Are You Happy With Pres Bush?

[Iacobus]

I am not asking a "Will you vote for Bush" question. I am not asking if ou like Bush more than Kerry. What I am asking is are you happy with what Bush has done these past four years.

I have heard a few people say things like "I don't like what Bush has done but I am voting for him on life issues" and so forth. So what I am asking is Bush really the guy you want from the GOP?

[M.SIGGA]

[quote name='Iacobus' date='Jul 24 2004, 12:11 AM'] I have heard a few people say things like "I don't like what Bush has done but I am voting for him on life issues" and so forth. [/quote]
He is good for my parents' tax bracket, or whatever it is that gives them big breaks; but personally, no. I cringe when I see or hear him on TV. This quote is me My vote for Bush will be a 100% sacrifice for the hopeful end to pro-death/ infant massacre legislation.

[Theoketos]

Bush is my hero.

[ironmonk]

For those that said no... He is way better than Clinton.

For what most here have him to compare to (clinton) we should be happy.

Everyone has their faults, but there is promise in Bush, he's on the right path... his beliefs are the closest we've had to a Catholic in our lifetime.


God Bless,
ironmonk

[Brother Adam]

[quote name='Theoketos' date='Jul 24 2004, 11:17 AM'] Bush is my hero. [/quote]
ditto

[Iacobus]

[quote name='ironmonk' date='Jul 24 2004, 11:26 AM'] For those that said no... He is way better than Clinton. [/quote]
But that is not what I am asking. What I am asking is are you happy to have Bush. Not are you happier to have Bush over XYZ person. But are you pleased with what Bush has done. His reply to 9/11, the handling of the two wars, the start of the Iraq war, his actions on life issues (stem cell and so forth and DP as well as abortion), his "reform" of the schools and so forth.

[DancesforLove]

Yes I am very happy with Bush. He has done very good things and done what should have been done years ago.

[Kathryn]

[i]But are you pleased with what Bush has done. His reply to 9/11, the handling of the two wars, the start of the Iraq war, his actions on life issues (stem cell and so forth and DP as well as abortion), his "reform" of the schools and so forth. [/i]



Yes, I am happy with President Bush's job performance and his reply to 9/11 and the war on terror, including the war in Iraq and Afganistan, the economy, abortion, stem cell research, etc. He has a down to earth style and says it like it is. Good man for a difficult time.

[Aloysius]

I love President Bush. His DP stance is not really a problem for me, and it need not be a problem for a faithful Catholic according to Cardinal Ratzinger right? He's done good pushing pro-life agendas even if they are still imperfect. I think that if I were president dealing with that same Iraq situ, I may have done the same thing Bush did. His reply to 9/11 was exactly what was needed, what was called for-- the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the starting of an active WAR against terrorism at home and abroad. Yeah, of course we're not fully safe yet, it's not like it's easy to destroy terrorism, it'll be a long battle to do so. But we're safer, and Bush will not stop until America is 100% secure and safe. I happen to think Bush's economic plan will help America as well

[Sinner]

In an incredibly difficult job..... I am quite satisfied.

[conservativecatholic]

[quote name='Iacobus' date='Jul 24 2004, 02:21 PM'] But that is not what I am asking. What I am asking is are you happy to have Bush. Not are you happier to have Bush over XYZ person. But are you pleased with what Bush has done. His reply to 9/11, the handling of the two wars, the start of the Iraq war, his actions on life issues (stem cell and so forth and DP as well as abortion), his "reform" of the schools and so forth. [/quote]
Yes, I am happy to have George W. Bush as our nation's President. He is a great man with a true heart and a solid moral foundation. Vote for Morals! Vote Republican!

[picchick]

I think that Bush has the personal strength to stand up and do things that other people would not do in the name of "forcing personal beliefs on others."

He enough time for countries to cooperate before he started any wars. He is faithful to God and to his people. I did not see that he lied to anyone or went against his word so far. Hopefully, he won't.

Plus he is getting the nation back on track for pro-life stuff.

My vote is that I am glad to have Pres. Bush in office.

[Sojourner]

I'm not a diehard D or anything, but Bush ... just doesn't light my fire. (Clinton didn't either, for the record. And neither does Kerry. I find I'm dismally underrepresented in politics in general.)

[BeenaBobba]

I'm somewhat satisfied with the job he's done, even though there are things he's done that I disagree with.

