Does the Government use the Terror Alert for Political Gain?

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[Anonymous]

i think bush is a diaster to our country. i think he is a war nut . he definetly does not have my vote. i am totally for kerry.. i dont trust bush at all

[Anonymous]

That is just plain wrong. It would be nice to see the candidates promoting themselves rather than mud slinging each other. I think that Bush has done, is doing and should continue to make the decisions that he has. I believe that he is making decisions based on the best interests of not only our country but for others as well. In no way is he making this for personal gains.

[Anonymous]

Bush is a good ol'boy! He may not be the most politically correct or the smartest President we've ever had but at least he stands for the same principles that this great country was built upon and people have died to protect. Kerry doesn't know how to make up his mind and when he does it may change if the wind blows different. No President could morally send men & women to their possible deaths without a great deal of forethought and much personal grief. All of us need to think about the direction this country needs to go in and not be blinded by political affiliations!!

[Anonymous]

I cannot judge whether Bush knows more than he is telling us. I want our government to keep some "secrets" from us--otherwise the terrorists know what our government is planning. I believe we must get used to terror, just as most of Europe has been forced to do.

I am not particularly happy that we are finding out now that some of this intelligence is several years old...instead of "reacting", we must begin to plan ahead and be prepared, be on guard.

As the coming weeks toward the election play out, we shall see if Bush is using these "new" threats to his political advantage---if he is, he shall pay (I hope) at the ballot box.

[Anonymous]

I still don't know what to think! I'm waiting for the debates to make up my mind. Who can we believe? :

[Anonymous]

I think that Bush is doing a very good job for our counrty, just sit and think for a minute what you would do in his shoes. After what happend with 9/11 and all the accusations that they didnt alert the threats that we were recieving well now they are making sure that everyone is alerted with every little piece of information that they get to make sure that these accusations don't happen again. If you think that you are safe at all times and you don't want to be alerted about terror threats that occur then go live in a terrorist country and belive me they will not warn you before they blow you or your children up. And if you want an ignorant anti war President who thinks that you can just pay off people and make things all better then by all means vote for Kerry

[Anonymous]

no Busch does not! He is a darn good president.

[Anonymous]

No, I don't feel that he is issuing terror alerts for political reasons. This is the type of thinking the terrorists want us to have, the type thinking that will leave us vulnerable to attacks. Better safe than sorry.

My political leanings are Democrat but, once elected, a President or any other elected official belongs to all of us and has the welfare of the nation to protect.

My hope, as I am sure it is with every citizen, is that this, and every future, alert is a false alarm. But, that whichever candidate, Bush or Kerry will continue to issue these alerts when they and their advisors feel appropriate, lest we get complacent and ignore the information as it seems it was ignored in the past.

Hindsight is 20-20 but we need to put on glasses to improve our vision of the present and future threats. I for one, don't want to live, or have my daughter, granddaughter and any fuure generations of women to live like the women of Iraq were living!

We need to be fighting this war at home by being watchful, paying attention to what is going on around us and be prepared for the worst, just like the men and women (God Bless and Protect Them) in our armed forces.

Sorry I got carried away! but this my view of the situation. I hope whoever is elected for the next 4 years will pay attention to the recommendations of the 911 panel and continue to protect our country.

Rose Staggs
MamaRose

[Anonymous]

Absolutley not, our goverment does not have a dictator as far as I know.
Wag the dog was a movie. Remember before we went to Iraq both parties gave there support and trusted the decision. What makes you trust Mr. Kerry what has he done, all we know is he marries well.Trust
the fact that being President is a thankless job. We lost over 5000 friends in NY. We have given billions of dollars in aid all around the world does the world trust us did they come to are aid ?

[Anonymous]

President Bush is an honorable and trustworthy man. He personally has nothing to gain by the US going to war. I personall don't believe there is a way to rid the world (win the war) of terrorism, but I am glad our country has the resolve and resources to help smaller countries get rid of opressive bullies who want nothing but their own way.

[Anonymous]

No Bush is not using the terror alerts for political gain. I think he is doing a great job as President. Our primary concern during this next few months should be electing a President who will provide the best possible national defense. He's the man for the job.

[Anonymous]

I think that George Bush is doing a good job. He's up front with the way that he runs this country and doesn't hide behind the skirts of anyone. He is the first president that we've had in a long time that has the courage to stand up and be a man when it comes to running this country. Everyone else hides behind what they think will get them more votes. I don't like it when Kerry or anyone else for that matter throws their military record up in our faces like we should vote for them because we OWE them???? Give me a break! I salute all who have served in the military - my husband included, but to use that for political gain is a sad thing to see. Like I said my husband served but just because he did, doesn't mean that the whole country is indebted to him to the point to make him President! Bush has my vote!

