A Few Questions For Die-Hard Bush Supporters

Toogood Reports ^ | June 5, 2002 | Lee R. Shelton IV

[Poohbah]

Our system of government was not designed to provide for an instant 180-degree turn in policy. Read the Constitution, and consider how the courts, legislature, and executive interact.

[lakey]

I didn't post that quote. But thanks anyway.

[PsyOp]

Great list. Let me add another:

GWB's administration is the first to come out and take the un-equivocal position the Second Amendment protect the the right of the individual to Keep And Bear Arms. Thereby ensuring that the measures taken to fight terrorism will be kept in check in the way intended by the founders.

I would also like to add that in times of war, the federal government has always assumed additional powers, only to return them to the people when the war is over.

And before you slam Bush's budget compromises, go take a look at the one's Reagan made with the Dems. And remember that, just as they did then, the Dems are failing to live up to the agreements they made in the compromise.

How soon we forget.

[Mr. Bird]

All of the questions in the post are certainly provocative, and I'd be hard-pressed to defend a lot of what Bush has done IF that was all he'd done.

All presidencies must be judged in context, and his is no different. Just as I don't give Clinton credit for conservative moves he had to make due to his '94 catastrophe, I will refrain from thinking Bush has left the reservation for now. Now if he gets GOP majorities in both houses this year and doesn't veer starboard, I'll try to yell as loud as anyone.

[Alberta's Child]

He is the type that likes to complain about everything and do nothing.

This is precisely why it is much easier to look effective when you are on the outside looking in (as the Republicans in Congress were before 1994). When you function as an opposition party, people tend to overlook the fact that in the midst of all your accurate criticism of the party in power, you rarely offer meaningful, workable alternatives.

[Redcloak]

I hope that you're wearing your NOMEX knickers!

[afuturegovernor]

without the profanity I direct at the gun law loving POS AG we have

What on earth are you talking about? The US Justice Department has just taken the most pro-gun position on the meaning of Second Amendment in most of our life times.

[Joe Hadenuf]

LOL...

[Joe Hadenuf]

The dam of reality is leaking, you need more fingers to plug all the holes.

[rintense]

Not for me, unfortuantely. I have disagreed with the Prez. Yes, it's true.

[galt-jw]

yep. if gore was pres. and did these things, the same supporters of bush who ignore the same actions would be screaming bloody murder.

ignore the cult of personality, folks, and make decisions based on ideas and the fullfilment of promises.

sure bush has done SOME good things. but as a whole, has he moved us toward bigger govt. or smaller? has he defended or articulated ideas he professes to advocate, to a degree sufficient to persuade?

something to consider, without getting emotional. if bushs strategy of giving away the store to prevent robbery is worthwhile, it will be the finest scorched earth policy since waterloo. but i doubt it.

[Darth Sidious]

I would also like to add that in times of war, the federal government has always assumed additional powers, only to return them to the people when the war is over.

So... when does this war end? And how soon can we expect our powers returned to us?

[rintense]

What one thing has Bush done that sets him apart from the Democrats?

Hasn't developed a fetish for blue dresses and cigars either.

[woofie]

A FEW QUESTIONS FOR Lee R. Shelton IV: Why dont you get a life?...this one is clearly a waste

[monday]

"He has yet to engage in any activity that would land an ordinary citizen in prison. Case closed."

sheesh....a box of rocks could have done that. You know its bad when all we ask of our president is that he not break the law.

[rintense]

See, this is what I don't get. He wanted to extend amnesty for those who's permits expired- documented people, not a bunch of border jumpers. Didn't say I agreed with it though.