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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Registered: 05-28-2003
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 3:57pm
You sound like a Republican. That's all they're saying too. Gee, he didn't say much about being Senator. I think it's a trap for Bush. Let Bush scream about what Kerry did for the past 20 years and then let Bush bring it up in a debate and let Kerry say, and what did Bush do for the past 20 years. Heck, what has he done the last three? It'll just make George look bad. Flip-flopper is coming back to bite Bush, as it just draws attention to Bush when he changes course ("war president" to "peace president", do nothing on 9/11 commission report" to "find something we can say we did about the 9/11 Commission", etc.).
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Registered: 04-08-2003
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 4:48pm
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The other thing that I noticed is how he spent 20 minutes on his service, which should be noted, but he devoted 2 minutes to the past 19 1/2 years of his life in the Senate. I guess he didnt have much to talk about there....

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What's relevant?

Whether you like it or not, a good part of this election is going to be centered around "Who's the better commander in chief".

Not about taxes. Not about Health care. Not about Education. Not about divisive Civil rights issues (Shame on you people!).

It's all about The War on Terrorism and The War in Iraq.

You'll find, whether you like it or not; unless something is on the scale of Willie Horton much of the past isn't relevant to a lot of voters. Look at Bush's campaign in 2000, His huge lack of experience, his drug and booze years and the ambiguity of if he ever served his pussycat_ass National Guard duty, it didn't matter.

He wasn't Clinton/Gore and that was just enough for him to win the EV's but not the PV.

It'll be a close race, a very late night (You've convinced me there) and what's going on with terror and the war in iraq will decide much.

Bush == unquestionable values and no experience.

Kerry == questionable values and much experience.

2000 was in many way, an anyone but clinton race. Go find some conservative democrats and moderate indy's who still plan on voting Bush in 2004 as they did in 2000 :)

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Registered: 04-08-2003
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 4:50pm
Your is the truest answer I've heard here.

Muchos Gracias

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Registered: 04-16-2004
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 4:58pm
Sorry to upset you but I am an open minded independent voter, which seems to irk the extremes in both parties, as I like to find out about each candidate and I look for specific answers.

I know where George Bush stands on certain issues. To date, I have no idea where John Kerry actually stands on certain issues as he has changed his thoughts on certain positions.

Let me ask you. If you think he has done such a great job as a Senator, please name me some substantial legislation that he is responsible for, and not just voted for, but actually sponsored and helped author. I really would like to know, becuase my search attempts are coming up with not a lot of information.

Sorry, but Kerry is the flip-flopper and he has done nothing to lose that moniker in my eyes.

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Registered: 04-08-2003
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 5:00pm
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You sound like a Republican. That's all they're saying too. Gee, he didn't say much about being Senator.

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Maybe, maybe not. I think maybe he could be swayed over to the Libertarian side in different times.

But in this race, it's only Democrat vs Republican.

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Registered: 04-08-2003
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 5:06pm
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Let me ask you. If you think he has done such a great job as a Senator,

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He's probably piggy backed on much. Given that he's the junior senator to the WORST KENNEDY in existance, it's highly likely. I will research it, what's found or not found would be pretty interesting.

And DG: They're all flip floppers, on all sides of the fence.

He's an oscar meyer wiener to be sure (complete with Heinz Ketchup), but I don't see him nearly that bad.

This, coming from a Libertarian who voted for Bush in 2000, Bush in 1992, Bush in 1988 and Reagan in 1984.

Men/parties aside: Do you go with the guy who tax and spends, or borrows and spends passing the buck down to the childen?

I'm not baiting you, just in GENERAL. I know circumstances can change things.

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Mon, 08-02-2004 - 6:39pm
Thought you'd like to read this: http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110005426

CAMPAIGN 2004

See Y'All in New York

Why I skipped the Boston convention.

BY ZELL MILLER

Saturday, July 31, 2004 12:01 a.m. EDT

Twelve years ago, I delivered one of the keynote addresses on the first night at the Democratic National Convention in New York. It was a stinging rebuke of the administration of George H.W. Bush and a ringing endorsement of Bill Clinton. This summer I'll again be speaking in New York, but it will be to the Republican Convention that renominates George W. Bush.

Many have asked how I could have come so far in just over a decade. Frankly, I don't think I've changed much at all. At 72, I don't feel much need to change my opinions. Instead, the reason I didn't attend the Democratic Convention in Boston is that I barely recognize my party anymore. Most of its leaders--including our nominee, John Kerry--don't hold the same beliefs that have motivated my career in public service.

In 1992, I spoke of the opportunity and hope that allowed me, the son of a single mother growing up in the North Georgia mountains, to become my state's governor. And I attributed much of my success to the great Democratic presidents of years gone by--FDR (a hallowed man in my home), Truman and JFK. The link these men shared was a commitment to helping Americans born into any condition rise to achieve whatever goal they set for themselves.

I spoke of Americans who were "tired of paying more in taxes and getting less in services." I excoriated Republicans who "dealt in cynicism and skepticism." I accused them of mastering "the art of division and diversion." And I praised Bill Clinton as a moderate Democrat "who has the courage to tell some of those liberals who think welfare should continue forever, and some of those conservatives who think there should be no welfare at all, that they're both wrong."

