Question about George W. Bush

[DonDotta27]

I am not seeming to understand why Bush is getting all the blame for the economy. I was young when he got elected about 12yrs old and im still young in experience when i analysis politics. One thing I can't seem to understand is why is it Bush that is getting all the blame. Doesn't the Congress and Senate have to vote on every bill. Don't they have the right to vote against a bill brought up by George Bush. I would go find some information on this but it would take too long. Many of my professors blame Bush but I never say anything back because I do not have a strong argument. Can someone break down why the failing economy is or is not the fault of George W. Bush?!!

Thanks RXers:toast:

 

[steaktartar]

IMO opinion..the war has cost us the most he has doubled our debt during his time......all other policies aside the war is the costly one..........and the last 5 years of it have been a fuckin' waste......for every one alquaeda we get there are 4 more willing to step up because we have created this hate machine against us......bush's fault

 

[DonDotta27]

IMO opinion..the war has cost us the most he has doubled our debt during his time......all other policies aside the war is the costly one..........and the last 5 years of it have been a fuckin' waste......for every one alquaeda we get there are 4 more willing to step up because we have created this hate machine against us......bush's fault

Yes but once again people like Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Joe Biden all voted for the war.

 

[steaktartar]

Yes but once again people like Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Joe Biden all voted for the war.

i understand that....but if it wasnt on the table they werent going to start it......capeche?.......politics they all fall in line..........bush had them humming....but bottom line his policy(and cheneys) and his debacle i dont care who voted for it........you asked the question if you dont like the answers ask a different one

 

[DonDotta27]

i understand that....but if it wasnt on the table they werent going to start it......capeche?.......politics they all fall in line..........bush had them humming....but bottom line his policy(and cheneys) and his debacle i dont care who voted for it........you asked the question if you dont like the answers ask a different one

Everyone just answers the question the same way thats why i asked the question and if you dont like it too bad don't enter the thread.

 

[punter]

Yeah doo doo head!

 

[Mistermj]

Everyone just answers the question the same way thats why i asked the question and if you dont like it too bad don't enter the thread.

:aktion033

Tartar getting schooled in politics by a 20 year old....nice job!

 

[steaktartar]

Everyone just answers the question the same way thats why i asked the question and if you dont like it too bad don't enter the thread.

huh?......im fine with the thread i answered..you didnt like it so you responded......and i responded back......

 

[Coldweather]

Yeah doo doo head!

:nohead::toast:

 

[DonDotta27]

huh?......im fine with the thread i answered..you didnt like it so you responded......and i responded back......

Yeah but so what he proposed it. It still has to get passed and the Congress passed it. So how is it only Bush's fault

 

[Willie99]

Because the POTUS gets credit or blame for everything. Political opponents lie, rewrite history, their enablers in the press simply pass it on and we the people absorb it as the truth.

Democrats who actually opposed the 1997 budget that gave rise to budget surplus actually take credit for it's successes today at the expense of Republicans.

Why can they? because the President who signed such budget was a Democrat and the enablers in the media never correct them by saying something like, "you voted against that budget".

It's all bullshit all the time

 

[fletchisrhsm]

Because the POTUS gets credit or blame for everything. Political opponents lie, rewrite history, their enablers in the press simply pass it on and we the people absorb it as the truth.

Democrats who actually opposed the 1997 budget that gave rise to budget surplus actually take credit for it's successes today at the expense of Republicans.

Why can they? because the President who signed such budget was a Democrat and the enablers in the media never correct them by saying something like, "you voted against that budget".

It's all bullshit all the time

If you can dish it out you must be willing to take it. I have two words for ya.

BUSH BOOM.

 

[MikeB]

IMO opinion..the war has cost us the most he has doubled our debt during his time......all other policies aside the war is the costly one..........and the last 5 years of it have been a fuckin' waste......for every one alquaeda we get there are 4 more willing to step up because we have created this hate machine against us......bush's fault

When this was put before Congress, the Senate, and the American people, it was shortly after 9/11. Bush made it appear as though it would be anti-American to go against this war as he tied it into terrorism and 9/11.


Furthermore, he lied to everybody about these "weapons of mass destruction" that Saddam Hussien did not have.

That is how he got the votes.

 

[steaktartar]

:nohead:

:aktion033

Tartar getting schooled in politics by a 20 year old....nice job!

:nohead:you're a fuckin' tool.....but you knew this....remember no sharp bettors.if you cant do it no one can........nice motto for you......idiot:nohead::nohead::nohead::nohead::nohead:

 

[Willie99]

Fletch, read that thread and tell me how I feel about the POTUS and the economy, it should be very very clear.

The truth is below the surface, gtcfletch.

 

[MikeB]

Because the POTUS gets credit or blame for everything. Political opponents lie, rewrite history, their enablers in the press simply pass it on and we the people absorb it as the truth.

Democrats who actually opposed the 1997 budget that gave rise to budget surplus actually take credit for it's successes today at the expense of Republicans.

Why can they? because the President who signed such budget was a Democrat and the enablers in the media never correct them by saying something like, "you voted against that budget".

It's all bullshit all the time

I agree, but you must also agree that that is a two way street.

Both parties do that, they always have and they always will.

 

[pubguy]

I was kinda wondering the same thing as the OP. Is "W" responsible for the global economic slowdown as well? The mortgage crisis-making loans to underqualified borrowers so they can buy a house they can't afford and we can feel good about ourselves?

I get that he is the quarterback and therefore gets more blame and credit than he deserves.

 

[pubguy]

When this was put before Congress, the Senate, and the American people, it was shortly after 9/11. Bush made it appear as though it would be anti-American to go against this war as he tied it into terrorism and 9/11.

Furthermore, he lied to everybody about these "weapons of mass destruction" that Saddam Hussien did not have.

That is how he got the votes.

Really? You might be interested in these quotes.

http://www.davidstuff.com/political/wmdquotes.htm

 

[DonDotta27]

Really? You might be interested in these quotes.

http://www.davidstuff.com/political/wmdquotes.htm

Wow :wink:

 

[Willie99]

DD27, there's another great example of re-writing history without being challenged. They now say they were hoodwinked by Bush into removing Saddam, and Bush lied about how dangerous Saddam was. The facts about what they were saying before Bush became President is simply swept under the rug, and their enablers in the media are stepping on that rug. They flat out refuse to tell the truth.