Though Clinton made mistakes like every president, he was probably one of the best presidesnts ever because of all the good he did do, yet he was the only one who ever got impeached just because he had sexual encounters with another woman. Though Bush hasn't done one single thing to help the country and has only made mistakes making us hated around the world and killing thousands-millions in a useless war, he is still loved, even if its only 30% of the country. I just don't understand how this works and why we havent impeached our president for the real crimes he has commited.
2007-07-01 15:08:39 · 31 answers · asked by Zachary B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Whoah, whoah, whoah!! Remember 9/11? If we wouldn't have gone to Iraq, we'd have war on OUR turf. How would you like to have to live like the Iraqis do?
Even Clinton knew that it was time to go to Iraq, yet he didn't do his job...look:
"Saddam (Hussein) must not be allowed to threaten his neighbors or the world with nuclear arms, poison gas or biological weapons," Clinton said.--Dec. 1998
Clinton also stated that, while other countries also had weapons of mass destruction, Hussein is in a different category because he has used such weapons against his own people and against his neighbors.
"If Saddam can cripple the weapons inspections system and get away with it, he would conclude the international community, led by the United States, has simply lost its will," said Clinton. "He would surmise that he has free rein to rebuild his arsenal of destruction."
Saddam may be dead, but the threat that his loyalists pose is very real...they want Americans dead. We have not had any more terrorists attacks since 9/11...so don't even say that he hasn't done anything for this country! He finished the job that Clinton did not because he was too busy getting bj's in the oval office (or shall I say oral office?)
2007-07-01 15:10:43 · answer #1 · answered by futureteacher0613 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Ok dude take a step back. Here in Connecticut where I live, people love Clinton, and hate Bush. All presidents are made fun of lightly because theyre a universal target. Everyone knows who they are. Clinton didnt get impeached really for this reason you listed, he got impeached because he LIED UNDER OATH. Thats illegal and is a real crime. Bush, on the other hand, has done nothing illegal, just went against millions of peoples opinions. Which isnt against the law for a president to do. 30% approval rating which he has is the lowest for any president ever, and Clinton had a much higher one then Bush's 30% throughout his tenure. Why are you even asking this question?
2007-07-01 15:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by Fresh Boy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First of all I don't think Clinton was impeached for cheating, he was, and should have been, impeached for lying under oath before a federal grand jury. The only reason he didn't go to jail and or pay a heavy fine, is because he was president. Where do you get the idea GW is loved. He has one of the lowest approval ratings of any of our past presidents. What worries me even more is that our federal congress has an even lower approval rating. Help!!!!! :)
2007-07-01 15:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by jorst 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get over it ... Clinton did a bad job, and Bush has done a bad job. The only 2 good Presidents we've had in about 50 years were JFK and Reagan (I'm quoting Presidential historians).
2007-07-01 16:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
President Clinton Ruined our country I don't know where you get your information. It's defnitely slanted. He was so passive with our diplomatic relations. He basically tapped Sadam on the hand and them sent him along, knowing full well the crimes he had committed and what he was capable of. It's funny how when he leaves the country falls to shambles. Bush had to pick up the pieces. I can't say I'm proud of all he's done but it's no coincidence, he was set up to fail from the beginning. Actually it's quite sad. You could look at it as that Clinton was such a horrible president that because of the decisions he made during his presidency set this country up for failure. Don't be so one-sided.
2007-07-01 15:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by aurora 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Clinton was impeached for perjuring himself before a grand jury, not for getting a hummer in the Oval Office.
And I don't know that he did that much good for the country--he was just lucky to have been president during a period of economic security. He did squat to improve our country's security, and watched Al Qaida blossom under his nose without interruption.
And I don't even agree with your assertion that Bush is loved. Seen his approval ratings lately? If not, take a look in the toilet, I'm pretty sure you'll find them there. His policies, while extremely unpopular, are not criminal and are therefore not impeachable.
P.S. Check your math too--the war hasn't come close to killing "millions." Thousands, sadly yes, millions, no.
2007-07-01 15:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Kris B 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Um first people dont all love Bush...he's a retard. Also I agree...Clintion was a dam good president. Prob one of the best we've had given the circumstances of that time. Also, I don't c why politics and personal life should mix. We don't get a report everytime a president does something. HEADLINE NEWS! "Bush takes family to park!" HEADLINE NEWS! "Bush has a hot night..."
Too many americans are idiots...
2007-07-02 16:07:29 · answer #7 · answered by CGAR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We seem to want to forgive Democrats for their short comings but at the same time hold Republicans responsible for every thing that goes wrong. Clinton wasn't impeached for getting a ****** he was impeached for lying under oath its called perjury .
2007-07-01 16:02:41 · answer #8 · answered by hdean45 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, what did Clinton do? I'm not sure even though the economy was good on his watch (which I believe was luck).
Bush, yes I agree, he doesn't have the aptitude for the job. Perhaps he is tied with the worst president ever - Jimmy Carter.
2007-07-01 15:13:34 · answer #9 · answered by Joe B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The problem is the United States started out with the best possible group of people to run this nation at the beginning. It's been a downward spiral of disappointing leaders ever since, each a little worse than the one before them.
2016-05-20 23:26:03 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