Opinion polls show that Americans overwhelmingly oppose his policy in Iraq. Is there a point where the president has to bow to the wishes of the people and his own party, and not be concerned about his legacy?
2007-06-27 09:24:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, he wasn't elected to represent Americans (the people) but to represent the Military Industrial Complex making billions and billions of dollars off this (or any other) so-called war - many of the people running some of those companies are not Americans.
2007-06-27 09:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by Ben 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If Bush were worried about his legacy, he would have 'bowed to pressure' long ago. He was elected to make decisions, not to read and follow the latest CNN poll.
He understands the threat and that even if it has cost him prestige, it is in the national interest to fight this war against terrorism.
It would appear that there are politicians on both sides of the aisle that will lay aside national interest for votes. It appears however that there are more on the left side of the aisle.
2007-06-27 16:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by John T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only time I have heard to the term "legacy" is from a liberal. I don't believe Bush's over-riding concern is on the legacy he leaves behind.
2007-06-27 16:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by dcjohn992 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know...what is the point when any politcian has to "bow" to the wishes of the people? The wishes of the people is to repeal the tax code and give people tax breaks and yet the democrats want to increase taxes. Should they not "bow" as well?
2007-06-27 16:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by Splitters 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Chuck Hagel is one and he better run for pres because he a can get elected dog catcher inn Nebrasks now
2007-06-27 16:29:51 · answer #5 · answered by Scott B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
golly - what brave politicians they must be.
to actually sort of agree with what over 70% of the american people believe.
they really are made from the right stuff!
2007-06-27 16:54:03 · answer #6 · answered by nostradamus02012 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's about time Republicans started actually speaking the truth!
2007-06-27 16:27:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
So, does that mean we are pulling out of there?
2007-06-27 16:44:17 · answer #8 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