Comments on: Poll: Approval of war in Iraq, Bush remain low http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-287947 mark wilkes barre pa Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:38:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-287947 Richard ,, YOUR "fact" list does not do much better either, Ok , on your budget surplus This is a delicate subject that always looks good on paper that rarely stands up to real numbers. How many times have we seen one presidents legacy in economics fall apart in the first six months of the next presidents term ? I am not a young man but I do still have a working memory,, lol,,, this leads me to your next fact,,, WE wanted Bush to revege 9-11 ,congress went along with it knowing what the president knew, which by the way now seems to be not much,, but never-the-less did so, and by doing so opened the door to a billion dollar a day milatary effort with endless limits that causes recession like difficulties for our nation. This is one of the many costs of war like it or not, in favor or againts the war,,,,,, on to your third fact your comparing apples to oranges,,,,, there are more important implications from clintons second term of office to make comparisons as to the torture debate. so your fact 3 in my oppinion is in-valid due to lack of fairness to the debate,,,,on to fact 4,,,, very well said and debateable,,,,,,, fact 5,,,All through the history of wars presidents have sent messages through speeches and comments to there enemy this in my oppinion was an attempt to tell Bin laden is insignificant in the war againts terror, that he is just one more evil we will rid from the earth,, no fact here at all all innuendo and hearsay,,,,,,,fact 6,,, every president has the right to fire and hire prosecuters ,, you know that ,,and all presidents do for there own reasons and goals,,, you even conceed this to be apparent fact,, once again innuendo and hearsay,, fact 7,, the fact they left is true and the fact that one name was prosecuted is true it would once again be innuendo and hearsay to state the others resigned in shame or left under fire when popular oppinion is these very people have no shame or honor,,,,, so in the end only part of your first fact an all of your 4th fact is clear and of merit of debate in my oppinion,,, my original comment still stands at 80% to 20% Richard ,, YOUR "fact" list does not do much better either, Ok , on your budget surplus This is a delicate subject that always looks good on paper that rarely stands up to real numbers. How many times have we seen one presidents legacy in economics fall apart in the first six months of the next presidents term ? I am not a young man but I do still have a working memory,, lol,,, this leads me to your next fact,,, WE wanted Bush to revege 9-11 ,congress went along with it knowing what the president knew, which by the way now seems to be not much,, but never-the-less did so, and by doing so opened the door to a billion dollar a day milatary effort with endless limits that causes recession like difficulties for our nation. This is one of the many costs of war like it or not, in favor or againts the war,,,,,, on to your third fact your comparing apples to oranges,,,,, there are more important implications from clintons second term of office to make comparisons as to the torture debate. so your fact 3 in my oppinion is in-valid due to lack of fairness to the debate,,,,on to fact 4,,,, very well said and debateable,,,,,,, fact 5,,,All through the history of wars presidents have sent messages through speeches and comments to there enemy this in my oppinion was an attempt to tell Bin laden is insignificant in the war againts terror, that he is just one more evil we will rid from the earth,, no fact here at all all innuendo and hearsay,,,,,,,fact 6,,, every president has the right to fire and hire prosecuters ,, you know that ,,and all presidents do for there own reasons and goals,,, you even conceed this to be apparent fact,, once again innuendo and hearsay,, fact 7,, the fact they left is true and the fact that one name was prosecuted is true it would once again be innuendo and hearsay to state the others resigned in shame or left under fire when popular oppinion is these very people have no shame or honor,,,,, so in the end only part of your first fact an all of your 4th fact is clear and of merit of debate in my oppinion,,, my original comment still stands at 80% to 20%

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-273891 mark wilkes barre pa Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:27:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-273891 from the north,,, it took decades for the us to be seen in an un-flattering light in the middle east, We have been medaling in there affairs since the early 1950's. Our greatest "PEACE" presidents CIA did more to shape and instill the hatred the middle east has for us than any presidents CIA since then , but that being said,,, they dont believe us and they don't trust us, and they have every reason not to. We should be taking the opportunity now , and I am sure we are, to make the attempt to repair the damage by the example of showing fundamental qualities we share in common,, To convince them that as much as the world changes in the future , they can still hold on to and trust in these fundamental beliefs we share in common. that every thing else is just buissness, for better or worse. These people are not stupid, there not as backward thinking as our leaders think . I believe they have proven that over the last 7 years. Our game plan of sending in negotiators to pay-off bad guys to kill or hold off other bad guys has come full circle. Our dis-respect of there fudamental values and culture for our personal gain since the 50's , our attitude that they will do anything we ask if the price is right of the seventies, our showing up spreading the wealth making promises and then abandoning them time and time again to do the opposit of what we said of the eights and nineties is why there pissed at us, FROM THE NORTH,,, I really don't think president bush could have acomplished all that in the first 8 months of his first term before the trade center bombing,, and as far as being seen strong and just before Bush came to office,, How do you explain the earlier attacks and attempted attacks,, first world trade center bombing attempt , Uss cole, embassy bombing, etc,, from the north,,, it took decades for the us to be seen in an un-flattering light in the middle east, We have been medaling in there affairs since the early 1950's. Our greatest "PEACE" presidents CIA did more to shape and instill the hatred the middle east has for us than any presidents CIA since then , but that being said,,, they dont believe us and they don't trust us, and they have every reason not to. We should be taking the opportunity now , and I am sure we are, to make the attempt to repair the damage by the example of showing fundamental qualities we share in common,, To convince them that as much as the world changes in the future , they can still hold on to and trust in these fundamental beliefs we share in common. that every thing else is just buissness, for better or worse. These people are not stupid, there not as backward thinking as our leaders think . I believe they have proven that over the last 7 years. Our game plan of sending in negotiators to pay-off bad guys to kill or hold off other bad guys has come full circle. Our dis-respect of there fudamental values and culture for our personal gain since the 50's , our attitude that they will do anything we ask if the price is right of the seventies, our showing up spreading the wealth making promises and then abandoning them time and time again to do the opposit of what we said of the eights and nineties is why there pissed at us, FROM THE NORTH,,, I really don't think president bush could have acomplished all that in the first 8 months of his first term before the trade center bombing,, and as far as being seen strong and just before Bush came to office,, How do you explain the earlier attacks and attempted attacks,, first world trade center bombing attempt , Uss cole, embassy bombing, etc,,

