Why do people constantly "bush-bash" when they barely even know who the vice president is?
463569
I [as you call it], "bush-bash" but am not a garden variety\nuninformed voter....I have done much research & when I "bush-bash", I know what I'm talking about....I know his stands on the issues & can with about 99%accuracy predict him:  his stands, his reactions, his "non-reactions".  I never talked bad about the old man....I didn't vote for him, but I rarely condemned him, but this guy is incompetent & a joke & before you start generalizing all "bush-bashers", consider this:\n\n\nhttp://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/060424/ids_photos_india_wl/ra54055414.jpg
1048739
hey, if other people at other concerts can bash bush, why can't someone praise him? freedom of speech be-yotch! get that through your thick cranium!
635505
It isn't about President Bush, anymore than it was about Former President Clinton when he was in office.\n\nWe have people in the U.S.A. and outside the country who have confused name-calling, rumor-spreading, and undermining the country in the eyes of the World community\n\nfor\n\ndissent, disagreement, and protest.\n\nThey do not know the difference and are being seditious.\n\nWhat is worse, most of us have been silent about it, or even voted for the ones who do it.\n\nI'm a Democrat.  I strongly urge all U.S.A. citizens to stand together against this kind of behavior.  Disagree!  But be U.S.A. citizens, first.\n\nSee those who wish to destroy our constitution, attack capitalism, attack democracy, attack religion, attack our elected officials (even the ones who act criminally) as the real enemies of our country.  Take action.  Respect their free speech, but ANSWER THEM every time.  When politicians do these seditious things, don't vote for them.  When they act criminally, wait until they are CONVICTED, then never vote for them.  Stop condemning the elected officials and never let anyone convince our children (as some are trying) that our government is bad, "big brother", or whatever.  WE ARE THE GOVERNMENT!\n\nIF you stand up against them, they won't be able to hate our Presidents with impunity.  They will be alone, and know it.\n\nThere's a lot more of us, than them.  Join us.  Don't call them names.  Don't join them, but call them on their behavior everytime.
417431
why am I not surprised a bush supporter is typing in all caps?
1117284
I understand your point.  I think it has to do with the fact that people are intensely stuck into categorizing. If a person considers him or herself to be liberal. They will normally take a harsh view on a conservative question that is not asked in a meaningful way. Or the other way, if a liberal question starts off with "why did bush kill our soldiers?" you will get an angry response from the right. That is why I asked the question that you answered. We have always been a society of labels. As far back as this countries founding there were labels on people for their political views or origin. Today it just takes an ever so hateful view and ignorance.
58447
Because they feel like they need someone to blame.  Often, it's because of low self-esteem, and they feel better by complaining about someone else, even if it's not for a legitimate reason.  However, I think people blame the president because he is the central figure of power in this country.  Even though he doesn't really have total power, many people are ignorant of that fact, and for that matter, many of them CHOOSE to remain ignorant about it!
359239
Because theyre fearful and buy into stereotypes. pretty easy to manipulate in that way. That's why Bush uses a lot of religious connotations. Fear helps in leading the masses.
484466
Actually, I have recently taken the current Bush administration's approach with pretty electrifying results:  First, deny the accusation.  Then, quickly choose a subject to talk about that is related but does not directly address the issue.  And lastly, end my retort with a personal attack on the person doing the criticizing.  \nMy only struggle has been that because I choose my friends so specifically, there is no criticism to deal with.  No wonder he's so good at it!
644684
Well, isn't asking questions like you ask a way of looking for debate? I happen to agree with your viewpoint, but when I see a question like "Why can't we all be good Americans & just support our great President Bush?", I get pretty hot under the collar myself. People like to argue, and hope to somehow "convince" you that you are wrong. Human nature. Keep asking questions, not just here, but everywhere.
246066
Hate Bush? Maybe lots of people do, but I reserve that kind of strong emotion for the occasional tyrant, pedophile and such. And in all honesty it's hard to believe Dubya is much more than the front-man for what we've come to call the "current administration." There is no secret about who the folks are who set strategy and propose policy - and ain't a one of 'em called Bush. (Now those fellas do sometime stick in my craw because they call the shots and answer to no one.) \n\nIn short, there's just not enough substance to the man himself to get all that worked up about. \n\nIt really is a shame what our choices have been for some many years now: smiley peanut-farmers with no plans, grade-b actors with aggravated ADD,  self-aggrandizing pols with the morality of randy goats, and swaggering "warriors" who assiduously avoided fighting when it was their turn.\n\nI'm not hateful. I'm sad.
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.
196541
People like Sports chic are so lost and need to question and not blindly support an unworthy leader.\n\nBush is too stupid tom be the Anti-Christ. He is a very bad example of what it is to be true Christian. He brings war to the Middle East and death to the innocent in the name of freedom. Now that's evil...so much they will know we are Christians by our love.\n\nHe's the worst US President ever to be in office. I voted for Kerry the lesser of two evils.
1095885
If you don't want someone to defend Bush, then don't ask questions about Bush.  Just because someone doesn't agree with you politically or otherwise, does not make them an idiot.  Except in your own mind.
1112204
People may not agree with the President...but hatred from the rest of the world has been aimed at us for generations.  I've seen this guys questions....and he does need to grow up.
1103944
I have an idea. Why don't you think of a REAL question. This makes you look verry unintelligent. Like a board child who wants to participate in the grown-up's conversation, but dosn't have enough knowledge to do so. Think of all the reasons why you hate Bush, and instead of just calling him names, pick one of those reasons and ask a question about it.
618309
Because they're smarter than all of the rednecked narrow-minded...oh sorry, I think I got caught up in some of the crap I've read on here.\nGood question.  I think the person who said it's because they're too lazy to find out who's REALLY in charge of the policies in the US is right.\nIt's this whole "Blame Bush" mentality.  It kinda reminds me of South Park: The Movie, actually, except instead of Canada, it's Bush.  Global warming?  It's Bush's fault!  Kids are doing drugs?  It's Bush's fault!  Gas prices are high, and there was a devastating hurricane that nearly destroyed New Orleans!  It's Bush's fault!  Another ten soldiers died today in Iraq!  It's Bush's fault!  I don't have a job!  It's Bush's fault!  Michael Moore hasn't made another movie!  It's Bush's fault!  Iran is seeking nuclear power?  It's Bush's fault!  WAAAAAAAAAAAH!\nPlease.  Give me a break.  Blame the Senators and Congress.  They're the ones who really run this country.\nPresident Bush isn't perfect, but he's not nearly as bad as he's made out to be, either.\nYou've got it right.  Good question.
535034
As you can see the only answers you get is repuglican rhetoric that if you tuned into the Rush Limbaugh show you could hear it for the first time. Actually people that still love George Bush are the mental midgets that refuse to get help for their problem.