If U.S. President George W. Bush were to hold a national press conference today and agreed to answer one question submitted by you, what would you ask?

I would ask how it feels holding office even though he did not win the popular vote.

I would ask how he can criticise other nations' human rights abuses when he oversaw more executions than any other state governor.

Ooh, both very good questions, well done you two!!
I don't know what my question would be, and I don't care to come up with one, even hypothetically, because in my little fantasy, the only outcome I can begin to imagine would be ole Bush just ignoring me and moving along...or else calling me unpatriotic and having me carted away.

I feel that if we were to go to war... one of your biggest concerns would be to try to unify the nation and have us believe and have total trust in your decision. Before it begins.
I love America with all my soul.
Please tell me how you will convince me ..how you would convince every citizen..(convince other nations).....justify to us..have proof for us....enable us to have zero doubt... give us peace of mind and heart ...that we have full faith ....that this is the absolute only option.

I'd ask him to prove it...

Why did you not sign the treaty to reduce environmental pollution at that big summit thingy in South Africa (maybe) recently.

(I would research properly first)

"What are you planning to do about the bad economy?"

"Why the dodgy walk, George?"

No question, just a comment: "When Hussein is dead and Iraq is liberated, the world will see that you and Tony Blair were right all along! You are a great leader and I am proud you are the President of the United States of America!

How the HELL did you get in the White House?!?

When did Jeanine Garofalo, Martin Sheen, Susan Sarandon and the other Hollywood types start getting briefed on national security issues every day?
And: If this war is for oil, since we're still in Kuwait why not take theirs? We also liberated Saudi Arabia from the Taliban so can we take their oil too?

Actually, Texas state law prohibits the governor from staying an execution without permission from the state Supreme Court. It was essentially out of his hands.

Ever heard of the electoral college?
It was created so that the higher populated areas (NYC, LA, Chicago) wouldn't dictate to the rest of the country who would be president. Places like that have different values than the people in "fly-over" country. Plus there are more welfare bums who live in those areas.

It's all about the constitution. And after every recount, he still won in Florida.

'How the fudge did you become a President?'

or

'Ir I fudges up mine grammar, will I be an President of America, one day, too?'

or

'Will you set me up with Tony Blair?'

Ahm, which is it? Are you going to attack Iraq if you find weapons of mass destruction, or are you going to attack if you don't find any weapons and assume they are well hidden? Is there really anything Iraq can do to avoid war?

I don't know. I thought about this for a while yesterday, and couldn't come up with anything.

What are you waiting for?

Hojam, it was wonderful to see you take a stand for Bush. Not only did I vote for Bush for President, he was my governor.
One of the hardest challenges I have now is to read all the negativity against him and the US.
On the other hand...
I have to admit that the comments make me think, learn and not just accept that the "people in power" always have the perfect answer.
I'm more than willing to listen to anyone voice their opinions on Bush and the US.
The ones I appreciate the most are the well thought out opinions and criticism s backed by fact and possible solutions.
I'm beginning to believe that the one true "unattainable" in life is peace.

How many Hare Krishna books do you have?

If he can spell potato without asking Dan Quayle...

Me: Mr. President, are you high, or just incredibly stupid?

Dubya: I can assure you I am not high.

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I don't know right off-the-bat, thats kind of hard because I know that the answer to the first question will lead right to a 2nd question then a 3rd and so on.

i would want i full explanation of the US deficit why we have it how it came to be who we owe it to etc. i just do not understand it totally

What is your problem?

"smile" at starrpickle...
I don't fully understand it either. If anyone here in SC can explain it to me in (casey terms)...just a broad overveiw, I'd love to hear it.

Jeb knows!

"smile" at starrpickle...
I don't fully understand it either. If anyone here in SC can explain it to me in (casey terms)...just a broad overview, I'd love to hear it.

The deficit is basically the US going into debt, the same way a family goes into debt when they buy a house, car, or use the credit card too much. In our case, we've bought the house, car, too many credit cards, too many golden toilet seats for the Senators, etc.
Who is it owed to? Good question, I'm not sure about that.

He would.

I concur!

What are we waiting for? World opinion to hell with it. They spit in our faces, while they take our money and demand more. Let's go for it

You sound like you want to go to war with the whole world. Believe me, if we all ganged up on you, we'd whup your arses!

Why don't we get this show on the road and kick some Iraqi ass?

Ok. You go first!

Why do MEN have nipples???

"smile" at dabprovin I had this image of a "Saturday Night Live" sketch with Bush's mind wondering off with your question

Given the US' hideous track record with nuclear (Hiroshima and Nagasaki) weapons, how can the country justify its ownership of such weapons whilst demanding other countries disarm?

