News What State Would the US Be in if George W. Bush Had a Third Term as President?

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The discussion centers on the hypothetical scenario of George W. Bush serving a third term as president and its potential impact on the United States. Participants express skepticism about the likelihood of significant health care reform under Bush, arguing that his policies would not align with such changes. There is a consensus that while both parties acknowledge the need for reform, Bush's ideology would prevent meaningful progress. The conversation also touches on fiscal issues, with some suggesting that the defense budget would be less bloated under Bush, contrasting it with current spending patterns. Participants debate the implications of Obama's policies, including the stimulus bill and military spending, and question whether Obama has outspent Bush. The discussion highlights a perceived complacency within the Republican Party post-Clinton and critiques both Bush's and Obama's administrations regarding their handling of economic and military issues. Overall, the thread reflects a complex interplay of political opinions, focusing on the implications of leadership styles and fiscal policies from both administrations.
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I think it was a Bill Moyer's 'person' that he was interviewing, and that person said that a republican spokesperson back in the 1920's set the goal for the republican party that they are still using, which is that the republicans WANT bad government so that they can make more money for themselves (the politicians) and for their contributors.

With bad government in place, there is less oversight to making money, he said.

Bad government is the goal of the Republican party.
 
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rewebster said:
I think it was a Bill Moyer's 'person' that he was interviewing, and that person said that a republican spokesperson back in the 1920's set the goal for the republican party that they are still using, which is that the republicans WANT bad government so that they can make more money for themselves (the politicians) and for their contributors.

With bad government in place, there is less oversight to making money, he said.

Bad government is the goal of the Republican party.

Now that you've had your fun, I have a few questions.
1.) Going back a few posts - what percentage of the total taxes paid did those upper income people pay?
2.) What percentage of those upper income people taking advantage of Bush tax cuts are actually Republicans and how many are Democrats?
It's time to support your nonsense.
 
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WhoWee said:
Now that you've had your fun, I have a few questions.
1.) Going back a few posts - what percentage of the total taxes paid did those upper income people pay?
2.) What percentage of those upper income people taking advantage of Bush tax cuts are actually Republicans and how many are Democrats?
It's time to support your nonsense.

what? you can't do your own research?

or are you just trying to get a liberal to do it for you...

so you can deny it anyway due to something else that you don't agree with?


Like I said, I am not defending the republicans morality of being greedy and self-serving--I'm just presenting the info...
 
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rewebster said:
what? you can't do your own research?

or are you just trying to get a liberal to do it for you...

so you can deny it anyway due to something else that you don't agree with?

Believe it or not - the rules also apply to liberals on the PF.
You need to support your nonsense.
 
  • #65
WhoWee said:
Believe it or not - the rules also apply to liberals on the PF.
You need to support your nonsense.

again, I did---read my posts--- and do your own research in a non-biased way

or just go ahead and believe only what just the republican spokes people like Limbaugh, Beck, Palin, etc say
 
  • #66
This thread has devolved into liberal/conservative bashing. Closed.
 

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