]]> By: From The North http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-270190 From The North Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:44:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-270190 DR "Face it — the surge is working and Iraq is improving. All the lefties wanted us to pull out of Iraq a long time ago because our image on the world stage was suffering. Give me a break. America is about strength and leadership, not weakness and cowardice. If we pulled out, our image around the world would have been completely tarnished. I don't know about the rest of you, but being labled a quitter isn't very flattering or good for the image — agreed?" I respectfully have to disagree. The surge is not working. The only reason Iraq has improved is due to the fact that the violence moved to Afghanistan. Hence, Bush's plan to send 3,000 more military members to assist the upscale violence in that area. And I don't hold much hope that if Bush sends 3,000 more military members to assist it will have any positive impact on the present situation in Afghanistan. The military are at burn out levels now thanks to Bush. And he's announced this supplement of troops would be on a seven month mission. As far as America being about strength and leadership. Maybe that's what America was about before Iraq but not anymore. Presently America is about Staying the Course and finding enough man power to do the job void of any or very little Military or Adminstration Leadership. In fact, the military don't have the equipment needed to carry out the mission expected of them. So, to send 3,000 more troops into harm's way without the Military or Administrative support they require is what I would term an Administration void of any logistics, strategy, or foundation. In other words, a last ditch effort by a President who has nothing left on the table. As far as America's Image around the world being completely tarnished by pulling out and being labeled a quiter - America has surpassed the point where being labeled a quiter would be unflattering. America today is viewed by the world in a much more unflattering light . Being labeled a quiter couldn't possibly surpass being viewed as a Harassing, self-serving, self-righteous, War Monger who has put the security of the whole World at risk and created a level of devastation in the Mid East that will take decades to restore. And most regretable is the fact that it all could have been prevented had President Bush the foresight to realize that his decision to attack Iraq without a legimate cause would ignite an inferno throughout the Mid East and a battle greater than any fought to date. DR "Face it — the surge is working and Iraq is improving. All the lefties wanted us to pull out of Iraq a long time ago because our image on the world stage was suffering. Give me a break. America is about strength and leadership, not weakness and cowardice. If we pulled out, our image around the world would have been completely tarnished. I don't know about the rest of you, but being labled a quitter isn't very flattering or good for the image — agreed?"

I respectfully have to disagree. The surge is not working. The only reason Iraq has improved is due to the fact that the violence moved to Afghanistan. Hence, Bush's plan to send 3,000 more military members to assist the upscale violence in that area. And I don't hold much hope that if Bush sends 3,000 more military members to assist it will have any positive impact on the present situation in Afghanistan. The military are at burn out levels now thanks to Bush. And he's announced this supplement of troops would be on a seven month mission.

As far as America being about strength and leadership. Maybe that's what America was about before Iraq but not anymore. Presently America is about Staying the Course and finding enough man power to do the job void of any or very little Military or Adminstration Leadership. In fact, the military don't have the equipment needed to carry out the mission expected of them. So, to send 3,000 more troops into harm's way without the Military or Administrative support they require is what I would term an Administration void of any logistics, strategy, or foundation. In other words, a last ditch effort by a President who has nothing left on the table.

As far as America's Image around the world being completely tarnished by pulling out and being labeled a quiter – America has surpassed the point where being labeled a quiter would be unflattering. America today is viewed by the world in a much more unflattering light . Being labeled a quiter couldn't possibly surpass being viewed as a Harassing, self-serving, self-righteous, War Monger who has put the security of the whole World at risk and created a level of devastation in the Mid East that will take decades to restore. And most regretable is the fact that it all could have been prevented had President Bush the foresight to realize that his decision to attack Iraq without a legimate cause would ignite an inferno throughout the Mid East and a battle greater than any fought to date.

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-268728 mark wilkes barre pa Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:03:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-268728 Yes mike I am debating the Accuracy ,, and pardon my lack of typing skills,, when an opponent in debate sinks to grammar mistakes it leads one to believe there a little short on substance,,, if you would like to debate that statement line by line I would be happy to show you where I see" innuendo" and "hearsay" ( is that better mike),,,,,,,,,,,,,, WORSTPREZEVER,,, I am not defending Bush or war with Iraq. I am defend OUR countries right to respond to terrorist attacks,,,and any other countries right to live dream and persue there right to exist without the fear of terrorist attacks,, (hope I spelled all that right, mike will be all over me ) from outside there borders or inside there borders. As I wrote in my original comment. To use in-accurate data or political talking points to argue ones point or throw out hate based comments every time a story or picture of our president is posted is not helpful. WE have BIG problems ahead of us in the years to come,, 20 some years of the way politics have gone through the CLINTON/BUSH years is enough for me. I am fully ready to work with ,debate, and come up with mutually satisfactory answers to our nations problems with any and all parties. Thats why I am here, a republican,, commenting on a left leaning site. Take the time to go through some older blogs and look for my comments and you will see I try very hard to not comment in hate. In my oppinion ,, the most brilliant millatary stratedgy would be how to avoid war,,,,, But that being said any terrorist's that even think of touching our homeland need to know we will "NOT" be stopped by borders ,politics, or fear in finding them and killing every last one of them if thats what it takes to end terror in our country, It may sound selfish to you,, But I feel it is a necessary tool or fact that should be established and maintained as we go into the future and find ways to co exist with the middle east or other countries or areas of the world we currently have problems with. super powers will rise and fall and if we are not careful we will fall and all we are used to in this country,, then we will all be sorry Yes mike I am debating the Accuracy ,, and pardon my lack of typing skills,, when an opponent in debate sinks to grammar mistakes it leads one to believe there a little short on substance,,, if you would like to debate that statement line by line I would be happy to show you where I see" innuendo" and "hearsay" ( is that better mike),,,,,,,,,,,,,, WORSTPREZEVER,,, I am not defending Bush or war with Iraq. I am defend OUR countries right to respond to terrorist attacks,,,and any other countries right to live dream and persue there right to exist without the fear of terrorist attacks,, (hope I spelled all that right, mike will be all over me ) from outside there borders or inside there borders. As I wrote in my original comment. To use in-accurate data or political talking points to argue ones point or throw out hate based comments every time a story or picture of our president is posted is not helpful. WE have BIG problems ahead of us in the years to come,, 20 some years of the way politics have gone through the CLINTON/BUSH years is enough for me. I am fully ready to work with ,debate, and come up with mutually satisfactory answers to our nations problems with any and all parties. Thats why I am here, a republican,, commenting on a left leaning site. Take the time to go through some older blogs and look for my comments and you will see I try very hard to not comment in hate. In my oppinion ,, the most brilliant millatary stratedgy would be how to avoid war,,,,, But that being said any terrorist's that even think of touching our homeland need to know we will "NOT" be stopped by borders ,politics, or fear in finding them and killing every last one of them if thats what it takes to end terror in our country, It may sound selfish to you,, But I feel it is a necessary tool or fact that should be established and maintained as we go into the future and find ways to co exist with the middle east or other countries or areas of the world we currently have problems with. super powers will rise and fall and if we are not careful we will fall and all we are used to in this country,, then we will all be sorry

