Is it still a democracy as King Bush continues to ignore the will of the people?
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.
315780
its a republic...not democracy\nIf it was a democracy, michael moore could make decisions for this country :(\nBut, bush isnt much better
933466
The Bush administration doesn't care if Iraq moves toward a democracy. If we were there to bring democracy to a country ruled by an evil despot, we'd be in every other nation on Earth ruled by an evil despot. We're there for OIL. Pure and simple.\nBecause American motorists want to drive $60,000 gas-guzzling SUVs and because Dick Cheney and his Exxon-Mobil buddies want to get richer and richer and richer as they feed America's addiction to foreign OIL. \nBush doesn't 'hear' anything but his own 'cowboy' ego. Bush is nothing more than a puppet controlled by the nameless, faceless sub-humans who run our government from behind-the-scenes. The wealthy elitists, special interest groups, military-industrial complex, and big corporations have told Bush what to do, what to say, and coached him on how to act. He's a moron.\nWe WILL NOT WITHDRAW TROOPS from Iraq until we've sucked every drop of OIL out of that land. If that's not the case, why is the U.S.A. building the largest embassy in the world on a 104-acre sit in downtown Baghdad overlooking the 'new' Iraqi puppet government just installed by the Bush administration??\nWe're there for the OIL.\nThe Republicans know it. The Democrats know it.\nNothing will change.\nThe Iraqi Civil War will go on, and Cheney will eventually get a rock-solid, iron clad agreement from the new Iraqi government that gives U.S. oil companies exclusive rights to all that easily-accessible OIL.   \nThe blood of about 675,000 people (Iraqis and Americans) is on the hands of greed head politicians, war-profiteering corporate entities, war-mongering members of the giant U.S. military-industrial complex, and motorists who think they have a right to drive Hummers and other outlandish vehicles that waste gas.\nIraq is not moving toward being a democracy.\nIt's moving toward being a puppet regime for the U.S.A. -RKO-
967749
Yes, with the shift in the balance of power, his reign as supreme dictator is over. The checks and balance restored to government is a fine example of democracy at its finest.
486679
sadly people dont realise that their countrie/s freedom was never threatened....i think he is acting out of sheer insecurity to preserve ur super power status...and crush any power that may grow to their levels...bush is the wrost president ever..and to think he has some bozos convinced already...duh...
750678
The answer is no. The military is not a democracy. Its job is to kill people and break their stuff. Period. Their opinion on the orders they receive is irrelevant.
114156
Actually..I don't think the word "democracy" is actually mentioned in the constitution.
84596
Nope :)\n\nBush is still trying to find his brain :)
190618
No...I heard of a coup attempt to overthrow Bush though. The Democrats are at it now.
910962
Yes, how can we be a country of the people if the people don't talk.  I might not agree with others but they should vote to make sure the people's will is being followed.  I like to think I am in the majority, but I do conceed I might not be.
284553
Because Bush wanted to spread the democracy ?? BULLSHIT !!\nHe wants money, oil, he wants to control the world ...
801155
Democracy goes against all the laws of the jungle that guide human nature. It is the one form of government that tries to rise above petty selfish motves. The entire group decides what is in everyone's best interest, or tries to pick a leader best qualified to speak for it and make the best choice available. The leader rules by the people's pleasure, and may pay the ultimate price if found wanting.\nIt would be nice if we had a real democracy. (sigh)
230599
While presidents seem all powerful in reality they are compelled to follow an agenda that is set primarily by the political party which they represent and by the will of the majority (although this does not always seem the case).  Mr. Bush is simply the figurehead or mouthpiece for those agendas so it is a bit unfair to call him stupid....perhaps you consider the policies he is pursuing to be stupid.  As to the support....don't forget that he was elected by a majority all of whom had an opportunity to make other decisions.  Those decisions will be made again in 2008 and maybe you will see a different type of candidate elected to pursue other agendas for this country.  That is the essence of democracy.
19550
Its not realy a democracy, we are given a Choice, those choices are those that are gong to do the best for the Corporate comunity, the people with the ecomonic power are the true leaders of this country
537020
Unconstitutional is all. Of course disregarding the constitution has never been a problem for Bush. He has broken both domestic and international law and I hope that someday he has to answer for it.
493717
Democracy is what i pray for. Republic Dictatorships have been Americas ruin, and the cause of forced inflation. America has to have leadership for the people and not corporations. The people of America are not slaves as one party would hope you to be.
17729
In my opinion, no.  Those people have been ruled by force for thousands of years.  The strong man will always come in and take power.  Its just the way things are done there.  Perhaps we will establish democracy for a few years, perhaps a decade, but it will eventually revert to dictatorship.