If re-elected, what would Bush do in the next four years?

[tallest1]

I predict Bush would completely stop giving Americans facts (example: "Iraq has x tons of x WMD and x tons of x WMD") due to them backfiring on him and go into the business of feeding us with nationalistic rhetoric and ambiguous statements that would technically remain correct even if he were to pull a 180 on an issue.

 

[Vic]

More war and invasions with continually incomplete results spreading our military out thinner and weakening our defense position, larger military and increased military spending, reinstituted draft, larger budget deficits, weak economy with higher interest rates as government debt saturates the markets, tax increases in an attempt to keep the deficit in check, higher oil prices, increased global instability, reduced civil liberties and greater government surveilence of individuals

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: Infohawk
I wonder where the conservatives are? Let me give my best guess at what they would say:

Economy improves;
war on terror is a steady success;
Iraq holds free elections and everything is hunky dory after that;
more fetuses saved;
Less government in your life (except religious pressure)

Well, since I often get accused of being conservative, I'll answer:

°War on terror stays as useless as the war on drugs
°We will still be in Iraq (M. Moore will still be crying about 'our children')
°The economy will improve slightly
°Stem cell research will be set back even more
°The "Gay Marriage Ban" amendment will be shot down by people with common sense
°All-in-all, it will look much like the previous 4 years

Of course, since Kerry hasn't really demonstrated any plans for the country either, let me speculate on that as well:

°War on terror stays as useless as the war on drugs
°We will still be in Iraq (M. Moore will be silent - almost reason enough to vote Kerry!)
°The economy will improve slightly
°Taxes will increase
°All-in-all, it will look much like the previous 4 years

Wow, great variety choices we have here! No wonder the country is so divided! :roll:

 

[Infohawk]

The first conservative with the guts to predict! Kudos sir.

 

[GrGr]

Originally posted by: Vic
More war and invasions with continually incomplete results spreading our military out thinner and weakening our defense position, larger military and increased military spending, reinstituted draft, larger budget deficits, weak economy with higher interest rates as government debt saturates the markets, tax increases in an attempt to keep the deficit in check, higher oil prices, increased global instability, reduced civil liberties and greater government surveilence of individuals

I agree with most of this. Nobody has mentioned the Patriot Act(s) directly but Vic alludes to them. Add Christian Fundamentalist legislation and a blank check for Israel's expansionist policies. But forget the tax increases, instead the Bush fundies will continue to ignore the problem of government debt. It is a mistake to believe that these fascist fanatics will behave in a rational manner, they will continue to loot the treasury. Of course as others have said the Bushies will likely succeed in corrupting the SC for decades.

Unlike cKGunslinger I doubt it will be "much like the previous 4 years". If, or when, Bush is re-elected he can concentrate on his agenda without the worry of re-election. And with a Republican controlled Senate and Congress he is free to charge ahead with his neocon agenda.

 

[charrison]

An economy that continues to improve, which leads to lower deficits(this is already happening).
Improving conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
revenue neutral tax reform(badly needed)
Social security reform(badly needed)

 

[Infohawk]

Originally posted by: charrison
An economy that continues to improve, which leads to lower deficits(this is already happening).
Improving conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
revenue neutral tax reform(badly needed)
Social security reform(badly needed)

Thanks for stepping up to the plate.

What do you think will happen to the poor? What will happen to the middle-class? What will happen to the unemployment rate and how will GWB deal with the growing resentment towards outsourcing?

 

[dannybin1742]

An economy that continues to improve, which leads to lower deficits(this is already happening).

i almost fell off my chair laughing, do read the paper, or do you just listen the the republican noise machine, show me one REAL report that says the economy is in an upswing, last time i checked- today the unemployment claims were 22k above what was predicted for august, 362k!!!!!!!!!

 

[Vic]

The problem with believing that the economy will continue to improve is that the debt-ridden consumer is just about at the end of his rope (credit limit). Rapid home value appreciation and low interest rates have made it possible for him to continue to borrow, but that environment is just about gone.

 

[Caminetto]

Originally posted by: Rob9874

If you don't know the difference between right and wrong, you're a moron.[/quote]

Don't quite know what to think about someone who would describe them self as a moron. One this is clear, however, you have -0- understanding of the gospel of the Christ of God.

 

[1EZduzit]

Originally posted by: Todd33
Without re-election looming over him he will go complete far right and be twice as bad as he's been. It will be a sad four years.

:thumbsup:


I beleive that 4 moe years of Bush will put the US in such a bad position with the rest of the world that it will take 20 years for us to straighten it all out.

 

[Infohawk]

I find it interesting that FelixdeKat is willing to phrophesize about Kerry, but not about Bush.

 

[katka]

1)stutter
2)act on lies that he pretended not to know were lies
3)use illogical reasoning to justify mistakes
4)look dumb
5)have other family members help him to take over the country, no wait maybe he'll take over the world l6)ike pinky and the brain.


(The above statements were made as much in truth as they were in humor. Most of your points are undoubtedly accurate and well taken.)

 

[charrison]

Originally posted by: Infohawk

Originally posted by: charrison
An economy that continues to improve, which leads to lower deficits(this is already happening).
Improving conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
revenue neutral tax reform(badly needed)
Social security reform(badly needed)

Thanks for stepping up to the plate.

What do you think will happen to the poor?

There will always be an underclass. But that work hard will not stay poor.


What will happen to the middle-class?


Given that unemployment is below a 20 year average and homeownership is at an all time high, I would say things are going pretty well for all classes.


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What will happen to the unemployment rate


To be honest, I dont see the unemployment rate greatly changing. It is below a 20 year average and I would be surprised if it dropped to under 5% again(no matter who is president).

and how will GWB deal with the growing resentment towards outsourcing?

There is little either president can do about this. THe world is becoming smaller and some jobs can move easily and that is not going to change. If we were to pass a law that banned US companies from using programmers in India, There would still be a vast pool of Indian programmers working. This time however, they would be competing against US companies, rather than working for US companies. Pick your poison on moving work overseas, there is no simple answer.

 

[1EZduzit]

There is little either president can do about this. THe world is becoming smaller and some jobs can move easily and that is not going to change. If we were to pass a law that banned US companies from using programmers in India, There would still be a vast pool of Indian programmers working. This time however, they would be competing against US companies, rather than working for US companies. Pick your poison on moving work overseas, there is no simple answer.

Has anyone else ever wondered why we don't move some upper managment jobs overseas? Maybe we could even get some CEO's and CFO's at a much better rate? I'd be willing to bet they'd even be willing to work without golden parachutes and stock options. Does that seem like a good idea or is it only mey twisted reality showing thru? 😉

It could really cut some costs and increase the bottom line of a lot of corporations. Remember, they're not here to provide us with good jobs, they're here to make a profit for the investors!!

LMAO