]]> By: Mike Birmingham, AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-265332 Mike Birmingham, AL Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:45:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-265332 mark wilkes barre pa Mike birmingham AL,, I said 80% was talking points filled with inuendo and here say ,,,, dont put words in my mouth ,,,, So you're not debating the accuracy of the statements? (by the way mark, the words are spelled "innuendo" and "hearsay") mark wilkes barre pa

Mike birmingham AL,, I said 80% was talking points filled with inuendo and here say ,,,, dont put words in my mouth ,,,,

So you're not debating the accuracy of the statements? (by the way mark, the words are spelled "innuendo" and "hearsay")

]]> By: Pat PEI Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-265082 Pat PEI Canada Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:06:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-265082 DR: " I don't know about the rest of you, but being labled a quitter isn't very flattering or good for the image — agreed?" Not really, unless you find it more flattering for America to be labeled as a Harassing, War Mongering, Callous, Deceptive, egotistical, self-serving, self-motivated Nation. To each his own I guess. DR: " I don't know about the rest of you, but being labled a quitter isn't very flattering or good for the image — agreed?"

Not really, unless you find it more flattering for America to be labeled as a Harassing, War Mongering, Callous, Deceptive, egotistical, self-serving, self-motivated Nation. To each his own I guess.

]]> By: Larry Buchas, New Britain, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262579 Larry Buchas, New Britain, CT Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:55:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262579 These are the same 32% defending a trillion dollar war against the WRONG enemy and probably the same 32% against health care for children. Bush and Cheney are habitual liars hiding behind the veil of "executive privilege." Is this a similar privilege they had hiding away from military action in Vietnam? True cowards and truly disgraceful! These are the same 32% defending a trillion dollar war against the WRONG enemy and probably the same 32% against health care for children.

Bush and Cheney are habitual liars hiding behind the veil of "executive privilege." Is this a similar privilege they had hiding away from military action in Vietnam?

True cowards and truly disgraceful!

]]> By: worstprezever http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262567 worstprezever Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:49:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262567 I have read quite a few posts defending Bush because we are "AT WAR". We are not at war, our troops do not receive war time pay or benefits, they receive "combat pay". The "war" was officially declared over by Bush under a sign reading "Mission Accomplished". I would also like to point out that Bush recently vetoed the 70 Billion that he asked for, so our troops are now without the benefits and bonuses they were promised when they enlisted. For you people who think we would tarnish our image if we left Iraq before we win. What exactly is it you think we are winning? What is the goal? All the surge accomplished was to bring levels of violence back down to where they were a year earlier. If you think this is success and this is "winning" no wonder you think Bush is a good president. I hate to think what you consider bad. I have read quite a few posts defending Bush because we are "AT WAR".
We are not at war, our troops do not receive war time pay or benefits, they receive
"combat pay". The "war" was officially declared over by Bush under a sign reading
"Mission Accomplished". I would also like to point out that Bush recently vetoed the 70 Billion that he asked for, so our troops are now without the benefits and bonuses they were promised when they enlisted.

For you people who think we would tarnish our image if we left Iraq before we win.
What exactly is it you think we are winning? What is the goal? All the surge accomplished was to bring levels of violence back down to where they were a year earlier. If you think this is success and this is "winning" no wonder you think Bush is a good president. I hate to think what you consider bad.

]]> By: Joe from NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262499 Joe from NC Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:29:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262499 John G, You imply that Bush looks bad because the "democrat" controlled congess won't work with him. He has had a democratic-controlled congress for exactly 1 year and 10 days. What about the 4 years he had with a republican congress? He was not very popular then either. John G,
You imply that Bush looks bad because the "democrat" controlled congess won't work with him. He has had a democratic-controlled congress for exactly 1 year and 10 days. What about the 4 years he had with a republican congress? He was not very popular then either.

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262397 mark wilkes barre pa Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:04:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262397 anonymous,,, democrats think congress is doing a horrible job republicans believe congress secretly believe in the president and thats why they keep bending for him,,, he,he,he, ,,, theres a new conspiracy story for you to spread anonymous,,,,shhhhh and dont tell any one your name anonymous,,, democrats think congress is doing a horrible job republicans believe congress secretly believe in the president and thats why they keep bending for him,,, he,he,he, ,,, theres a new conspiracy story for you to spread anonymous,,,,shhhhh and dont tell any one your name

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262331 mark wilkes barre pa Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:45:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262331 Sue ,,, and when your hard data personally impeaches Bush I will publically conceed that I was wrong on this and you were right,,, that I should have read " the end of America " and change my political affiliation to your liking Sue ,,, and when your hard data personally impeaches Bush I will publically conceed that I was wrong on this and you were right,,, that I should have read " the end of America " and change my political affiliation to your liking

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262296 mark wilkes barre pa Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:35:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262296 Mike birmingham AL,, I said 80% was talking points filled with inuendo and here say ,,,, dont put words in my mouth ,,,,and to sue's hard data,,, if you can do that you will be famous because YOU will have impeached BUSH Mike birmingham AL,, I said 80% was talking points filled with inuendo and here say ,,,, dont put words in my mouth ,,,,and to sue's hard data,,, if you can do that you will be famous because YOU will have impeached BUSH

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262269 mark wilkes barre pa Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:28:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262269 Sue ,Ive heard you plug the book before ,,you need to read ghost wars and decide for yourself what you believe Sue ,Ive heard you plug the book before ,,you need to read ghost wars and decide for yourself what you believe

]]> By: Sue in Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262074 Sue in Michigan Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:38:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262074 Yeah, Mark, I agree with every one of Phil's list, and I bet we can find hard data on each of them. You need to read "The End of America" and see how Bush is turning the USA into a fascist state-you MIGHT see the light! Yeah, Mark,
I agree with every one of Phil's list, and I bet we can find hard data on each of them. You need to read "The End of America" and see how Bush is turning the USA into a fascist state-you MIGHT see the light!

]]> By: Ron Nebraska http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262045 Ron Nebraska Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:31:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-262045 Tom Masters January 13, 2008 2:13 pm ET It's a shame, the public is against the war because they are brain washed by the same media that helped the Dems take Congress, who has a lower approval than King George Tom, the last poll I saw had approval of the Democrat party at 56% so I'd say your Republicans bring the average down quite a bit. Maybe if they tried to govern instead of obstruct they could bring their numbers up. Tom Masters January 13, 2008 2:13 pm ET

It's a shame, the public is against the war because they are brain washed by the same media that helped the Dems take Congress, who has a lower approval than King George

Tom, the last poll I saw had approval of the Democrat party at 56% so I'd say your Republicans bring the average down quite a bit. Maybe if they tried to govern instead of obstruct they could bring their numbers up.

