Bush why aren't you and congress/senate willing to do the work and will of the majority of Americans?
481614
His statement expressed a common misconception.  Americans spent years doing jobs like fruit picking and washing dishes.  It is not that Americans are unwilling to do the work, but that Americans are unwilling to do the work for the wages being offered.  Americans want to make minimum wage and to have workers comp if they get hurt. \n\nThe reason is that those jobs commonly filled by illegals pay less than minimum wage, but still more than they would make in their own country.  The employers get away with this because illegal workers don't complain about employer violations for fear of being deported.
762429
No because l really think Bush will actually do a better job with the Democrats in control of Congress. While he had no checks and balances there was no reason for him to actually do any real legislating. Now he has no choice but to work with congress without having a blank check that is stamped by congress. He can either work with congress or be a lame duck.
304600
Because the entire country doesn't dislike Bush.  I for one do.  But that's what we have the impeachment process for.  We do not have a pure democracy.  We have a representative democracy.  We select people to voice our opinions for us.  (Congressman, governors etc)  Unfortunately they don't always listen so closely.  If you want to initiate something start a petition in your congressional district asking for the impeachment of Bush and quit complaining about it on Yahoo.  If you don't understand the system you can't complain about it.(PS - Send me the petition - I'll sign it before you can blink)
897329
The checks and balances of our governmental system will not allow them to do this unilaterally.  The can apply pressure and have more ability to control the debates on what will be done but they still do not have the 2/3 to 3/4 majority needed to do things by themselves, they will need Republican cooperation.
47569
Don't beleive everything you read or see on tv. The majority of Americans are hard working, spiritual people.  Any time you have freedom of choice you have problems that have to be handled by laws. Stay up on the issues and vote your beliefs. Hold your elected officials accountable.
83903
The president is the peoples representative.  If Congress tries to become too powerful, he has the ability to veto legislation and force them to pass it with a 2/3rds vote instead of a simple majority.
342760
I don't know what your talking about! The problem here in America, is that America is under a one sided party rule, and a Dictatorship with George Bush. There isn't anyone to oppose them right now; because the Democrats can't pass any legislation without it being pushed down. It's all a waist of time until America wakes up and brings back a Democracy to the American people. These people that are in charge of our Government are warmongers and terrorists like Adolf Hitler was. They are even following quite a few of Hitlers ideologies with rule of the Country.
1086294
I think the reason both our Republican and Democratic rep's are ignoring the American people is due to their special interest ties. All of them are trying to earn PAC points and post politic employment, by keeping the average guy underemployed and under paid. This keeps all the people near the top raking in all the money. We are gonna be  stuck  trying to figure out how we are going to support our kids and grandkids, since the only jobs that most will have available to them if there are any left, will not pay enough to live on.
941661
I was inclined to support the action, because the president and a large majority of each house of congress did:\n\nhttp://hnn.us/articles/1282.html
808774
Niether one will do anything,  The senate does not want to, ( either party in general some individuals do)\n\nThe house in general the republicans are nore for a secue america,\n\nbut even on the fence, there was never any money approved to actually pay for it,  it was approved, and money anounced but there was never a funding bill to pay for it.\nAll talk.
1168991
You had to know that this question would bring the liberals out of the woodwork.  President Bush has done a great job. No president will please all of the people. I am amazed more at the hatred than anything else.  When I was reading the responses to your question, I found it interesting that many felt he had turned his back on them. When???   What do they want him to do?  Most importantly why not hold all of congress responsible for their votes and behavior, why pin it all on President Bush?  I do mean all of congress too, take a look at everyones voting records, I think some would be surprised.
426672
Yes the control of Money/Power/Wealth is in the wrong hands "Congress" and illegitimately the corporate ruling class. Hence Local,State and Federal official not accountable to the public they are intended to represent plus an over abundant of Government entities that are completely inept in serving or providing to the public. They need to be held under the standard of immediate job loss if not productive same for elected officials! Also if the public had control of Money/Power/Wealth then we would not have products and services of low Quality for they would not be patronized! Equal access for all legal citizens to Money/Power/Wealth pricing control extreme immigration restrictions etc.
1006302
Sad to report that neither thinks it is important enough to make an issue. The Republicans are in bed with business for cheap labor, and the Democrats see them as an oppressed people just trying to make a bettor life for them selves. Until our system collapses under the weight of having to build an infrastructure to handle this influx, we will have to sit and watch our Government do nothing. The way to get some action is to vote every incumbent that has not taken action right out of their cushy jobs and get some new blood in there that really represents the people. It won't be easy because most politicians will say what they think you want to hear, but go on line and look at voting records of our Senate and House of Representatives and blow the ones out that have taken no action.
969927
Never in American history has the Commander in Chief had to be subjected to the will of the American people in terms of military planning and organization, and the same still applies here today.  This is based solely on the fact that the citizens do not know about the full situation over there, the secrets, the confidential war plans and discussions with the generals.  \n\nAnd yet the American people do have a voice, and it was expressed last week during the elections, which will place limits upon Bush's presidency.  This is the American voice, and it has been heard in Washington, I'm sure.
220505
Not that bush is untouchable,Americans need to wake up to their rights in the true sense, exercising one's vote isnt enough, fighting for every crime which takes place in the country is awareness, taking active rights in politics, asking questions demanding answer, this is the way to keep bush,politics,government on heels
347227
It is because the Republicans are the Majority in the Senate, so they are good at manipulation, especially with elections coming up.\nBut the Democrats have also shown their weaknesses.\nFor Politicians like Bush to lie is easy. Arrogance is a part of their nature too.\nThe momentum is building up.\nLet us wait and see...majority of Americans are fed up with him and would certainly press for him to be impeached.\nBravo!
1151032
President Bush main objective is to cater to the speacial interest groups. It seems all Americas object to amnesty think about it saying to pay back taxes, fines,etc,etc will only increase fraud illgeals can make documents showing they been here 40 years and still have the same job. Bush and congress want any plan on their terms even if it's objected by the American people. Bush is only selling his plan without taking into account what the American people want