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Old 11-06-2008, 06:53 PM
 
Location: Somewhere in Kentucky
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Yippee, another cartoon character that doesnt show who ran Congress..
Since when has a LEADER not been held accountable for anything. Oh wait...
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Old 11-06-2008, 06:55 PM
 
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I did not vote for Bush.
I cannot stand Bush.
Bush is a moron.

That being said. EVERYTHING is not Bush's fault, folks. You keep forgetting that congress has a lower approval rating then him. Bush DID NOT cause everything wrong in this country right now!



Congress̢۪ Approval Rating Ties Lowest in Gallup Records
I also can't stand Bush. However, I found this article on CNN.com to be thought provoking.

Historians: Bush presidency 'unlucky'
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Old 11-06-2008, 06:57 PM
 
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Since when has a LEADER not been held accountable for anything. Oh wait...
The "leader" does not write bills, or spend money.. But dont let facts get in your way of feeling good.

Here, let me help you with my own cartoon character. Maybe you'll understand. It even has music to go along with it..

YouTube - Schoolhouse Rock- How a Bill Becomes a Law
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Old 11-06-2008, 06:58 PM
 
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
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The president doesn't control spending. The Legislature controls spending. The President can veto a bill but the legislature can overturn a veto. I didn't care for Clinton but I did like his idea of line item veto to cut spending. If congress didn't like what he vetoed then they could vote to overturn his line item veto.
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Old 11-06-2008, 06:59 PM
 
Location: Le Grand, Ca
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I also can't stand Bush. However, I found this article on CNN.com to be thought provoking.

Historians: Bush presidency 'unlucky'
Very good and interesting article!
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Old 11-06-2008, 07:00 PM
 
Location: southern california
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Just wait... They are going to STOMP ALL OVER OBAMA.
that remains to be seen. but for sure when we pull out of bagdad DOD stands to lose billions in contracts. count on it, the empire will strike back.
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Old 11-06-2008, 07:03 PM
 
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When G. I. George took office America had a 5 trillion dollar debt.

Today, it's almost 11 trillion.

It's ALL his fault.
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Old 11-06-2008, 07:04 PM
 
Location: Somewhere in Kentucky
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A baseball manager doesn't play on the field, yet he takes the blame in a loss. Forget it...I would be better off arguing with a fence post.
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Old 11-06-2008, 07:05 PM
 
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The president doesn't control spending. The Legislature controls spending. The President can veto a bill but the legislature can overturn a veto. I didn't care for Clinton but I did like his idea of line item veto to cut spending. If congress didn't like what he vetoed then they could vote to overturn his line item veto.
Its a shame the Supreme Court ruled it illegal...
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Old 11-06-2008, 07:07 PM
 
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A baseball manager doesn't play on the field, yet he takes the blame in a loss. Forget it...I would be better off arguing with a fence post.
A baseball manager needs to have the ability to hire the players, and the baseball manager has the ability to call plays and set budgets. The players cant over ride what the manager rules by way of veto..

The president does not hire Congress, and the president does not spend money, or write bills..

Bad comparison, good thing you stopped
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