My fellow Americans, do you feel "bushed"?
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Yes, Mr. President.  I am feeling a little tired.
188660
Almost all of the people I come into contact with on a day-to-day basis are not Americans, although I am.  Aside from the people in my office, I know only one American.  Everyone else I know are English, Scottish, Turkish, Australian, Russian, Taiwanese, Spanish or Phillipino.\n\nEvery once in a while I meet somebody who doesn't seem to understand the fact that I am not George Bush, but it is rare.  Almost to the individual, they understand that the American people are NOT the American government.\n\nThey see our news and hear our commentaries.  Many of them are as aware of Bush's unpopularity as we are.  Few will even bring up politics with us, but when they do it seems to be with the understanding that we do not like the American government's actions either.\n\nMany people overseas are acutely aware of what it is like to live in a country where the will of the people is ignored.  This is a newer concept for us, but it is a very familiar one around the world.\n\nI wouldn't worry too much about it.  Yesterday I was talking with a Russian woman who likened our situation to life under Putin's government.  They understand tyranny and rigged elections all too well.  Now we are finding out what it's like, and I think you would be suprised how much empathy a HUMBLE American can get.
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Feel bad?  No, I don't feel bad when people I don't know and have never met hate me.  I didn't vote for Bush and I don't like him very much, but most of what people abroad think about Americans is completely unfounded and untrue.  I've lived in three different countries in the past four years and everywhere it's always the same story propagated by whoever gives the people their information.  I just don't listen anymore, nobody would.\nAs for helping third world countries, we give as much, if not more aid than other Western countries.  Nationalized healthcare is not something most Americans want (we are not a socialist nation).  As far as "weapons and stuff", I don't think you need me to tell you that 9/11 changed the world.  American leaders are now taking big steps to ensure that will never happen again.  There is only one sure way to fight someone shooting a gun at you- shoot them first.  Primitive- yes, but then we've still a long way to go towards civilization, don't we?
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Though I'm not fond of Bush, you have the right to feel the way you do, you just have to develope a thick skin cause when it comes to politics, it's a cut throat game.  Besides, only history will tell if he was good or bad, & by then we'll have new people to bash.
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Man,\n\n\n.•    I am sure glad you are in office, making the decisions.\nI wouldn't want to be in your shoes, trying to please everyone.  It is an impossible job.  And by doing what you think is best for Americans and not bending to the whiners who would point fingers or complain, shows your character, even if some decisions are not the right ones.  At least your heart is in the right place.\n\n.•    I accept that you are also just one person, with a lot on your plate, and that you will NEVER be able to please everyone.  But your job is not a popularity contest, but a serious and difficult one.  Don't feel bad, because most of the people who do complain, are doing NOTHING to make this country better.\n\n.•    If by your actions, you have failed, that is better than doing nothing and failing, which many Americans are good at.
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news flash folks...people thought this long before Bush was in the white house. lol Could blame Clinton too. Could blame the attitude people see among rude demanding people travelling in their countries. \nI have a good friend for years in Canada and he always used to grumble something about Americans then laugh and say "not you you're not like that". I'd always ask like what but he couldn't describe it. About 10-1/2 years ago I started working in an international hostel...and one night all of a sudden I got it. Americans come through the door demanding me me me me. Some others do too but not as much as Americans. They'll elbow in front of other guests. They are inconsiderate. Not all are like this but if that is all you see of someone it's easy to think everyone from there are like that. There were people travelling from UK or other countries that knew more about US geography than some Americans did.
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Hmm...I never really though of how I feel being married to an American. (I'm also American). I'm just happy because I love him very much. He treats me with respect, like I'm an equal, and doesn't see me as his possession. That's good for a woman of any country to feel.
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I feel like I was betrayed by Blair (ok, technically, he's not there to serve me as an American, but...).  I didn't expect much from Bush but Blair was supposed to be a good guy-- what a disappointment!