]]> By: Richard, West Palm Beach, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261925 Richard, West Palm Beach, FL Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:03:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261925 "Phil memphis TN your " list " is 80% manufactured Talking points riddled with here-say and inuendo" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 80% of 11 would indicate that approximately only 2 are not manufactured. Unquestionably, some are debateable, which does NOT necessarily make them "manufactured". -Squandered a budget surplus, turning it into a record budget deficit. FACT: Bush inherited the largest budget surplus in history, fought Democrats to use less of it to reduce debt, and has increased national debt by 50%. -Moved our economy from prosperity into a recession (the major financial publications just officially announced it, look it up) FACT: the housing market is awful, the U.S. dollar keeps dropping compared to others, gasoline and heating oil costs have doubled under Bush, and many economists say we are in the start of a recession. -While Clinton debated the word "is" in reference to a sex act, Bush administration debates whether waterboarding is torture. Which is more dangerous? FACT: waterboarding. -failed to help thousands and thousands of Americans after Katrina FACT: with one phone call Bush could have sent any of our military equipment to aid the people. He chose to ignor them. -went from "We will get bin Laden dead or alive" to "bin Laden? I really don't spend much time thinking about him". FACT that is well-documented -fired federal prosecutors who refused to base their prosecutions on Republican politics (a.k.a. prosecute dems and block prosecution of GOP) Apparent fact. -Has had to have most his top level positions (e.g. gonzo) resign i shame FACT: under fire, these people have also left: Rumsfeld, Ashcroft, Libby, Miers, and "Helluva Job Brownie". George Tenet, blamed for the Iraq invasion, remained and Bush gave him the highest award any private citizen can receive. Phil's list was far from "80% manufactured". "Phil memphis TN your " list " is 80% manufactured Talking points riddled with here-say and inuendo"
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80% of 11 would indicate that approximately only 2 are not manufactured. Unquestionably, some are debateable, which does NOT necessarily make them "manufactured".

-Squandered a budget surplus, turning it into a record budget deficit. FACT: Bush inherited the largest budget surplus in history, fought Democrats to use less of it to reduce debt, and has increased national debt by 50%.

-Moved our economy from prosperity into a recession (the major financial publications just officially announced it, look it up) FACT: the housing market is awful, the U.S. dollar keeps dropping compared to others, gasoline and heating oil costs have doubled under Bush, and many economists say we are in the start of a recession.

-While Clinton debated the word "is" in reference to a sex act, Bush administration debates whether waterboarding is torture. Which is more dangerous? FACT: waterboarding.

-failed to help thousands and thousands of Americans after Katrina FACT: with one phone call Bush could have sent any of our military equipment to aid the people. He chose to ignor them.

-went from "We will get bin Laden dead or alive" to "bin Laden? I really don't spend much time thinking about him". FACT that is well-documented

-fired federal prosecutors who refused to base their prosecutions on Republican politics (a.k.a. prosecute dems and block prosecution of GOP) Apparent fact.

-Has had to have most his top level positions (e.g. gonzo) resign i shame FACT: under fire, these people have also left: Rumsfeld, Ashcroft, Libby, Miers, and "Helluva Job Brownie". George Tenet, blamed for the Iraq invasion, remained and Bush gave him the highest award any private citizen can receive.

Phil's list was far from "80% manufactured".

]]> By: Mike, Birmingham AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261878 Mike, Birmingham AL Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:54:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261878 Sam in Texas - Hahahahaahh!! That was the best parody of a Republican I ever read!!!! Wait...that was a joke, right? If it wasn't, it's still pretty funny - just in a more tragic way. Sam in Texas –

Hahahahaahh!! That was the best parody of a Republican I ever read!!!!

Wait...that was a joke, right? If it wasn't, it's still pretty funny – just in a more tragic way.

]]> By: Mike, Birmingham AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261850 Mike, Birmingham AL Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:50:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261850 Mark in PA - which of Phil's comments is false? Sounds like he hit the nail on the head. Mark in PA – which of Phil's comments is false? Sounds like he hit the nail on the head.

]]> By: Mike, Birmingham AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261837 Mike, Birmingham AL Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:48:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261837 you know, 33% sounds low...but when you think about it - if you get 10 random people in a room, at least 3 of them think that schmuck is still doing a bang-up job. Oh yeah - all you people who keep bringing up congress' low approval rating, I'm a Democrat and I disapprove of the job they are doing. We elected them into power to end the war and restore the Constitution and Bill of Rights that Bush has trampled all over - instead they keep laying down and let Bush get his way. So which is it? Does Bush deserve the low ratings for his job performance, or congress for continuing to let Bush run rampant? You can't have it both ways neo-cons. you know, 33% sounds low...but when you think about it – if you get 10 random people in a room, at least 3 of them think that schmuck is still doing a bang-up job. Oh yeah – all you people who keep bringing up congress' low approval rating, I'm a Democrat and I disapprove of the job they are doing. We elected them into power to end the war and restore the Constitution and Bill of Rights that Bush has trampled all over – instead they keep laying down and let Bush get his way. So which is it? Does Bush deserve the low ratings for his job performance, or congress for continuing to let Bush run rampant? You can't have it both ways neo-cons.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261828 Anonymous Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:47:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261828 you know, 33% sounds low...but when you think about it - if you get 10 random people in a room, at least 3 of them think that schmuck is still doing a bang-up job. Oh yeah - all you people who keep bringing up congress' low approval rating, I'm a Democrat and I disapprove of the job they are doing. We elected them into power to end the war and restore the Constitution and Bill of Rights that Bush has trampled all over - instead they keep laying down and let Bush get his way. So which is it? Does Bush deserve the low ratings for his job performance, or congress for continuing to let Bush run rampant? You can't have it both ways neo-cons. you know, 33% sounds low...but when you think about it – if you get 10 random people in a room, at least 3 of them think that schmuck is still doing a bang-up job. Oh yeah – all you people who keep bringing up congress' low approval rating, I'm a Democrat and I disapprove of the job they are doing. We elected them into power to end the war and restore the Constitution and Bill of Rights that Bush has trampled all over – instead they keep laying down and let Bush get his way. So which is it? Does Bush deserve the low ratings for his job performance, or congress for continuing to let Bush run rampant? You can't have it both ways neo-cons.

]]> By: George Tartal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261665 George Tartal Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:16:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261665 Bush's numbers will never go lower. The 32% are the hard-core Bushies who would forgive him killing a baby on the Capital steps. Eventually the damage that man has done will be repaired, but how long it will take is another matter. With only about a year to go in his term, it seems that we are coming out of a long dark tunnel and can a glimmer of light at the end. Go Kucinich! Bush's numbers will never go lower. The 32% are the hard-core Bushies who would forgive him killing a baby on the Capital steps.
Eventually the damage that man has done will be repaired, but how long it will take is another matter.
With only about a year to go in his term, it seems that we are coming out of a long dark tunnel and can a glimmer of light at the end.
Go Kucinich!

