As for me, I'm an extremely conservative republican. I'm a Bortz, Hannity, Savage, O'Reilly junkie!

Im the only one in my family that is Republican XD

O'Reilly

*sigh* Why am I not surprised...

then again, after this year, I dont really care anymore..bush missed thing up...and kerry would do the same thing 20x worse...so I guess im the middle...

tho I do like the Republican ways better...
but like i said i dont really care, like I use 2 :P

What's that supposed to mean? :unsure:

I just love politics! I think Bush did make some mistakes but I think he's done well in his term. But hey, he's only human. And I remember what many former presidents said about their terms, "The presidency is the loneliest place on earth." and "I'm glad to be leaving." Things along those lines. So one can imagine that it's a very heard job governing a country. I think we should give old GW a break.

O'Reilly is a terrible interviewer, and is generally incredibly biased like much of Fox. He puts a republican spin on every aspect of his show, regardless of whether it is at all relevant.

I don't have a problem with him as a republican, just as an obnoxious jerk.

Couldn't that be said about any political leader, Nevi? :P

Raist -- I'll try to reply to your comments in other threads as soon as I'm able. It's been a busy few days. ^_^

I have never cared too much about the US politics, and I can not be bothered to find any information myself at the moment (it's more amusing to have you explain it to me). So someone explain to me the real difference between Democrats and Republicans. I know something, but I want to hear it from you americans. ^_^

So was Adolf Hitler. :whistle:

I don't really care much about politics. Doesn't really interest me... I'm sure my view will change on the next election, when I'll be finally able to vote.

So was Adolf Hitler.

I heard theories he was the anti-christ...

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*runs*

Adolf Hitler the anit-christ? :lmao: That's a riot. He just had serious mental issues.
But what's even more funny is that my grandmother thinks that Bill Clinton is the anti-christ! I wouldn't call ol' Bill insane but I wouldn't call him very bright either.

Nevi

but I wouldn't call him very bright either.

Once again I'm not surprised. But I tell you know and with no doubt - Bill Clinton is one of the most intelligent Presidents the US has had in many years, and he is certainly a smarter man than the current leader.

If we forget the sex scandals, Bill Clinton was a good president and did some very nice things during his time. Or at least that is my view, and who knows what he could have done if he would have been given more time.
It is always interesting to speculate what some old presidents (or candidates that never made it) would have done with certain issues such as Iraq.

you're right Bill Clinton was a good president one of the best we hade, I think...

Bill Clinton did do some good things for the county but denying an affair several times in front of the entire nation wasn't very smart. And I don't think that wanting to become the leader of the United Nations is the right choice. But then again, I just don't like the UN.

But my all time favorite president has to be Theodore Roosevelt. Not only was he a great speaker and leader, but he had a very interesting life as well.

Nevi

Bill Clinton did do some good things for the county but denying an affair several times in front of the entire nation wasn't very smart. And I don't think that wanting to become the leader of the United Nations is the right choice. But then again, I just don't like the UN.

Yeh, I suppose having the affair in the first place was the mistake. I think at the time of his UN move he was trying to give it some direction and balance. It was perhaps a little misguided but had good intentions nevertheless. Can I ask what it is you dislike about the UN?

Yeh Roosevelt was good, I can't deny that.

RIKKU IS A DEMOCRAT!! TEH CLOTI! :dance:

I'm a democrat. ^^;;

I myself am a progressive (democrat). Little sig I have in my LJ...

Too much scandal involved for my tastes. And I don't think it right that most of the money that people give to third world countries goes to the UN and is never seen on the grounds. I know this because some friends of mine used to live in Swaziland Africa, the AIDS capitol of the world, and they informed me that their King was taking his 14 wife, I think it was. And his many of people were never seeing the age of 45.

Hmmm I know what you're talking about Nevi but that is somewhat indirectly caused by the UN. The UN helps distribute the funds you're talking about, that is true, but the problem lies in their laws and the laws of that particular sovereign nation. So they give these countries the funds as they are required to do by law, but from there they have no control. That is the problem. The African governments and rulers spend it on their own desires and wives as you so correctly mention.

So we can't completely blame that on the UN. However we can criticise the UN from one angle. Their powers are so limited under International Law that they are effectively useless. If they were given stronger jurisdiction these problems may not happen, but they would undoubtedly become worthy of the name of peace keeping as they could take action in wars without having to be fired upon first. That is the biggest problem with the UN at the moment, they can take no action unless they are brought into it by fire upon them. They are effectively sitting ducks.

Yeah, I agree with you, Raist.
I think the UN either needs to clean up their act and try to give funds more properly or either just disband.

Nevi

I think the UN either needs to clean up their act and try to give funds more properly or either just disband.

Nevi, did you read my post?

Yeah. I was just adding another thought.

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whatever...

Democrat. I don't think it's bad that Clinton lied about that affair. Pfft. Bush lied about the war, that's more serious. They never found those so-called weapons of mass destruction, there never was any, he just used that as an excuse. :no: Bush doesn't know what it's like to be a middle class working man. Eh, Kerry would have been a better President..

Come on, don't be Squall! :lol: :huggle:

Anyway, Bush has been loosing his popularity as of late.

Anyway, Bush has been loosing his popularity as of late.

About time too. Is there anyone in the US that looks at all competent to fulfill this role?

I don't know of any. But you know...I do live in Australia after all.

Aw... I needed to go to Sydney to see Pavarotti! You lucky Aussie!
...I can't think of anybody to fallow up bush.

You poor thing! Your the only republican? While everyone else votes democrat? Well, its only voting, its not the end of the world.


I'm a proud republican all the way! :D

lol, hitler.