Would you care for a cock-sucking, Mr Bush?

i would ask him if he is doing this war thing to stay in office, cus he knows hes not gonna get voted in office again

I would ask him who the puppetmaster was who was behind G.W. with his arm stuck up his butt in order to move his lips?

Mr. Bush, How can you justify a pre-emptive, unilateral, attack against an enemy that is currently destroying its means of defense as ordered by the UN? Why would you rush to spend billions of $$$$ that could be better spent feeding the poor, curing disease etc in order to bribe Turkey to launch an attack on Iraq when they are showing progress of disarmament? Now that the world is finally watching Iraq, (the last 12 years, no one was paying attention) and it is complying with world demands, how can you guarantee that an attack on Iraq wouldn't cause more terrorism than you say it will prevent?
One more question Mr. Pres, do you sleep with a gun under your pillow and does it make you feel safe?

How are you helping the under-privileged un-educated people of 3rd world countries?

"I'm not helping them becuase they are not White, or Christian, and since they are so sick I have to assume there is some nasty homosexuality somewhere in their family line so they deserve what happens to them. Fudge the poor, sieg heil! Now where's my Beer and Cocaine?"

I would hardly call a couple of missiles that exceeded UN regulations their "means of defence", or full compliance, and they are obviously for show. This Hitler-wanna-be-radical-fundamentalist-Islamic dictator is the source of many Iraqi's citizens problems, and when he is removed the people may actually be allowed to have some of the many rights we take for granted in America.

The Prez does not share the same stereotypes that you do, and he actually supports giving aid in Africa for their STD and Hunger problems. I don't believe i have heard anything about him drinking or doing crack, though, please let me know where you learned this.

Uh, hello! He was busted for coke possesion, drunk driving, and some other felony he won't talk about, all before the age of 40! He even caught driving under the influence WITH HIS SISTER IN HIS CAR!!!!!!! Your hero is an illiterate, alcholic, who could relapse at any moment and sell all our national secrets for an ounce. This has all been covered by various new sources and was a mjaor topic of dicussion in 2000. And yet they had the gall to rip on Al Gore for smoking a couple of joints in college? Whoopty-crap! At least he didn't put his sister's life at serious risk, not to mention other drivers. He sat in his dorm room way back when, smoked a few joints, ate a couple Twinkies then went to sleep. Big FUDGING deal!

yes, i did some research on Dubya and he was an alcoholic in like 1980 something, however, i see rehabilitation as an accomplishment because if anything it has motivated him to prevent our younger generation from following the same path he did. 4 billion $ are spend every year on counseling, rehabilitation, ...ect. I think he is a very stable person. I would hardly say he is my hero, though, and he is most definitely not illiterate.

HA! Like his underage daughter who drinks in public? He's really inspired her.

his daughter did serve some sentence for drinking, and she did go through counseling. She's not an alcoholic now. I don't think she was inspired by her father's past, and he was probably one of the people who helped her get over this hard time in her life just because he knew what she was going through.

You are under the misguided impression that alcoholism is a temporary state that can be cured. The way I understand it and the way many alcoholics explain it is that once an alcoholic always an alcoholic. There isn't a cure and many people have to work very hard to remain sober. If alcoholism was curable there wold be no need for continued membership in AA.

Well, for all our sakes I hope you're right about his rehabilitation. I believe rehab is a good thing, but it's really hard. Take it from the grandson of an alcoholic.

Maybe is like diabetes or depression.You can deal with it and feel better and survive...but you still have the disease in you.

That is how I have heard it described by people who haven't touched a drink in years but still go to meetings to "stay sober".

Maybe people who have addiction in them choose to take a not dangerous "addiction" like going to meetings for replacing the dangerous addiction they had before.I also notice that a lot of ex alcoholics (or alcoholics that don't drink right now if you want) drink a lot of coffee..a friend of mine turned into a computer games freak...so it's like they NEED a substitute maybe.
But maybe is different,I don't know...

AA seems to also have religious undertones. Swap god for gin? Not this gurl

Why are the French and Germans such pussies?

Biggles, shut the fudge up dog. Go eat some scones and drink some tea.

#5 I wish I could eat scones. Unfortunately, I'm currently all made up with cold and I can't taste anything. It would be a waste of a good scone. And I don't like tea, I'd rather have hot chocolate any day. Come to think of it, I splurged a little the other day and bought some Green & Blacks (fairtrade chocolate company) hot chocolate granules. You only have to look at the stuff and smell it to know it's going to be gorgeous. But again, there's no point trying that for the first time while I can't taste anything.

