Bush's war with Iraq is total
Wag the Dog in my book. It's near midterm election time - there are crucial elections taking place for the control of the senate, and you KNOW Bush wants a republican controlled senate. They hope the average Joe Voter, with little political knowledge will think "wow, the president is 'fighting terrorism' and bringing that evil Saddam Hussein to justice - oh and the president is Republican. I guess I'll vote for the republican running in my district for senate because GW saves the day again
" I don't think it will fly - the american people, while still traumatized about 9/11, are getting a little fed up with the war on terrorism. It has been over a year and we have made no significant strides and have yet to capture bin laden or his top assistant - even with the best military forces on earth in the marines, navy seals, and rangers. The American people are more concerned these days with the economy and domestic policies.
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Originally posted by ktsnake
I hate that people think that because someone can sing their political opinions matter more than any other ordinary person!
It would be a sad state of affairs when someone changed their political leanings because of something Harry Belafonte said...
Belafonte can sing but I don't see him running for office... and if he did I'd hope no one took him seriously.
If Colin Powell made a similar comment about Belafonte's music it would be just as weighty.
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I agree with ZetaAce that just becuase someone is not Secretary of State or any other political office that their opinion does count. I respect Colin powell and I respect Harry Belafonte, even though i may not agree 3with either of them from time to time. Someone with a long history of political action and cvil rights activism has just as much of a valid opinion on the politics of our nation. In fact I believe everyone in this country, from the big powerful business person to the homeless guy on the street should have an equal voice in this country - and thats what the electoral system is in place for, to hold reps responsible to their constituants.
Oh, and a perfect reason why the US needs to stay out of everyone else's business unless they are asked for help and concentrate on domestic issues:
Pro-Taliban party wins in Pakistan election. What's next, we attack Pakistan even though they have been our friend through this
We're a sovereign nation and we expect that just because German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder might not agree with or support what Bush is doing in terms of Iraq, he's NOT going to swoop into our country with the german military and battle until Bush is out of office. And the US should do the same for other sovereign nations - let them handle themselves.