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Bush subjects - I guess it's OK if I do actually call Bush a dictator now
If this were a dictatorship, it'd be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I'm the dictator.
CNN Transcript.
Bush subjects - I guess it's OK if I do actually call Bush a dictator now
CNN Transcript.
Bush subjects - I guess it's OK if I do actually call Bush a dictator now
| Quote (MidnightToker @ Sep. 24 2004,16:44) |
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I guess it's OK if I do actually call Bush a dictator now |
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As I stated before, if Bush ran a middle eastern country, he would have invaded it.
lol
Mike
| Quote (DrGuitar @ Sep. 25 2004,00:10) |
| As I stated before, if Bush ran a middle eastern country, he would have invaded it. lol Mike |
If Kerry ran a middle eastern country, He would invade the USA.
With the permission of the U.N. of course!
Jeff
| Quote (Jeff @ Sep. 25 2004,02:19) |
| If Kerry ran a middle eastern country, He would invade the USA. With the permission of the U.N. of course! Jeff |
Now that's funny ....... !!
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what exactly did bush do that would define him as a dictator?
This thread is a continuation of another thread in which Democrats/Liberals are called Comrads by a distinquished member of this forum.
However, Bush is a dictator!!!
| Quote (FrequencyBebop @ Sep. 25 2004,08:11) |
| what exactly did bush do that would define him as a dictator? |
From the Merriam Webster DIctionary
Pronunciation: 'dik-"tA-t&r, dik-'
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, from dictare
1 a : a person granted absolute emergency power; especially : one appointed by the senate of ancient Rome b : one holding complete autocratic control c : one ruling absolutely and often oppressively
Let's see. A person granted absolute emergency power. It could be easily argued that Bush was granted such power post 9/11.
One appointed by the senate. Well he wasn't voted in. You could say he was appointed by the court.
One ruling absolutely.... the "Patriot Act", going to war against the wishes of the rest of the world.
And often oppressively... ask anyone who is not a part of the upperclass in this country or anyone in the various places Bush has invaded during his term...
Mike
| Quote (Jeff @ Sep. 25 2004,02:19) |
| If Kerry ran a middle eastern country, He would invade the USA. With the permission of the U.N. of course! Jeff |
Obviously said for fun but there is no substantial backing for such a claim which is typical of the hard right wing Republicans. There is substantial evidence though that Bush would not tolerate his own actions if he ran a middle eastern country. If this concept is beyond your reasoning, I'm sure an explanation wouldn't help.
Mike
1 a : a person granted absolute emergency power; especially : one appointed by the senate of ancient Rome b : one holding 1 a : a person granted absolute emergency power; especially : one appointed by the senate of ancient Rome b : one holding complete autocratic control c : one ruling absolutely and often oppressively
using the war and the patriot act are foolish examples. both of these were voted on and passed by the congress. the congress and the president are voted for by us. both the war and the patriot act were supported by a majority of the DEMOCRATS in the house and senate. how exactly are these two examples the acts of a dictator when the majority of our representatives supported it? sounds more like democracy to me.
And often oppressively... ask anyone who is not a part of the upperclass in this country
im not part of the upperclass. why dont you explain how ive been oppressed.
using the war and the patriot act are foolish examples. both of these were voted on and passed by the congress. the congress and the president are voted for by us. both the war and the patriot act were supported by a majority of the DEMOCRATS in the house and senate. how exactly are these two examples the acts of a dictator when the majority of our representatives supported it? sounds more like democracy to me.
And often oppressively... ask anyone who is not a part of the upperclass in this country
im not part of the upperclass. why dont you explain how ive been oppressed.
Invading Kuwait was passed by Hussain’s “congress”. But the rest of the world disagreed; you don’t see any parallels?
The “Patriot Act” has been used time and time again to sidestep your constitutional rights. Maybe you don’t care about those, but the framers of the COnstitution did and believe it or not, there were terrorists {active dissenters) in that time too.
Lastly, if you feel like having your income lowered and your life costs skyrocket(health care, living costs, fuel/heating) is not oppressive, then good for you. You can pay my $11,000 a year basic health insurance payment for my family of 3. Buy the way, health costs don’t effect the wealthy, just us little guys. And who do you think is paying for the health care and fuel of all those in power including G. W? All the rest of us.
I guess that isn’t that oppressive if you are wealthy. 
Mike
Invading Kuwait was passed by Hussain's "congress". But the rest of the world disagreed; you don't see any parallels?
great. then why do the liberals blame bush? it was not a one man decision. or a one party decision. it was a decision made by our representatives. the people who you and i elect to represent us. you should understand how the system works before you make retarded accusations. we have democrat congressmen in my state who voted for the war, but i dont hear the dems accusing them like they do bush. thats cause its all political. if you want to blame then current system of representation then i hope you have a better idea.