God bless,

Jen

[the protector]

Yes, Bush has been such a crusader in the pro-life movement. He has put forth hundreds of billions of dollars toward its cause. I mean, if there is one issue he has placed at the forefront of his term, it has been the termination of abortion.
...no.

I will never be happy with a man whose administration is examining the use of nuclear weapons in conventional warfare.

[Quietfire]

This I think should explain alot. How soon we forget everything that happened after Sept. 11.

This is something I knew people would forget. The feeling we had shortly after that horrendous event have faded and will continue to fade until one day, the whole thing will be blamed on President Bush, or some other pathetic reasoning.
For example, does anyone remember the entire Senate standing together singing "God Bless America" shortly afterward? That is something I will never forget, even when they started to critisize the President.

~An Ode to America~
We rarely get a chance to see another country's editorial about the USA.

Please read this excerpt from a Romanian Newspaper. The article was written by Mr. Cornel Nistorescu and published under the title "C"ntarea Americii (meaning "Ode To America") on September 24, 2002, in the Romanian newspaper Evenimentulzilei ("The Daily Event" or "News of the Day")


~ Why are Americans so united? They would not resemble one another even if you painted them all one color! They speak all the languages of the world and form an astonishing mixture of civilizations and religious beliefs.

Still, the American tragedy turned three hundred million people into a hand put on the heart.

Nobody rushed to accuse the White House, the army, and the secret services that they are only a bunch of losers. Nobody rushed to empty their bank accounts. Nobody rushed out onto the streets nearby to gape about. The Americans volunteered to donate blood and to give a helping hand.

After the first moments of panic, they raised their flag over the smoking ruins, putting on T-shirts, caps and ties in the colors of the national flag.
They placed flags on buildings and cars as if in every place and on every car a government official or the president was passing. On every occasion, they started singing their traditional song: "God Bless America!"

I watched the live broadcast and rerun after rerun for hours listening to the story of the guy who went down one hundred floors with a woman in a wheelchair without knowing who she was, or of the Californian hockey player, who gave his life fighting with the terrorists and prevented the plane from hitting a target that could have killed other hundreds or thousands of people.

[i]How on earth were they able to respond united as one human being?[/i] Imperceptibly, with every word and musical note, the memory of some turned into a modern myth of tragic heroes.

And with every phone call, millions and millions of dollars were put in a collection aimed at rewarding not a man or a family, but a spirit, which no money can buy.

What on earth can unite the Americans in such a way? Their land? Their galloping history? Their economic Power? Money? I tried for hours to find an answer, humming songs and murmuring phrases with the risk of sounding commonplace.

I thought things over, but I reached only one conclusion...
Only freedom can work such miracles.
> > Cornel Nistorescu


President Bush did what was needed to be done in the wake of the attacks to protect this country, and all of us.
Yes, even you.

Peace.

Edited July 26, 2004 by Quietfire

[Oik]

I put unsure because I really mean yes and no. I feel that he has done some good and also needs work. You all need to send an e-mail to Bush (seriously, even if you think he will not read it or that someone else reads all his mail(which i'm sure is the situation)), and tell him what you think.

[Iacobus]

Quietfire, I am going to disagree with you there. Only for the reason that I see wearing tee shirts and flying flags and that nonensense (at least that is what it is to me) as well nonensense. It is an extreal show and doesn't nessecarly reflect the inner thoughts and feelings. And when I critize Bush, well 9/11 didn't change that. I was an outspoken critic before and after 9/11.

And that unity (and love by the overseas press, lol) was very short lived.

[curtins]

I couldnt be more satisfyed with bush- hes doing an awsome job in an amazing amount of pressure and criticizim and defending our great nation.

GO BUSH!!!!

DUBYAH RELODED IN '04!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BeenaBobba]

[quote name='the protector' date='Jul 25 2004, 07:42 PM'] Yes, Bush has been such a crusader in the pro-life movement.  He has put forth hundreds of billions of dollars toward its cause.  I mean, if there is one issue he has placed at the forefront of his term, it has been the termination of abortion. ...no.
[/quote]
You should check out the July 17th entry on [url="http://www.xanga.com/dabeenabobba"]my blog[/url], where I posted tons of evidence showing that groups like Planned Parenthood hate Bush for his "anti-choice" actions. Actually, most of my sources came from pro-abortion websites.

