Why Won't Bush Speak To Her?

[lizbud]

Cindy Sheehan, a mother of a slain soldier has been in the
news since she tried to meet with George Bush while he's on
vacation (for the month of August) in Texas. This might have
taken 20-30 minutes tops to meet with this lady & convey his
personal condolences & the thanks of the nation for her son's
devotion to his country.

Why will he not meet with her?

http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/08/07/mom.protest/

[caseysmom]

You would think he would talk to her so she didn't get this much coverage, its making him look worse.

[dukedogsmom]

Originally posted by caseysmom
You would think he would talk to her so she didn't get this much coverage, its making him look worse.

Yeah and that's hard to do.

[caseysmom]

[kittycats_delight]

Not to dis on your president but he is just a moron. I guess he figured any press is good press whether he comes off bad or good. He probably does care how he comes across to the public considering he is in his second term and cannot run again.

[catland]

Why? maybe because its not an election year?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Maybe I'm seeing things differently here, but I don't see why he should talk to her. He spoke with her when her son first died - like he supposedly does to all the families that loose a son or daughter in the war.

Now she is using "strong-arm" tactics to get what she wants from him. What makes her and her efforts any different than the terrorists who kidnap a diplomat and threaten to kill him until we do something that they want? Does her "cause" justify the means - not in my book.

She has every right to protest, and that she is doing. We all know Bush isn't the brightest bulb in the lamp so his tactics may be backfiring as it would have been so much easier to just see her, let her speak her piece and then be done with her, but I do not believe he should bend to her will. If he bends to hers, why not to everyone Tom Dick and Harry who have some ax to grind with the government? Who knows, maybe somebody will threaten to light themselves on fire if he doesn't talk to them about lowering gas prices....

Ok, blast away. I'm well aware that my opinion is in the minority.

Oh, and just to clarify, if any of you remember from any of my previous posts to political threads, I am the furthest thing from a Bush lover there is. I would like to know who she voted for in the last election.

[lvpets2002]

All I have to say is Thank You Tubby & Peanuts Mom of I could not have said it better myself & well Put..

[Pam]

Originally posted by lvpets2002
All I have to say is Thank You Tubby & Peanuts Mom of I could not have said it better myself & well Put..

Ditto. She brings up some good points. It would set a precedent and would ultimately lead to special meetings with the families of every soldier who has been slain. I grieve for all of these moms and dads. I don't know how I would handle such a devastating thing as the death of a son/daughter. It is beyond gut-wrenching. I do know that I would not want to be drawing attention to myself though and would choose to do my grieving privately and draw upon the Lord to give me strength and help me through. Out of respect for the families of the others who have died I would not put on such a display as it implies that their sacrifice was in vain. That only adds to their pain and is something I could never do. JMHO

[jesse_3]

Not to dis on your president but he is just a moron. I guess he figured any press is good press whether he comes off bad or good. He probably does care how he comes across to the public considering he is in his second term and cannot run again.

Umm, dis our president, GO AHEAD!!! I am also one of the many people who dislike Bush with a great passion!

Steph and Jes

[DJFyrewolf36]

I understand why this woman would be upset. To a lot of people, the war in Iraq is just a continuation of the Bush grudge match that started with Bush Sr. The president hasn't, at least in my opinion, given a good explination as to why people are still dying when the main problem (Hussain (sp?)) has been captured. So far, the only thing we've gotten is a bunch of buzzwords and empty promisies.

T & P, Pam, I agree with you too. The president doesn't have the time realistically to sit down and have a discussion with every affected family. He DOES however have the time to make a presentation to every American to explain what exactly our goals in Iraq are. I think more people would be supportive of our efforts if they knew what exactly those efforts were

[caseysmom]

Sorry but I can in no way equate what she is doing with that of a terrorist threatening to cut someones head off. She is not threatening violence of any kind. I think its time somebody took a stand and made him answer some tough questions.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by DJFyrewolf36
I think more people would be supportive of our efforts if they knew what exactly those efforts were

I agree that more people would be supportive, but are you kidding, even he doesn't know what exactly those efforts are! Remember, this is Bush we're talking about.

I, personally, don't need to hear anymore from him, I've heard enough. The reasons we're there in the first place are irrelevant at this point. Whether it's right or wrong, the fact is that we went in and overthrew their government, so it is up to us to make sure they can stand on their own before we leave. We took it upon ourselves to make their country right, so we need to do that. In my opinion, if we left right now, started pulling our troops out tomorrow, all those that have already died would have died in vain. They gave their lives for a cause and that cause was to help better Iraqi lives, we need to stay there until that end is achieved. The good people of Iraq are working hard to turn their country into a democracy, which will supposedly improve their lives, and I feel they are making great strides, but they aren't ready to stand on their own yet. It's our fault that that innocent Iraqis are being killed just for getting on a bus and going to work, and that, in my mind, is justification enough for us being there.

And frankly, I'm rather sick and tired of hearing Bush's whiney voice, so no thanks, I don't need any more explanations out of him. I'd be happy if he'd just shut up and crawl in a hole for the rest of his term.

Oh, and I forgot to say...thanks for the support guys, I thought I was the only one that had this opinion. The news channels all seem to be supportive of her, so I really thought I was alone in this opinion.

I also have to add (now you've got me all riled up about Bush...and I'm supposed to be working! ), I think it is majorly wrong of him to go on "vacation" while we have young men dieing for his cause! He's the one that started all this and he sends our young innocent young people to fight his war - and then he goes on vacation! The gaul!

[Corinna]

Yes he did meet wiith her but not as with the others he had her and family to geather alone . None of the others families got that treatment. She and her hubby (soon to be ex becouse of her stunts) agreed and were thankful to President Bush for his time. She now is being handled by the Michel Moore bunch. and shes looking like a comeplete fool and idiot.

[lizbud]

Originally posted by Corinna
Yes he did meet wiith her but not as with the others he had her and family to geather alone . None of the others families got that treatment. She and her hubby (soon to be ex becouse of her stunts) agreed and were thankful to President Bush for his time. She now is being handled by the Michel Moore bunch. and shes looking like a comeplete fool and idiot.

Not so, in my opinion. She's nobody's fool. From all I've read
she listened to Bush speak along with a group of other moms & relatives of slain soldiers about 4 mos after her son was killed.

There's a huge difference in listening to a prepared speech vs
looking someone right in the eye & asking what purpose was
served by her boy's death in Iraq. Just what exactly is our mission
there all about? I for one would love to hear his answer.