And while we are at it, maybe we can turn water into wine too!
Do you really believe that most people who are now financially hurting are from some Third World Nation, or are inherent bums and laggards? "NOT SO", most of them are loyal Americans just like you, and many former service members are numbered in this poverty-stricken group as well, believe it or not!?
And by the way, just who does one blame for the sorry state of affairs in a nation - the bogeyman perhaps!? The job of President is not all cakes and ale, praise and laurels! One can not spend a career picking from column A (The First Cabin Choices), without accepting the occasional sour grape from column B! No politico, regardless of stature or political party, can be perpetually shielded from adversity and surface only in time to ascend an ivory tower, or triumphantly land upon a carrier's deck!
"PICKING ON THE MAN INDEED?" He is the president, and regardless of party affiliation, with the title also comes respect for the people's right to protest or lawfully disagree! Passing the buck when one knows that he or she is wrong, is a character flaw, in my opinion! And we do not offer moral armor to our leaders, or a shield that allows them to address only that which politically suits them!?
I sincerely respect your dedication to the president, it something to be genuinely proud of and pursued! But one does not necessarily applaud that which he feels to be in error. Again, however, I (and most of us I suspect) respect "YOUR RIGHT" to believe in someone without reservation or questioning! "But we must also respect others rights to disagree with what they feel to be at least partially flawed!"
"The President has a loyal supporter in you, and that is really great!" However, he has in the opinion of some, occasionally overstepped himself, or even screwed-up? And by believing this, it does not make one a bad guy, just a common man or woman exercising a right!!
These people, most of them anyway, would be quick to applaud and back the President's actions! This must be so, or else how could he have been elected in the first place!?
When, however, a president (any president - of any party) does something that a lot of people disagree with, it is also their duty and right to dissent. This doesn't make these people bad, just American, and damned proud of it too, just like you!!
As for your statement: "Stop blaming Bush - it's not his fault, so many people are lazy and would rather be on welfare than work", what would you suggest that we do with these people whom you think so ill of! I mean, if everyone who dislikes portions the President's agenda or motives, are really the low-lives or the illegals on welfare that some would portray them to be, then by god, by all means, let?s eliminate them, take away their right to vote, their right to disagree and protest, and their right to post a dissenting opinion herein!
Let us set a standard for posting - "If your feelings are anti Bush policy, keep them to yourself" - WILL THAT DO????
Again, the true value of this site is in the right to disagree, or even pick on (within reason) that which one feels to be in error! And I am sure that "King George" too (the one back during the Revolutionary War), would have much preferred that we quit talking bad about him or criticizing him!
In all fairness, however, history has noted that a few good men and women, guys & gals like Washington, Hancock, Adams, Jefferson, Molly Pitcher, and the likes, felt that it was not only a right, but indeed the duty of free men and women, to stand tall and be counted, regardless of who may (or may not) agree with them! And as such, they earned the inalienable right of all who nestle within the ?Lap of Liberty?, to do just what you yourself have done herein - "Speak Their Minds!"
"Keep posting Hooah, I may not always agree with you, but in my opinion - you?re a true patriot!!"
VERITAS