[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by Moneyguy1
Joe...You really believe that the prez is doing what he thinks is right for the country or simply acting out of pure stubbornness? I have tried to give the administration the benefit of the doubt on a number of things but have concluded that, no matter the public is not privy to all the info the admin has, the administration forges ahead with pre-determined plans, not considering the long-term consequences. It seems, to me, to be in danger of evolving into a Messiah complex.

Compromise is the foundation of our form of government. If the president vetoes the funding bill. is this not the purest form of ego? Could he not sign it, accept the funding and then begin negotiating the dates for withdrawal? Which is more important? The immediate need for cash or a date a year or more away that could be negotiated if circumstances change?

BTW...I am not a fan of John Kerry, but I do believe that character assasination is not something I like to see. He was there, we were not (even though I was serving at the time off the coast of the US). Respect him for going and not receiving deferrments.

Bob,

I still feel that Pres Bush is doing what he feels is best for the country and its people. Sorry but I must be a bit slow.

Totally agree with compromise but the Ambassador to be should have been voted upon for his attributes, not if he was a Democrat or Republican. Kerry and his minions voted against him for political reasons, and that opened the door for the President to use a loophole.

I am stating the truth about Kerry. Ok, maybe he is not dickless but he is spineless, gutless and a sniveling weasel. Do give him some credit for serving rather than going to Canada or England like Clinton. At least Pres Bush was in uniform and could have been sent over. BTW, I was wearing an Army uniform at that time even though I did not get sent to 'Nam, so we were both in the same situation.