Posted by madeline on March 20, 2007, at 7:33:15
In reply to Re: exercise or lack of acknowledgment?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 16, 2007, at 15:06:29
I think that the news piece was very interesting to read, but the comments at the end of it were the most telling.
I think it is a leap to hold all americans responsible for the actions of the president, especially since over %50 of the people that voted, did so for someone else - twice!
One thing I think the vast majority of people in America will agree on is that we want the war in Iraq over. But there is signicant disagreement here over HOW to make that happen.
Do we just LEAVE?
Do we just STAY THE COURSE?
Do we ESCALALTE our presence there?These are tough questions. For those that voted for Bush in the 2004 election, I think they trusted him to make the right decision.
Even here in the south (a bastion of the republican constiuency) are bailing on Bush according the polls.
Also, if you look at the last legislative election, I think you will see a significant shift away from the current policy, representing a cry for a change.
So I really think America is rising against the status quo.
In my opinion, people worldwide are pretty much the same. We want a better life for ourselves and our families, we want to be left alone to live that life and that, selfish as it may seem, is the primary concern. Politics for most is a secondary concern - almost a luxury.
Well, that is until it reaches a point where it can no longer take that secondary place. I think America is at that point right now.
Maddie
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