Bill Clinton did deliver on welfare reform, after a lot of prodding from the Republicans who took hold of Congress in 1995. But much of the rest of the promise I saw in his candidacy withered during his two terms in office.





Today, it's the Democratic Party that has mastered the art of division and diversion. To run for president as a Democrat these days you have to go from interest group to interest group, cap in hand, asking for the support of liberal kingmakers. Mr. Kerry is no different. After Hollywood elites profaned the president, he didn't have the courage to put them in their place. Instead, he validated their remarks, claiming that they represent "the heart and soul of America."

No longer the party of hope, today's Democratic Party has become Mr. Kerry's many mansions of cynicism and skepticism. As our economy continues to get better and businesses add jobs, Mr. Kerry's going around America trying to convince people that the roof is about to cave in. He talks about "the misery index" and the Depression. What does he know about either?

And when it comes to taxes and services, you'd be pressed to find anyone more opposed to the interests of middle-class Americans than John Kerry. Except maybe John Edwards. Both voted against tax relief for married couples, tax relief for families with children, and tax relief for small businesses. Now Mr. Kerry wants to raise taxes on hundreds of thousands of small-business owners and millions of individuals. He claims to be for working people, but I don't understand how small businesses can create jobs if they've got to send more money to Washington instead of keeping it to hire workers.

Worst of all, Sens. Kerry and Edwards have not kept faith with the men and women who are fighting the war on terror--most of whom come from small towns and middle-class families all over America. While Mr. Bush has stood by our troops every step of the way, Messrs. Kerry and Edwards voted to send our troops to war and then voted against the money to give them supplies and equipment--not to mention better benefits for their families. And recently Mr. Kerry even said he's proud of that vote. Proud to abandon our troops when they're out in the field? I can hear Harry Truman cussing from his grave.

I still believe in hope and opportunity and, when it comes right down to it, Mr. Bush is the man who represents hope and opportunity. Hope for a safer world. And opportunity for Americans to work hard, keep more of the money they earn, and send their kids to good schools. All the speeches we heard this week weren't able to hide the truth of what today's Democratic Party has become: an enclave of elites paying lip service to middle-class values. Americans looking for a president who understands their struggles and their dreams should tune in next month, when we celebrate the leadership of George W. Bush.

Mr. Miller is a Democratic senator from Georgia.

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 7:35pm
I guess you don't consider investigating the largest international bank fraud ever (the BCCI scandal) or reopening diplomatic ties with Vietnam as accomplishments? What about 18 years of pro-environmental votes? I know some think being an environmental leader in the senate is a con, but to many, including myself, that's a definate accomplishment. I don't think it's important that he's got bills with his name on them littering the capital. He's been a strong advocate for the people of Massachusetts and for the Democratic party.

I forgot to add this: "...In his 16 years in the Senator John Kerry has fought against government waste and worked hard to bring some accountability to Washington. Early in his Senate career in 1986, John signed on to the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Deficit Reduction Bill, and he fought for balanced budgets before it was considered politically correct for Democrats to do so. John has worked to strengthen our military, reform public education, boost the economy and protect the environment." - Sen. Zell Miller, 2001 as quoted on Meet the Press on Sunday.


Edited 8/2/2004 7:47 pm ET ET by metrochick

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 7:45pm
I saw that too. As soon as this exchange occurred:

"MR. RUSSERT:  Do you think the world's safer now than it was pre the invasion of Iraq?

SEN. MILLER:  Oh, sure, I do, and I think that it's very obvious that it is. I mean, we have not had another attack since 9/11. And just think of the opportunities that they have--been out there.  I mean, yes, it's safer than it was.  This is one of those things where you've got to have continued vigilance, and we've got to do everything we can.  But certainly it's safer, because the war is going on over there instead of over here right now."

I said "Oh No! Don't jinx us!" And about four hours later we were all on heightened alert for an impending domestic terrorist truck bomb. Good goin' Zell.

As long as I've got the transcript up in front of me, I loved when Miller was confronted with his glowing praise of John Kerry from just three years ago, and he tried to dodge it by saying he was just reading" the press release they gave me to introduce him." Be carefull what you hand this man to read...apparently he doesn't check to see if he agrees with it first.

Here's Miller introducing Kerry in 2001:

""My job tonight is an easy one:  to present to you one of this nation's authentic heroes, one of this party's best known and greatest leaders-and a good friend.  ...In his 16 years in the Senator John Kerry has fought against government waste and worked hard to bring some accountability to Washington. Early in his Senate career in 1986, John signed on to the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Deficit Reduction Bill, and he fought for balanced budgets before it was considered politically correct for Democrats to do so. John has worked to strengthen our military, reform public education, boost the economy and protect the environment."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5574180/

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Registered: 06-17-2004
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 8:38pm
Reagan put through the largest tax cut in history to get the economy going. Once it was expanding, he increased taxes to reduce the deficit. Our economy is still recovering from the contraction and we need to encourage growth, not inhibit it.

Renee ~~~

Renee ~~~

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