Thanks for the advice though

You're a true example of a classy woman, if I've ever seen one! Hope you feel better soon! :D

I will definitely agree with glitterbits!!, very good Ol' ...um hmmm.... I have heard the expression chap for a man but what is it for a woman?
Also that chocolate sounds delish!! mmmmmm .....tho the mommy in me needs to tell you when you have a cold tea is better for you..oh and with out the milk/cream!

I would like for him or someone please to tell me what was the punishment if North Korea went back on their word after signing the treaty and why hasn't it been met out?

Chappess perhaps?

I've never liked the idea of tea, fail to live up to the English stereotype in that regard!

Chappess hmmmmm ....works for me if it works for you Ol' chappess ol' girl! (please excuse my lousy impression of an English accent)

Interesting. So what do you do at tea time? What is it called? I ordered tea once from well I think it was Scotland. Hm I can't remember the company name but they had great flavors! Banana Cinnamon was one and I think Mango Apple YUM ME...tho I am a mocha girl myself ...You were born in England, yes?

I've never heard an English person speak like that! Being from the North (and English born and bred), I always assumed it was just a southern thing. But I'm at university in the south now and I still haven't heard any really plummy accents. A couple of my lecturers are getting there, but even the upper class students don't quite manage the stereotypical stuck-up-Brit accent.

What I call tea-time, you'd probably call dinner, ie. the evening meal. No tea to drink involved there for me at all! I think traditionally, tea would be a lightish meal served with tea.

If I tried to speak with an English accent it would probably come out more cockney like in 'My Fair Lady' but that would be ok to me. It is neat to hear the way others speak like the word plummy and 'at university'. Also I love saying holiday instead of vacation. I love other's accents. To bad I couldn't hear yours. But I have a good imagination.

I always thought that each meal was considered a tea time?

Is there a difference in the US between "college" and "university" or are they just two words that mean the same thing? Here, a college is usually taken to mean a different educational institute where you take qualifications lower than degress.

People sometimes talk about afternoon tea which is a kind of snacking session (scones, cakes and tea) in the mid afternoon. I've never had it though! It's a very southern, middle class pastime and I'm northern and not incredibly middle class!

Yes as far as I know (I have never gone past high school) they are the same. But call them all Colleges. Only time one would mention University is if the school has the word in it's name.

I like that type of tea!

I wonder if your term of middle class is the same as ours?

And is this bad to keep chatting about everything but the survey?! Yikes I love chatting with you! but I am unsure of the rules.

Ah, there aren't really any rules! The best surveys are the ones where about a million different conversations carry on for months after it was created

I'm never sure how to define middle class. Certainly I'm not working class and I'm not upper class, but I wouldn't....

*aaargh fire alarm*

Blooming people burning toast!!! Everyone in my quad has to pile out every time someone blackens it even slightly.

Where was I? Oh, I wouldn't say that I was as middle-class as a lot of the people I know at university. I know people who went to Eton, whereas I just went to very ordinary state schools. On the other hand, some people would say that me being at Oxford made me more middle class than I was before...it's too confusing for me!

If we have such a "war on terrorism," then why is our southern border wide open? Since you want a war with Iraq so much, why don't you go over there and lead our troops into battle? Why don't you tell the American people the truth about Oklahoma City? Why don't you tell the truth about what happened to TWA 800? Since NAFTA is going to destroy America, so why don't you repeal it? The U.S. government was totally behind the September 11 terrorist attacks and how much longer do you expect this to be kept from the American people? A war was planned in Afghanistan long before September 11, so why don't you tell the American people that it was to build an oil pipeline? Why do we have a controlled news media and why do the American people have to rely on shortwave radio and alternative websites to learn the truth about what's really happening in America? If you actually love America, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights so much, why are you so much in favor of destroying them with Homeland Security, the PATRIOT Act and PATRIOT Act 2? How does the New World Order benefit you? Why don't you tell the American people and the surviving family members the real truth about the September 11 and why it was necessary for it to occur? Are you familiar with Operation Northwoods?

Well that's good to hear!...now I can stop sweating and worrying

Oh my about the toast...really?! ...*shakes head tsk tsk tsk*...but well I did think I smelled something burning....

