If America is so great why does it have such a lying President?
411713
Following your logic there would seem to be at least three possibilities:\n\n1) America is not, in fact, such a great place\n2) America does not have "such a lying President"\n3) America can be a great place, even if it has a lying President.\n\nI think most Americans would agree with #3, though we might differ on who would be examples of a "lying President".   I, for instance, believe America was great even when Lyndon Johnson and Bill Clinton were President, though I trust the honesty of neither.\n\nAnd then there's the problem of lying Americans (not all, of course), or perhaps those who just fool themselves or presume to speak for everyong else... such as someone telling you that "most of the people here don't endorse him", which is based on. . .?   (certainly not the polls), or those who declare that 'he cheated to get into office' when they have not a SHRED of evidence, only nasty accusations.   Or someone who arrogantly proclaims "I am better than the ones [millions upon millions!] who voted for him. . .   or our cut-and-paster who gave you a litany of Bush's supposed faults which is littered with outdated numbers, misinformation and innuendo.  (Sadly, it takes a lot of space to correct one-sentence errors.  But I've followed the news, read original speeches, reports, etc., enough to know that many of these claims are dubious or distorted.)\n\nSo, just who is it that has an issue with TRUTH ?     I don't think it's the current President.  Nor would I dare say it's the millions who voted for someone else.  Most of them, I am sure, did what they thought was right.  I also believe most of them, though they may disagree with Bush in small ways or large, do NOT simply dismiss him as a liar.   (Don't be fooled by those who make the most noise!  And I'm not even saying THEY are all liars.  I believe some are simply and sincerely mistaken.  I would hope they would show the rest of us, with whom they disagree, similar respect and not assume base motives and stupidity.)
884661
Because they are jealous that the U.S.A. is the best country in the world!!!!!!!!!!
319699
He's a terrible flippin liar. The key to Dubya's acts (No Child Left Behind Act, Clean Water Act, Jobs Creation Act) is you pretty much have to make everything he says the exact opposite to make it true. Whether he actually believes what he's saying and the lies were already in production before Bush came into play (Sieg Heil, herr Puppetmiester) can be debated upon. I pesonally believe that, while Bush is evil (I don't think he's unaware of the lies), he's far too dumb to mastermind this kind of thing.
586372
That is such a good question.  The reason is because the presidency and its meaning has changed so significantly as america has become a nation or rolled over cowards that won't fight the over taking of our country by the masonic corporate structure for fear that their taxes will be messed with or that they will lose their free parking they get by signaling. The presidency is no longer really anything but a puppet show.  A puppet who has to do what the real powers to be want.  I am so hoping and I think it might be true that President Bush will turn out to be a secret good guy.  Its a long shot and hard to believe but I think he just really might be.  Either way its up to us to preserve the constitution,  if we are a nation of people by the people for the people we as those people must take an interest and fight as individuals (you know single beings who dont belong to any cult group or company) to preserve the freedoms which are our God given rights.  Which are the worlds God given rights,  we can't lose them here before the whole world can have the guarantee of freedoms were suppose too.    So stand up America and end phony wars and dont let cult psuedo religions and/or organized crime take over you life and country.
1082237
For the same reason everyone says Bush is so dumb, yet he was elected president of our country!  Anyone who is paid close attention to is either loved or loathed it seems.
711522
Because many Americans (erroneously) assume that America is the greatest country on Earth and that every country wants to be like the U.S.  This decreases whatever motivation Americans might have to learn about other countries.  \n\nNot only do many Americans not know about other countries, but they are also pretty oblivious to a lot of America's history.  Namely, those things that we are not proud of.  How long did it take to free the slaves, grant black people the vote and the right to attend public schools (not specifically set aside for blacks).  How much fighting did it take for women to get the vote?  When did the American judicial system finally recognize spouse and child abuse?  When did our country finally realize that infants, toddlers, and young children do not seduce their fathers?  Of the homeless, which population is the greatest- veterans, mental health patients, or families with children.  Look these questions up- you will find the answers appalling.\n\nI am American, and I love my country.  However, I do recognize that our country has weaknesses and could stand to learn from other countries.
261433
It may have something to do with oil. \n\nIt would not be the first time that the president misled the people for personal gain.
178047
Don't confuse the American government with the American people.\n\nWe don't have the greatest government in the world, just the one that most people want on their side.  The world asks a lot of our government - come first in time of disater, stand up against tyranny, pay for the common good, help without question. When was the last time you heard that the first people in to rebuild a fallen damn or drop medical supples were from New Zeeland or Greenland? The world asks a lot of America. \n\nMost Americans want what most citizens of the world want. We want the ability to provide for our families, feed and clothe ourselves and have lives that matter. Yes, we have idiots that don't know all of us can eat and provide, and it isn't a wrong thing. But know that 99% of Americans are decent people who want what's best.
844530
Can some people be so blind to the flaws of this country. How can you believe we are so innocent. It's almost despicable to see the ignorance spewing out of some of these peoples mouths, how can they call themselves Americans when they just blindly support whatever leadership is thrown their way and every decision without any question. It almost makes me sick.
795655
The USA, but it's not true.
311922
Because most of us Americans live under the belief that because our nation is so great and whatever, then so are we, and the rest of humanity just doesn't compare. Which is fine, I could careless, I live in England anyhow.
484917
It's America. You HAVE to be FAKE all the time.
86148
You have been duped by the media once again.\nThey LOVE Americans!
536582
Clinton was an AMAZING president. What I don't understand about this whole thing, though, is why he was nearly impeached for lying about sex, while our current president is rewarded for bringing our country to war under false pretenses.
814959
Because the American public has no understanding of reality.  They are led by emotion.
324309
Obviously, loyalty to a friend is more important to Bush than the safety and well-being of the US. He is surrounded by cronies who lie to him and protect him from the truth. His audiences are carefully selected so that he gets only favorable feedback. Everything has been ruined by this administration: our environment, our military, our economy, you name it.
455052
People lie all the time,hell, the president lies .Its just a bump in the road that you two have to work out . just hang in there