[Anonymous]

Absolutely using all this for his own reward....anyone with any intelligence can see that....especially those of us who have nothing to do with the USA except that we are neighbours. It is easy for us to see both sides of the coin, listen to the debates and speeches, assess the activities of both Democrats and Republicans, see Mr. Bush for what he is, and who is backing him and why he is all for war etc. I do hope that all US citizens voting in the coming election will weigh things carefully...thank God we do not have to.

[Anonymous]

No, I don't believe he does at all. I believe that President Bush is a man that loves the United States and will do everything in his power to protect us. People love to criticize anything that goes on and tries to write anything in they can...What if he didn't do anything at all?? then we would hear it. I believe he stands by his beliefs and he isn't afriad to stand up to anybody for them. I will vote for him again because I believe he is a Godly man that believes in prayer and in God.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I do believe BUSH uses the Terror Alerts for political gain. Would any OTHER president do the same, tho?! I do believe so.

[Anonymous]

Your president, Mr. Bush, is backed by the NRA big time...why wouldnt he opt for war etc. More guns used, more ammo used, more money to back him... Wake up and smell the roses, folks!! Listen, really listen to all the rhetoric spewing forth and vote accordingly...do you want more of your young men maimed or killed...vote Bush.

[Anonymous]

I DO NOT THINK THAT PRESIDENT BUSH IS USING THESE TERRORIST ALERTS TO HIS ADVANTAGE. IN FER.9/11 THEY BLAST HIM FOR NOT SEEING THE TERRORIST THREATS AND NOW THAT THEY ARE ALLOWING THEM TO COME OUT THE PRESS BLASTS HIM FOR THAT. MY NEICE SAW THE 9/11 AND CAME OUT WITH THE IDEA THAT MR. BUSH SENT OUR TROOPS TO IRAQ ALL BY HIMSELF. WHICH IS NOT TRUE BUT WITH THE SLANT FROM THE MOVIE AS WE TOLD HER BEING ONE MAN'S OPINION SHE NEEDED TO DO A LITTLE RESEARCH TO FIND OUT FOR HERSELF THE TRUTH. I THINK MR. BUSH IS DOING A GOOD JOB AND WOULD HATE TO SEE SOMEONE LIKE KERRY AND HIS OWN TRUTH BENDING WIFE IN THE HIGHEST OFFICE IN THE LAND

[Anonymous]

When Bush was elected, the first thought that came to my mind was, that before the end of his first term, we would be at war with Iraq. I can't believe that others didn't see it and are only realizing now that Bush misled us. It was so unbelievably obvious that it saddens me. However, I know people want to trust their President and I wanted to as well.

And, as for this whole flip-flop issue with Kerry, it is ridiculous. Why is he a flip-flop? Becuase he has changed his mind once or twice between the ages of 20 & 60? Give me a break. Doesn't that show that he has given thought to issues and learned from his mistakes? Or, is it because he voted for the war and then changed his mind? He, as so many others in this country, believed what the President was telling us. So many were fooled, so why us Kerry being criticized for it more than anyone else in this country?

Bush is a dangerous man that has turned the world against us. He acted against Afghanistan, which everyone believed was the right thing to do, but Iraq was personal and I have not doubt that he manipulated all of us.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely not! Mr. Bush is trying to protect all of us from a terrorist attack. Especially the targeted areas, like N.Y. I plan to vote for Mr.Bush in Nov. I think he is doing an outstanding job as the leader of this great country! I,m so tired of J.Kerry and the Dems bashing our wonderful President, since the day he took office!!

[Anonymous]

No Mr. Bush does NOT use tactacts to win votes. He is a church going honest man.[/b]

[Anonymous]

I personally think the president is doing a wonderful job both at home and abroad. On the subject of abusing terror alerts, his opposition would scream that the public was not informed if the information was withheld.
Like they say "damned if you do, damned if you don't" I would rather be damned for being cautious.
Rich

[Anonymous]

Worst President in history. Has ruined our world reputation, and is TOTALLY responsibe for all the deaths in Iraq, deaths for Bush's revenge for his daddy.

[Anonymous]

I think that everyone needs to stop and thing logically about this for a moment. President Bush does not act alone, he does not make his decisions alone. He has countless intelligence sources and many, many people advising him......including, I am sure, his very experienced father George Bush Sr. It is unthinkable to imagine that President Bush would check the polls and up the terror alert to gain popularity. The decision is made very carefully, weighing all of the evidence and its credibility. To take the movie Far. 9/11 and apply it to reality is the same as hearing a noise in the closet and assuming it is Freddy Kruger or Jason. Lets be realistic. President Bush does not have the power or authority to change the terror alert level without the approval and support of other people in positions of power. Perhaps, we should look more at the intelligence President Bush is receiving as opposed to assuming that he alone rules supreme in Washington. This is the United States of America. We are a democracy with a system of checks and balances....not a monarchy or dictatorship.
I supported his father President George Bush, SR and I support our current President Bush, JR. God bless this man for taking on the task of leading our country!!!!!