I'll post it here, too:

What's a DaBeenaBobba blog entry without the requisite political or religious rants? You know your past two months have been horrible without them. (Admitting it is the first step.)

Soon, I'll devote an entire entry to which political issues are the most important to me, and why they are the most important. I'll also explain how I prioritize issues, and how I view war and the death penalty to be on a different par from issues such as abortion, gay "marriage," embryonic stem cell research, et al. For now, though, I'm going to limit myself to talking about one simple facet of an issue. (Did that make sense?)

There are many things I dislike about Bush's policies. First and foremost, I wish Bush were more pro-life. He supports abortion in the cases of rape, incest, and the "life of the mother," which is really tantamount to espousing a lesser pro-"choice" stance. (For the record, even Dr. Alan Guttmacher, a now deceased abortion advocate and Planned Parenthood supporter, [url="http://www.all.org/about/decapp03.htm"]admitted[/url] that cases where abortion would save a woman's life are rare to the point of nonexistence. It should also be noted that he said this in 1967, when medical technology wasn't nearly as advanced as it is today. For those of you who don't know, I'm against abortion without exception.) Bush, however, would do less damage to the pro-life cause than would Kerry. He's furthered the culture of life to some degree (not enough, IMO) since he's been in office, e.g., he's reinstated the Mexico City Policy, which withholds governmental funding from international "family planning" groups that provide abortion. Compare that to [url="http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/women/"]John Kerry's position[/url], in which he's said that the "right to choose" is something he promises to work to protect. He's also said, as you'll see if you click on that link, that he plans on appointing only pro-"choice" judges. Overturning Roe v. Wade would be impossible with Kerry as President. While Bush has said that being pro-life won't be the litmus test he'll give to potential judicial appointees (which is too bad), Kerry has recanted his original position (or has he? You never know with Kerry) and now says that he'll only appoint pro-life judges if they won't overturn Roe v. Wade. Not only that, but voting for Kerry will help to further the anti-life agenda, as he'll provide abortion providers (in this country and around the world) with ample funding, I'm sure.

This Spring, I caught some of the pro-abortion March For Women's Lives on television. Many of the [url="http://www.sadlyno.com/archives/000493.html"]speakers there[/url] decried Bush's lack of support for "reproductive rights." Frankly, groups that advocate freedom of "choice" see the Bush administration as a huge threat. Heck, NARAL: Pro-Choice America has an anti-Bush webpage called [url="http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/bushvchoice/"]Bush v. Choice[/url] ([url="http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/bushvchoice/getinformed/images/poster-web2.jpg"]this[/url] is of especial interest); [url="http://www.plannedparenthood.org/library/facts/030114_waronwomen.html"]Planned Parenthood hates Bush's anti-"choice" policies[/url]; [url="http://www.now.org/eNews/may2004/051704march.html"]NOW (the National Organization For Women) is quaking in its boots[/url], and they're desperately afraid that Bush's reelection could equal a significant damper on the pro-"choice" movement. While you're at it, you might want to check out [url="http://www.thetruthaboutgeorge.com/women/index.html"]this site[/url], too.

Are you wondering how leading pro-"choice" groups view Kerry? If you really want to know, do a little research at the [url="http://www.plannedparenthood.org/"]Planned Parenthood[/url], [url="http://www.naral.org/"]NARAL[/url], and [url="http://www.now.org/"]NOW[/url] websites. It's obvious which candidate they prefer, and it's obvious why they prefer him.

I realize that I probably sound like I'm preaching to the choir here, as my rantings are aimed at my fellow pro-lifers. Those of you who are pro-"choice" will probably vote for Kerry, so you probably found this post totally irrelevant. I posted this because I've been coming across self-proclaimed pro-life Christians who plan on voting for Kerry. I'll have more to say on this soon, as there is still so much to say on this very issue.

© Jennifer Benjamin

By the way, it also seems that [url="http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/health_care/stemcell.html"]Kerry supports embryonic stem cell research[/url]. He also seems to have beef with Bush's stance on this.

You might dislike some of Bush's policies, but no pro-lifer who is educated about the issues would say that the Iraqi War is worse than abortion. Like I pointed out in [url="http://phorum.phatmass.com/index.php?showtopic=15523"]this thread[/url], [u]millions upon millions[/u] of children die each year from abortion, whereas only thousands of people have died in the entire Iraqi War.

God bless,

Jennifer