You had a great pep rally for W on the other thread, but...

[auntpolly]

..... tell us why you like him. I'm not challenging you and saying you don't have your reasons, because I know this is important to you and I respect your choice. But I want to hear, with issues in mind, why you will vote for George Bush.

 

[Chattyaholic]

I will be voting for Bush because of crop prices. My husband is primarily a farmer and when we have a Democratic president crop prices are not as good as when we have a Republican president. It was really, really bad when Clinton was in office. My DH and his BIL, for the first time in their lives, had to get other jobs "off the farm" to make ends meet. We had been in the pork producing business for about 25 years, but prices fell too low and stayed there for too long so we had to sell out. Crop prices have been much, much better with Bush and we want to see that continue. Of course that is not the only reason I'm voting for him, but it's one of the major ones that probably not too many others here care about.

 

[I_Know_You2!]

Because I believe in voting and believe he is the lesser of the evils. I think all politicians are liars but at least I know something about this one. That is sadly not the best of reasons, but that is where I am at during this one!

 

[auntpolly]

Chattyholic -- thank you for the well thought out intelligent answer -- in the other thread I felt like I was reading about someone nominated for prom king, not president of the US! Keep them coming, Bush supporters -- educate me!

 

[auntpolly]

Originally posted by I_Know_You2!
Because I believe in voting and believe he is the lesser of the evils. I think all politicians are liars but at least I know something about this one. That is sadly not the best of reasons, but that is where I am at during this one!

You really don't have anything you can say that Bush stands for that you believe will be best for the country?

 

[dmadman43]

Because his plan and committment for fighting terrorism is focused and he will not be deterred. Taking the offense in fighting terrorism, not playing defense or treating it like a crime. While I disagree with him on some of his domestic policies, on balance they are much more aligned with what I think the Fed Govt should be responsible for. Privitizing Social Security, lowering taxes (I never got a job from a poor person), pushing the responsibility for health care out to local communities, pushing responsibility for affordable health care out to businesses and individuals, not the federal govt,

 

[I_Know_You2!]

Originally posted by auntpolly
You really don't have anything you can say that Bush stands for that you believe will be best for the country?

I don't see a pres. having a whole lot of power to make changes etc. Believe me, it was disheartening to figure out. Started with Clinton, BTW.

On the positive side, though I do work a lot with local campaigns and some state. And, I don't blame any pres. carte blanche for the problems during their term!

I also do not see a big diff. between the candidates, FTM. I believe they have similar value and belief systems. The parties rhetoric is the difference, and I really don't think all that much diff.!

 

[auntpolly]

Originally posted by I_Know_You2!
I believe they have similar value and belief systems.

Well then, that's a good reason. Thanks for your answer!

 

[I_Know_You2!]

Originally posted by auntpolly
Well then, that's a good reason. Thanks for your answer!

phew! Glad I came through in the end!

 

[Galahad]

Originally posted by dmadman43
Because his plan and commitment for fighting terrorism is focused and he will not be deterred. Taking the offense in fighting terrorism, not playing defense or treating it like a crime. While I disagree with him on some of his domestic policies, on balance they are much more aligned with what I think the Fed Govt should be responsible for. Privatizing Social Security, lowering taxes (I never got a job from a poor person), pushing the responsibility for health care out to local communities, pushing responsibility for affordable health care out to businesses and individuals, not the federal govt,

Couldn't have said it much better.

Without focusing in a proactive way on the war or terror, economic security is not possible and all the money in the world poured into "job creation" and "health care" will be pretty meaningless.

I'll add (and I'm sure I'll get some rolling, laughing smilies out of this), that I still don't buy any of the "Bush as Liar" junk. There have been very few politicians in my lifetime that I have more personal trust in, even if I don't agree with all of his policies.

 

[GoofItUp]

I will be voting for president because:

1. I support his tough stand against terrorists.
2. My "personal economy" is much better than 4 years ago.
3. I like tax cuts more than tax increases.

There are many more reasons, but these are some of the top ones. I, too, don't agree with some of his domestic policies, but on the whole I agree with Pres. Bush more than I disagree.

 

[Laz]

I could list the exact same reasons as Goofitup.

I have also listened to those military I know who are, or have been in Iraq or Afghanistan. They like Bush as Commander-in-Chief and do not want Kerry. I trust the opinions of those in harms way

 

[Disney Enthusiast]

I can think of so many reasons. My DH owns a construction company and President Bush really really takes care of us small business owners.... Everything from increasing the amount we can spend on new equipment before taxes, to decreasing taxes, and many other incentives. And now he is talking about giving healthcare incentives which will help us even more. We already provide healthcare for our employees but every break we get really adds up. We are competing in a market which has a lot of immigrants who work for a companies who don't provide Workmen's Comp, healtchare or other such things, and they pay under the table. We have a lot of overhead expenses such as insurance and an office and healthcare and we like to see our President try to help us do the right thing, and yet compete more effectively w/ those who aren't.

Another few reasons........ He doesn't believe in penalizing us for getting married. He doesn't believe in double taxing dividends. Although we are not personally benefitting from that, a lot of older people I know live off their dividends and believe they shouldn't have to pay tax on them again. And they are not just the rich who get dividends. A lot of retirees get them too. I love that he feels that the death tax is wrong. Yes the person may be gone, but the person already paid tax on that money and it should go to the family fully. I love the child credits and the tax cuts.

