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Bush Sworn in for a 2nd term...

Discussion in 'Alley of Lingering Sighs' started by Kitrax, Jan 20, 2005.

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  1. Beren

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    [​IMG] I don't know how many times I've said this, criticism of decisions made by leadership just isn't the same thing as bashing the people as a whole. It just isn't. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the right to criticize your own leadership considered a key component of American freedom?

    And btw, no name calling either ... :nono:
     
    Beren, Jan 23, 2005
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    Nice to see how tolerant the "majority" can be!

    I think you're missing the point, Kitrax. My continued commentary on Bush is not because I hate the US and Dubya, I just think they're detrimental to the US, bad for global peace and the global economy, extremely bad for the environment (although I will say the same of the Liberal/National Coalition in Australia), and most importantly, I think they're really bad news for the "American Way". The cornerstone of any democracy is the ability for people to assemble and be politically active, so long as they don't trample the rights of others. Sure, Kerry and the Democrats are hardly the Apostles, but at least they stand for values which could make a positive difference to the quality of life in America. Is it so hard to believe that I would like to see government more concerned with the welfare of its people than with oil, corporate interests and keeping itself in power by whatever methods are necessary?

    Bush and Co. have incited the greatest popular dissent since Vietnam and Watergate, and have proven time after time to be incompetent, dishonest, regressive or inordinately self-interested. They've done some good things, I'm sure - I'll concede that point willingly, since I don't know the full story. The precedent they have set, though, is terrifying, and it will cost successive generations of Americans (and probably other Westerners) a heck of a lot more than they bargained for. In four years time, the US may well be suffering from higher violent and property crime rates, increased infant and maternal mortality rates, higher inflation, a massive current account deficit and greater religious and racial division as a result of the re-election of Bush. Call me crazy, but that's worth getting angry about.

    If you want to give Australian policy a bit of stick, be my guest, Kitrax.
     
    NonSequitur, Jan 24, 2005
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    America should send everyone who voted for this idiot to China or Russia or Hades

    let them all suck wind
     
    Ox, Jan 24, 2005
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    Ox,

    Been nice knowing you! :wave:

    Start the countdown.

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    Darkwolf, Jan 24, 2005
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    I'm still here.

    ''They'' havn't taken me out yet.

    Tal has spoken to me though, seems my comments went to the line (perhaps over the line) in regards to insulting people.

    I guess I should say that I disagree with Bush on just about everything he says, does, and stands for.

    I guess I should say that I believe everyone who voted for Bush was wrong.

    I am standing by. . .

    [ January 25, 2005, 19:08: Message edited by: Ox ]
     
    Ox, Jan 25, 2005
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