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Originally Posted by Torin
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And unregistered, no, it isn't the responsibility of the leadership to do what they personally feel is necessary and correct. It's called a democracy, not communism. If anyone was misinformed when making the decision and excuses for going into Iraq, it was Bush, not the populace. Either that, or you have to admit he was pulling the wool over everyone's head, for his own agenda.
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Actually, Bill's point is that sometimes a leader has to make a decision that goes against the general will of the people, because it's in their interest, wether they like it or not. It's not a popular move, but it happens.
What gets to me is what I perceive as a lack of interest of the American people, on the issues that concern them. It's like they're all playing "follow the leader". Is this culture so lacking in wisdom that people can't think for themselves?!?