Bush broke every one of his promises from his debates with Gore

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At the first debate:

He promised, "an education system that sets high standards, local control of schools and strong accountability. No child should be left behind in America."

He promised to, "make sure we rebuild our military to keep the peace. I worry about morale in today's military. The warning signs are clear. It's time to have a new commander in chief who will rebuild the military, to pay our men and women more, and make sure they're housed better, and have a focused mission for our military."

He claimed to, "want to do something about Medicare. The issue's been too long on the table because it's been a political issue. It's time to bring folks together, to say that all seniors will get prescription drug coverage."

He claimed to, "want to do something about Social Security. It's an important priority because now is the time to act."

He promised younger workers that, "in order to make sure the system exists tomorrow, younger workers ought to be able to take some of your own money and invest it in safe securities to get a better rate of return on that money."

And he claimed that, "I do believe in tax relief. I believe we can set our priorities. I don't believe like the vice president does in huge government. I believe in limited government. And by having a limited government and a focused government, we can send some of the money back to the people who pay the bills. I want to have a tax relief for all people who pay the bills in America because I think you can spend your money more wisely than the federal government can."

Promises made, promises broken.

[ComerPerro]

1. Well, he cut taxes for the richest Americans

So, that makes it kinda sorta a half truth, if you want to give him that much credit.

But, in all seriousness, thank you for posting this. I think this needs to be repeated. All he did was lie his ass off in the debates. Some things, like his foreign policy proposals, he has actually turned around and done the exact opposite.

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2. He promiseed to be a uniter not a divider

He also promised not to get involved in nation building.
And what was that he said about foreign policy? A cautious, gentle approch or something like that?

[mom cat]

3. I am adding this to my "flip flop file" thanks!

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[tuvor]

4. You don't seem to understand.

9/11 changed everything.

[LittleClarkie]

5. Convenient

In the same way that becoming a "Christian" has excused everything that came before.

Bush can claim that, but his original stances were the better choices. Too bad he didn't stick with them. But then he never was the moderate he pretended to be.

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6. 9-30 will help change it back

[Borgnine]

7. But Bush didn't sigh and didn't have a tan.

Refute THAT.

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8. Chimps don't sigh or tan