The "Patriot Act" has been used time and time again to sidestep your constitutional rights. Maybe you don't care about those, but the framers of the COnstitution did and believe it or not, there were terrorists {active dissenters) in that time too.
i already explained this. this had to be passed by the congress. majority of dems supported it. why arent you blaming them. i have yet to encounter a situation where my rights where taking away by the patriot act. if the day comes when innocent peoples right are being taking away, i pretty sure we as voters will not stand for it. why dont you explain EXACTLY what right the patriot act has taken from YOU.
Lastly, if you feel like having your income lowered and your life costs skyrocket(health care, living costs, fuel/heating) is not oppressive, then good for you. You can pay my $11,000 a year basic health insurance payment for my family of 3.
tell me EXACTLY what bush did lower income and raise life costs. this isnt a socialist country. government does not control the means of production. you need to understand how thing work in the real world. and if you cant afford health insurance then stop having kids goddammit. do get pissed cause i dont want my money being used to support the kids you cant provide for. and if you trying to blame bush for private heath care costs you just dont understand. that a private industry. do you want my taxes(which are lower thanks to bush AND the congress) to subsidize your irresponsibility. stop having kids you cant take care of. and stop looking for the government to take care of you. when the majority of our representatives feel the same as you then the ideas will become policy. its not hard to understand.
great. then why do the liberals blame bush? it was not a one man decision. or a one party decision. it was a decision made by our representatives. the people who you and i elect to represent us. you should understand how the system works before you make retarded accusations. we have democrat congressmen in my state who voted for the war, but i dont hear the dems accusing them like they do bush. thats cause its all political. if you want to blame then current system of representation then i hope you have a better idea.
The "Patriot Act" has been used time and time again to sidestep your constitutional rights. Maybe you don't care about those, but the framers of the COnstitution did and believe it or not, there were terrorists {active dissenters) in that time too.
i already explained this. this had to be passed by the congress. majority of dems supported it. why arent you blaming them. i have yet to encounter a situation where my rights where taking away by the patriot act. if the day comes when innocent peoples right are being taking away, i pretty sure we as voters will not stand for it. why dont you explain EXACTLY what right the patriot act has taken from YOU.
Lastly, if you feel like having your income lowered and your life costs skyrocket(health care, living costs, fuel/heating) is not oppressive, then good for you. You can pay my $11,000 a year basic health insurance payment for my family of 3.
tell me EXACTLY what bush did lower income and raise life costs. this isnt a socialist country. government does not control the means of production. you need to understand how thing work in the real world. and if you cant afford health insurance then stop having kids goddammit. do get pissed cause i dont want my money being used to support the kids you cant provide for. and if you trying to blame bush for private heath care costs you just dont understand. that a private industry. do you want my taxes(which are lower thanks to bush AND the congress) to subsidize your irresponsibility. stop having kids you cant take care of. and stop looking for the government to take care of you. when the majority of our representatives feel the same as you then the ideas will become policy. its not hard to understand.
Hi FB,
You are quite angry aren’t you. It is the narrow mind of the far right that seems to place the world in a black and white state. You have sidestepped my points in your narrowminded way. This is the last refuge of the far right, just act stupid like you don’t understand. The democrats did not want war, Bush did. He used his influence and American fear of terrorism to persuade the dems to go along. Of course your short term memory loss and narrow mind can’t perceive of such a situation… sorry for you.
I’m so glad that the “Partriot Act” (so named that detractors would then be called unpatriotic, which is typical of propaghanda) hasn’t SEEMED to affect you personally yet. I’m sure it has, but your world is so rosy from your huge tax refund that it is hard to see that your neighbors are having their lives scrutinized in far reaching, subversive ways. Again, if you don’t think so, get a current copy of you FBI file…if they will let you have it.
And speaking of your tax refund, if you bother to weigh your tax refund/lowering compared to the cost of living increase, average salary drop and future deficit payback, even your miniscule brain can see that the current administration is driving this country into future bankruptsy.
These are not my thoughs, but the thoughts of many prominant Republicans. Many are tired of the extremist right wings influence on the Republican party. Those tennants that make the Republican party great have been completely forgotten… fiscal responsibility, small government, unfeddered capitalism. Instead spending is the highest ever (by far), the government has grown and businesses that take their business out of the country are getting tax breaks. But I’m sure that that’s ok by you. After all, your clan is “Doin’ just fine”. Which brings me back to that wonderful extreme right viewpoint, “It’s everyman for himself!” Maybe with all that compassion for those less fortunate than you, you can push your 5 tear old child into a work camp so they can help you sit on your arse laughing at the 35 million Americans living at or below the poverty level. It must be good to be you.
Mike