Bush's Successes

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Bush's Successes
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Mon, 07-19-2004 - 3:25pm
The Successes of President George Bush

Dear Reader,

I'm getting sick and tired of my fellow Americans

saying that the presidency of George W. Bush is a

failure. With the string of successes he's had,

nothing could be further from the truth. Let me list a

few:

1. He has successfully rid America of that troubling

budget surplus and turned it into a $500 billion

deficit.

2. He has successfully helped America's trading

partners have the highest trade surplus with us in

America's history.

3. He has successfully lowered the taxes for the

richest Americans and corporations at the expense of

99% of the American population.

4. He has successfully started another Viet Nam in

Iraq after lying to the whole world.

5. He has successfully pushed the price of gas up to

the highest level ever here in America.

6. He has successfully allowed American corporations

to dramatically increase their pollution.

7. He has successfully thrown about 10% of the

population out of work.

8. He has successfully allowed corporations to export

our best middle-class jobs.

9. He has successfully divided our country as never

before.

10. He has successfully driven our oldest allies away.

11. He has successfully united the terrorists as never

before (he said all along he was a uniter, not a

divider).

12. He has successfully broken his oath to uphold the

constitution of the United States of America.

13. He has successfully united Democrats (yay!) as

they haven't been for years (I told you he was a

uniter).

14. He has successfully driven me out of the

Republican party for the rest of my life.

You know, with a string of successes like that, it's a

wonder America is still standing.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 05-12-2004
Sun, 07-25-2004 - 2:41am
So Cheney is a daughter hater.

the worst kind of man known to women.
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-18-2004
Sun, 07-25-2004 - 3:22am
OH, I was just pulling your leg and being a butthead.

Miffy - Co-CL For The Politics Today Board

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Sun, 07-25-2004 - 12:58pm
<< You can agree or disagree because I honestly don't care. >>

Sorry to hear you aren't willing to hear out other opinions. I'm not denying your personal experiences, but that does not reflect the Republican Party as a whole. (see cl-wrhen's post #3428.20)

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Registered: 04-04-2003
Sun, 07-25-2004 - 4:57pm
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I must confess, not being from the US, I don't have a true handle on what exactly Republicans and Democrats are really "all about".

One thing I HAVE observed however, as that it seems that neither side has a true handle on what the other side is all about based upon some of the truely broad brush, vicious and exagarrated liberal bashing I see on these boards.

I think that this current Bush administration isn't really indicative of what many Republicans are. They are too far out there. At least this is what I've been led to believe. Is there any truth to that?

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Registered: 07-04-2003
Mon, 07-26-2004 - 1:54am
You want to know why I'm voting Republican and for President Bush? Here are just a few reasons...

He's our best choice for leading our war against terrorists. The terrorists hate Bush more than Kerry--that's reason enough right there to vote for Bush.

I'm very thankful that he decreased our taxes substantially (no we aren't "rich"--our income is $45,000 a year for a family of five). I want our tax cuts to be permanent. I have no doubt they will go up if Kerry is elected. Small businesses in our city are growing and hiring thanks for President Bush's tax cuts.

I am very concerned about our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. I don't own a gun, but I sure appreciate the right to do so. Kerry is extremely anti-gun and always has been. He has co-sponsored at least one bill (S.1431)that would ban even shotguns used by hunters--he considers them "assault weapons"! He would love to put gun manufacturers out of business and making buying a gun or ammunition nearly impossible.



I am pro-life. (And yes, I do know what it's like to have an unexpected, unwanted pregnancy.)

I believe marriage should be between a man and a woman. I'm not in favor of unions for gays.

If Kerry would be elected, he would appoint very liberal judges to the Supreme Court (this is what I think Hillary is really after) and other courts.

I agree with President Bush that we should be able to invest some of our own Social Security contributions in personal retirement accounts.

I am thrilled that President Bush has been encouraging the work of faith-based organizations, encouraging people to volunteer and help others, and promoting a culture of personal responsibility. These are the ways to truly help poor and under-educated people, not with government hand-outs.

