Question:
Who else believes its patriotic to oppose Bush, his war and his policies?
2007-04-11 03:09:02 UTC
More Americans are standing up in opposition to what this administration has been doing over the past 6 years. For the detractors, please don't link Iraq to September 11th , 2001.
Even Bush admits there is no connection between those events and his war of choice.
Sixteen answers:
2007-04-11 04:02:24 UTC
The administration has ignored the constitution, ignored world opinion, broken international law and continues down its path of wanton murder and theft for 'the greater good'. There's nothing patriotic about standing up for a liar and a cheerleader who was more or less handed the presidency on a plate.



Although the reps think standing up for the Constitution is unpatriotic, speaking out is unpatriotic, freedom of speech is unpatriotic, raising questions is unpatriotic, I think it is the right thing to do. Remember that no other country apart from the soviet union has ever had the idea of 'anti-itself' to put the blame on fellow countrymen. The hardliners are dropping lower than ever, each day.



If you believe in your country, in your forefathers, and if you love your country and the ideals it was based on, then stand up for them now. Or lose them.
Magma H
2007-04-11 03:28:04 UTC
Oh it's the most patriotic thing ever!

Doubly so for those who once or twice voted for him.

It must not be easy to admit they are wrong.

It shows how strongly this commander-in-chief has offended the voters and that they are willing to say no to his demand to stay on in Iraq.



The Iraqis DO NOT want the Americans in Iraqi.

They do not view America as liberators.

They view Americans as occupiers.



Let's just call it a day and get the boys and girls out of Iraq and out of harm's way!
Enigma
2007-04-11 03:26:41 UTC
Poor Bush he keeps singing that same ole 9-11 tune like a broken record. "if we don't fight them over there they'll follow us here" Bush says.... Well what does that mean Mr Bush? That you haven't done enough here to secure our borders? That in case of a national emergency we are out of luck because all the national gaurd is over there? That now the Iraqi people have joined the rest of our enemies that want us dead? Please........Bush needs to be escorted out of the white house in a pair of handcuffs and maybe a straight jacket.



Its not just patriotic. I think it is our patriotic duty and I think Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi feel that way too.
Mystery Lady H
2007-04-11 03:53:18 UTC
I do. Bush & co. are just lurking below the level of a tyrannical leadership. They've removed more American's rights than any president has in the last century or so. They're extremely misguided and are obviously too stubborn to change their policies or realize their mistake. I'm really surprised that anyone still supports Bush with all of the blatant anti-patriotic things he has done. The "patriot" act, is unpatriotic in itself.



Agreeing with everything your leader does doesn't make you a patriot, it just makes you a brainless sheep.
David G
2007-04-11 03:15:57 UTC
Dissent against a tyrant is one of the most patriotic things someone can do. I actually wouldn't call Bush a tyrant, but I would call him and his administration misguided and not having the best interest of America or the world for that matter at heart. Dissent is a requirement of a patriot in such circumstances.
trevor22in
2007-04-11 03:17:04 UTC
Anyone who doesn't believe it is patriotic should take another look at the Constitution before Bush abolishes it.



Citizens are to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against enemies, both foreign and domestic.
2016-12-04 01:15:58 UTC
you've an truly short memory. It replaced into frequently frowned upon to oppose Bush in the course of his presidency. Objecting to a president's guidelines is AMERICAN - no longer unpatriotic. you are able to oppose Obama's guidelines all you want - that's no longer racist - that's in basic terms being political. The Tea celebration is justifiably indignant about certain issues notwithstanding the way they're drawing close substitute is in basic terms undeniable loopy so a strategies as i'm in touch. they need "the authorities" out of their lives and overlook that the militia are provided for by technique of the authorities, the warfare on maximum cancers is funded in large degree by technique of the authorities, and highways are outfitted and paid for by technique of "the authorities". What they look to overlook is that by technique of vote casting they're the authorities so how are they going to get themselves out of their lives?
FRAGINAL, JTM
2007-04-11 03:13:25 UTC
To be against an erroneous leadership is patriotic. Thus, if Bush committed mistakes just like the declaration of the Iraq war, to be against him is a moral obligation of a citizen.
NURDER.
2007-04-11 03:30:13 UTC
Since when does a patriot have to agree with the guy in charge. That's not the definition of patriotism.
thewindywest
2007-04-11 03:48:43 UTC
I don't think that makes anyone a patriot. Your right to an opinion is God given, or fish given, or where ever you came from - your right to speak your opinion has come at a high human price. Your decision to use that right with respect for those humans, and with a desire to preserve certain American concepts, depends on your character.



