Question for Democrats who call Bush a 'facist'?

Question

Especially those who believe he's some megalomaniac who's trying to become a life-long dictator (everyone by now has seen the people claiming he will fake a terrorist attack, ect. to cancel the elections), have no problem with the fact that Ted Kennedy has been in power since the dawn of time? Or complain that FDR served four terms? Or the multitude of Democratic senators and congressman who will have a seat until they die or retire?

A lot of these same people love to quote Thomas Jefferson, who believed in 'Citizen Legislators' who served for one, maybe two terms, then returned to the farm to give someone new a shot? How can people claim Bush is trying to become a dictator, when historically it's Democrats that hang on to power for the longest period of time?

To the people below talking about Bush trying to expand his power, you're entirely missing the point. He'll be out of office in '08, and Kennedy will be in power until he dies. Not to mention that any executive power he has now would be in the hands of any Democratic President that might be elected. Who's really more facist?

Answer 1

you do realize, those senators where elected each term right?? Power grabbing by the Bush admin by disregarding check and balances of the us constitution, along with using executive privilege in an unconstitutional way, says everything about the admin that anyone needs to know. When you come out of denial, you will realize this.
you people need to quit comparing apples to oranges.

Answer 2

You are correct... In my opinion President George Bush is a Fascist. You have a number of question marks but no questions... Just statements trying to prove your point that you do not think Bush is a Fascist. Unfortunately, you do not understand the Republicans, George Bush or Fascism. Ted Kennedy and FDR had been elected to serve in Congress. I personally think Ted should be in jail for Chappaquiddick. The Dems that will have those seats do not have a strong opponent to run against them but I do believe in turn over and it wold be nice if every person in congress that has served more than eight years resigns including both Dems and Cons. Bush did not win either election but was appointed to the presidency. Look up the '14 Points of Fascism' and you will find that this fits the Bush Administration perfectly. Any other questions (Not Comments) feel free to e-mail me...

Answer 3

IMHO, all these people giving Bush the credit for being a vast mastermind who's planning evil handed things to overtake the country, etc., etc.... are giving this dope from Texas an awful lot of credit. Anyone else reminded of that old Saturday Night Live skit where Ronald Reagan was really sweet to the kids and played an idiot, and then as soon as the press and cameras turned became this mensa, world-domination, economic genius? (And wow, doesn't that just date me)

He's not setting up a facist regime government. He is trying to slide in some of his beliefs into law, run up a deficit, push his father's agenda in places it doesn't belong, but he's just trying to lead a country, etc, and get his party re-elected once he leaves, which is what every politician tries to do. Democrats need replaced every once in a while too, but this is why we have a multiple-party system (though unfortunately only really two). Because there needs to be balance. My issue is this country is leaning way to far right to the poitn it might never get back to the left enough to be balanced, and somehow people are ok with this? I think when people are calling Bush "facist", this is really what they're refering to is this fear that we're on the verge of one party having way more control then it should and loosing bipartisan politics all together. Our country in my opinion tends to do best when it has a President of one party and a Majority Congress/Senate of another (further into that discussion, Republican Congresses and Democratic Presidents combined have helped lead our country in some good directions in the past, I feel. Discuss.)

Answer 4

FDR served more than two terms before the Constitution was changed to impose the two term limit -- so what FDR did was legal at the time.

And the Constitution does not impose a term limit for House or Senate members -- so again, not illegal.

The concern over Bush is that he might ILLEGALLY attempt to remain in office..... based on his repeated and continued actions that violate federal laws whenever they get in his way.

I realize that the concept of applying the law with regard to Bush is hard for many people to grasp, given how often he breaks the laws -- but it really does make a difference whether the law allows someone to remain in office or not.

Answer 5

I think what you're trying to descibe is the potential need for term limits. What you're missing is that those who are elected to multiple terms are ELECTED. They don't create a situation in which to hold power forever with no say from the tax payer at all. And for those who like term limits, I think they're bad in the legislatures of the country. 1) Doesn't everyone want to hire the best person with impressive experience 2) If you don't know your history you're condemned to repeat it. Those who have been elected for long periods of time know the history of lots of legislation and how it's evolved. They can see what's going to go wrong with proposed legislation far more than some politcal analyst.

People with experience aren't inherently bad in politics. The problem is an uninformed public who don't actually hold bad politicians accountable for their actions by kicking them out of office.

As for your confusion about fascism, please visit the link below. Outlined are the 14 points of fascism, and how Bush has put our country into a fascist state.

Answer 6

Bush & his crew are just not smart enough to be fascists, even though the idea obviously appeals to them, they simply cannot govern a country. They are however, good at winning elections & smearing the opposition. Unfortunately the Democrats are tailoring their party along the same lines the ultra conservatives used from the early 90s on. To date the Democratic victory in 06 has simply been used as a platform to attack Republicans, while supporting some of Bush's policies to gain support from Corporate lobby groups & fill their election war chests. I could go on, but I am an independent that loves his country, instead of a party.

Answer 7

I dont think anyone thinks Bush is trying to become a dictator. I really have trouble not only believing that, but believing that anyone could believe that. That being said, I thin Bush is horrible for our country, and I think we have regressed from where we were before his terms. He has violated numerous international laws as well as the constitution, he does not care for our laws if he feels they need to be broken. THis is not so much a Bush doctrine as it is a Neocon doctrine. Thus the problem is not only Bush it is Neoconservatives. And I must also state the true conservatives dont really like Bush either, we think he has been bad for our country and has disgraced the term Republican.

Answer 8

Because Bush has systematically tried to expand the power of the presidency, has thumbed his nose at the constitution and our civil liberties. Even if what you said was true about Democrats in power none of the examples above have gone to the lengths Bush has to acquire and expand their power.

Answer 9

ted kennedy is a senator. in FDR's time, it was ok to serve as many terms as you wanted. senators can serve (granted they continue to be elected) as long as they like.

furthermore, the definition of a dictator isn't someone who serves for a long time. you seem to be misinformed -- people call him that because of his questionable ways concerning his actions while in office. mainly, he seems to uphold no respect for the constitution, the same way he took an oath to protect.

Answer 10

Kennedy keeps getting reelected by the people in his state.

Bush will cancel elections in '08.

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