Ah, liberals. Lighting the way for all of us.

Take a guess where I stand. :D

Man only for americans :( well I'm a liberal Canadian. JFK was such a great president, horrible thing that happen to him and his brother.

I am 100% Democratic. Proud to say that not a single member of my entire family, immediate and extended, voted for George W. Bush in either election :angel: . Sorry my Republican friends, I just can't stand the man. My History teacher has a Dubya doll, and if you push a button, he recites one of his actual quotes.

"The question we so rarely ask: is our children learning?"
"I know how hard it is to put food on your family."
"It's clearly a budget. Its got lots of numbers in it."
"I understand small business growth. I was one."
"Will the highways o­n the Internet become more few?"
"It is clear our nation is reliant upon big foreign oil. More and more of our imports come from overseas."
"You teach a child to read and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test."

But, of course, Bush has broken his share of records. First American president to enter office with a criminal record, that's my favorite. Here in NY, you can't be a teacher with a DWI. You can be president though :rolleyes: !

My bad. I shouldn't be so mean to the poor guy. I can't help it though. I don't hate stupid people- Forrest Gump is my homeboy. I just don't think they should be the President of the United States of America.

Oh, and to those who made the Hitler allusion before...
Dissent Costs American Lives
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I have to get a doll like that :lmao:, his speeches are always a good laugh. My entire family is liberal.

Lol! Real difficult to tell! :D :D
The whole flag thing is funny! :D :D

Yes, i do admit Bush did make some pretty bad mistakes but hey, he has to have a very difficult job. With movies, articles, and every thing else that talks trash about him, he still managed to become president.
Its not easy trying to run a country. :D :D

I'm not really into politicts, or it may be I'm too young to understand it to the fullest. Oh well if I had to choose I'd go with Democrats since we can't all be conservetive all the time... I hope I didn't get the two mixed up :whistle:

Bush is the worst public speaker I have ever seen, I still have yet to see any good coming from him, of course according to him god told him to attack Iraq, and all that wire tapping behind everyones back, which isn't even allowed. Well he is against gays and abortion so I can see why christians have his back.

That description of liberals is really good, all for human rights, republicans are the opposite there more against human rights.

And we don't need the media to make him look bad, he does so well with his hilarious speeches, he makes himself look like an idiot.

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/blbushisms.htm Best site ever :lmao:



"The relations with, uhh — Europe are important relations, and they've, uhh — because, we do share values. And, they're universal values, they're not American values or, you know — European values, they're universal values. And those values — uhh — being universal, ought to be applied everywhere." —George W. Bush, at a press conference with European Union dignitaries, Washington, D.C., June 20, 2005 :lmao:

Well, would if you had to make a speech that would be broadcasted to almost every living soul on earth, i'm sure it wouldn't be easy. Even the wrong words could offend thousands of people. None of use could ever compare to how difficult his job is.

But we can compare his public speaking skills- and intelligence for that matter- to those who had the same job before him. His presentation in speechs that are meant to be formal and serious end up coming off as laughable. Never has such obvious murder of the English language been utilized by the President of the United States since President Harding made up the word "normalcy." While this overall does not truly serve as a barometer for the effectiveness his presidency, it is a valid criticism. Presidents are held to higher standards than regular people (namely, us). It's clearly expected of them to at least attempt to pass themselves off as being able to fluidly use elevated language.

For his presidency, the only plus I can think of is the diversification of his cabinet. I can appreciate that. Otherwise, he has pretty much messed things up in every other crucial matter.

Our deficit, for example. There's a difference between a good deficit and a bad deficit. A good deficit is there because it is an attempt to pull the nation out of tough times and investing in our future. An example of a good deficit is the one created by the New Deal programs during Roosevelt's presidency. Those programs expanded the deficit, but they were investments in our future. That deficit was a temporary crutch for the depressed America. World War II helped us rid ourselves of that deficit rather quickly. However, the deficit we have now is a world away from this. It was not created by a greater attempt to aid the American public through tough times or anything like that. It was created by giving tax cuts to the wealthy DURING A WAR (an unprecedented action) and spending an ornate amount of money on the military. It's as though we think we can smuther the terrorists to death with hundred dollar bills. How are we supposed to rid ourselves of this debt when he continues to piss away money on a daily basis and show nothing for it other than our increasing dependency on foreign nations? His newly approved budget cut student loan programs more than anything else. That doesn't sound like he's investing in our future at all.

I will only touch on this lightly, but let's look briefly at the environment and Bush. The man refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol. Is there any reasonable excuse for this other than he might have to raise taxes on his million dollar buddies that put him into office in the first place?

And let's not forget what he did for almost ten minutes when he heard that the country was under attack. I can understand though. My Pet Goat is my favorite piece of literature; I wouldn't be able to tear myself away from it either.

Lastly, as I mentioned in an earlier post, THE MAN IS A CRIMINAL. He was convicted of a DWI, and I'm all for prisoner rights and everything (I detest the death penalty) but for them to later become the PRESIDENT OF THE FRIGGIN COUNTRY?! Sorry, I don't agree with that. He was irresponsible by drinking and putting everyone out there on the road in danger once. He's been irresponsible again by misdirecting a war to an oil-pumped nation being led by an unsavory character which has cost the lives of over 2,000 American soldiers.

People who make this many recurring decisions with such irreperable effects should NOT be the president of this country, I'm sorry. I don't care if he's human. The President is supposed to be better than that.

Why should you be pointing the finger at him for committing a crime. Tedd Kenedy drove off the road and left a woman carrying baby to drown.Snd what do ya guess.. he was drunk! He should have never have become an senator! He couldn't have, and what do ya know! He's sitting his liberal ass up there!