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Do you agree with Bush?
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This feature is taken from E.A.9.11, Group 2.
See the entire discussion: "War on terrorism".
I was very upset when I saw Mr. Bush making his now infamous speech about the "axis of evil." I never had much faith in this man but for about two days after September 11th I thought that maybe MAYBE he wasn't so bad. But then he made this speech that reignited all my fears about him - that he is an ultraconservative uncompromising dictator-type. I could see no logical reason behind it the speech besides trying to incite an all-out world war. Why antagonize nations at a time when we want to try and restore peace? Especially nations that, when united against us, could probably destroy us?
I felt shocked, and betrayed, and utterly helpless. I remember thinking, "what does he think he's doing?" And feeling that no matter what I did, he would still have the power to go on television and say whatever he wanted. All I can do is stand on my rooftop and shout, "NO! I DON'T WANT THIS!" but then I'll be yelled at and told to shut up because questioning the actions of my government is "un-American."
I'm afraid all the time now but I'm told that being afraid is "letting the terrorists win." I can't help it though, through all of Mr. Ashcroft's vague warnings. Yesterday I watched as Sue Simmons talked about how a nuclear bomb could "vaporize" most of Manhattan and I shuddered. It's hard to not be afraid knowing at any moment that I could just be gone and that somewhere in the world people would be rejoicing my death and praising G-d for their triumph.
Well I would have to commend Mr. Bush for his efforts in Afghanistan to rid the world of evil and terrorist. I just don't think he's the right President for everyday issues that affect Americans like healthcare, education, taxes, or paying off our national debt. He's too much for the rich people, he doesn't know what middle class is. I just don't get how the US government seems to find billions of dollars for war, but not for more important issues that have been affecting all Americans for years now.
I think Bush is a very decieving man. Our country should be in better shape. Bush is not doing enough for America, and if he doesn't do more, he'll lose re-election just like his father.
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Locke |
07:22pm Mar 5, 2002 EST |
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HappieOur,
I often feel the same way about Bush's policies. I wanted to go break his head open when I read the details of the "Anti-terrorism bill" that was passed. Then I wanted to break his head again when I heard him utter the infamous phrase "Axis of evil." I think a lot of people don't want what he is doing, but honestly what can we do about it? Everyone around me supports Bush blindly, as does everyone around you apparently. How can we show people that not all Americans want to support this policy? Honestly, this government is for the by the people... there must be some way we can stop him... any ideas anyone??
Futurepres2, I just wanna give you a high 5 my man, great ideas in the post. ;)
...punch and pie
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AMBI02 |
08:50pm Mar 5, 2002 EST |
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Hey people I agree with most of your thoughts, but I am with Bush! He had no idea this was coming.Think about it: he came into office and not too much later we get attacked -- what would you have done? Sat down and read about their religion or taken responsibility for your country and started bombing? Yes, if some of those other countries united they could destroy us but they probably won’t many of them hate each other as well as us.
If you think about it, we brought this on ourselves. After WWII we were a super power and then we kept sticking our nose in their business. Many presidents have brought this on. Bush is just helping make it better and yes he is spending billions on this war but frankly I would much rather be dumb than blown to pieces by terrorists -- how ‘bout you? ~~~~~amber~~~~~
Hey Amber, I have to disagree with you. The government had known since 1995 that terrorist were planning some sort of Aerial attack on the US and they failed to take immediate action to safeguard what happened on Sept.11th. They shouldn't have had to wait until 5,000 people lose their lives just to lock the cockpit doors, or to put air marshals on all airlines, or screen passengers a lot better. It's a matter of common sense, and the government clearly didn't have any. So maybe if they were educated they would've have seen it coming. Perhaps??
If education isn't reformed now, then in the future we'll be even dumber then we are now, because US students already lag behind almost all other countries education wise. We'll still be dividing and multiplying, while Japan is building some new Nuclear missle or aircraft, but we'll be to dumb to know what's going on. So let me ask you this question. Would you whether be blown to pieces by measly terrorist in this current time or would you like to be blown up by the Japanese, who would have an arsenal that could take on the US 10 years from now because we're too dumb to figure out what's going on?
Josh
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Locke |
11:21pm Mar 5, 2002 EST |
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Amber,
There are a lot of misconceptions you point out in your post that I would love to debate with you. I'll name a few below:
1.) "We didn't know this was coming"
As Josh pointed out we knew this attack was coming for several years. Our intelligence intercepted communication that something big was happening. However, the FBI, CIA, and local law enforcement agencies were so busy not sharing info. that the terrorists slid right in.
2.) What would I have done that Bush didn't do?
That is a question with a very complex answer. The short answer is I wouldn't have taken to bombing. Bombing is a tactic used all through the 90's by Clinton, and look where it has gotten us thus far. We should have worked with the Taliban -- Literally a day before we started bombing Afghanistan I saw on CNN that the Taliban were willing to turn over Bin Laden to the world court. Bush instead decided to get all bad ass and demanded they turn him over to the U.S. When the Taliban declined we bombed. Bombing is the instant gratification answer, not the long term answer.
3.) We are a super power and are sticking our nose in their busines.
Um... yeah... They stick their nose in ours, we stick it back. Look at China, Soviet Union, Iraq. They all have their spies here and we fly our radar planes or satellites over them. We don't trust them, they don't trust us. You were complaining that we didn't know before hand about 9/11... How else would we know about it without "sticking our nose in their business"?
4.) I would rather be dumb than blown to pieces.
For the answer to this I am going to suggest that you read the Darwin Awards -- that will answer your question on that.
I'm sorry if it feels like I am ripping into you but I felt like the misconceptions you provided needed to be addressed. If you or anyone else here doesn't agree with something I have said please tell me.
...punch and pie
Regarding the issue of "knowing this was coming" I believe we did to some extent. BUT it's unfair to say that Clinton and others did nothing about Osama Bin Laden - the thing is that he attempted to do something about him but found that it was an extremely trecherous endevor (as it is now) but he didnt have the public support that exists today. It's like the attack on Pearl Harbor...the government let something terrible happen in order to achieve some sort of national unity. In a cushy place like America, it often takes a catastrophe to wake people up and make them care about anything.
I don't feel comfortable trusting the US government, especially when I dont get to know the actual details of this "secret" war and the American media is perfectly content with censoring itself, littering all press with the phrase "G-d bless America" and hero hero hero every two seconds. Seriously katie couric, the word is losing its meaning.
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