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Reply to Cheney trumps Edwards in Politics JoeUser Forums

drmiler - As I read the replies to the varrious Blogs, they often get into other issues. Sorry you do not like my comments. That is your right by living in America

Reply to Watching the veep debate in Politics JoeUser Forums

I agree we need to change malpractice but that alone will not come close to solving the health care cost issue. I was glad Edwards agreed a change is needed and that both candidates agree on something. They both agree that nuclear materials in the hands of terrorists is the most dangerout issue facing America.

Reply to Watching the veep debate in Politics JoeUser Forums

We are placing too much on who looked better or sounded better. We need to look at where we are about issues like: Our Security, jobs, deficit, Education, Healthcare, Social Security. How has Bush solved these issuers or made them better during the past 3 3/4 years. Why would we keep anyone as President that has not done the job.

Reply to Cheney trumps Edwards in Politics JoeUser Forums

Drmiler I thought the purpose of Blogging was to encourage comment. If Bloggers were to "stay out of It", we would not Blog. As I have said, I do not dislike George W. Bush. I dislike the impact of his policies. What he has done is not making life in our country better for the vast majoity. Some have benefitted but not ANY of the poor or MOST of the middlle income Americans. In contrast, almost ALL the wealthy are having a party.

Reply to Bremer told Bush more troops needed for Iraq in Politics JoeUser Forums

The final report of the chief U.S. Arms inspector is about to be released and it puts another nail in the in the Bush argument of why he went into Iraq. Saddam Hussein did not have WMD.

Reply to Cheney trumps Edwards in Politics JoeUser Forums

I want to answer several issues. First, we are electing a President. Thus, the issue of the president's policies is the point drmiler. Second, Bush and Cheney never answer several basic questions: Why have their economic and tax cuts not produced jobs for the five million new workers that have come into the work force since Jan 2001? What do they plan to do about the 45 million people without health care including the 5 mill

Reply to Cheney trumps Edwards in Politics JoeUser Forums

We must have been watching different debates. I doubt that either Edwards or Cheney won. It was far closer to a draw than the Presidential debate. One thing was clear, the Bush administration has not explained the failure in Iraq, how we got into debt or why all the tax cuts have not created jobs for our growing population. If you want to learn the facts about the past 3 3/4 years under the Bush policies read, "Four More For George W?" L

Reply to Bremer told Bush more troops needed for Iraq in Politics JoeUser Forums

Source, Associated Press reported on Earthlink.net 10/5/2004. The quotes are streight forward. Bush lied, Bremer asked for more troops and the Army CoS told Bush the same thing, BEFORE the War started. Could not be more clear - Bush screwed up big time!

Bremer told Bush more troops needed for Iraq in Politics JoeUser Forums

Everyday more and more becomes public knowledge about Iraq . The CIA, in response to a request from VP Dick Cheney, undercuts the rational of Bush and Cheney that there was a conection between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida. This is a separate conclusion from the 9/11 Commission. Today reports were released that Former Ambassador L. Paul Bremer acknowledged that

Reply to Kerry 1, Bush 0 in Politics JoeUser Forums

INow Former Amb. Bremer is telling us that we did not have enough troops in Iraq and that he told this to the Bush administration. H e was told not to worry about it. Today, the CIA released a report requested the VP that undercuts the claim by Bush and Cheney that Iraq and al-Quadia had ANY connection. So much for the Bush claim that Iraq is part of the War on Terrorism.

Reply to On Iraq and the UN in Politics JoeUser Forums

The CIA just released a report, that had been requested by VP Dick Cheney, that further undercuts the claims of President Bush and the VP about the Iraq-al-Qaida link. This is separate from the very same conclusion by the 9/11 Commission Report that said the same thing! It is time Bush admit the error we made by going into Ieaq and STOP TELLING the American people the Iraq War is any part of the War on Terrorism. The only reason there is terroris

Reply to IRAQ: PAYING THE PRICE... in Politics JoeUser Forums

Saddam would never have attacked America dispite the fact he did not have the means of attacking us. The reason is simple, as soon as he attacked the United States or any other major power Saddam's world would have come to an END. The real danger to us is from the radical terrorists that are willing to give up their lives in order to achieve their goals. The risks that face America and covered in a new book, "Four More For George W?" Look at what r

Reply to On Iraq and the UN in Politics JoeUser Forums

If you waht an expended view about our Policy in Iraq, as well as our domentic policy which combines the facts and opinions of over 28 sources, read "Four More For George W?" This book is receiving some great reader comments. Look at them on www.amazon.com.

