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nonconformist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-06-04 06:10 PM
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I need a list of why Bush isn't a true conservative
Anyone have one handy?

I know the main issues - such as how he's mishandled the economy, hasn't vetoed a single spending bill, amnesty for illegal immigrants, etc.... but I'm looking for a comprehensive list backed up with facts on each issue he has shown himself to not be a true conservative. I've been talking to a few Republicans that are on the fence and disenchanted with Bush overall, and this could be the thing that pushes them over.

I've googled and found a host of articles, but I was hoping someone here had a bookmark or a copied list that broke down everything (granted, to save me the work of compiling it!).

Help?
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SlavesandBulldozers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-06-04 06:13 PM
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1. you should be able to rattle those off yourself
get with it man.

:puffpiece:
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nonconformist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-06-04 06:15 PM
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2. LOL, I can
Sue me, I'm lazy today.
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ixion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-06-04 06:15 PM
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3. geez...where to start
1) He created the single largest department (Homeland Sec)
2) Defecit spending

Those two alone make him not a conservative by definition.
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seabeyond Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-06-04 06:16 PM
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4. larger government
deficit
infringing on the constitution.
bringing church and government together
federal government opposed to state rule
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catbert836 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-06-04 06:22 PM
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5. Top 10
1) He is a big deficit spender.
2) He supports a bigger government.
3) He signed the Patriot Act into law.
4) He supports the federal government over the states.
5) He wants to get rid of the environment.
6) He wants everyone to take their instructions from the government.
7) True conservatives have abandoned him in droves.
8) He turned the Republicans from conservatives to authoritarians.
9) He is a member of a political dynasty.
10) He is heavily involved w/ foreign interests, such as Saudi Arabia.
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cheshire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-06-04 06:23 PM
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6. The bond with the christian moral right. Oh and that I'm God thing is a
bit f**king over the top.
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