Aren't ya glad that we're in 2 wars and prepairing for another one with Iran, and the national debt is outrageous, not to mention our civil liberties are being shredded daily!!!!!
215263
Some of you voted for him... a SECOND TIME!!!\nProud to be a Canadian!
37865
Brother, Our freedoms have ended long back. Its a country where people with doubts and critical thoughts are labeled nut jobs and discounted. you know what I mean. It can only get worse unfortunately unless we actively do something about it.
93893
true...these wars that could have been avoided...are costing the US more than just money.  Its costing us people, supplies and money
538711
It's all rederick and useful propoganda to use against one another during election time (especially) but it's all screwed up right now because the Republicans are getting most of the heat because of the War, and all the problems that have arisen from that alone are huge, and a big deal to the overall majority of Americans so it's great ammo to use if your a democrat and a politician trying to run a successful campaign to Win a seat in office....dont you think? (even though we know it's all the same BS from both sides ) If your a Republican your going to use the fact that Liberals support immigration and some sort of work program as a sign of being whimpy and not protecting our borders ....its all BS. What have the Republicans done to protect our border? what have either party done thus far?? Nothing in my mind. I think it is up to the American people to stand up and say " Enough Already!" Demand real answers, a real plan, real priorities they have set aside, when it becomes a blame glame match it is up to us to be the mediator and to stop it. We really need to overall demand more from the people we elect in office so these kinds of blame games dont happen as much or as often, and they stick to the issue or topic at hand! Period!
573101
I agree with you.  Just one question, are you a smart Democrat that figured that out or a good Republican?  I'm only partially kidding there.  We are moving towards a socialistic society and loosing our freedoms.  Every time we vote in a new law that restricts our freedoms, and every time we initiate a new program encouraging people to rely on our government to do our work for us.  It is scaring the hell out of me!
61586
This latest issue with Bush approving the turning over of control of our major ports to an Arab country is more proof that this president is clueless on how to keep America strong and safe.  While I very much approved of his appointments to the Supreme Court, over all I can think of no other president that has single handedly done more to destroy this country.  You want me to list a few topics? The economy, 8 trillion dept & counting, the enviornment & global warming, human rights-torture, our border crisis, the non-response to the Katrina disaster due to appointing one of his cronies as Fema director, creating a war that looks to have no end  while abandoning the legitamate one in Afghanistan, sending our troops, the best & bravest in the world, into battle without enough numbers or equipment and no clear objective... I could go on and on... anybody else?
94296
It is a false and temporary bump in the economic road. We desperately need roads, schools, mass transportation, alternative energy sources, health care, the list goes on, but they have all been cut back to support this immoral and unwinnable war.
99007
Yah I'm with you...almost. He is doing a wonderful job of economy/crime/edumacation all that...especially letting us keep our guns!!! \n\nBut we should have been more decisive in the middle east I think...but then again I am an average Joe and he's the president so perhaps he knows best. \n\nI mean we have all these armchair presidents at homes all over America but they're not the ones that can say one word and have the army do whatever. They don't have a Cabinet or advisors. Maybe they should start supporting our troops instead of crying about their armour. It's all show and no go for alotta people. \nTime to stand for something...please!
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I don't understand what the republics problem is... Hell are you really happy with the way things are going? The Government is taking away freedoms... We're in a country we SHOULDN"T have ever even VISITED let alone take over... (you can't argue there I mean "weapons of mass destrution" in Iraq when there are ACTUAL weapons in Japan to be concerned about... But we cant do anything about that, our troups are in Iraq.) This countries going to end if things don't change. Lets not even talk about the debt we're racking up. Jobs leaving. Economy *hit... What scares everyone SO bad about things changing (it can only get better)
133563
I disagree.  Try living in Afghanistan or some other country on the same level.  Just pack your bags and go live there for a while.  Go live in one of the villages and try to walk around like you do in the USA.  You'll see some terrorism, all right. You'll know what it's like to feel terror from some of the fanatical people there. You have no idea how very, very lucky you are to live in a free democracy.  The US is helping people get something like a decent life in other countries, and trying to make it safe for women and children.  How can you think of running down something that stands out as so wonderful when compared to the way others live?  No, I'm not American.  But I admire your Constitution and wish all Americans would value what they have.
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How about a story from today....\n\nhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/economy_dc;_ylt=Ah0HjPWTby6.X2_eWHQxKNWs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--\n\nModeration... that's not really great... in a wartime economy that should be REALLY strong and with a HUGE debt that is artifically supporting our economy... come on... how long can we push the debt... OH YOU DON'T CARE... I FORGOT...
24528
I'm not going to turn this into an anti or pro Bush diatribe (personally, I'm indifferent to him), but the Iran situation is indeed very serious, and it is not just Bush that thinks so.  France, Germany and Britain have been working on this for many years.  China and Russia are stake holders.  Even the Australia Group has issued an opinion.  What you're observing is simply more attention being paid to the matter by the media (don't forget the European Union has been working on this seriously since at least 2000, even before September 11).  Iran clearly wants nuclear weapons and has made overt threats to use them, which escalates the situation above a mere arms race.  Further, Iran has not been transparent with the program, which is a direct violation of an international treaty which the country signed on its own accord.  However, when the EU-3 first noticed that Iran had broken the treaty and bought the issue to international attention, the Iranians suddenly became indignant -- essentially casting asside an agreeement they had made with civilized society.   However, now the attention of the world's citizens is on Iran, I hope that the same level heads that have been working 'behind the scenes' continue to prevail.
193827
I have news for ya...we're currently in WW III!  It's most countries against a huge ruthless organization that is willing to die for their cause.  Anyone that doesn't realize we're currently in WW III lives in utopia.
213149
I don't think USA can afford another war. Iran has a pretty good military force, but US can defeat them. Just that it's going to cost lots of money and many soldiers will die. So I do not agree we should wage war on Iran now. We still facing problems in Iraq and new problems are now arising in Afghanistan. \n\nI think US should focus on helping the refugees in Darfur Region in Sudan. There's evidence of genocide over there and its time to stop the killing.
397357
It has cost us billions, but I have been told by our administration that it is worth every penny because we have a democratic Iraq. But I sure miss the days when our priorities were social security for our aging grandparents, affordable health insurance, education for our children, creating good paying jobs, cheap gas, and the support of down and out Americans. Now, I can only imagine what it would be like if the USA had no deficit and our money had stayed home to invigorate and protect our quality of life.  (sigh!)
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You are a smart cookie!  Our fiasco in Iraq has given Iran the guts they needed to challenge the US.  After seeing how we're getting our asses kicked by a ragtag bunch of jihadists, they figured it was time to kick some sand in the bully's face.  And yes, anybody who's been paying attention knows that Saddam didn't want to admit he didn't have WMDs because he didn't want to appear weak to the Iranians.  Just another example of how stupid and self-absorbed some Americans can be.  We stumble into areas of the world where we don't have the first clue what's going on.
347501
I agree! It seems as though things in our government have gotten out of hand. I don't know if it would take a good president or the united states keeping our noses to ourselves. Its like we are trying to fix the world and we can't even fix ourselves. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who thinks our America is in need of dire help. Good job for speaking out.