Yea I hear ya about the confusion...and gee should it matter?!

everyone agrees that Saddam is a menace to his people, however, changing the rules of engagement opens the world up to a whole new precedent. Tell me how sending hundreds of cruise missles which are guided by very precise lasers and GPS technology but based on usually sketchy intelligence, and is going to help the Iraqi's. Thousands of civilians will be killed. Baghdad is a city of millions. Send hundreds of cruise missles into Toronto or Detroit and tell me you are going to hit only "military targets". Bullcrap. Winning a war and winning the people over is not done by our own terrorism in return. Saddam must be removed in a manner that does not kill innocent people. How many billions of dollars are being spent on the military which could go to feeding thousands? Read some history Mr. Bush and discover why the Roman empire destoyed itself. Waging terror in newly conquered lands never allowed the Romans to hold onto their territory. War only breeds more terror, look at Israel for a perfect example. Terrorists attack, Israel strikes back and kills innocent civilians as well>>>more terrorism. When will people learn???

Never. The human race is doomed to extinction by it's own hands. I can only hope UFOs are real and they get me off this fudging rock before some 'genius' approves use of the Cobalt bomb.

Why do you let Americans talk about you. Id pick up a stick and start hitting them.

First amendment?

What is it like cleaning up the huge mess that Billy and Hilly left you?

Right Wing Fudgesticks only ebelive in the 2nd Amendment Biggs. As far as they are concerned, the rest of the Bill of Rights can burn in their overpriced fireplaces.

While we're on the subject of Fudgesticks, Bush must think we are all Fudgesticks ourselves. Check this out.

http://www.thememoryhole.org/war/no-saddam-qaeda.htm

During one of his rare press conferences, President Bush admitted something which completely contradicts what we've been hearing from him, most other politicians, and the mainstream media. Not surprisingly, the media have completely ignored this; I couldn't find a single article that mentions it in any news source, domestic or foreign.

The occasion was a press conference with UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, which took place in the White House on 31 January 2003. Here's the key portion:

[Adam Boulton, Sky News (London):] One question for you both. Do you believe that there is a link between Saddam Hussein, a direct link, and
the men who attacked on September the 11th?

THE PRESIDENT: I can't make that claim.

THE PRIME MINISTER: That answers your question.

Under any circumstances, these answers are remarkable for their brevity and directness. No politician answers clearly and in just one sentence. Yet on this crucial matter, Bush and Blair did just that. (True, Blair then launched into his standard speech about how we need to attack Iraq anyway, but his direct answer is brief and to the point.)

What they unambiguously admitted is that there is no connection between Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden/al Qaeda. You may recall that bin
Laden and al Qaeda are officially blamed for hatching, plotting, and carrying out the 9/11 attacks. That's who the British reporter was referring to. Now the President and Prime Minister have said there is no link between
them and the government of Iraq. Could it be any simpler?

They then go on to give a full transcript of the conference, with links to an official version on the White House web site and a couple of relevant news stories.

While it was a remarkably concise answer to the question, it was hardly unambiguous. I can imagine several scenarios where they believe there's a connection and state that they can't claim so and I'm sure you're much more imaginative than I.

Except that the British Intelligence Services have openly said that they can find no evidence of a link between al-Quaeda and Iraq since long before september 11th.

Hey ...I read that comment was made the end of Jan. I am not sure myself, but I have heard others say he did say he has proof (now) so could that statement have been said (about now having proof) after Jan?

Hey Biggles ...Is this the last statement made from British Intelligence and do you know the date it was made? I try to make sense of what everybody is saying but sometimes I just don't know who to believe when there seems to be such contradiction on this.

Hmm, it was quite recent but I'm afraid that I'm not too sure of specifics. Certainly within the last 8 weeks.

He could, but I doubt it. His so-called proof of WMDs in Iraq that was hsown at the U.N. a few weeks ago look like they were made with PhotoShop, but I've already mentioend that.

I saw the tail end of it on tv so I can't make a judgment on that...and as Biggles mentioned above just makes me more confused, for why would British Intelligence lie, if they are, it is as most would do, for there own benefit, which have no idea what that would be...but also same for our government, it doesn't make any sense why they would lie, but again could be for same reason, for wouldn't be the first time a government has lied for their own benefit. I can't say I can trust the word of Saddam tho either. Would have to say my first thought if between him and Bush, my vote would be on Bush.

If, with a gun to my head I was asked to trust Saddam or Bush, I'd take the bullet. But Saddam is over there and no real threat to me. Bush is a very real and present threat to me and my civil liberties, and the American way of life. What do you do when the very people who're supposed to protect us want to dominate us?

Being a black male I would probably ask him does he think there would ever be a black president

If we get a Black president let's hope he's a forward thinking liberal, otherwise it'll just be same crap, different skin tone.

