Is this America? Since when can't a person voice a negative opinion about our president?
923546
I hear that.  I find it ironic that our country was founded by people who spoke out against the establishment, and yet now we are faced with an administration that claims that if we don't think, speak and act like them we are against them and giving comfort and safe harbor to the terrorists.  BS!  I love this country - if I didn't I wouldn't be so concerned about its current direction.  I am a Patriot.  I'm also a huge fan of thinking for myself.   Bottom line - you are not a traitor.
180416
Have you noticed every day on the news, headline is Bush DEFENDS this decision, Bush DEFENDS that decision, I am wondering the same thing. His approval rating is down to a point that he should take notice that he is not representing the majority of American people. Some of his decisions may even be dangerous to the American people. Examples are the ports deal and now that nuclear deal with India. To me the way it has been going lately I will breathe a sigh of relief when his term is over.
736194
It seems that Mr Bush is a very focused man - which could be a good thing, but has instead been a negative thing.  There have been people inside his administration who have tried to give him advice and he has almost categorically ignored them.  It seems that there is information that is welcomed and accepted, and then there is some information that is swept under the carpet.  I think people feel disenfranchised when the President and congress act as if we are preschool children and we are incapable of making informed decisions at all.  Most Americans are intelligent enough to take the information that is presented to us on a daily basis and form opinions and ideas.  We just wish that we felt represented and not dragged along behind whatever agenda our government decides is important.
1013170
It really isn't..Bush just thinks he can run every country when in reality he is not only the worst president our country has ever had but by far the stupidest...the man can't even put a sentence together for crying out loud! He is a murderer also but wishes to deny he has done anything wrong in his presidency.....The first thing wrong that man did was before he became president...he was born
48647
Yeah I think so! Not all Americans think that he's all bad...I mean the guy is practically a legand in his own right and we all have to admit that he is damn good!!! ;-)
784142
Sadly, most of the people critical of the US don't understand that very few of us are as liberal or conservative as the extremeists they see on T.V.  And they also look at their country's reporting of the President, and assume what he things completely and absolutely reflects what the American people believe.\n\nNatually, this is 100% false.  First off, only 1/2 of the country votes for the President who wins, and then he can lose popularity over time.  Right now, only 32% (roughly) support the President, and also everybody disagrees with the President on at least one issue, and a slew of people don't argee with him on Iraq.\n\nUnfortunately, that's what almost everybody else is judging us on.  They look at the failures of Iraq, look at the President, then assume we're all JUST like him, when we're not.  In fact, most of the people who voted for him aren't even like him.  There are all different types of people in the U.S., but those critical can only go by what their eyes and ears recieve.\n\nI wish all these people would go to some of our news sites, as well as many of the political blogs found in this country, then come here and read the questions, beforew finally coming here and spending a week in the U.S., just to see how much we all differ from each other.\n\nI, nor anyone else, like to be stereotyped.  It's never a good thing, and can often hurt a country in it's world standing.\n\nSimple fact: those who aren't here, just don't know.
847278
Actually, everyone I know who has met the president say he's a very kind, well-spoken person.\nThe only people he has a problem with are those who want to kill Americans.  I see nothing wrong with that.
728114
I have learned that it is not the American people that the rest of the world doens't like, it's the politics and policies of the government.  Sometimes it comes across as anti-american.  I do wish that the ones who are saying these things would get to know some Americans as you have.  There are good and bad from everywhere.
461856
yes, and the man is more intelligent than you can dream of being. stop trying to make excuses to insult him, if youdon't like what he does, then criticize the job he does, not him. i guarantee you that you couldn't be president, especially during a war
1132707
First, I don't ever completely agree with any president and doubt that anyone does. But I do respect the Office of the President of the United States. To answer your question, I think it is because most people are against war and I can empathize. With the world being as it is today war seems to be the only language that our enemies respond to. I read posts here about Bush this, Bush that, when will he get blamed for someones hangover? It's absolutely astonishing to see how people think that he has to make perfect decisions like it is a perfect world. Too many think that he is to blame for things that are out of his control. I don't care about his family history, or what our alliance was to the Afghans in the 80's, I care about what he is doing TODAY with things as they are TODAY, with what he has TODAY. I'd rather be fighting the war on terrorism on some other country's turf instead of here. The people that accuse Mr. Bush are malcontented liberal idiots who won't be happy until our country gets ruined.
1115620
No country is perfect.\n\nAnd no country is above criticism.\n\nFunny how so many Americans don't seem to understand that.....
1101095
“Just so you know, we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas.”\n\n “I feel the president is ignoring the opinion of many in the U.S. and alienating the rest of the world. My comments were made in frustration, and one of the privileges of being an American is you are free to voice your own point of view.”
307515
If people have a problem with the president or the way your country is run, they should be free to use their voice.  Who cares who else is listening?  People 'bash' because they are looking for change and if this entertains eavesdroppers, that's too bad.\n\nBlind acceptance of the president's behaviour is not patriotic, it's stupid and dangerous.  We should always question our leaders, support them when they do right and correct them when they are wrong.
1166735
A very good question and like the way you did this. I am glad that you are free to express your feelings keep up the good work.\n  More people need to realize that we americans are not perfect but wish that the government people realize that as well.\n  Need to get bush and others out of office and put others who will listen to us.
348200
I must preface what I have to say just a bit...I love America, and what I say here is not a reflection on ALL Americans, but how we have gotten the reputation that we have!           I have traveled extensively and it is true Americans are VERY disliked! It because of a few different reasons. One being entitlement. Most American think they are due the best and fastest service, that they are entitled to tell other people how to live and what to believe. We are a nation that is very spoiled and really has no grasp on other peoples lives. Americans...I hate to say are a complacent people also, which leads to mis-understanding from other cultural groups. Finally there is our President...I think from what you wrote above I need not expound on this issue. Yes Americans ARE very dis-liked, but this is not all together unfounded.
814417
isn't it funny, how no matter who the president is, there is always someone out to bash Him.\nwhy don't you try running for president, and see how much bashing you get?
160541
johnsheeran, why should anyone feel 'un-american' for asking a question and explaining why they asked that question. \n\nThe mentatlity that you and so many other's share by calling people 'un-american' really reflects the lack of intelligence in this country. \n\nAsking that question is probably the MOST American thing that can be done. Americans have the civil liberty of questioning their government. "Dissent is the highest form of patriotism."\n\nThe president, who may I remind you, is an employee of The People of The United States, should be questioned and expected to answer honestly why he chose to engage my country in a military conflict in Iraq.\n\nThis 'Saddam Evil Dictator/Connected to Al Qaeda' crap is so old already! We are not humanitarians so the liberation of the people of Iraq is a load of horse crap. If we were so concerned with the humanitarian issues in the world, we would be liberating many more countries. \n\nTo this day, there is still no proof that Saddam had anything to do with what happened on the 11 of September 2001. \n\nPlease, don't be a sheep to the wannabe facist regime.