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261619 mark wilkes barre pa Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:06:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261619 Gregg history repeats it self over and over . we can learn from the mistakes of letting politics run a war like viet nam,,,or learn from what happens when you dont commit to help your allies and only cherry pick your efforts to stop war like we did before the pearl harbor attack in the hope that the enemy would not bother us. these historical events of war are real and sound strikingly familiar to what is going on now,,,, the same can be said for economic events and situations that go hand in hand with costly wars. Every spotted piece of information that was presented to the president and his advisors and the commissioners (some of who were democrats) seemed to indicate that there were WMD's in the days before the decision to hit Iraq . It was not untill we got there that we found the empty wharehouses and bunkers. as I agree with your comment on how could we think these people would come running to us with open arms welcomming us into there lives was about the most opposit thinking than what actually happened ,, it was a mistake due to not having feet on the ground in the way of secret opperatives long before we got there,, you know the old way of doing things a practice that has been proven to save lives time and time again and certainly would of helped if not for being cut from the cia budgets over the last 20 something years considered un neccessary after the collapse of the soviet Union Gregg history repeats it self over and over . we can learn from the mistakes of letting politics run a war like viet nam,,,or learn from what happens when you dont commit to help your allies and only cherry pick your efforts to stop war like we did before the pearl harbor attack in the hope that the enemy would not bother us. these historical events of war are real and sound strikingly familiar to what is going on now,,,, the same can be said for economic events and situations that go hand in hand with costly wars. Every spotted piece of information that was presented to the president and his advisors and the commissioners (some of who were democrats) seemed to indicate that there were WMD's in the days before the decision to hit Iraq . It was not untill we got there that we found the empty wharehouses and bunkers. as I agree with your comment on how could we think these people would come running to us with open arms welcomming us into there lives was about the most opposit thinking than what actually happened ,, it was a mistake due to not having feet on the ground in the way of secret opperatives long before we got there,, you know the old way of doing things a practice that has been proven to save lives time and time again and certainly would of helped if not for being cut from the cia budgets over the last 20 something years considered un neccessary after the collapse of the soviet Union

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261437 mark wilkes barre pa Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:39:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261437 Phil memphis TN your " list " is 80% manufactured Talking points riddled with here-say and inuendo , the other 20% I would love to see debated by two rational thinking representitives of both parties sworn to an oath of fair play Phil memphis TN your " list " is 80% manufactured Talking points riddled with here-say and inuendo , the other 20% I would love to see debated by two rational thinking representitives of both parties sworn to an oath of fair play

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261083 mark wilkes barre pa Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:38:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-261083 Cnn monitor I am still waiting for my comment to sam and my question to you to be moderated and posted I see you posted a comment a 3:07 Pm. mine was left in your hands at 7:51 and 10:56 AM you have no right to say my comments were offensive after you posted sam from texas Cnn monitor I am still waiting for my comment to sam and my question to you to be moderated and posted I see you posted a comment a 3:07 Pm. mine was left in your hands at 7:51 and 10:56 AM you have no right to say my comments were offensive after you posted sam from texas

]]> By: Sue, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260969 Sue, Michigan Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:07:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260969 Well, Sam, If MICK Huckabee were running, I might consider it. Since it is MIKE Huckabee, however, I just can't vote for someone who thinks war in Iraq is OK. It is not, was not, and never will be seen as OK. We invaded a sovereign nation, have killed 150,000 innocent people, are responsible for the millions more who have left their homes, have allowed AlQuaida to truly have a home, and have distanced ourselves from the rest of the world. Meanwhile, back at home, we have lost our privacy, given up the right to an attorney if Bush decides on his own that we are some kind of threat, can be imprisoned on that notion without contact, without a hearing, and we can be tortured by other Americans without redress. That is not America! And you have such a compassionate world view, too, of all the other "worthless" countries. Were it not by the grace of God (or some other quirk of fate) you might live in one of those worthless places, and would you not then look to the great USA to help your homeland? We are getting to the point where we cannot even help ourselves as the dollar falls, a recession begins, and Bush is spending $3000/SECOND in Iraq. It is patriotic and a duty to question authority! Only in a fascist state are people punished for questioning their government. Is that what you really want-blind obedience to a dictator? So maybe there are other things to worry about than your misspellings and rants about gays and illegal aliens. Well, Sam,
If MICK Huckabee were running, I might consider it. Since it is MIKE Huckabee, however, I just can't vote for someone who thinks war in Iraq is OK. It is not, was not, and never will be seen as OK. We invaded a sovereign nation, have killed 150,000 innocent people, are responsible for the millions more who have left their homes, have allowed AlQuaida to truly have a home, and have distanced ourselves from the rest of the world.
Meanwhile, back at home, we have lost our privacy, given up the right to an attorney if Bush decides on his own that we are some kind of threat, can be imprisoned on that notion without contact, without a hearing, and we can be tortured by other Americans without redress. That is not America!
And you have such a compassionate world view, too, of all the other "worthless" countries. Were it not by the grace of God (or some other quirk of fate) you might live in one of those worthless places, and would you not then look to the great USA to help your homeland? We are getting to the point where we cannot even help ourselves as the dollar falls, a recession begins, and Bush is spending $3000/SECOND in Iraq.
It is patriotic and a duty to question authority! Only in a fascist state are people punished for questioning their government. Is that what you really want-blind obedience to a dictator?
So maybe there are other things to worry about than your misspellings and rants about gays and illegal aliens.

]]> By: Brenna Kearns http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260887 Brenna Kearns Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:43:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260887 I would just like to point out a few things: 1. Congress HISTORICALLY has lower approval ratings than the president because of the inherent gridlock from being a bipartisan legislative body. 2. To Woody Hamilton: The enemy has no regard for human life? What about the untold number of Iraqis who have perished in the past five years? Human life is human life, the cost is the same no matter what nationality a person is. 3. To Rafael in Richmond: "upserd" is spelt absurd. -A student who's looking forward to voting Republicans out of the White House in her first election I would just like to point out a few things:

1. Congress HISTORICALLY has lower approval ratings than the president because of the inherent gridlock from being a bipartisan legislative body.

2. To Woody Hamilton: The enemy has no regard for human life? What about the untold number of Iraqis who have perished in the past five years? Human life is human life, the cost is the same no matter what nationality a person is.

3. To Rafael in Richmond: "upserd" is spelt absurd.

-A student who's looking forward to voting Republicans out of the White House in her first election

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260878 Farrell, Houston, Tx Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:41:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260878 Bush doesn't care about his approval ratings on the Iraq war, he's looking for support to go to war with Iran. Bush doesn't care about his approval ratings on the Iraq war, he's looking for support to go to war with Iran.

