I voted for Bush in 2000, but didn't like the job he did, so in 2004, I did not vote for him (but I still voted). Am I allowed to still support him since he did win the election, or do I have to bash him at every chance I get?
2007-10-26 02:30:29 · 28 answers · asked by Mutt 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
This is the US. You can support who ever you want to support.
2007-10-26 02:32:40 · answer #1 · answered by katydid 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The last Republican president I voted for was Ronald Reagan. I liked his platform when he originally ran for office, but didn't like some of the things he did while he was in office. After that, I have voted as a Democrat. I voted for Clinton both times he was elected and supported him all through his presidency.
I did not vote for GWB or his father. I supported Bush #1, even though I did not approve of some of his decisions. However, his son (Bush #2) has never had my support. I thank God each day that I live in a country where I am able to speak freely about my displeasure.
GWB has attempted to rewrite the Constitution to include discrimination, denied health care coverage to our nation's youth, and submerged our country into a war under false pretenses. I have had many friends lose their sons/daughters to a war that was originally intended to seek out Bin Laden. It is now almost 6 years later, and we still do not have him.
When GWB took office in 2001, our country had a balanced budget. Since then, there has been excessive spending - most of which has gone toward a war in another country. He has managed to damage our country's relationship with many of our allies b/c of his stance on the Iraq War. He has cut funding to many of our country's programs that are geared to helping the less fortunate among us. How is that for the better good?
So, in answer to your question, you don't have to support him or his decisions. That's what is so great about this country. I did not vote for him, and I do not support him. I'm grateful that he is a lame-duck and can't run again. The 2008 elections can't get here soon enough!
2007-10-26 09:58:14 · answer #2 · answered by Nobody's Fool 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to vote but got my absentee ballot overseas after the election. It was strange because there was no stamp on it. It should be required that all absentee ballot envelopes are stamped by the post office even though there is no postage.
I never mailed the ballot. I would have voted for Kerry. I still have the ballot somewhere. George Bush is a turd. Always has been.
2007-10-26 10:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by Beertha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you are allowed to support him, even if you didn't vote for him. Just like if you were on a committee at work to hire someone, and the person you voted for didn't get hired, you would still be expected to work with and support your new co-worker.
On the flip side, even if you voted for someone, you are allowed to determine that you don't like his ideas and decisions and use that determination to influence your vote next time.
All in all, though, no one should be able to tell you whether you should support someone or not. That is up to you :)
2007-10-26 09:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by Julie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a free country, support anyone you want. I voted for him both times, and i'm proud of that. If I didn't , I would still support him since he is a wartime president. The enemy loves to see us over here bashing our own leader- it makes everyone look weak.
2007-10-26 09:33:47 · answer #5 · answered by Eraserhead 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
LOL!!!!!
Actually we're all supposed to support our president, even if he's not the one we voted for...at least that's how it was in the past. Prez-bashing never went over well in earlier years.
2007-10-26 11:42:19 · answer #6 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did the same in 2004, and I support him somewhat. The least I can do is respect him, really. Of course you can do that. While I viewed Kerry as the lesser of the two evils, I was going to have problems with his administration too.
2007-10-26 09:32:44 · answer #7 · answered by Pfo 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Whether you like or voted for our Commander in Chief, it is your duty as an American citizen to support him. We have to remain united against the "baddies" of this world. Bush is a good man; we will be sorry that he left the White House by 2010. Those who don't support his views don't know the reasons behind them. If you researched it a little, you'd be in his corner 100%.
2007-10-26 09:35:24 · answer #8 · answered by rocksister 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
YES! It doesn't matter who you really voted for. If you wan't to support him go ahead and do so, no ones gona care and he could use all the support he can get right now.....and I'm a dem. saying this. lol, don't worry about it.
2007-10-26 09:34:50 · answer #9 · answered by DDsororitychick 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In America, we have freedom of speech and freedom of thought. You are entitled to have whatever opinions you choose, and to change your mind as you wish.
And even when we don't agree with what our elected officials do, we should at least give them the respect due to their offices, even if we don't respect the individual in the office at a particular time.
2007-10-26 09:33:49 · answer #10 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're free to do or say what you want. I voted against Clinton both times, but I supported his decision to pass the welfare reform law.
2007-10-26 09:33:53 · answer #11 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