Why do republican supporters still deny that Bush and iraq war are unpopular?

Question

They say its liberal media. That means Foxnews is liberal media? On one hand, they use foxnews to link their talking points, and on the other hand when even foxnews polls show 32% approval of Bush, then they say its liberal media.

You agree they are in denial that Bush and the iraq war are both highly unpopular now?

Answer 1

Well my friend, if you can't determine what is liberal media, then your brainwashed or a die hard democrat. 94% of those media people voted for Clinton. Many of them have openly admited they are liberal. You can find many stories that were reported on such media but they left something out. They didn't tell you the full story and that little piece here and there usually makes the democrats and liberals look better than they really are. Pretty easy of an arguement to make really.
For an example, the Schips program. It was established to support the poor children in America. Bush wanted to expand it by 4 billion to include the growth of poor children for coverage. The democrats wanted to expand it for much more than that amount, but also include people up to age 25 making up to $82,000 a year. The democrats and liberal media reported that Bush wanted to cut the program (based on the higher amount the democrats wanted vice the 4 billion) and then they paraded 12 year old kids in front of the news who cried about the program not being available for unfortunate kids like themselves. What they didn't tell you is the expansion up to age 25, or the $82K upper limit or that it was getting more funds by Bush. They also didn't tell anyone that this kid and his family were covered by the Schips program in the past and would continue to be covered. And there was some debate that States would individually be able to interpret their own use of the program to include illegal immigrants. Quite a big difference after the truth is known.
When Fox News first came out, they were the only one's telling the facts of the matter to let people decide for themselves. They, as anyone else, aren't always perfect, but they are much better than the average CNN, Washington Post, NY times, etc.
As for denying Bush and Iraq are touchy issues or that they are unpopular, well, that's kind of retrospect. No one likes war, even the people that fight it would rather be home, but they do what is necessary and where the Government sends them. Even the Democrats where on board when it first started so you can't claim its the republicans that started the war. Congress voted on it and agreed. Its their lacking character and agenda's that have made them flop on the issue. Psychologically though, no prolonged war has ever been popular amongst the American people. Which baffles me, because this isn't WW2. Not everyone across America has to sacrifice and do without, or recycle or become a part of the war effort. Statistically only 2% of Americans have a connection to the military now days. You are for the most part isolated from it, so you should be grateful that all you have to do is pay taxes to support it. It isn't you with a gun on the front line defending our interests.
And if Bush's approval ratings shock you, then what of Congress ? At their lowest they were 9% ? still hovering today at 14 % ? Bush made some tough decisions as president, he's been hit with Katrina, 911, the war, the rising threat of Iran, North Korea going nuclear, he has taken on reforms in areas he could have just as easily blown off and kicked down to the next president to deal with. Give the man a break, it isn't easy being the President and he has held America together through it all to maintain a strong economy. Look at the figures of lower unemployment, the economy expansion, all are positive, despite what the liberal media has been trying to paint the picture of doom and gloom.
I don't deny the low numbers, but when your telling me I have a choice between average and doom and gloom, I'll take average.

Answer 2

I never supported the war in the first place. I thought the whole "weapons of mass destruction" thing was BS. I think that the republicans support Bush because they also believe that we can win the war. Well we can win but at what cost. Many lives were already lost and we will just lost more lives and waste more of the tax payers money. Republicans are also optimistic , they just can't accept the fact that they were wrong about Iraq.

Answer 3

Because most of them are the same like Bush, and their only strategy is the "politic of fear". If they said the war is unpopular and illegal, what else they gonna talk about? Since 5 years, could someone tell what the plan of the republican beside talking about war in every single speech ...
Oops!

Answer 4

Agree with the first two answers, and add that Bush's negative number is only partly due to Iraq. He angered many people who support him on national defense when he refused to defend the borders against illegal immigrants. The liberal media NEVER acknowledges this and harps ONLY on Iraq.

And he angered many others to whom he promised smaller government with spending as exorbitant as any Democrat.

Answer 5

I support Bush. Yet I agree with you that the war is unpopular, and Bush is unpopular because of his stand on the war.

But just because something is popular doesn't make it the right thing to do. (Or vice-versa.)

Often, taking a firm stand for beliefs will be unpopular. That's why the good girl who dresses modestly and doesn't put out on the first date may not be the head cheerleader or the prom queen. Too many people base their decisions on peer pressure instead of any kind of principles......it's bad enough to make personal decisions that way, and it's sure no way to lead a country.

Thank God for a man like Bush who will stand by his principles whether others stand with him or not. Sure wish someone would emerge from the 2008 candidates whom I felt had that same courage of his convictions!

Answer 6

I don't think that they deny the Iraq war is unpopular. What they do say is it is all going to turn out ok in the end. But when you ask when that "end" is every going to come, they quote Donald Rumsfeld and say that it's a "known unknown".

Answer 7

Oh we will tell you quick enough that both are unpopular.
Just as we will tell you that both are necessary.

I also agree with buttfor 2007.
one more attack on our soil because we couldn't listen to your overseas phone calls or data mine the net or new media release classified information and we should differently clean house in away that would be remembered for generations.

Answer 8

I second what 'Curtis' posted.
I also wanted throw in one thing...
Isn't the term "Fox News" an oxymoron?

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Answer 9

I am a republican and i know these things are unpopular. But many aspects of leadership are not popular. This isn't American Idol. When tough people have to make tough decisions sometimes people won't like them.

Answer 10

Name a war that was popular in Year 4.

Go on, name one.

Just one.