In God we trust but do we trust Bush?

Posted by: Roy T on 21 January 2005

While listening to the world service the other evening I ventured upon a rather good offering from the makers of Assignment about a trip through a few of the redder states of the US with thoughts covering

President Bush begins his second term with high hopes from conservative Christians in America.

Their support was crucial to his success in November - four out of five of them voted for him.

What do they want him to deliver in his second term?

And how do the Democrats win the support of this increasingly important constituency in the United States?


BBC Audio Link - Real Player

I am not too sure if the people questioned truly represented the population in the areas visited but I got the general feeling that quite a few Bush supporters do like the way that God features in his thoughts, policies and deeds. Where does this leave someone who does not believe in the God the Bush follows - what if any part can they play over the next four years?

I see from the site that this is only available until next Wednesday so an early listen will catch the talk.
Posted on: 29 January 2005 by Berlin Fritz
The best bit is how you guys take yourselves seriously, innit.

Fritz Von Arrogance² Cool
Posted on: 29 January 2005 by mtuttleb
There is a typo like there is a typo on the dollar bill

It should read....

In Gold we trust Big Grin

Before I get alot of flack from our American friends, it was an American that told me this one Smile
Posted on: 29 January 2005 by wolfe_shepmann
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Originally posted by 7V:
I was saying that I don't believe that the Christian Fundamentalists are particularly influential in US foreign policy.


This is completely absurd. While I agree that neither the average christian fundamentalist or any particular local fundamentalist religious leader is being routinely consulted on foreign policy, these people have put into office a faithful and unquestioning follower/imbecile who is clearly the perfect fanatic to represent their views.

Wolfe
Posted on: 30 January 2005 by Roy T
Wolfe,
I agree with the first part of your posting in as far as the fundamentalist have placed Bush in power and he looks listens to them on internal matters but for foreign policy he has appointed (neocon and others?) to do the his bidding. I do not think that the people who in their vast numbers voted Bush into power have to like or agree 100% with those who Bush has appointed in fact it does not matter one jot what they think after all he (Bush) does not have to seek their support for another term does he?

Can the fundamentalist still have a say in foreign policy by applying pressure via those in Congress and the Senate who are seeking re-election some time soon?