Reply number 26 and we still have seen just one person state a reason to suppot Bush for re-election. This site has sure changed from the early days, when any comment by a Democrat or Liberal would be almost shouted down. It is a credit to Brad that this has occured. His insights have been so "fluential".

Still, I thank you for stating a reason for your support of Bush, Brad (gee, Bush and Brad right next to each other in a sentence. Isn't that cool Brad?). out.

I am not too big of a Kerry fan, I just want Bush out. I would vote for Ralph Nader if I thought he had any chance of winning. But in this election, I would vote for anyone besides Hitler over Bush. He is ruining our country, no one really talks about Bush's environmental record, which is the proven worst in World History. Anyone who votes for Bush is either a hardcore Republican or some one who is brainwashed by the American Public who misportrays everything. Tell me why Bush isn't the worst president yet? What did Clinton do wrong for anyone to hate him? Bush's only chance is by telling everyone they will be "unpatriotic" after 9/11. Which he "was extremely surprised by."

Actually if you are claiming Bush is the worst president ever, you should back that up with FACTS. I could understand why some people would call him a bad president (I don't share this view) but to call him the worst president would require you to show me how he did worse than some of our worst presidents. We also seem to forget how well Bush handled the situation directly after 9/11, I'm not talking about Iraq, I'm talking about the months and the year after 9/11 that right there was a very important accomplishment.

Bush has increased air pollution by 90% since 2001. Bush uses 9/11 to his advantadge. It wouldn't have happened under any other administration, Republican or Democrat. I'm not saying he caused it but he knew for sure it was coming. He wasn't too popular before 9/11 was he? You would probably be on my side if it wasn't for 9/11. What a great reason for swing voters to vote for Bush: our country got attacked, therefore it must be unpatriotic not to vote for him and not support both wars. We are at WARS not feeing poor misfortunate countries out of the goodness of our hearts. Bush is also the most corrupt president ever. A stolen election, questionable "terrorist attacks", give money to my supporters, and gain voters because of the attacks. Admit it, without 9/11 this election would not be even close, everyone would openly hate Bush.

Bush Line of Events
George W. Bush is selected as the Republican canidate for president. A joke in itself. immediately he is mocked by SNL and various TV shows, because of pure stupidity. It heats up closer to election day. Early on election night, Florida is annouced as a victory for Gore. It is later given to Bush, eventuall giving him the win. Exit polls are never wrong, but this time they are misteriously incorrect. J. Bush is governor of the state, suspiscous? Many corruptions took place. Gore got some recounts but it was never enough. Later next month they give the election officially to Bush. Soon after, comedy central releases a sitcom, titled "That;'s My Bush". The sitcom aired for nine long months, until the World Trade Center was misteriously attacked. Everyone feels the need to be patrotic so Bush is now supported by many who didn't support him before. He suddenly turned from the low IQed president who stole the election to a great american leader. While the economy drops and the environment is being ruined, the Bush administration plans for a was on Iraq. So, they lie to the public and link them to 9/11 and say the have WOMD which they knew wasn't true as the U.N. disagrees( besides the UK who always backs us). So, we invade Iraq while the rest of the world laughs. Who knows what will come out of the homophobic idiot next. We should just sit back an laugh. At least we have November to look foward to.

Actually, according to CNN, Bush won Florida first, then Gore, then Bush again.

cheers

Okay, jul89 just revealed himself as the conspiracy type by saying that Bush knew 9/11 was coming. I find that outright disgusting. You have not given any facts to back up anything you have spewed forth on this post. I don't think you will have anyone else posting their defense of Bush. Not because they don't have a defense but because crap like this doesn't warrant response.

I'm sorry to scare any bush supporters, but I have my reasons that support that Bush knew 9/11 was coming and I WILL post them at a later time when I am not busy.

I really want to know how it wouldn't have happened under any other administration or how he knew. So the leaders in Spain probably knew about those bombs today then right? Kennedy knew he was going to get assassinated. The aliens knew they were going to crash in Roswell. Columbus knew the world wasn't an octogan.

Reply number 26 and we still have seen just one person state a reason to suppot Bush for re-election. This site has sure changed from the early days, when any comment by a Democrat or Liberal would be almost shouted down. It is a credit to Brad that this has occured. His insights have been so "fluential".

http://www.doyouknow.org/topics/

A friend sent this to me. I figure that going to the link, which cites its sources on numerous issues, is easier than cutting and pasting until I stop from carpal tunnel syndrome.

jul89

When you used the adjective "worst", you must have somebody in mind who was better. Let's start with Carter, then Reagan, then Bush Senior, then Clinton. Dld you say Bush is worst that Carter? If you so, explain what's are your facts.

Reagan was a Republican so with Bush Senior - so bypass them. Take Clinton, what did Clinton do that affected you personally. If there is none, then say so.

Then what did Clinton do that affected your family, your friends and those around you?

If none, then what did Clinton do that affected your City, your State, then the whole country?

Then what did Bush do that affected you personally? Did you get a tax rebate? Did you return the money to the government if you are not in favor getting a rebate?

You said you have some facts that Bush knew about 9/11. I trust that you mean facts that can be supported. If so please don't keep them to youself. I for one would like to know.

These are separate questions. Your answer should suggest if Bush is really the "worst" President.

You mentioned also about Florida. Will you please let me know why there were more votes for Gore in the 2000 election than Kerry in the 2004 election?

aconservative

About Florida... Weren't there other states out there (that Gore won) that were as close and as inaccurate as Florida?

aconservative, first off the government can not legally take your money if you sent it back after getting your rebate. Second, if you think Clinton did nothing to affect you then you are out of touch with reality. Or perhaps one of those republicans who felt the only thing worth mentioning in the Clinton presidency was the sex, if so you have a prurient interest in the subject and should seek professional help. If not for the fact that I had papers to grade this evening I would go into a deeper rant, but stay tuned, for I shall return.

