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Loren Booda
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How far would you be willing to entrust President George W. Bush in governing your life?
Would You Trust George W. Bush with Your Toaster?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around trust in former President George W. Bush, particularly in relation to his governance and personal character. Participants explore the implications of trusting a political leader with personal responsibilities and broader governance issues, touching on themes of leadership, accountability, and personal values.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express skepticism about Bush's ability to govern effectively, citing negative impacts of his policies.
- One participant references the 9/11 commission report to argue that the war in Iraq was unfounded, contributing to a loss of trust in Bush.
- Others question the relevance of the original post, suggesting it may have been intended as a joke or light-hearted commentary.
- There is a suggestion that if one wouldn't trust Bush with personal matters, it raises questions about trusting him with national governance.
- One participant contrasts Bush's life experiences with the teachings of Jesus, questioning whether his privileged background allows him to understand the struggles of ordinary Americans.
- Another participant dismisses the previous arguments as exaggerated, humorously stating they would only trust Bush with their garbage.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus; there are multiple competing views regarding Bush's trustworthiness and the implications of his leadership style. Some express serious concerns, while others adopt a more humorous or dismissive tone.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes varying interpretations of trust and leadership, with some arguments relying on personal anecdotes and emotional responses rather than empirical evidence. The scope of trust is not clearly defined, leading to ambiguity in the discussion.
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JohnDubYa
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Well, I don't think he would shoot me in the back or burn my house down. :)
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Loren Booda
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...or cut off my ears? 
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Gza
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You didn't really answer the original question with that comment. Of course he wouldn't do anything that extreme to you personally, but he is doing many things that are affecting all of us negatively. I had a chance to skim through the 9/11 commission's report(something supported by Bush), and was shocked to find in plain print, the notion that the war in Iraq was completely unfounded, based on it's original intents and means of homeland security as characterized by the Bush administration. There is just too many things Bush has done to cause me to lose trust in him.
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Prometheus
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I agree, but they seem to be having a pleasant conversation. Perhaps the original post was an inside joke. I don't understand what the original post could possibly be asking anyway.Gza said:
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selfAdjoint
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Dearly Missed
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Perhaps a voting suggestion? would you trust GWB to run your personal life? No? Then why trust him to run the country?
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Dooga Blackrazor
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If you want to go even further... Would you trust a bush to run the country? Then why trust George W? :)
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Loren Booda
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What would Jesus do?
George W. Bush's savior and role model, Jesus Christ, was a man who showed compassion ultimately through his own suffering. It seems the only suffering that our president has experienced was his privileged profligate life, ignorant of the affliction foisted upon most responsible Americans by the rich he represents. If anything, Bush's life has been one of comfort, divorced from a tradition of Christian humility throughout history. I think Jesus' example is paramount for all leaders: the better a person has coped with the true tribulations of life, the more effective an example and authority they are.
What life experiences of President Bush qualify him to understand the adversity of the world's majority, or that of the U.S.? Should one's faith in Jesus presuppose faith in Dubya?
George W. Bush's savior and role model, Jesus Christ, was a man who showed compassion ultimately through his own suffering. It seems the only suffering that our president has experienced was his privileged profligate life, ignorant of the affliction foisted upon most responsible Americans by the rich he represents. If anything, Bush's life has been one of comfort, divorced from a tradition of Christian humility throughout history. I think Jesus' example is paramount for all leaders: the better a person has coped with the true tribulations of life, the more effective an example and authority they are.
What life experiences of President Bush qualify him to understand the adversity of the world's majority, or that of the U.S.? Should one's faith in Jesus presuppose faith in Dubya?
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Entropy
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Thats an Everest size load of BS.
What would I trust Bush with?
1. My garbage.
2. My toaster--no wait, I care about my toaster.