Good question.
Ray Eston Smith Jr
2007-04-11 07:49:36 UTC
Henry David Thoreau:

" The mass of men serve the state...with their bodies...A very few, as heroes, patriots, martyrs, reformers in the great sense, and men, serve the state with their consciences also, and so necessarily resist it for the most part; and they are commonly treated as enemies by it. "
Tommy G.
2007-04-11 03:59:55 UTC
bandwagoneers are not right only well numbered. The documented opposition is very skewed because of the questions asked. In fact the majority of Americans want to accomplish the mission in Iraq. The only fact well reported though is that everyone wants our soldiers home and no one wants to see any of them die.
2007-04-11 03:17:18 UTC
It is ignorant to oppose this War on America, withdrawing troops before the middle east is stabilized, will only delay the inevitable, and will cost many more lives down the road!
radames
2007-04-11 03:18:42 UTC
Opposing the admin IS being patriotic. It means you care about the future of your country.
xenypoo
2007-04-11 03:52:15 UTC
It is not Patriotic to make your countries soldiers think they cannot win, in a war. It is not Patriotic, to scream at the suffering, ill soldiers, in Washington VA Hospital, that they are "maimed for a lie", as protesters, against the Iraq war, mainly Liberal have done. It is not Patriotic, when the Liberals literally spit on American soldiers during, and after the Vietnam war, and Lyndon B. Johnson started that war, not Nixon, though Liberals blame him for it. It is not Patriotic, to tell an America soldier, "You can't win!" It is not patriotic, to undermine a soldier's job, what they chose to do, by protesting against freedom for another Nation, like Iraq. It is not Patriotic, to hold demonstrations against your elected government, while a USA soldier is fighting his, or her azz off to defend, and protect America from harm. A Liberal favorite. It is not Patriotic, to only tell the American people that all of their troops are dying, and no good is coming from the war in Iraq. Msnbc, NBC, ABC, CBS. Why not? Because it is a lie! It is not Patriotic, to hate your president, and call for his hanging, like Saddam Hussein. Liberals do it constantly. It is not Patriotic, to call your president a liar, without proof. Liberals do it all the time. The facts are, England's Intelligence gave the information, that Saddam did have WMD. They were right! Anthrax, was just one WMD found in Iraq. There are a few more. It is not Patriotic, to not want to defend your country against attackers. Most Libs seem to think we should quit. It is not Patriotic, to forget 9/11. Most Libs seem to think George Bush, and England conspired together to kill their own people. Now, how stupid is that? That is a LIBERAL idea.

Enough. You should get the point by now, that it is not Patriotic to go against your country, in any war! Love us or leave us, Man. There is a job to be done, and Americans are the only ones in this world with the balls it takes to do the JOB! You fail, as an American. You are weak and cowardly. You arent going to save anyone, but bring down the morale of our troops! If you protest, you are responsible for your actions, and just as in Vietnam, you may well be responsible for the deaths of our soldiers, who may think their own people don't love them, and support them in the war. You obviously don't.

Let this be on your conscience tonight, when you lay your head on a soft pillow, while our men and women lay on a hard dusty ground, that if they die tomorrow, you and your protests may have caused their morale to win, to go so LOW, they died. Let that be on your conscience!



The war in Iraq has everything to do with 9/11. Do they not have terrorists, and insurgents? Are we not fighting a war on terror? Do Iraq, and their people want a Democracy? Invade? How did we invade Iraq? Were we not invited by the people of Iraq, to help them conquer their enemies? Is not Iraq an important Nation to the USA, to have another ally in the middle east, besides Israel? They are important to us! They know we are helping them to live free. It will, of course take time for them to get used to Democracy, since they have been terrorized their whole lives, more so the women, and don't yet have the mental skills to understand what Democracy means. They are new to it. If for nothing else, this war in Iraq is a humanitarian war, to help those who don't know how to help themselves, against those who murder them, for no just cause. Young little girls can go to school now, and learn with their brother's. How can that be wrong????? Iraq will become an asset to the world's society, once the people can rule their own country, instead of terrorist Muslims! Bless America, George Bush, for his strength to fight an almost impossible war, and especially American soldiers, who want freedom for the world, and give up their lives for the sanctity, of pure love.
2007-04-11 03:38:54 UTC
Count me in, please


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