]]> By: Tom Masters http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260780 Tom Masters Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:13:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260780 It's a shame, the public is against the war because they are brain washed by the same media that helped the Dems take Congress, who has a lower approval than King George. It's a shame, the public is against the war because they are brain washed by the same media that helped the Dems take Congress, who has a lower approval than King George.

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260770 Mark Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:11:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260770 It is time to change the way a president is being elected, to make sure we won't end up with another Bush. An IQ test may help. It is time to change the way a president is being elected, to make sure we won't end up with another Bush. An IQ test may help.

]]> By: Tom Masters http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260769 Tom Masters Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:11:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260769 People are against the war because the are brain washed by the media. It's a shame. Funny though that the Dem Congress has a way lower approval hahaha. Total proof that the public has been duped! People are against the war because the are brain washed by the media. It's a shame.

Funny though that the Dem Congress has a way lower approval hahaha.

Total proof that the public has been duped!

]]> By: Cile http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260708 Cile Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:55:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260708 Anyone who thinks that George Bush has done any kind of decent job as president is seriously delusional. This guy is at the very bottom of the barrel and these kids who have died in this Iraq debacle have paid the ultimate price for his ignorance, incompetence and arrogance. I am the mother of a soildier. I KNOW what I am talking about as opposed to you Bush lovers. History will speak the truth and this idiot will get his just deserve. If it weren't so tragic, it would be almost comical that someone so inept could acually be president of the United States of America. Saturday Night Live would have a field day with this bubba! Anyone who thinks that George Bush has done any kind of decent job as president is seriously delusional. This guy is at the very bottom of the barrel and these kids who have died in this Iraq debacle have paid the ultimate price for his ignorance, incompetence and arrogance. I am the mother of a soildier. I KNOW what I am talking about as opposed to you Bush lovers. History will speak the truth and this idiot will get his just deserve. If it weren't so tragic, it would be almost comical that someone so inept could acually be president of the United States of America. Saturday Night Live would have a field day with this bubba!

]]> By: Jeff, Rugby ND http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260654 Jeff, Rugby ND Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:42:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260654 Bush's approval ratings are way too high for what he done to our nation and to Iraq. Unfortunately he will never be held accountable for his actions. Hopefully God will show US mercy in spite of what our government has done to the people of Iraq. Bush's approval ratings are way too high for what he done to our nation and to Iraq. Unfortunately he will never be held accountable for his actions. Hopefully God will show US mercy in spite of what our government has done to the people of Iraq.

]]> By: John Starnes Tampa Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260600 John Starnes Tampa Florida Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:28:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260600 Just WHAT are those 33% THINKING? Do they even have a clue about the state of America and the world thanks to this unelected regime? Just WHAT are those 33% THINKING? Do they even have a clue about the state of America and the world thanks to this unelected regime?

]]> By: jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260590 jim Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:24:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260590 There are multi-billion dollars being spent for war materials. Why aren't these materials being produced in the United States, i.e Detroit, Michigan? There are multi-billion dollars being spent for war materials. Why aren't these materials being produced in the United States, i.e Detroit, Michigan?

]]> By: Sensible Cape Coral Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260565 Sensible Cape Coral Fl Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:18:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260565 TO: WOODY HAMILITON You cannot support the war and the troops at the same time since it is the war that is killing our brave young people. Every war is an expression of failure. Logic 101. TO: WOODY HAMILITON

You cannot support the war and the troops at the same time since it is the war that is killing our brave young people. Every war is an expression of failure.
Logic 101.

]]> By: John G http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260560 John G Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:17:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260560 Thank you CNN for opening my eyes to this surprising truth...People don't like war-that one is going to be tough to remember I'll have to write it down. Ask them if they would prefer to be dodging road side bombs or IEDs on the roads here in America. Ask them if they would prefer to be learning Arabic right now. Ask them if they would like to see the Statue of Liberty or Mt Rushmore or the White House or any other national landmark destroyed when a plane carrying one insane religious fanatic and a few hundred innocent bystanders crashes into it. As far as Bushes approval rating, he's the sitting President during a war. He doesn't have the luxury of cutting defense spending (like Clinton did) to make it look like the economy is doing well. He is constantly at odds with a democrat controlled Congress who (with the help of the liberal media-I won't name names) makes it look like Bush is the reason they have accomplished absolutely nothing since they "took power". Of course the guys approval ratings are low... Thank you CNN for opening my eyes to this surprising truth...People don't like war-that one is going to be tough to remember I'll have to write it down.

Ask them if they would prefer to be dodging road side bombs or IEDs on the roads here in America. Ask them if they would prefer to be learning Arabic right now. Ask them if they would like to see the Statue of Liberty or Mt Rushmore or the White House or any other national landmark destroyed when a plane carrying one insane religious fanatic and a few hundred innocent bystanders crashes into it.

As far as Bushes approval rating, he's the sitting President during a war. He doesn't have the luxury of cutting defense spending (like Clinton did) to make it look like the economy is doing well. He is constantly at odds with a democrat controlled Congress who (with the help of the liberal media-I won't name names) makes it look like Bush is the reason they have accomplished absolutely nothing since they "took power". Of course the guys approval ratings are low...

]]> By: Tim T. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260473 Tim T. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:52:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260473 32%. This just proves that you can fool some of the people some of the time but not 68% of the people now. Bush is a loser. Period. And now he's ranting on and on about Iran. Another endless war? The US should look back and try very hard to understand what caused these people, these "terroists" to hate us so. It didn't come out of a vacuum. 32%. This just proves that you can fool some of the people some of the time but not 68% of the people now. Bush is a loser. Period. And now he's ranting on and on about Iran. Another endless war? The US should look back and try very hard to understand what caused these people, these "terroists" to hate us so. It didn't come out of a vacuum.

]]> By: Roy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260347 Roy Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:05:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260347 Let's see a poll on what percent of Americans want Cheney and Bush impeached for treason and war crimes. Send the results to weak-sister Nancy Pelosi. Let's see a poll on what percent of Americans want Cheney and Bush impeached for treason and war crimes.

Send the results to weak-sister Nancy Pelosi.

]]> By: libby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260238 libby Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:21:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260238 How could you be surprised, with the mentality of the above, and to think he protected their yellow walfalled behinds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a bunch of cowards! God Bless our troops and their Commander in Chief, that protect even lefties! How could you be surprised, with the mentality of the above, and to think he protected their yellow walfalled behinds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a bunch of cowards!
God Bless our troops and their Commander in Chief, that protect
even lefties!

