Yes.. it is your right to do so... and yes you should... it is the right you are given by this great country we live in-- but-- it reallly burns my butt that most poeple that have this terrible opinion of the president are ignorant, uneducated people.  i.e.. the recent devastation in New Orleans.  I always listen to local radio stations-- and listen to the people bash the president-- and most of them have not gone to college, traveled the world, or even have the slightest clue on how the government is run.  Everyone thinks they can do better...right?  And the people that think they can do better are all making minimum wage.  Or the people that protest the war-- have they been to Iraq?  Oh-- they have seen it on T.V.-- that makes them an expert!?!? Or they hear what celebs are saying-- and that is where they get their greatly formed opinion.  What do you think?  (I thought this would be a fun one)
122209
Bravo, stgwilsonsgirl!  Well stated.  I have nothing to add but people should educate themselves on all angles of any situation and come to their own reasoning before making conclusions.  Ignorance is bliss.
188520
Their just a bunch of idiots who dont understand anything....   Here's something funny...  next time you come across a Bush Basher, ask them a question about our president.   People are just bored, and when people get bored they form small groups, witch lead to larger groups, and by this point their stupid people in large groups...  and never under-estimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Why is it you never hear anything good about ANY of our presidents.   Well we voted for them....  People are just bored and have nothing better to do than Bush Bash.
637839
There are a lot of armchair warriors over here who blather on at the mouth with this strong opinion or that strong opinion, including hatefulness spewed toward those with whom they don't agree.  But unless we have walked in the boots of those who have been there and fought, we will never know what kind of pressures these men and women have had to face.  Bad things are going to happen and bad behavior will most certainly happen in reaction, but you must realize that this is a normal reaction to an abnormal (highly!) situation.  What seems awfully fishy to me is this:   no soldier does ANYTHING without permission from a superior;  they don't sneeze, they don't fart, they don't take a s*** without permission.  These poor soldiers who stepped over the boundaries are being strung up and no one's  superior is taking credit for or being held accountable for what happened, including all the way up to D. Rumsfeld and G. W. Bush.  The really sad part is that the traumatized soldier returns and gets very little support from the g-ment afterwards.    Yes there are studies that show that certain stimuli will bring out the very worst in human behavior.  The Iraq war, or any war for that matter, is just that kind of stimuli.    What a stupid, tragic mess we are in!
172525
Same with me, man. I was born in the states and when i moved. But i discovered it ever since bush gor elected. I mean the guy doesn't help the US' he makes it worse. And yes, I agree with you. That's what we get for freedom.
222282
I AGREE WITH YOU!!!!!Let's face it, American citizens are intimidated, they claim that immigrants are taking jobs. Why is that? oh I know why because the immigrant can do a better job and are still payed a low wage!!!I agree they are kicking our asses GOOD!! and I support them 100%, you gotta give them props!!, and I don't know why people b*tch that they are breaking the law. I bet more than half the people that complain about immigrants have broken the law once or twice themselves. Sh*t even me I was charged for battery that's a violent crime and I'm a citizen, and the immigrant only came here with out no papers. So people stop your b*tching their are worse crime someone can commit for example the war started in Iraq.
546167
Whatever the political reasons were that we went to Iraq, how many people can argue that the people over there that are willing to try and build a civilized and organized government are much better off? Its a war, people die, goals are chieved and failed, thats what its all about. Did we invade their country? I don't think so, since the new government there is asking us to stay. I don't know if I'm the only one thats noticed, but 80% of the people opposed to the war are either parents concerned with the well being of their kids in the military, or people who aren't and never were part of the military in their entire life. People join the military to fight in wars and defend their homeland, thats what the military does, if you join the military with expectation of not being put into harm or for a free ride through college, thats your own fault, do not join the militarty unless you want and are fully ready to go to war.
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I think he is over paid and under qualified. The man has blown two wars and still has a job. I mean, how many Americans can say they are completly incompetent at work yet still have a job? I know I can't. If military personell screw up they get punished under the UCMJ,( Military Law) but if the civilian leadership screws up they just get a slap on the back and another shot to screw it up again later. He should step down AND be held accountable for his actions. He has a total disregard for the educated opinion of military veterans and general officers. He believe he has the ultimate authority for the military and it's about time the American people show him that WE contol our government and militray. Lets get him out of there!
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First of all, dumbasses, I don't think nitai777 is from our wonderful country or he/she would not be saying "Why are you", or saying "Mr. Bush" as opposed to "President Bush" or spelling Iraq in a non-English manner.  Did you know that in other languages they use other words?  Idiots.\n\nHe or she asked a legitimate question that deserves an honest answer instead of getting on a soap box to bash liberals or conservatives.\n\nThe answer is they are trying to help.  Right or wrong, whether we agree with them or not, they are trying to help, and no matter what political side we are on, or how we feel about the President (I personally think he's a greedy idiot) or war in general, the young men and women are just trying to help the people over there.
