Question re: the intent of the US government

POSTED BY: Amiton
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 5, 2006 02:43
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AMITON

Friday, June 30, 2006 2:00 PM

I've noticed that there is a lot of very intense disagreement with many of the actions and decisions of the US Government in this forum. That's fine, and that's great, and I don't think that it's necessarily wrong.

My question is this: do you believe that the individuals that we have in government are acting with malicious intent toward the American public?

I don't think that is a very clear question, so I'll try to explain. I generally try to believe that most politicians at least make an attempt to do good things for their constituants and make the legacy of their tenure positive. When there is what appears to be an obtusively stupid decision made, I tell myself in the back of my mind that I don't have access to all of the information or intelligence (information gathering type, not smarts) that they are given in the decision making process. I know that in my time as a supervisor I have been in a position several times where I had to take what must have appeared to be a very bad decision on the surface for my subordinates, but that was the only logical decision given some data that they weren't privy to. Almost without exception, these people have excellent educations and most of them did relatively alright while getting that education.

The biggest target of the day is George Bush, naturally. There is a developing litany of very questionable decisions that have come out of the presidency even to the most open-minded of observers. At the same time, the man recieved an education at arguably the highest institution of learning in the US (GPA could have been better, but just to graduate isn't a given, no matter who you are). He has advisors with some impressive intellect, and many of them came into the administration with high regard.

So we come back to my question. Do the harshest critics in this forum believe that the US is being led intentionally astray for strictly personal reasons? Is there an honest feeling that a conspiracy is responsible for these questionable actions rather than good intentions gone awry? (Obviously we already know PirateNews' position on this...that isn't remotely what I'm talking about).

Hopefully I've been able to pose the question in a way that makes sense. It's not exactly the easiest thing I've tried to put words to. I am, however, very interested in what there is to be said. If more clarification is needed, however, I'll do my best to oblige.

Amiton.

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Friday, June 30, 2006 2:03 PM

I think George and his buddies are doing what they feel is the right thing FOR THEM. I get the feeling that George has decided he is God and is therefore answerable to no one.

AMITON

Friday, June 30, 2006 2:14 PM

That's probably mostly reasonable. I do think that W has a skewed view of the role of the president, and I think his dad has a lot to do with that. The signing statements issue going on right now is about as far as I need to look to agree with that.

Not an unreasonable point at all, FMF =)

Amiton.

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Friday, June 30, 2006 2:18 PM

I try

CHRISISALL

Friday, June 30, 2006 2:38 PM

Hello, Amiton. This is your President.
I thought I take this time to answer your question directly, thanks to a hack into your board I don't fully understand, although Zippy here does, don't ya pal? Okay, get back to that Congress guy's line, now.

So, to answer your question, I do what's RIGHT for the American People! There are NO conspiracies. We HAD to go into Iraq, and if "truth" gets in the path of progress, it becomes the tree in our right of way. I have made decisions that have caused many to go to God. This is not a bad thing, and their sacrifice has brought us all closer to security, the most valued of all American Ideals.
In the instance of Katrina, for example, a valuable lesson has been taught, that Daddy doesn't always save you- time to grow up. Take care of yourselves!
I agree with Neechee; that which does not kill this nation, will only make it stronger!
Hard lessons, son, hard lessons.

Time to get off this board and volunteer for service now; all your questions have been answered.
God Bless.

CHRISISALL

Friday, June 30, 2006 2:42 PM

Frakkin A!
I just got HACKED!! I couldn't get online for almost a half hour! CRIKEY!
Oh, funny, yeah- this was him, I'm sure...ha ha very funny....

wait...the tone is right...
NAW, it couldn't be...!...

Chrisisall

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Friday, June 30, 2006 2:45 PM

ROFLMAO!

CITIZEN

Friday, June 30, 2006 3:26 PM

Shut up and walk slowly toward them guns boy.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
And as you know, these are open forums, you're able to come and listen to what I have to say.

AMITON

Friday, June 30, 2006 4:59 PM

I'm not sure how to take these, guys =) They are funny, which is fine. Is that the point that was being made, just for the sake of humor, or were you saying that yes there is intent, or just yes, the American President, while well intentioned in his own bass-ackward universe is doing what he thinks is right, but in an utterly retarded manner =)

I know you guys don't really like the guy, or his policies, or his PR skills, or, well, much of anything about him. I was just trying to figure out what level that all happens at in your opinions...

Amiton.

RUE

Friday, June 30, 2006 6:02 PM

In my opinion, the administration is 'The Perfect Storm of Mendacity'. Each faction has its own agenda, but they are all running over the public with hobnail boots.

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