Reply to Four More Years Will Mean … in Politics JoeUser Forums

Right ON! More facts of how another Bush term will impact the poor, middle Income and wealthy Americans is documented in the book, "Four More For George W?" You can order this book at 888 280 7715. If youi want to see what readers are saying about this book, look at www.amazon.com.

Reply to Kerry 1, Bush 0 in Politics JoeUser Forums

I think it interesting so many say they support Bush because he is a strong leader. I agree he is strong to the point he turns people off. It has happened in Congress and with many world leaders. I do not favor giving up any of our soverenty to the UN or anyone else. However, we live in a very interrelated world and we need to communicate and cooperate with others. Bush is not good at that. His way of operation is that he will listen and then you do it

Reply to Did Bush miss the point? in Politics JoeUser Forums

The exact number we should have had after Saddam was removed is hard to say. The CoS said several hundred thousand (300,000 ). The missions were to stop foreign fighters to come into the contry and conduct terrorism; we needed to protect the oil, water and electric; we needed to stop terrorists groups and the Iraq fighters from having access to the Amo Dumps and we needed to control the populated areas including the hot beds of unrest we bypassed when

Reply to Did Kerry cheat in the debate? in Politics JoeUser Forums

The issue of the debates is how well do voters understand what they will get by electing either candidate. For Bush it is his record over the past 3 3/4 years- Iraq, Jobs, the deficit, trade, security and the way people view him as a president. If you like his performance why change, if not, why should he be re-elected. For Kerry we must depend on what he tells us he will do. Do you want to use the tax cuts from the wealthy do paydown the debt and

Reply to Bush and debating in Politics JoeUser Forums

Reply to Gene NASH THANKS FOR THE CORRECTION. However the application to Bush is proper. I went back and re-read the quotation which is: A foolish consistancy is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen ....

Reply to Did Bush miss the point? in Politics JoeUser Forums

I do not agree and I hope Iraq does not turn into a future problem for the US. I do not believe we should risk the lives of our military except to protect America and our freedom. Although Sadam was a very evil person and killed a lot of his people, he was not a danger to us. There are lot of evil dictators in this world. Millions are in danger today in Africa. We are not the worlds policemen or the enforcement agent for the UN security Council.

Reply to Bush and debating in Politics JoeUser Forums

Reply to Daiwa Yes, Saddam was evil. There are other Dictators that today are allowing a millions people to be in danger. Millions have died in Africa. There is only one reason a President should place our military in danger and that is to protect America and our freedom. Although Saddam was evil, he was NOT a threat to our freedom. We have people in this world who are a danger to our freedom and we have diverted our limited resources aw

Reply to Bush and debating in Politics JoeUser Forums

The most recent polls show over 80% of thoes polled want changes should Bush win a second term. About 60% want MAJOR changes. Now what do any of think the chances are of Bush making any changes much less major changes if he is re-elected? That is not how. "stay the Course" Bush is built. Therefore if he is re-elected there will most likely be even more disatisfaction in America. It is time for a change of the resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. We n

Reply to Bush and debating in Politics JoeUser Forums

Many countries have WMD. If we are to attack every country that has such weapons( or could make them) we will be at war all over the world. The danger is not from rogue states liks Iraq that have something to loose if they were to attack the US or any other major power. Our problem is if one of these terrorist groups obtain a nuclear weapon or some types of bio. weapons. Poison gas has much more limited application and could be dangerous in a very l

Reply to Bush and debating in Politics JoeUser Forums

The ONLY REASON terrorists are killing Americans and the Iraqie people today is because George W. Bush invaded IRAQ! There was No terrorist operation in Iraq before we started the WAR. We have exchanged an Evil Dictatorship for a terrorist operation that could turn into an all out civil war. Way to go George W. He should have read what his father had to say about going into Iraq.

Reply to Bush and debating in Politics JoeUser Forums

You are at odds with world events. Our own state dept admitted terrorist incidents are increasing. Sec Def said the same thing as well as the Sec of State. Intel est say things are getting more not less dangerous. Tell our military arround the world we are safer. Tell Israel, England, Russia, Spain and this list goes on. Thank GOD we have not had another attack in our country. That does not mean the danger is less!

Reply to Bush and debating in Politics JoeUser Forums

Reply to Draginol There is no question we are far less safe today than before the Iraq War. In fact the terrorists have become more disbursed and even more difficult to deal with. In addition, we have created an new place for them to plot aginst us-- IRAQ!