Cheers

Weren't there other states out there (that Gore won) that were as close and as inaccurate as Florida?

The difference in Florida was less than 3000 votes out of almost 6 million total votes. No other state was nearly that close, so the accuracy was not so much of an issue.

If there is nothing in this world that outrages you, pisses you off, or gets you going then your not paying attention. Quote from a local radio personality that I found interesting... George W. Bush could be perceived as the anti-christ in some circles in others he is being used by christ...
All I see is 2.6 million jobs down the toilet and an economy that is rebounding into an uncertain "global market", more bombings, and the rich becoming richer and the poorer becoming poorer

What has Bush done not to be the worst president? Why don't you hate him? Only two kinds of Bush supporters are diehard republicans and other people who just listen to whatever the public tells them. What did Clinton do wrong, he was a great president, sex should not matter, I wouldn't say a thing if Bush was caught like that. Except get back at all the people who used it against Clinton. Do you agree that if 9/11 never happened that Bush would have no chance and this election would be a landslide. Bush's only campaign theme is "I was president when we were attacked". What a great campaign. And don't say anything about Kerry, because I don't care. I don't even like him.

Well, if Democrats don't even like Kerry, why do they expect him to beat Bush?

Why do I love Bush? Alright, I know you're all going to think this is an idiotic answer from an teenage girl who doesn't know what she's talking about. You'd be right in one aspect. I don't know what I'm talking about, really. But I have read up on Bush as a person, and here is what I've come up with. To those people who see him as a "good 'ol boy" you'd be correct. But if you see being a "good 'ol boy" in a negative respect, you'd be wrong. Yes, Bush is against homosexuality. But, he appointed two homosexual men to his staff. He also has the highest number of females in office...well...ever. AND, the highest diversity stats. Hispanics, blacks, etc... He ate dinner with Ozzy Ozborne and made the statement, "My mom loves your stuff." Although many were offended at his hospitality to such a man, he didn't hesitate to love. Yes, Bush is from the south...my state actually. Yes, he sometimes he seems like a dim wit. Yes, he is a Christian man who makes decisions based on his beliefs. But, you know why I love him so? He will not let himself be put into a category. It's impossible. And why don't we like him? Because the human mind likes categories, and since he just doesn't fit, we don't want to have to actually think and decide for ourselves. And you know, I'd rather have someone leading the country who knows what he believes than ...well..you get the point. Trinitie

Yes, Bush is against homosexuality. But, he appointed two homosexual men to his staff.

So he's a hypocrite...

He also has the highest number of females in office...well...ever. AND, the highest diversity stats. Hispanics, blacks, etc...

All for show. Condoleeza Rice is as black as Eminem is white.

He will not let himself be put into a category. It's impossible.

Actually, I think "marble-mouthed idiot" is an apt categorization. "War-mongering liar" works, too.

I'd rather have someone leading the country who knows what he believes than

Hitler knew exactly what he believed in and stopped at nothing to achieve it.

I'm for Bush because of his stand on abortion.

How do you think Bush has diversity? He can't run the country. The reason Kerry will win is becuase half the people in our country hate him, despite 9/11, which is is biggest campagin theme. How can you vote for a guy who's main thing is "our country got attacked two years ago so you should vote for me."

So he's a hypocrite...

Since when did being against homosexuality mean not thinking homosexuals could be qualified for a job?

All for show. Condoleeza Rice is as black as Eminem is white.

Maybe it's for show, but what President appoints a staff with beliefs that contradicts his own?

Hitler knew exactly what he believed in and stopped at nothing to achieve it.

So we should have somebody who doesn't know what they believe in. I gotcha.

How do you think Bush has diversity? He can't run the country. The reason Kerry will win is becuase half the people in our country hate him, despite 9/11, which is is biggest campagin theme. How can you vote for a guy who's main thing is "our country got attacked two years ago so you should vote for me."

If half the country hates Bush, how much of the country hates Kerry, who isn't even liked by his own party? Bush's campaign theme is lame, but so is the Democrats' "vote for us because we hate Bush and have gone wacky like Mariah Carey in our fanatacism against him."

This is a dangerous position where Kerry can be elected just on the fact that more people may dislike Bush and not on his actual political merit...

I would much rather vote for Bush, where I know where he stands on most things, then Kerry, who changes about half of his positions on things weekly and is only steady on his dislike of Bush. You know what, I don't love Bush. I disagree on him on many things. So I'm gonna copy democrats and say the reason I'm voting for Bush is because I would vote for anybody who can keep Kerry out of the White House.

Fun stuff.

what President appoints a staff with beliefs that contradicts his own?

Which explains why Colin Powell has become the pariah of the administration: he was capable of individual thought.

So we should have somebody who doesn't know what they believe in. I gotcha.

I didn't say that. My point was that knowing what you believe in, in and of itself, is no great selling point, since the actual things that you believe in might be wrong, stupid, or insane.

Bush's campaign theme is lame, but so is the Democrats' "vote for us because we hate Bush and have gone wacky like Mariah Carey in our fanatacism against him."

The two lamenesses will cancel out. Ultimately, it is not about Bush vs. Kerry; it is indeed Bush vs. Not-Bush. But I think enough people might be fed up with the President to choose the alternative, whether or not they think the alternative is super-great.


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Kerry, who changes about half of his positions on things weekly

This is the conventional wisdom on Kerry, but can you provide any actual occasions of this? Or are you just parroting the GOP rhetoric?