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260177 mark wilkes barre pa Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:56:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260177 Cnn monitor,,,,,,,,, You may want to re-read your own comment policy You delete much less offensive comments than the one posted by sam from texas. makes me wonder what YOUR thought process was in allowing his comment. Its been three hours since you last released a comment. CARE TO EXPLAIN WHY ?,,,,,,,,,,, wether he was for real or had other motives the result was the same,,, sick and twisted is sick and twisted Cnn monitor,,,,,,,,, You may want to re-read your own comment policy You delete much less offensive comments than the one posted by sam from texas. makes me wonder what YOUR thought process was in allowing his comment. Its been three hours since you last released a comment. CARE TO EXPLAIN WHY ?,,,,,,,,,,, wether he was for real or had other motives the result was the same,,, sick and twisted is sick and twisted

]]> By: Greg Sikorski http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260169 Greg Sikorski Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:53:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260169 So many of the people who have responded to the article use conditions and ideas from the past instead of reality. This is a war that should never have been. This president lied to he American people in his all-out effort to go into Iraq. Why not Saudi Arabia (since 15 of the 19 terrorists were from Saudi Arabia) or why not Syria? His group could have used the same data (unfounded and falsified) to set up the same regimes. We have entered an area of the world that can't find peace with itself; so how did these people come up with the Cheney-esque ideas that the people would come running into the streets to greet their liberators. Nothing that CNN prints or that the news covers can explain away the mistakes that this administration has made. The ostrich-like followers of Bush think that the man has done something great, and yet I can think of nearly 4000 reasons why we should never have entered Iraq. As for Hillary, let's give her a chance. No one could do worse. So many of the people who have responded to the article use conditions and ideas from the past instead of reality. This is a war that should never have been. This president lied to he American people in his all-out effort to go into Iraq. Why not Saudi Arabia (since 15 of the 19 terrorists were from Saudi Arabia) or why not Syria? His group could have used the same data (unfounded and falsified) to set up the same regimes. We have entered an area of the world that can't find peace with itself; so how did these people come up with the Cheney-esque ideas that the people would come running into the streets to greet their liberators. Nothing that CNN prints or that the news covers can explain away the mistakes that this administration has made. The ostrich-like followers of Bush think that the man has done something great, and yet I can think of nearly 4000 reasons why we should never have entered Iraq. As for Hillary, let's give her a chance. No one could do worse.

]]> By: DR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260118 DR Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:35:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260118 When we look back after this Presidency is over, we will see a President who was tough and stood his ground, not giving in to the liberal loons on the left who think they know better. He is a much better President than he has been given credit for. On top of that, the press has had a lot to do with the perception that Mr. Bush has been a bad President. Face it -- the surge is working and Iraq is improving. All the lefties wanted us to pull out of Iraq a long time ago because our image on the world stage was suffering. Give me a break. America is about strength and leadership, not weakness and cowardice. If we pulled out, our image around the world would have been completely tarnished. I don't know about the rest of you, but being labled a quitter isn't very flattering or good for the image -- agreed? When we look back after this Presidency is over, we will see a President who was tough and stood his ground, not giving in to the liberal loons on the left who think they know better. He is a much better President than he has been given credit for.
On top of that, the press has had a lot to do with the perception that Mr. Bush has been a bad President.

Face it - the surge is working and Iraq is improving. All the lefties wanted us to pull out of Iraq a long time ago because our image on the world stage was suffering. Give me a break. America is about strength and leadership, not weakness and cowardice. If we pulled out, our image around the world would have been completely tarnished. I don't know about the rest of you, but being labled a quitter isn't very flattering or good for the image - agreed?

]]> By: Terry, El Paso, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260083 Terry, El Paso, TX Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:14:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260083 I supported the war because I believed Colin Powell when he said there were 2,000 TONS of biological and chemical warfare materials in Iraq. I figured they would not have made that much if they did not have definite plans to use it, presumably against Israel. It turns out that they were wrong, so I was wrong and most of you were wrong too. Not only was the administration wrong in their decision to invade, they pursued the war badly, making many mistakes and pouring many lives down the rathole - Iraqi and American. The recent surge strategy seems to have actually improved life in Iraq considerably for the unfortunate citizens of that unfortunate place. Iraqi leadership is failing Iraqis and us. They have never missed an opportunity to miss an opportunity. The purpose of the surge was to give the Iraqi govenment some breathing room so they could begin to function normally, repair the devastated infrastructure, and begin policing the nation. Instead, they are busy arguing at lunch time over whether the last piece of pie should go to a Sunni or a Shiite. Now that we've broken that miserable nation, I think we need to stay until its fixed. I was involved in the decision to go to war, as we all were. The vast majority of us were flying flags on our front lawns and pasting "Support our troops" stickers (made in China) on our bumpers. The flags are gone and the bumper stickers are old and faded, but we screwed up and we need to unscrew the situation. I supported the war because I believed Colin Powell when he said there were 2,000 TONS of biological and chemical warfare materials in Iraq. I figured they would not have made that much if they did not have definite plans to use it, presumably against Israel. It turns out that they were wrong, so I was wrong and most of you were wrong too.

Not only was the administration wrong in their decision to invade, they pursued the war badly, making many mistakes and pouring many lives down the rathole – Iraqi and American. The recent surge strategy seems to have actually improved life in Iraq considerably for the unfortunate citizens of that unfortunate place.

Iraqi leadership is failing Iraqis and us. They have never missed an opportunity to miss an opportunity. The purpose of the surge was to give the Iraqi govenment some breathing room so they could begin to function normally, repair the devastated infrastructure, and begin policing the nation. Instead, they are busy arguing at lunch time over whether the last piece of pie should go to a Sunni or a Shiite.

Now that we've broken that miserable nation, I think we need to stay until its fixed. I was involved in the decision to go to war, as we all were. The vast majority of us were flying flags on our front lawns and pasting "Support our troops" stickers (made in China) on our bumpers. The flags are gone and the bumper stickers are old and faded, but we screwed up and we need to unscrew the situation.

