Quote Originally Posted by wmrs2 View Post
if all the facts are laid out to be viewed, you as an American can be proud of President Bush.
I don't agree with most of what you say.

The above quote shows your ignorance of the facts presented. You are right to say that the nation is in a crisis, you are right to say that we need the democrats and the republicans to band together to keep America free and strong. However you can't possibly be serious to say that Bush is doing a good job. Any literate self aware person should be able to discern for themselves that what has happened in Iraq is far more an atrocity than what Bush would like to have us believe.

I am with Thorne, I am proud of the American men and women that go over there to do the task for which they have been ordered to do. I do wish however that the entire situation would have been avoided.

There have now been more American men and women killed in the War on Terror than were killed in the 9/11 event. To what gain, to what end? For better security in the USA? Lets examine the security here in our homeland:

* Illegal immigrants cross our southern and norther boarders everyday (we know this is true as it is part of the debates for the presidential race).
* Illegal wire tapping is happening, and is sanctioned at the highest levels.
* As a result of our "war on terror", more nations, and groups of people have an ill view of America and its policies than ever before. American used to be where others wanted to come for a better life. That image, that dream and ideal is tarnished. The result of this tarnished view has enabled Al Qaeda to recruit more people, less militant groups of individuals towards their cause of hurting America.

Then lets look at what the objective of a terrorist is, and evaluate the results from Bush's policies.

* The ultimate goal of a terrorist is to instill fear in its target. We as an American people are fearful for our freedom, for our liberty. Mission accomplished!
* The goal of Al Qaeda was to hurt the American economy. Mission accomplished!

So who's side is Bush really on? Gasoline is over $3. This is due to the instability in the Middle East. As a result of the high Gas prices, we are less able to afford to shop, to spend, to dump money into the economy to maintain its momentum. As a result of Bush's actions in the region he has had to start a program to save the m.o.r.t.g.a.g.e industry.

No, I am sorry. I can't be proud of Bush. And I think if you were to clean the shit out of your ears after you pull your head out of your ass maybe you will be able to see the truth, and stop perpetuating the ignorance American is living in.