcize and resist. For instance, we for the most part, think the Iraq war was the correct move but now after so many years we think it could have been and still should be handled better.
We approved of tax cuts but disapprove of the excessive spending.
We want illegal immigration addressed but not through amnesty.
Rather than following blindly, trying to keep independ minded republicans in line is like hearding cats!
We want what is best for our country as long as it does not violate the constitution. We don't always agree on what that is or with how it is acheived and we say so.
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2007-06-06 02:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe for the most part, the presidential candidates still do not know as much as Bush does about the war as they shouldnt and neither should the rest of the citizens. I think that some candidates are seeing a trend that it is "cool" to bash the president and they might be trying to follow that bandwagon to the presidency. In my opinion, thats not what we need. We need a strong president with a plan and strong moral foundation. As far as Bushs decisions, he has made all of his decisions based on his moral values and this is why he was elected.
2007-06-06 02:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by amorudence 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think every President should be open to criticism for their policies. I agree that Bush has handled the war in Iraq poorly as of late and continues to spend money like a drunken sailor.
The mentality of the right is so much different than that of the left. Instead of circling the wagons like the left does, the right actually holds its members up for scrutiny.
To your last point, I think Bush has been bad for the party. He took the world's goodwill after 9-11 and pissed it away. He could have done so much for this country and its standing in the world, but those to flex his muscles instead.
2007-06-06 02:06:44 · answer #3 · answered by Gus K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty normal we are starting to get in the campaign mode... as we get closer more of the candidates will stake their position more than party line... Right now the Dems are just following the Moveon.org line and will turn on each other pretty soon. Even CNN analysis said last night the top three Democratic candidates are still playing to the far left base and have yet to distinguish themselves..... The big question who in 08 on the left will want to associate with the Palosi Congress which is viewed now by the public as a disaster..
2007-06-06 02:08:41 · answer #4 · answered by garyb1616 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People, please.
They are candidates. They are trying to get elected. We should all know by now that a political candidate that has a real intention of winning will do whatever it takes to win.
That includes lying, cheating, smearing, etc.
Republicans or Dems doesn't matter.
2007-06-06 02:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by Barry W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was funny when the DEAF candidate said that Bush was too stupid to represent the US at the UN.....
Dummy Thompson was finally able to buy hearing aid after going on welfare
2007-06-06 02:13:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the war COULD have been handled better.
Doesn't mean we should leave, though.
2007-06-06 02:03:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This was also true four years ago. Why truth now?
2007-06-06 02:05:54 · answer #8 · answered by jl_jack09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