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Liberal does not equal Democrat, Conservative does not equal Republican. There are many shades to both of these parties. People become too simplistic when it comes to politics, the one topic that is never simple.
"The Resume" is entertaining to read though not entirely factual. The charges against Clinton were entertaining to read, but not entirely factual. Facts are actually fuzzy things in the world of politics, they can be skewed to fit your needs just as statistics can. However, if only 10% of the Resume is true, anyone who cares about Amercia and the world must take some time to think about whether President Bush should continue with his current employment or retire early.
I am not a fan of the President and will not vote for him, but as a citizen, I have tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and as time goes on he lets me down again and again.
There were justifications for going into Iraq, but he rushed in, without truly exploring all of the diplomatic means available to him, without international support and before the situation in Afganistan was fully settled. He diverted the attention of the American people from the true and justified war on terrorism towards a poorly planned, hastily carried out action in Iraq.
He made extensive tax cuts without cutting federal spending and increased unfunded federal mandates for the states, most of whom are billions in the hole.
He has made a mockery of environmental issues with his public initiatives and more effectively with extensive executive orders which he condemed the previous administration for using.
His ignorance of international issues and desire to ignore the Middel East conflict allowed the situation to come to a boil and now the water(and blood) are spilling out of the pot.
I do not care what he did in the National Guard or in college or in Mexico or in business. I care about what he has done in the White House and it is clear to me and my sensibilities that he must go.
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Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
-Douglas Adams
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