I truly feel he has the best chance of protecting us. I trust him to do his best and I trust Cheney like you would a strict father who only wants to protect his children. I just feel safer w/ them. Bush stands by his convictions and doesn't change course. He tells you he is going to do something and he does. He doesn't always make the most popular decision, but he makes the correct one. I really don't care what other countries think of us. I would much rather my President act proactively to save lives than to wait until something happens again, and then act. If it makes Germany and France and every other country out there angry, then so be it. They'll have to get over it. But our safety comes first and foremost in the President's eyes, and I love that he doesn't sell out to be well liked and popular. Kerry has changed his mind so many times about the war on terror. And Kerry even said he would react to an attack, but I want someone to proact an attack. Of course I am not sure he will be able to prevent an attack, but at least I know he is trying. I am a much different person since 9/11.

Lastly, I do believe he brought dignity and professionalism back into the White House. If my DH pulled w/ one of his employees what ExPresident Clinton pulled w/ his intern, my DH would have been taken to Human Relations for harrassment and would have lost his company. He was in a powerful position and took advantage of a star struck young woman. President Bush requires that ball players wear suit jackets when entering the Oval Office and he treats his wife and colleagues well. Kerry, on the other hand, yells obscenities at his secret service agent. I wouldn't treat a server who spilled food on me that way, not along a man or woman who is protecting my life. I personally feel that our President should be someone we respect. And I respect him very much. And his wife is a caring, articulate, lovely exteacher and I like her very much as well.

Those are just some of my reasons.

 

[Disney Enthusiast]

Originally posted by Laz
I could list the exact same reasons as Goofitup.

I have also listened to those military I know who are, or have been in Iraq or Afghanistan. They like Bush as Commander-in-Chief and do not want Kerry. I trust the opinions of those in harms way

Me too.

 

[Disney Enthusiast]

Originally posted by GoofItUp
I will be voting for president because:

1. I support his tough stand against terrorists.
2. My "personal economy" is much better than 4 years ago.
3. I like tax cuts more than tax increases.

There are many more reasons, but these are some of the top ones. I, too, don't agree with some of his domestic policies, but on the whole I agree with Pres. Bush more than I disagree.

ITA. And the unemployment is at "full employment level".

PLUS..... I just listened to 3 economic advisors on the left and right and middle of the spectrum who all said that when the polls go up for Bush, the Stock Market goes up.... That the polls have been a great indicator. And all 3 said they don't want Kerry in office. That says something to me.

 

[septbride2002]

I really don't care what other countries think of us. I would much rather my President act proactively to save lives than to wait until something happens again, and then act. If it makes Germany and France and every other country out there angry, then so be it. They'll have to get over it. But our safety comes first and foremost in the President's eyes, and I love that he doesn't sell out to be well liked and popular.

I always find this position interesting. And what if we are attacked but instead of it being terrorist it is another country with a large army? Do you think France and Germany will be "over it" in regards to our stance on Iraq that they will come and assist us? What if North Korea decides to use their weapons of mass destructin on us? Do you think France and Germany will rush to our aid? Do you think they would help us fight back? More then likely no - we are not alone on this planet we need allies.

Because his plan and committment for fighting terrorism is focused and he will not be deterred. Taking the offense in fighting terrorism, not playing defense or treating it like a crime

I guess I just find this hard to swallow regarding his fighting on terrorism since it doesn't really seem like we are still looking for Osama bin Ladin.

 

[Galahad]

Originally posted by Disney Enthusiast
ITA. And the unemployment is at "full employment level".

PLUS..... I just listened to 3 economic advisors on the left and right and middle of the spectrum who all said that when the polls go up for Bush, the Stock Market goes up.... That the polls have been a great indicator. And all 3 said they don't want Kerry in office. That says something to me.

Don't read too much into the market though. Typically it goes up toward the end of an election year no matter who gets elected. and September is usually the worst month of the year for the markets, especially during an election year.

 

[dmadman43]

I guess I just find this hard to swallow regarding his fighting on terrorism since it doesn't really seem like we are still looking for Osama bin Ladin.

Our troops have been pulled out of Afghanistan? Admittedly I've been out of the country for a while, but I don't recall seeing that announcement.

 

[GoofItUp]

septbride - Thank you for your comments. However, it looks like you are trying to turn this into a debate thread rather than answering the OP's question of why you want to vote for Bush. There are plenty of those debates going on, and I have found this thread to be different and refreshing. Please don't hijack!

To those of you who quoted me....thank-you! Being quoted is such a flattering experience. It means you said something worthwhile!

 

[shortbun]

I'm noticing that everyone voting for Bush has listed
fear directly or indirectly as one of their reasons for voting
for him. It doesn't suprise me as the Bush Admin play directly
to that crowd and their fears. What if you didn't have a president
who's admin was constantly telling you to be afraid-a la Cheney
the other day-would Bush still be the right choice? Terrorists have been around for a long time. Should Bush benefit because
they chose to attack us horribly during his watch? Would another
President have simply ignored the attacks? Why does it make Bush better simply because HE happened to be in charge at
the time?

I talked to a mechanic at my compound last week who just
got back from 2 tours in Iraq; he's voting for Kerry and says
all his friends are too. I guess it's simply your peer group not
the military issue that leads the vote. So, it you are voting with
the military....doesn't wash.

And last-voting for Bush because the stock market goes up when
he rates well in the polls is, well naive. The rich are Bushies-hence the market reaction. The majority of Americans are not
invested in the market so the market reaction is simply the rich
feeling better. Oversimplification but true.