President Bush is passionate about teachers and education. It's terrific to have a teacher for our First Lady. "No Child Left Behind" makes school more accountable to us. Since taking office, he has increased elementary and secondary funding by 48%, Title 1 funding for low-income students by 52% and special education funding by 75%. I also agree with his views about school choice.

I agree with him on increasing spending on our military to make it stronger. Over the years Kerry has consistently voted against any spending for the military, even for something like better aircraft.

I love that President Bush stands firm for what he believes in and doesn't change his position on issues for the press or polls. He's a true leader. He has intregrity, and it's wonderful to have that back in the White House. He's a decent man who enjoys hard work and knows what it is, his faith in God is sincere, he truly cares about others, he's easy to talk to... I've met him twice and was very impressed.

I could go on and on, but I need to get to bed. Basically, I agree with President Bush on pretty much everything, and I agree with the Democrats almost never. And I think the more people get to know John Kerry, the more they will dislike him.














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Registered: 07-04-2003
Mon, 07-26-2004 - 2:14am
Why on earth should President Bush subject himself to the NAACP? He's supposed to ignore its hostility towards him and go into the lion's den for more abuse? There are other less antagonistic, less politically driven organizations--such as the Urban League--where President Bush can address issues related to African Americans.

The NAACP has leadership that regularly attack African Americans who don't toe the party line and are successful. The NAACP should listen carefully to Bill Cosby and others who want to solve the problems facing the black community. It seems these days the NAACP is more about radical division, left wing politics, and personal attacks than it is about improving the lives of blacks.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 07-26-2004 - 4:12am
'Nuff said!!
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Registered: 04-18-2004
Mon, 07-26-2004 - 4:35am

Hey shesmymom!


Welcome to the politics today board!

Miffy - Co-CL For The Politics Today Board

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 07-26-2004 - 9:21am
Go through the "What makes a Dem. or Rep.?" thread. There's lots of information there to read through, but it should hopefully help you with the views of Democrats & Republicans.

Let me start out by saying that both sides on this board love their country and want what's best for it, but we almost all have very firmly held opinions as to how to best achieve that goal. We dig our heals in. It's easy on a board like this to be very vocal. Both sides get bashed. Being a Republican, I see the Bush administration being maligned by the Dems and unfairly painted as evil. No, I don't think they are too far out there. I think to a large degree, the Bush Administration reflects Republicans. On some issues, though many see Bush as being too liberal-eg. spends too much money domestically(nothing at all compared to what we expect Kerry would do based on previous behavior)and they disagree on his approach to the illegal alien issue. I doubt all Dems are completely happy with Kerry on everything either (although I wonder about the "Anyone but Bush" thought process held by some).

Both sides care about people (yes, Republicans care about everyone, not just the rich). Democrats prefer a larger gov't roll in helping society and Republicans prefer lesser gov't and to provide the means by which people can help themselves...the old chinese proverb of giving a man a fish & you feed him for a day, teach him how to fish & you feed him for a lifetime. Most rich became that way, because they worked hard to make it happen. They weren't just lucky.

Republicans are not racist, homophobe, or heartless. Nor are we almost all rich, born-again Christians or white. Democrats are not anti-American. You'll find extremists & nutcases on the far end of each party & I think both parties tend to be labeled by the other as all being like those extremists.



Check out cl-wrhen's post #3428.20 for websites that reflect the diversity of people within the Republican Party.

I have a feeling you know a heck of a lot more about American Politics, than we do about Canadian. Hope I was of some help. If I'm wrong on any point, I am confident it'll be pointed out. ;)

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Registered: 04-08-2003
Mon, 07-26-2004 - 10:38am
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Why on earth should President Bush subject himself to the NAACP? He's supposed to ignore its hostility towards him and go into the lion's den for more abuse?

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Simple: He's the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES of AMERICA.

Or in the year 2004: The President of the Divided States of America

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