George W. Bushs accomplishments

[Prowler]

Not to mention Shatter US-Canada relations...

 

[erehwoN]

Like Bush said, I think it's funny that the people who are attacking him for not preventing 9/11 are the same ones attacking him for taking 'preventative actions' against Saddam.

I'm not saying I agree with everything he's done, I just think that's rather amusing.

 

[Freon]

Yay guys! You're all right, Bush is so smart and nice and all those who criticize him are just dirty communists liars or america hater terrorists. You should pass a law to prevent people from critizicing your glorious leader. :tup:

Seriously, what's up with all that pro Bush thing? Can you win prizes or something by supporting him? Can I play too?

 

[The_Fur]

Like Bush said, I think it's funny that the people who are attacking him for not preventing 9/11 are the same ones attacking him for taking 'preventative actions' against Saddam.

Preventive wha? Oh I get hit he went in to stop saddam from launching his 45min WMD's, oh wai

 

[MetalMickey]

I think it's funny that the people who are attacking him for not preventing 9/11 are the same ones attacking him for taking 'preventative actions' against Saddam.

Even think its funny how some Americans still think the invasion of Iraq would have prevented some kind of attack on the US. Funny, but kind of sad.

 

[erehwoN]

Do you guys get the purpose of the "''"? And did I say I agreed with it? No. I just stated that I found it amusing that he's damned if he doesn't, and damned if he does.

 

[Prowler]

well based on his polls and popularity contests, I would say he is just plain Damned.

 

[']['rågïç]

Like Bush said, I think it's funny that the people who are attacking him for not preventing 9/11 are the same ones attacking him for taking 'preventative actions' against Saddam.

I'm not saying I agree with everything he's done, I just think that's rather amusing.

*claps loudly*


Does anyone have any clue as to how long it would take to prove (or disprove) any of the crap in this thread starters post? lmao

Get a f'n clue. lol

 

[Cold Killer]

Tragic, shut up. You're not helping yourself.

 

[']['rågïç]

I think erehwoN made a good point.

Its my opinion, CK. Im entitled to it.

Are you the focking opinion Police?

"Hi Im George W. Bush and I m the first president to jump around on one foot with my thumb up my bung singing the Howdy Doody theme song."

 

[erehwoN]

This is an email my roomates' got from their father this morning. He's a decorated Vietnam Vet who's been contracted by the US government to help with the infrastructure in Iraq. I thought you guys would find this interesting. The only thing I edited was the removal of his name.

Dear Family:
I am currently working on a plan for sewer and sewer pump station
cleaning and repair. For the past 5 to 10 years or so, about 60 to 80
percent of the sewers in Baghdad, population 5 to 6 million, have not
been working. So, the sewage is on the streets, in homes and in all the
low spots in town. It is not very pleasant, from and aesthetic and
public health perspective. More to the point, it is odiferous to say
the least, gag inducing at the extreme. Typhoid, typhus, cholera, and
other disease are now common.

The situation was bad before the US got here, but Saddam had a very
efficient way of handling complains. There were not too many
complaints, and even less repeat complaints from the same person.

However, once we took over as the Iraqi government, we were and are
responsible for sewers, water, solid waste, streets, electricity,
security, and on and on. From the Iraqi citizen's point of view, we are
not addressing the problems. There perception is correct, not much has
been done for the common citizen. We have been working with the
provisional government and have identified the large jobs like the
treatment plants and new dams, etc. The local provisional government
indicated that they can take care of the smaller local problems, but
they have not accomplished these tasks yet. In the mean time, the
people are still wading through their own sewage. The discontent is
valid even if it is a little short sighted.

As a side note, the solid waste or garbage and potable water systems are
in as bad a state of affairs, if not worse. And, these same conditions
exist in all the major cities in Iraq. Consequently, it does not take
much prodding from the discontents and insurgents to get the general
population worked up.

Hopefully we can get this fixed by some reprioritization of funds. I
started to fix the situation; however, it appears that I am not in
control of the situation. I thought I was going to run things when I
got here, but it seems the Ambassador, Commanding General, etc, have
different ideas. Go figure.

An additional problem is unemployment. I have been told unofficially
that it is around 60 percent. Cleaning sewers, pump stations, streets,
etc. is a very labor-intensive activity here. Seems like a win-win to
put the two problems together. We estimated that we could put about
100,000 people to work for about 6 months.

Put all this together and you have a volatile condition, especially in
the Middle East. How long would we stand for this type of situation in
the US while being occupied?

Do not misinterpret my observations, I believe everyone here is trying
to do the right thing, and we are probably getting it 80 percent right.
We are just having a problem getting all the parts to add up to the
whole. I hope in 4 months I can write and describe an improved
condition. However with the US and Iraqi elections coming up, hopes
will remain guarded. All in all, I still think I made the right
decision to come and try to assist. I'll reassess in 49 weeks (yes 3
weeks down).

I remain safe in what I am doing.

 

[Cold Killer]

I think erehwoN made a good point.

I was referring to your final word of "Get a f'n clue. lol"

Its my opinion, CK. Im entitled to it.

Did I say you weren't?

Are you the focking opinion Police?

No, I merely assumed that you didn't enjoy being jeered at and seeked to avoid fanning the flames. Sorry.

"Hi Im George W. Bush and I m the first president to jump around on one foot with my thumb up my bung singing the Howdy Doody theme song."

...

 

[Freon]

ere, this guy is probably very nice and all, but it's been a year since the "end" of the war. With the money the USA put in this conflict, they could probably have fixed these sewers in a few months. Also Baghdad is a big city, the rest of the country is a bit forsaken.
I'm pretty sure that's why some people are fighting now, while they greeted the US soldiers last year.

 

[erehwoN]

So, Freon, what do you propose should be done? I'm not trying to pick a fight or anything, I really am curious. Iraq was in shambles. It still is. It's going to take time and a ton more money to fix that, you can't argue with logistics. For most of the past year you speak of, my friend's dad's company (which is the US leader [not sure about global] in what they do) has been in the process of getting this contract. I believe they got it a little over 6 weeks ago, I'm not sure on that though. He's been there three weeks already. I think a three week notice to get your stuff together and to say goodbye to your family and friends (to go to a war torn area for a year when you're not in the military) is pretty damned quick in the large scheme of things. But, of course this is hard to tell to people who are living in their own waste. I'd be pissed off too. But, the only thing to do now is to get the job done as quickly as possible.