]]> By: frank selig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260079 frank selig Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:12:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260079 Get rid of Bush ----------------------- Get rid of Bush
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]]> By: Phil Memphis, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260077 Phil Memphis, TN Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:11:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-260077 OMG, the polls look right, because unbelievably one of 3 posters on here is still preaching what a great job the criminal Bush administration ahs done. yes, they have done all of this: -Manufactured false evidence of WMD's in Iraq -Used that evidence to lie us into a war that has murdered thousands -Squandered a budget surplus, turning it into a record budget deficit. -Moved our economy from prosperity into a recession (the major financial publications just officially announced it, look it up) -Performed illegal surveillance on american citizens -While Clinton debated the word "is" in reference to a sex act, Bush administration debates whether waterboarding is torture. Which is more dangerous? -failed to help thousands and thousands of Americans after Katrina -went from "We will get bin Laden dead or alive" to "bin Laden? I really don't spend much time thinking about him" -Taking the first steps to privatize our military, which would then allow a dictator type to use it against the people of this country. -fired federal prosecutors who refused to base their prosecutions on Republican politics (a.k.a. prosecute dems and block prosecution of GOP) -Has had to have most his top level positions (e.g. gonzo) resign i shame Should I go on? Because I can... OMG, the polls look right, because unbelievably one of 3 posters on here is still preaching what a great job the criminal Bush administration ahs done. yes, they have done all of this:

-Manufactured false evidence of WMD's in Iraq
-Used that evidence to lie us into a war that has murdered thousands
-Squandered a budget surplus, turning it into a record budget deficit.
-Moved our economy from prosperity into a recession (the major financial publications just officially announced it, look it up)
-Performed illegal surveillance on american citizens
-While Clinton debated the word "is" in reference to a sex act, Bush administration debates whether waterboarding is torture. Which is more dangerous?
-failed to help thousands and thousands of Americans after Katrina
-went from "We will get bin Laden dead or alive" to "bin Laden? I really don't spend much time thinking about him"
-Taking the first steps to privatize our military, which would then allow a dictator type to use it against the people of this country.
-fired federal prosecutors who refused to base their prosecutions on Republican politics (a.k.a. prosecute dems and block prosecution of GOP)
-Has had to have most his top level positions (e.g. gonzo) resign i shame

Should I go on? Because I can...

]]> By: James, Houston,TX. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-259999 James, Houston,TX. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:33:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-259999 Geo. Bush on Iraq and Iran; because of his affliliation to the PNAC and Personal Ignorance, Bush has to be the most Dangerous Person within any Government! Impeachment is the best solution! Others Die because of total lack of Intelligence. Geo. Bush on Iraq and Iran; because of his affliliation to the PNAC and Personal Ignorance, Bush has to be the most Dangerous Person within any Government! Impeachment is the best solution! Others Die because of total lack of Intelligence.

]]> By: william walsh col ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-259928 william walsh col ohio Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:58:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-259928 z in st louis you hit it on the head, there sheep,going to the slaughter house and telling jokes as there walking towards the gate, you are however correct,100% z in st louis you hit it on the head, there sheep,going to the slaughter house and telling jokes as there walking towards the gate, you are however correct,100%

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-259757 mark wilkes barre pa Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:55:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-259757 This must be the weekly trash bush blog,,, worstprezever,,, you ever notice how every time a story on bush comes along you and Z,ST, Louis, and from the north are right there leaving long winded comments , Your hate for me a registered republican I do not understand. I dont know you people and I would not care to from your blind rage comments ! You three would and have been the first to scream out how polls mean nothing ,,, who did they poll to get these results ? Any one can get any percentage they want in a poll if the question is asked in the right way,,,, You just did when you were gloating about how the polls were wrong about hillary when she won at the NH primaries in your comment days ago on that story,, People who apprieciate bush and his attempt at handling the worst terror attack on america since Pearl harbor and the first successful major attack on the main land " IS " because of his consistant un waivering approach to terror. How ever right or wrong or whatever mistakes were made in that approach can and will be debated for ever,, But that being said myself and the other 32% , give or take 3% for error,,, felt at that time and still do that there is only one way to make terrorist think before they act,,, that is through the fact that there opponent ( Insert "America here" ) Will not be detired ,confused , or stopped by fear or political pressure in killing every last one of THEM if necessary to continue OUR way of life and very existance president Roosevelts all consuming and personal mission after pearl harbor was to bomb Tokyo, against his own advisers oppinions and in the face of 70 some % of americans being against the US going to war. I know you three will say Yeah but we had support of our allies then,,,,,Our allies were being slaughtered,,,,, long before we joined in that war. thousands died as we sat back and did not help,,, 32% give or take 3% of americans Knew that then and know that now This must be the weekly trash bush blog,,, worstprezever,,, you ever notice how every time a story on bush comes along you and Z,ST, Louis, and from the north are right there leaving long winded comments , Your hate for me a registered republican I do not understand. I dont know you people and I would not care to from your blind rage comments ! You three would and have been the first to scream out how polls mean nothing ,,, who did they poll to get these results ? Any one can get any percentage they want in a poll if the question is asked in the right way,,,, You just did when you were gloating about how the polls were wrong about hillary when she won at the NH primaries in your comment days ago on that story,, People who apprieciate bush and his attempt at handling the worst terror attack on america since Pearl harbor and the first successful major attack on the main land " IS " because of his consistant un waivering approach to terror. How ever right or wrong or whatever mistakes were made in that approach can and will be debated for ever,, But that being said myself and the other 32% , give or take 3% for error,,, felt at that time and still do that there is only one way to make terrorist think before they act,,, that is through the fact that there opponent ( Insert "America here" ) Will not be detired ,confused , or stopped by fear or political pressure in killing every last one of THEM if necessary to continue OUR way of life and very existance president Roosevelts all consuming and personal mission after pearl harbor was to bomb Tokyo, against his own advisers oppinions and in the face of 70 some % of americans being against the US going to war. I know you three will say Yeah but we had support of our allies then,,,,,Our allies were being slaughtered,,,,, long before we joined in that war. thousands died as we sat back and did not help,,, 32% give or take 3% of americans Knew that then and know that now

]]> By: Chris Wurr http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-259747 Chris Wurr Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:35:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-259747 Mr. Woody Hamilton, I can not believe that there is still someone out to believe this propaganda nonsense, that we have to beat the 'enemy' on their soil instead on ours, to justify the Iraq invasion. No, the insurgents would not board planes to fight in New Jersey. For heaven's sake, Bush policy MADE Iraq the terror hotbed that it was not before the US attack! Have you ever wondered how the Iraqis feel about the US luring Al Qaida into their formerly terrorist - free country and unleashing mayhem? And you really believe Bush has some secret information that convinced him that Iraq is an imminent threat? Dream on. Mr. Woody Hamilton, I can not believe that there is still someone out to believe this propaganda nonsense, that we have to beat the 'enemy' on their soil instead on ours, to justify the Iraq invasion. No, the insurgents would not board planes to fight in New Jersey. For heaven's sake, Bush policy MADE Iraq the terror hotbed that it was not before the US attack!
Have you ever wondered how the Iraqis feel about the US luring Al Qaida into their formerly terrorist – free country and unleashing mayhem?
And you really believe Bush has some secret information that convinced him that Iraq is an imminent threat?
Dream on.

]]> By: Mason Myatt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-259725 Mason Myatt Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:05:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/12/poll-approval-of-war-in-iraq-bush-remain-low/#comment-259725 At last we know what percentage of Americans got to school on the short bus. At last we know what percentage of Americans got to school on the short bus.

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