Sometimes when making posts emotion overcomes logic. As for the recall, I don't see any candidates from either party that have a better plan for California stepping into the spotlight. Sure Gray Davis isn't doing much of a job, but will spending millions on a recall election help the economy?
Looked at fascism; it is defined as dictatorial movement: any movement, tendency, or ideology that favors dictatorial government, centralized control of private enterprise, repression of all opposition, and extreme nationalism. As for the dictatorial movement, that can come about by repression of all opposition and extreme nationalism. Remember, Hitler was elected. As for centralized control of private enterprise; it hasn't happened yet. It might not be a perfect fit, but the term still applies.
As for isolationism; politics avoidance of international relations: a government policy based on the belief that national interests are best served by avoiding economic and political alliances with other countries. This seems to be the Bush way of international relations.
As for imperialism;
1. belief in empire-building: the policy of extending the rule or influence of a country over other countries or colonies. (This sure sounds like Iraq and the supporting cast of this war)
2. domination by an empire: the political, military, or economic domination of one country over another (We might not be an empire but in many speeches he (Bush) has said you're either with us or against us)
3. takeover and domination: the extension of power or authority over others in the interests of domination (cultural imperialism) We seem to be trying to fashion Iraq in our image. We won't support free elections that may allow establishment of any government that does not meet our approval.
I'm a veteran of the Viet Nam era. That was another misadventure that cost the lives of many of my friends. I have also served in the military working with the Defense Intelligence Agency. I don't think a war solves anything. I have been 'anti-war' since high school, and chose to enlist rather than go to Canada. I had a strong self preservation instinct and after seeing too many young men come home in body bags, and having undergone a pre-induction physical for the draft, I took a path where I had a bit more control, not much, but I was half a world away, 'fighting the cold war'. I have friends who chose to be conscietious objectors, who served as medics in Viet Nam.
As for the whole political money game; we are stuck in this fund grab because no politician or political party has the guts to pass legislation for reforming the system. Clinton did master the game of raising money, the same game Bush is doing now. maybe it's time to change the whole structure of government and have the second American Revolution?
It seems that so many labels can be pinned on George W. Bush. They might not all be a perfect fit, but the majority.
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Looked at fascism; it is defined as dictatorial movement: any movement, tendency, or ideology that favors dictatorial government, centralized control of private enterprise, repression of all opposition, and extreme nationalism. As for the dictatorial movement, that can come about by repression of all opposition and extreme nationalism. Remember, Hitler was elected. As for centralized control of private enterprise; it hasn't happened yet. It might not be a perfect fit, but the term still applies.
As for isolationism; politics avoidance of international relations: a government policy based on the belief that national interests are best served by avoiding economic and political alliances with other countries. This seems to be the Bush way of international relations.
As for imperialism;
1. belief in empire-building: the policy of extending the rule or influence of a country over other countries or colonies. (This sure sounds like Iraq and the supporting cast of this war)
2. domination by an empire: the political, military, or economic domination of one country over another (We might not be an empire but in many speeches he (Bush) has said you're either with us or against us)
3. takeover and domination: the extension of power or authority over others in the interests of domination (cultural imperialism) We seem to be trying to fashion Iraq in our image. We won't support free elections that may allow establishment of any government that does not meet our approval.
I'm a veteran of the Viet Nam era. That was another misadventure that cost the lives of many of my friends. I have also served in the military working with the Defense Intelligence Agency. I don't think a war solves anything. I have been 'anti-war' since high school, and chose to enlist rather than go to Canada. I had a strong self preservation instinct and after seeing too many young men come home in body bags, and having undergone a pre-induction physical for the draft, I took a path where I had a bit more control, not much, but I was half a world away, 'fighting the cold war'. I have friends who chose to be conscietious objectors, who served as medics in Viet Nam.
As for the whole political money game; we are stuck in this fund grab because no politician or political party has the guts to pass legislation for reforming the system. Clinton did master the game of raising money, the same game Bush is doing now. maybe it's time to change the whole structure of government and have the second American Revolution?
It seems that so many labels can be pinned on George W. Bush. They might not all be a perfect fit, but the majority.
I appreciate the comments and criticisms.