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Yeah i think i know how U feel because i feel the same way. my husband is a full Rep. but i don't know i do believe in the things you stated , this is what i do i vote on the issues and whatever i believe in that's how i vote.   I 'AM sure glad you asked this question because i was feelings same way.. THANKS
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You hit so many nails so squarely on the head that it is difficult for me to add to the essay you have written. I don't feel we are a "complete failure" because our foundation is (or was) so strong. I do feel that we are, however, chipping away at that foundation...actually sledge hammering it would be more like it! So many people have been looking out for number one and therefore have become blind to the fact that the very freedoms on which this once great nation was founded are being ripped from us RIGHT and LEFT (pun intended). It is like a repeat of the "rise and fall of the Roman Empire". The greed, arrogance and not just short-sightedness, but blindness of the Bush administration have hastened our downfall tenfold. I am not a bleeding heart liberal, though I am a bit left of center (Neither extreme is good). I do believe that at heart most Americans are good and decent people. But we have allowed our voices to be silenced and become too unwilling to open our eyes and look in the mirror.\n\nAfter 9/11 most of world was behind us. Democrats and Republicans, who were very divided before that dark day, became, for a brief shining moment, once again "united" as AMERICANS. Bush could have led us into the sunlight again. Instead he used that terrible tragedy to further his own agenda...(well actually I say Bush, but the person really running the country is Chaney, with Rove, Rumsfeld and Rice , et al, right along side). Americans have been arrogant for a long time, but the arrogance of this administration has never been equaled. We no longer are a country to be admired...basically, as you have already alluded to in your question, we are no longer a country at all, but a business...and not even a good business, but a corporation like Enron, where the leaders get rich and the workers get screwed.\n\nBoth of the last presidential elections were rigged (this is not the first time this has happened, but certainly the most blatant!)\n \nKatrina victims who have already been devastated by nature (the severity of the hurricane, a direct result of global warming) have been further victimized by the govt. and now won't even be able to vote in the next election! I could go on forever on my tirade too, so I'll TRY to cut this short because I realize with you I am singing to the choir (though we both are going to get blasted on this one).The American PEOPLE, not the government, have come together in an effort to help the victims of Katrina and the victims of the tsunami.(Note to readers who disagree with my views: Please don't quote me the stats on the million$ our government spent on either catastrophe...it wasn't enough. PERIOD!)\n\nI believe the heart of America still beats strongly, but we need to find leaders who are better cardiologists. We need to find leaders who will pull this country back together and not turn our political differences into unnavigable crevasses, or who make our financial disparities so vast...leaders who still believe in the separation of church and state, still believe that our system of checks and balances, engendered by our three branches of govt.(executive, legislative and judicial) ONLY works when one branch does not try to control the other two. We need leaders who recognize that one religion is not superior to another and who won't proclaim that only THEY have a finger on the moral pulse of our nation.\n\n A good leader is someone who ACTUALLY does believe that "all men are created equal" and who remembers that this is a "government OF the people, FOR the people and BY the people" and by this, I mean ALL people (all colors, all religions, all sexes - including homosexuals, all income levels). Whether our next administration is Republican or Democrat , Independent, Libertarian etc., the task ahead is greater than it has ever been...the ideal America as envisioned by our forefathers, the government re-united and rededicated by Abraham
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Wow...that must be a 'Bushism':-) Keep bushing dudes!!
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A lot of us think you're arrogant and bent on world domination. And we get most of our milk locally as we have an abundancy of farms, and we get most of our gas from Alberta.....but nice try, girl who said that.\nAnd we don't really feel indebted regarding a nuclear shield or missile defense system due to the fact we don't antagonize other countries, and therefore don't need to fear anyone. But that's what some of us think about America.\nAmericans, on the other hand, are probably fine people. The government is a few people among millions, therefore it's unfair to label each american due to what their country does. But yeah, I doubt I can intelligently enhance my argument further so I'll end here. Sorry if I upset anyone.
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Sometimes I feel embarrassed by our President, because he poorly represents us. Other than that, I don't feel overly proud or embarrassed. In fact, the only time my patriotism rears its head is when others attack our nation and I defend it. No fourth of July barbecue, no nothing.
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I commend you for your feelings and wish every one felt the same.  We MUST be UNITED is these United States.  I have been around for a while.  For 71 years to be exact.  It would scare the hell out of you if you could see what is becoming of our nation through my eyes.  I have never missed my chance to vote.  It's okay to be liberal or conservitive but the least our people could do is to be a little discrete.  It looks to me as if nothing these days goes on behind closed doors.  What in the world are we thinking?
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I feel like everyone else, it is senseless keeping our boys out there.  My brother was in Iraq for a while and not a day went by that the whole family did not feel sick with worry about him.  He's heading off to Afghanistan soon and that will be just as bad.\n\nOn the other hand, we started this war along with Dubya and it is unfair to the Iraqi people if we just storm in, turn their lives and country upside down, then abandon them when they need our help to get back on their feet.  \n\nThe question is - do they want our help?  The media would have you believe that they do not and if this is indeed the case then we should pull everyone out of there and let them carry on.
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I feel everyone is frustrated and concerned over issues that involve the Middle Eastern dilemma.  But I also feel that these issues should be dealt with, urgently.  The anger some express, is warranted, and is due to the fear of the anger that is not expressed, but is lying in wait to be expressed, by some, and is more prevalent in your backyard, than ours.  But it is also my opinion that this post, was meant to convey fear.  Both Americans and British have both, historically, always enjoyed comedy, and it is part of our (when allowed)  peaceful, good-natured cultures.  But also, historically, when we get continually stepped upon, we both tend to get tired and STOMP VERY HARD BACK, so as to continue with our way of culture.  I guess what I am trying to say is, that in life, and in this post, that Americans and British are more OPEN as to WHO we really are, and what are intentions are.  I hope this helps you understand the differences between anger, fear and tiredness.  And, since I know us Brits and Yanks are considered pretty lacking in awareness, could you please have a sense of humor, and post for me if you are aware of what I am trying to say?-please do, I'm interested.\n\nKirsty S.  You are a sweetheart,so please don't worry.  When you put your head on your pillow tonight, think "Everything will be okay" and KNOW this!!!
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im american and i feel that we need to stay the hell out of other countries problems and stop making problems for ourselves...bush is going to make it so that we are the ones needing the most help from outside countries if he doesnt stop driving us into the ground...cant wait for 2 more years when that dipstick is out of office.....its pathetic that bush is trying to be God.... no fear though he will go down in history as one of the worst presidents ever for the united states :)