[Anonymous]

NO he does not USE the color of terror alerts for HIS benefit. FIRST of all, the alerts are USED to alarm the country to what degree of awareness the people should be. AS A COUNTRY WHO HAS NEVER BEEN ATTACKED BY ANOTHER COUNTRY SINCE THE REVELUTIONARY WAR - AND FOR A COUNTRY FULL OF PEOPLE WHO ARE IMAGRANTS AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON - COLLORS ARE A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE.

PLUS THE HOME FRONT SECURITY IS UP TO MR RUSH. CORRECT? YES NOT THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT IS BRIEFED OF WHAT IS GOING ON BY THE PERSON HE HAD APPOINTED IN CHARGE OF THAT OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES!

[Anonymous]

I vote yes on this. I feel that Bush does use this for his own gain. I am sorry, but I also feel he has had all these terrror happenings done himself and keeping the people in fear at all times. I feel we are in heaps of trouble if he is back in office. Kerry is no good either. We need people in our gov. who are in the light at all times and not fake it.

Sirianlight

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[Anonymous]

NO ....Why do people have to even think like that ! I guess that honost christian people in this world will always have to defend themselfs .

[Anonymous]

is this kjean inmidland?

Originally Posted by Kjean

NO he does not USE the color of terror alerts for HIS benefit. FIRST of all, the alerts are USED to alarm the country to what degree of awareness the people should be. AS A COUNTRY WHO HAS NEVER BEEN ATTACKED BY ANOTHER COUNTRY SINCE THE REVELUTIONARY WAR - AND FOR A COUNTRY FULL OF PEOPLE WHO ARE IMAGRANTS AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON - COLLORS ARE A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE.

PLUS THE HOME FRONT SECURITY IS UP TO MR RUSH. CORRECT? YES NOT THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT IS BRIEFED OF WHAT IS GOING ON BY THE PERSON HE HAD APPOINTED IN CHARGE OF THAT OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES!

[Anonymous]

Of course Bush is using terror warnings to his political advantage. One has only to check the timing of Ridge's announcements. Ridge's office used information that was pre-9/11 as the basis for his raising terror alerts.

By the way, opinions of other message writers would carry more credibility if they could spell Bush's name correctly or if they used grammar and spelling taught in elementary school. It's as though Bush himself answered the question in the affirmative and then stumbled through his reasoning process.

[Anonymous]

I do not think the president is using terror alerts for political gain. I think he is doing what he thins is best for our country at this time. I would rather him be overly cautious than not at all.




Angie

[Anonymous]

No. I do not think he does. Unfortunately, he is in somewhat of a "Damned if he does/Damned if he doesn't" type situation. IF he makes the public aware of the threats and, ...IF nothing happens, then he is seen as using terror to garner votes. IF he dos not make the threats and an attack occurs, then he was deceiving, misleading and lying to us. We, as Americans, citizens and voters tend to think that we have a right to know anything and everything instantly. We think the government is supposed to protect us from everything, at a minimal cost and the MUST be above reproach. Will we ever realize that 100% protection, 100% of the time is impossible.

[Anonymous]

Well in my opinion President Bush has had nothing but negitive trash thrown at him since before he stepped into office. For a man that stepped into Office with all of the mud slinging going on during and after his election he is great. Who do you know that would take that much crap off of the people and country that he is representing and still want to lead us for another 4 years.
Look at how strong he and Vice President Cheney have been. They have not wavered at all for what they believe in and that is how to protect his Country and all of the people that live here.
He has had one disater after another. And yet has met each one head one and I very proud of us and the USA and continues to fight for our people and the people and the families of the people who died September 11th, and all that have fallen in battle trying to fight for our freedom and our Country's freedom.
Would you really have wanted him to set back after 9/11 and say "Well now let's not do anything right now, let's let the dust settle and then I'll try and talk to these Country's and see if we can have peace." Give me a break Everyone would have been for egging him and the White House and having him run out of Office as well as out of town. And that include's everyone that is so down on him.
He has made the best decision's for us all and I think instead of everyone being so down on him we should all show him how proud we are of him and show him the best support that we can.
I really don't think we need another person in there like we had before President Bush that not only deems oral sex as not having sex, but might decide to deem that having affairs is not having sex just fun. Good grief people wake up we may not like war but isn't the war better than having more plane's crashing into more of our building and killing more of our people killed and not having the war and bombing's here in our homeland. Do you really want to hear siren's going off and more women, men and children killed. Church's blowing up while your worshipping the Lord.
Think about it! That could very well have been what would have happened if he had not acted so fast.
President Bush and Vice-President Cheney have my and my family's full support. In my opinion I just sorry that he can only run one more time and his term will only be another 4 years.
Let's show them our love and support.

