Usually I find that sort of rebel spirit admirable, so why does it feel different coming from him?
It's not a James Dean type spirit. With him, it's more like a "I just killed some kids and I have no remorse" sort of thing.
2007-08-12 04:24:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Bush has cared about America's opinion of him twice - when he's been running for president.
As soon as he was in the White House he has only cared about his base and Fox News and considering the fact that he could start World War III without getting unpopular in those quarters, he's in the clear.
But at least he has delivered on one of his promises. He promised to be a uniter and not a devider and as Stephen Colbert pointed out on The Colbert Report - around 75 percent of the American people are united in the opposition to the president.
I can't wait to have a new president in that big house on Pennsylvania Avenue.
2007-08-12 04:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by niels_neutron 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
This is a common second term attitude for many presidents.
Actually, this is considered useful by many legislators because he doesn't have to worry about being elected again. Generally, much of the work of the first term is directed at being re-elected for a second term. The second term is where a president can settle in and get some work done, do the things that he feels are truly important.
Of course in George W. Bush's case, I am not sure what he's doing, but as pointed out earlier, this is not a straight popularity contest. It's ineffective to govern by census anyway.
You know, the power of this governmental system is based on the following precept...A great king can do more good for his people than a great president... but a bad king can do far more harm then the worst of presidents.
Think about that...
2007-08-12 11:37:08 · answer #2 · answered by erikfaraway 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
He said in a speech that he didn't care about his rating , I know the people don't like me, but I don't care ,I'm going to keep going just like I am and we will not bring troops home not while America is under my watch. I'll be do happy to get away from his watch, evil eyes, evil man. It bought his watch at Fred's Dollar store when his watch batteries stops , he throws it away and buys a new watch. He gets him and Laura each one for a dollar two ninety eight, battery included. That is what I think of his watches.
2007-08-12 14:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by Nicki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has a job to do and how it is done is his call.. let me take you back to Jimmy Carter.. he was a one term president.. while he was president.. gasoline prices doubled, then trippled, there were long gasoline lines in this country, inflation was double digit as high as 18 percent, unemployment was over 12 percent..taxes were higher. It was a miserable time.. Jimmy did not care about his popularity because he had a democratic controlled congress.. though he may have cared about the country.. he did not have the guts to standup for the people in this country.. the USSR embarassed him..Iran embarassed him and this country.. He was a total failure..he listened to the idiots of his party, the financial institutions, oil industry, and other industries who thought they knew what to do.. and we all suffered.. he did not give a flip about public oppinion.. today Bush does not care about his popularity..but the economy is robust, inflation and unemployment are at an all time low.. interest rates are low, taxes are lower, more people are buying homes than ever before.. Osama is hiding in a cave, Sadam is gone, Iran and north korea have been minimalized.. so has Syria and Lybia...say what you want about his ignoring his popularity..and whether you like him or not.. he is doing a hell of a job... just imagine what it would be like if Kerry or Gore had won..yes they most certainly would be concerned about their popularity.. so they would do whatever it took keep their popularity high...they would lay the blame for their failures on someone else...so they could remain popular...yes they would care about what everyone else thinks.. but it would be at a cost.. and you and I will have to foot the bill..Bush is doing his job..I for one, think it is a sterling performance..
2007-08-12 11:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by J. W. H 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Because thats the way a person leads by not being wishy washy like most people. Too bad Ghandi wasn't more concerned with what people thought of him. Obviously, Bush isn't Ghandi but the point remains the same you don't just change directions and do what others want you to do when you are leading.
2007-08-12 12:07:23 · answer #5 · answered by eldude 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
AmBush only cares about what his daddy and grand-daddy think of his progress. His mind is only on fulfilling the "New World Order" agenda. (otherwise known as he SPP, or the North American Union. ) His Grand-daddy believes in the Hitler method of takeing control. Fascism is alive and well. Remember, everything Hitler did was made "legal" just like AmBush is doing now. He thinks we're all a bunch of fools, falling right into his trap. Please, everyone, read the truth thats out there.....then act toward a solution.......if you want your freedom, and a decent future for your children and grand-children. What Ambush is doing will be pushed through, even after he's out of office. "Legal" agreements and trade deals" are being signed every day. It needs to be stopped a.s.a.p!!
2007-08-12 12:49:54 · answer #6 · answered by windtalker 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The "I have a mandate" speech comes to mind when he won the popular vote over John Kerry in 2004, as opposed to LOSING the popular vote to Al Gore in 2000...
2007-08-12 11:33:35 · answer #7 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not political at all but it's just my opinion that he being a president that is already set for life (oil) and will continue to receive money (from the people as a retired president) would more than likely fester the "oh well" attitude. Just my opinion.
2007-08-12 11:51:38 · answer #8 · answered by Boston Pattianne55 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
President Bush is not very charismatic - but, I'm sure he cares, he just isn't going to let that distract him from doing what he believes is correct for the USA. Since his charisma is pretty low, he doesn't present this like, say, Ronald Reagan did for similar actions, so charmingly.
2007-08-12 11:33:41 · answer #9 · answered by marconprograms 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He never has cared. He only feels that he is accountable to the people that influence his policy decisions. These include everything from energy companies and agribusinesses to think-tanks such as PNAC. The average American citizen is a stranger to him.
2007-08-12 11:37:01 · answer #10 · answered by redphish 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