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Originally posted by infinite
i have heard this afew times, it this is a very interesting subject. Bush does give you the impression he is after a imperialistic empire, which i cannot see happening in this modern age, but it seems he is willing to give it a shot.
Originally posted by Shadowtrooper90
Then why hasn't the U.S. annexed any territory since the 1800s?
Originally posted by RetinoidReceptor
Um NEVER, one flaw/question. If Nazis and pro-nazis are so influential and we seek to become a 4th Reich, why would we help Israel?
Originally posted by neverlost
The spear now resides in Washington I think.
original quote by: xapanthe
Bush and America aint even near to the word nazi!
Originally posted by TONE23
Just to add a quick point.
"If this were a dictatorship, it'd be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I'm the dictator." —Washington, D.C., Dec. 19, 2000
"I'm the decider, and I decide what is best. And what's best is for Don Rumsfeld to remain as the Secretary of Defense." —George W. Bush, Washington, D.C. April 18, 2006
HMMMM.. sounds kinda Dictator-like to me.
original quote by:FatherLukeDuke
That's actually quite a witty comment, and in some ways spot on. In terms of domestic policy the President has little direct power and Bush has been very unsuccessful in implementing his policy agenda.
original quote by:FatherLukeDuke
Well he is President and Presidents have always picked their administration. In what way is this dictorial?
original quote by:FatherLukeDuke
You need to check your definition of dictator. You elected him, he is constrained by congress, constitution and law (although he does his best to get round this) and in a few years he will be gone from office (and not too soon). He is actually more like a lame duck than a dictator.
Originally posted by TONE23
I would take to heart his direct word usage alittle more than some witty comment.. Bush is NOT known for his wit.
The whole point of my post was being witty. I was not trying to say that I seriously think that Bush believes himself to be a dictator. I am fully aware of what a dictator is BTW.
Originally posted by TONE23
The part of the Quote that I should have put in bold was...I am the Decider
For me Decider was just another word for Dictator(using word play) He is not saying directly that I am the Dictator..more like skating around it.
Of course he can pick his Administration. That part of the quote was not what I was getting at.
[edit on 17-7-2006 by TONE23]
original quote by: centurion1211
A far more realistic view of your highlighted quote and this whole issue is that the chief executive of any organization, whether it is a business, club, or a country is "the decider". This is absolutely no different than a previous president (Truman)saying "the buck stops here" - except that the president that said that wasn't Bush. Earth to TONE23: That quote did not lead to a dictatorship either.
original quote by: TONE23
The whole point of my post was being witty. I was not trying to say that I seriously think that Bush believes himself to be a dictator.
original quote by: TONE23
I am not saying he IS a dictator, just that he may have aspirations.. and has certainly Walked a dangerous line towards that dark corner of leadership.
original quote by: centurion1211
What we have yet to get is any real evidence - beyond someone's gut feeling - of any such thing happening or even being planned. My evidence for that is that you're all still here posting this BS.