[Anonymous]

To be perfectly honest I believe Mr. Bush is on the right track to fighting terrorism and if it happens coincide with what the opposition considers a political agenda, well then, whine some more, but do it elsewhere. I for one feel a whole lot safer knowing that Mr. Bush and the rest of the Anti-Terrorism Agency are outthere doing something to streghten our security. Atleast we have a group in place to take care of this issue, remember an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, or something like that.
I personally do not want to see a change in the political arena at this time due to the fact that we are still too new to this fight against terrror and a new political factor may put us more at risk during their transition than we ever could have been. The terrorist know our political system better than some of the whiners out there, so do not be so hasty to change the system that is in place. Believe me if it wasn't there right now we would have a whole lot more dead Americans and downed buildings. Let the people finish up what they are trying to establish. Even in four more years they will atleast have a base in place to work against terrorism. This battle has only begun my friends, relax and enjoy the freedoms we have.

Michael P. Himko

[Anonymous]

I really don't think this is for Bush political gain. I DO feel that maybe he jumps a little quickly because of the abuse he's taken from 9/11, but I would MUCH rather be safe than sorry. This is a very frustrating time in the United States and we need to keep in mind that we are SUPPOSE to be the "Home of the free"! Keep it that way!! This is all precautions and alerts so that hopefully 9/11 does NOT happen again.

[Anonymous]

Originally Posted by linda_hailey41

Well in my opinion President Bush has had nothing but negitive trash thrown at him since before he stepped into office. For a man that stepped into Office with all of the mud slinging going on during and after his election he is great. Who do you know that would take that much crap off of the people and country that he is representing and still want to lead us for another 4 years.
Look at how strong he and Vice President Cheney have been. They have not wavered at all for what they believe in and that is how to protect his Country and all of the people that live here.
He has had one disater after another. And yet has met each one head one and I very proud of us and the USA and continues to fight for our people and the people and the families of the people who died September 11th, and all that have fallen in battle trying to fight for our freedom and our Country's freedom.
Would you really have wanted him to set back after 9/11 and say "Well now let's not do anything right now, let's let the dust settle and then I'll try and talk to these Country's and see if we can have peace." Give me a break Everyone would have been for egging him and the White House and having him run out of Office as well as out of town. And that include's everyone that is so down on him.
He has made the best decision's for us all and I think instead of everyone being so down on him we should all show him how proud we are of him and show him the best support that we can.
I really don't think we need another person in there like we had before President Bush that not only deems oral sex as not having sex, but might decide to deem that having affairs is not having sex just fun. Good grief people wake up we may not like war but isn't the war better than having more plane's crashing into more of our building and killing more of our people killed and not having the war and bombing's here in our homeland. Do you really want to hear siren's going off and more women, men and children killed. Church's blowing up while your worshipping the Lord.
Think about it! That could very well have been what would have happened if he had not acted so fast.
President Bush and Vice-President Cheney have my and my family's full support. In my opinion I just sorry that he can only run one more time and his term will only be another 4 years.
Let's show them our love and support.

EXCELLENT AND HURRAY FOR OUR SIDE!!!

[Anonymous]

president bush is doing a very good job with this country and he has my vote all of the way.

[shirley tyler]

No president has had to deal with terrorist attacks on our own soil like President Bush. He has dealt with this issue with all of his might. He can not tell us everything. We would be scared to leave our homes. I just returned from a trip to New York City. Alot of police presence everywhere we went. Went to ground zero, made you feel like when you go to Pearl Harbor. Everyone quiet, respectful. Our President is making decisions based on what he learns, he has to believe what he is being told. Kerry will not even tell us what he plans for us. Afraid Bush will steal his ideas? I don't think so. I think if we knew what he stands for we would all vote against him.

[Anonymous]

No President Bush does not use the Terror Alerts for his own political gain. :P

[Anonymous]

I think it is possible that Bush is using this for his advantage, but it is so offensive that I cannot say for absolute sure. I believe he intended to enter this war before he was elected President--to avenge his father, and he was going to find a way to do so--which he did. I don't trust him because he and Cheney both have too many conflicts of interest with their personal business enterprises that, in my opinion, should have been gotten rid of when they took office in order to prevent any moral or legal appearances of impropriety. In my opinion, he has conducted his presidency like a czar rather than a democratic president, and his sticking to his decisions is (also in my opinion) a further indication of his arrogance and feeling that he can do whatever he wants if he can find a way to get it done.

[Anonymous]

If you think Bush is a liar, then you are so misinformed and ignorant! How much time have you done to really study the issues....15 minutes a day? And where are you getting your information....the liberal media? It's time this country sees the true facts and find out the what's really true, and NOT from the left! I'll bet you believe everything you hear or read, use your brains for a change!