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Things get even worse for Bush... New Approval Ratings Out.
Suffice:
--- Quote from: Trauma on March 23, 2005, 10:43:31 PM ---It's impossible for things to get 'worse' for Bush. He's the most powerful man in the world, and will be until 2008, upon which time he'll be forced to step down. Nothing he does can extend the 2008 deadline, and nothing he doesn't do (short of impeachment) can shorten it. I guess ultimately what I'm saying is: who gives a shit? He's the president for 4 more years, it doesn't matter if his approval rating falls to 0.
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he does have a point there. Anyone know where i can get FUCK BUSH pins? i want one for my backpack
TraceOneInfinite:
^^^^ LMAO! Props! That picture of Bush as Che is great!
Machiavelli:
You think Bush gives a shit about his ratings. No.
If it was Clinton who was having bad ratings he would do everything to try to change it. Bush wouldnt. Thats the problems with Libreals.
Ant:
--- Quote from: Trauma on March 23, 2005, 10:43:31 PM ---It's impossible for things to get 'worse' for Bush. He's the most powerful man in the world, and will be until 2008, upon which time he'll be forced to step down. Nothing he does can extend the 2008 deadline, and nothing he doesn't do (short of impeachment) can shorten it. I guess ultimately what I'm saying is: who gives a shit? He's the president for 4 more years, it doesn't matter if his approval rating falls to 0.
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Not that you'd understand the complexities of how politics actually work, but politicians need something called political capital to get their job done. Bush is running out of it which is why he lost the SS security battle, and why the neo-con movement is becoming marginalized. Low approval ratings will impact his ability to suceed with almost everyone of his upcoming iniatives. The president does not have the right to just do as he pleases, he needs approval from congress and the senate.
Low presidential approval ratings make it harder for congressman and senators to remain lackeys... these guys have to run again in 2 years and are jockeying for position to be the republican nominee in 2008. They don't want to be seen as overly supporting a president that is disliked by the majority of the country. Already politicians are feeling the heat due to their support of Bush. The Congressional Job Approval Rating has fallen from an already low 44% to 34%. Then there is the impact of Terry Schiavo and overwhelmingly the public is disappointed at the republican desire to have congress step in pretending to save terry:
Should Congress and the President be involved in the Schiavo matter?
Yes 13
No 82
Does Bush get to stay in Washington for four more years? Sure everyone knows this much already... but what will his legacy be and will his presidency help or hurt the conservative movement? I think when you see approval ratings around 43% and 34% at the beginning of his term its fair to say his legacy is not likely to be flattering, and 4 years from now the republicans short glimpse of what it means to possess power will quickly fade away.
Thirteen:
--- Quote from: Ant on March 24, 2005, 07:12:48 AM ---
--- Quote from: Trauma on March 23, 2005, 10:43:31 PM ---It's impossible for things to get 'worse' for Bush. He's the most powerful man in the world, and will be until 2008, upon which time he'll be forced to step down. Nothing he does can extend the 2008 deadline, and nothing he doesn't do (short of impeachment) can shorten it. I guess ultimately what I'm saying is: who gives a shit? He's the president for 4 more years, it doesn't matter if his approval rating falls to 0.
--- End quote ---
Not that you'd understand the complexities of how politics actually work, but politicians need something called political capital to get their job done. Bush is running out of it which is why he lost the SS security battle, and why the neo-con movement is becoming marginalized. Low approval ratings will impact his ability to suceed with almost everyone of his upcoming iniatives. The president does not have the right to just do as he pleases, he needs approval from congress and the senate.
Low presidential approval ratings make it harder for congressman and senators to remain lackeys... these guys have to run again in 2 years and are jockeying for position to be the republican nominee in 2008. They don't want to be seen as overly supporting a president that is disliked by the majority of the country. Already politicians are feeling the heat due to their support of Bush. The Congressional Job Approval Rating has fallen from an already low 44% to 34%. Then there is the impact of Terry Schiavo and overwhelmingly the public is disappointed at the republican desire to have congress step in pretending to save terry:
Should Congress and the President be involved in the Schiavo matter?
Yes 13
No 82
Does Bush get to stay in Washington for four more years? Sure everyone knows this much already... but what will his legacy be and will his presidency help or hurt the conservative movement? I think when you see approval ratings around 43% and 34% at the beginning of his term its fair to say his legacy is not likely to be flattering, and 4 years from now the republicans short glimpse of what it means to possess power will quickly fade away.
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so once again why should bush care? hoenestly, do you think bush spent his long hours of his days thinking up the SS reform? nah he was fucking golfing... one of the people close to him said "hey push this idea and i'll do this favor for you". all he's doing is ruining other people's careers... he's making 6 figures a year, he gets lifetime protection, pay, health insurance.... he's already a millionaire...so what if people like him
millions of people call Bill Gates a nerd...a bastard....windows sucks.... you think he gives a flying fuck? he could buy your city and turn it into a petting zoo
i think you greatly over estimate the power of polls...
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