BrianW read this and then tell me those Iraq citizens don't deserve their freedom:

http://www.upi.com/view.cfm?StoryID=20030321-023627-5923r
A group of American anti-war demonstrators who came to Iraq with Japanese human shield volunteers made it across the border today with 14 hours of uncensored video, all shot without Iraqi government minders present. Kenneth Joseph, a young American pastor with the Assyrian Church of the East, told UPI the trip "had shocked me back to reality." Some of the Iraqis he interviewed on camera "told me they would commit suicide if American bombing didn't start. They were willing to see their homes demolished to gain their freedom from Saddam's bloody tyranny. They convinced me that Saddam was a monster the likes of which the world had not seen since Stalin and Hitler. He and his sons are sick sadists. Their tales of slow torture and killing made me ill, such as people put in a huge shredder for plastic products, feet first so they could hear their screams as bodies got chewed up from foot to head."

Back to me: Now tell those citizens in the town the Marines liberated on Friday that they don't deserve to be rid of Saddam. They were kissing and hugging the Marines. An older woman was upset saying "You're too late, Saddam already killed my son"
Try telling them that you couldn't make the choice of whether to trust Saddam or Bush.
And I tell you another thing, a forward "thinking" liberal wouldn't have the balls to be taking care of this. Because he'd see those anti-freedom protesters (formerly known as anti-war protesters) and slink away. That's precisley because, liberals don't think, they feel. "If it feels good do it" is their motto. War doesn't feel good, but it's necessary sometimes, even when it's unpopular.
Freedom for you is great, but I guess the Iraqis don't deserve it.

I would like to see it.
Alan Keyes would be good. Larry Elder would be good too. JC Watts might do ok.

I am afraid though that some KKK wacko would assasinate a black president.

Um, could you please quit posting the same article over and over? This is, what, the third survey I've seen it on today. Maybe just a link to the article?

Trying to get my point across that the Iraqi people are incredibly grateful to our troops and Bush. You don't like the proof? You want to tell them Bush is bad? Do you think North Korea wants their own "shock and awe" campaign from after seeing this? Bush has made the point that the UN is irrelevant and that peace doesn't mean the absence of war. But the Iraqis know that, they haven't lived in peace for a long time, and we're just now seeing that because Bush had the balls to go in there despite the anti-freedom protesters whinings.

this is funny..
http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,252167,00.jpg

No need to sling accusations, G-Las. Even though I disagree with you on pretty much all things political, this is about my annoyance related to having the same *exact* stuff coming up over and over on different surveys.

I didn't really think that photo was funny, either. But I thought this was:
www.angelfire.com/on4/waragainsthussein/war.jpg

Some ppl are saying that Saddam, no matter how far away he is, is a threat as Hitler was...I was thinking that tho he 'may' not have done anything since 1991 what if it is only because it has taken this long to prepare? I have read tho where the case is that he has actually done wrong since '91...Usually when a ruler dominates the ppl revolt to overthrow him (in our case to impeach) , but I don't know what the % is on who is with and against what Bush is doing...I personally may not agree with how Bush is preceding but that is only because I am unsure of what is the right way...but I do feel something has to be done about Saddam also with any one responsible for 9/11...I also personally don't feel Bush is trying to dominate the American people. I believe he truly is doing what he believes is the best thing, not just for America, but the world...I also think it's sad that ppl are putting Bush and Saddam in the same catagory...Also I don't hear much being said against all the other leaders of the countries who are with us, hmmmm.

Tony Bliar's approval ratings have gone into the toilet sicne he sided with us. That's somehting people are saying about our allies. How about the fact that most of our 'supporters' have little to no stadning army, adn no nukes? What if Bush decided to turn on them? He's that fudging scary, I'm telling you.

Plenty is being said against Blair, don't you worry about that!

I honestly wouldn't know what to ask him. I've lost all faith in politicians and I think THEY are the real enemies of the world. I can't bear to look at his face or Saddam's face right now.I am trying to spearhead a campaign that I think is the answer. We can gather up all the rotten SOB'S from both sides of the boarder (politicians&all), and force them into one country (I say we push them into Canada-your weather is better.) Then, we put up a perimeter so they can't escape and start a brand new country. We can call it 'Canmerica'. Whaddya say, guys, are ya with me?

I wonder tho why I haven't heard anything ya know? Or read anything as I have on Bush...we had to turn off our cable and with no antenna we can't even get any local channels sooooooo...the thought just entered my mind that there is so much I personally hear about Bush (Saddam, the French and of course now the Dixie Chicks, whether good or bad) but really not much about others.