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I've heard so much negative coming out of the Kennedy's and Pelosi's of the government it is starting to make my head spin.  Whatever Bush is doing wrong, it can't be good to oppose everything he suggests.  I know some people like "g" here would only be happy if the Dems did exactly that but you can't run a party trying to regain power by attacking this president.  If they don't agree with his policies, Fine, say that but they have to run against their immediate opponents, not the President.  He's not running for anything.  Remember Kerry's play for America, "We can do better"?  He never said what that is.  The Dems want you to judge the intentions, not the results.  The Dems have no ideas for how to improve this country, or to win in Iraq.  Their strategy is oppose, oppose, complain, oppose.
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Doesnt it remind you of why you voted for George W.???  Does me...I would rather have a man in office who loves our country and supports our soldiers who are over there risking their lives everday, Kerry wants to criticize our soldiers despite the fact that some have died for his right to live in a free world.  What a POS.  He doesnt deserve his next breath much less for someone to let him run his mouth in public and address the American ppl...
623513
What makes you think we have the right to Kill anyone there , 911 has been proved to have NOTHING to do with IRAQ and there was NO REASON to  Illegally Invade that Country. Your obviously a  hart less bastard with S h i t for brains . One more cruel Criminal who thinks he has the right to RULE the WORLD and lead our men into battle with LIES !!! Why is it all GOD Loving  loyalist Conservative Republicans always feel they have the right to destroy people , kill others for there greedy agenda?\nFor all those Mindless drones who need an explanation with apples follow the link
93612
I'm proud to be an American, but i do not share the same views as most of my fellow country men. it is wrong for the media or any one else for that fact to blame an entire county for what a few people do. no matter what country you come from now we all started in the same place. made by the same God. most of us wish to help other countries while still some Americans want to fight and go to war. the only time i believe god would approve of was is if it were to protect the innocent. fighting to conquer or revenge is just plain wrong. God didnt put us here to kill each other.
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You are right, many people don't respect the president (or most other authority figures, police, teachers, other government officials.)  \n\nI also wholeheartendly agree that many people simply espouse others views without thinking, let alone thinking critically.  That said, they have an unfettered right to express thier opinion, as ignorant as they may be. \n\nI venture to say many citizens (and many on this site) could not explain the difference between the authority vested in Congress as compared to the President.  But, they do know how to hurl insults and call names  (Bush is retarded, for example, as on another "question") \n\nIt's healthy to question policy decisions.  Debate on these questions is necessary in a democracy. Unfortunately, many simply want to insult, criticize and, as you say, make the president a "punching bag.  Too bad people don't take the time to educate themselves on the issues. \n\nIn answer to your final questions - Yes. Yes. Yes. No. Yes. And, I did and won.
71756
Have you noticed every day on the news, headline is Bush DEFENDS this decision, Bush DEFENDS that decision, I am wondering the same thing. His approval rating is down to a point that he should take notice that he is not representing the majority of American people. Some of his decisions may even be dangerous to the American people. Examples are the ports deal and now that nuclear deal with India. To me the way it has been going lately I will breathe a sigh of relief when his term is over.
578029
I, too, am a sensitive person and an American.  I understand what you are saying.  There are some people in this country who see only the mistakes of our own natioin but not the ATROCITIES of the terrorists.  I can not comprehend how their minds work.  If it is THAT bad here, why don't they move to a country that better suits their beliefs?  I mean this sincerely.  I'm fairly certain that someone will bash me for this last statement.  I am not saying to "go to hell."  I am sincerely asking a simple question.  I choose to stay in my homeland because I love my country. That doesn't mean I agree with everything . That would be unusual to agree with EVERYTHING.  I'm saying that if it is THAT awful for some people, why not choose to be happy and go where you will find peace of mind and contentment?  Here's the deal as I see it....these people take for granted all the freedoms that they have in this country. They take for granted all of the opportunities that are available to them.  They are looking for Eutopia, I can only imagine.  Well brothers and sisters, "this is the last best place on earth" and I for one ain't going nowhere!!!!
7101
What you said doesn't sound like the statement of someone living in a dream world to me.  It sounds like common sense.  I think our leaders need to take a refresher course in preschool and kindergarten, because they've clearly forgotten fundamental early life lessons -- like two wrongs don't make a right, the end doesn't always justify the means, and just because all your friends are jumping off a cliff doesn't mean you should too.  I think its our responsibility as citizens to voice our displeasure, tell our politicians to start behaving, and if they don't then get them the heck out of office.
413356
More and more Americans are staring to agree with you on this. It is a terrible situation. Some soldiers say that they've had enough. However, there are those who've only just begun over there, and they feel like: Would you run into a burning building to save lives and then leave everyone to burn? I think at this point we are damned if we do, and damned if we don't