President Bush and World Peace ?
364294
Interesting that this question is posted in the Religion/Spirituality section.
943664
That's a very good question. I don't think Bush had any intention of establishing peace or democracy in the Middle East. In fact, his actions have bare out the exact opposite.
700647
No, because everyone would actually want world peace. 9/11, the embassy bombings, the Cole, London, Spain.... these show clearly, that peace is not at the forefront of the enemies mind. \n\nSo, no.
773877
Actually, I think Bush's respect is at a record low now and will probably head even further south as he has set this country and much of the world on a horrible path that is going to take a long time to correct.\n\nThe needless thousands of deaths he has caused can never be forgiven or forgotten.
1069772
This is one of life's great ironies...\n\nWar (or the threat of it) is necessary for peace to exist.  Why?  Because, while there are numerous people on this planet ready and willing to live peacefully (that is, do their part to bring about peace), there are also many more who are unwilling to "live and let live."  They are the reason war is necessary.  It's all they understand.  Violence as a means to achieve their goals.  It's what they've been taught, how they were raised, the world they understand.  Imagine if the world stood idly by and watched while Hitler conquered all of Europe and murdered 6 million MORE Jews and political prisoners.  Would peaceful protest have stopped him?  I think not.   \n\nMany will say, "Two wrongs don't make a right."  I absolutely agree, but the question isn't, "Is war wrong/right?"  It's whether war or the threat of it is required to keep at bay those who seek to do harm to anyone who disagrees with their philosophy, religion, world view, politics, etc.  \n\nIn the case of President Bush and the actions he's taking, you can argue that his reasoning for invading Iraq is flawed.  You can argue that he acted/reacted hastily and unwisely.  You can say he has a hidden agenda masquerading as goodwill.  Here's what I think:  right or wrong, he has a renegade mentality of protecting this country in the face of global opposition.  He's bucking world opinion and doing what he believes is the best for this country in protecting it now and in the future from terrorists.  \n\nI can't say if his methods will stand the test of time and he'll be vindicated for the choices he's made as Commander in Chief.  But I do know that since 9/11, a number of terrorist plots have purportedly been thwarted.  I also know that we've not been attacked in the same manner as 9/11 since that horrific day.  Right or wrong, at least I know I can live in relative peace in the here and now.   And hopefully for the rest of my life.
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Geez..Bush is quick to pronounce himself a "good Christian" and good Christians have been murdering people and cultures for centuries all under the belief that they are improving the world.   With Christianity on the rise, why would you think this will stop anytime soon?\n\nBesides Bushbaby and his cronies are making a ton off the "rebuilding" of Iraq, waiting to pounce on IRAN and trying to salvage a presidency and republican control of the houses by masking the fact he's an idiot!
113042
Do you talk about Matwees or Samurl Huntington's "clash of civilizations"?\nAs it looks it is inevitable. Just hope it will go easy on the world, because Bush looks serious about taking up a war.
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The current Bush presidency in the U.S.\n\nAnti-semitism in the Middle East.\n\nDestroying the environment.\n\nNorth Korea's unbalanced Gov't.\n\nAnd of course Terrorism world-wide.
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Absolutely.\n\nBush has the courage of his convictions to do what he believes is right. No matter what a President does, half the country will agree and half the country will disagree.\n\nBush has achieved much toward homeland security.\n\n* He created the Department of Homeland Security bringing many security agencies under one roof with improved cooperation and sharing of intelligence.\n* He has kept the fight overseas keeping tens of thousands of terrorists concentrating on anything but fighting on American soil.\n* He has decimated al Qaeda. Yes, they are still around but they are not pulling off plots like two World Trade Center attacks, plots on the Pope, the Bojinka plot, etc. Most senior leaders have been killed or captured.\n* He has kept American free from terror attacks for the last 4 1/2 years. You sleep well at night because you are not worried about terror attacks happening frequently here.\n\nWhile one may not agree with George Bush or his policies, one NEVER needs guess where he stands on any given position of national importance or security. He states his position, and his actions back that position up.\n\nQ: What did Al Gore and John Kerry say they would have done?\nA: Consult with the United Nations.
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Although there are many questions I have concerning things Bush has done and why I do still like George Bush.  I think people should pray for our leaders and the decisions they have to make.  I hold out hope that Bush is doing everything in America's best interest.
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President George H. W. Bush
539246
hey.. i love ur country :-) ur president just visited my country and i see he is very humble person wid intellectuality, wisdom and fearless personality. I agree ur country's decision to keep ur nuclear project, as long as not used to harm others.. Bush is just freaking out, that one day there will b muslim country who wont b silent when their btothrs and sisters in Palestina, Khasmir, bosnia, Irak are bombed w/out given change to question their fault. Ur president is right, when he said that scient is the right of all countries. and he is d'only president i know who says wid proud tht the great existence and 'barokah' of a country is always following ALLAH's mercy which equals to tht country's obedience to ALLAH's laws. U shud b proud of him if u r muslim, and shud support his thoughts if u r logical citizen. :-)
688162
In regards to Bush leaving, it depends on who would replace him. As for the world being better off with out the entire USA, I guess much of the world would have serious financial problems considering how much money, food, and aid the USA gives to everyone else.
1160185
World peace is a misnomer. There has always been war on the earth, and there will be war long after we are gone from it. It is a sad truth that war is part of human nature. I would love it if the whole world could get along, but let's be honest, most of can't even get along with our neighbors and co-workers, much less the rest of the world.
580056
George Bush is a good president.
951604
Bush will go done in history as the sorriest President ever. The way he callously mislead countless world leaders with his adolescent college attitude and "better than thou -privileged boy" world view — will have the world recovering from this wound forever.
600998
Yes I do, President Bush is an excellent president, who confronts difficult problems instead of ignoring them.  He does the right thing even when it would be easier for him to do the wrong thing.  He is largly responsible for removing the Taliban and Saddam Hussein from power.