| George Bush has been one of the most controversial | | | | commission. To some, especially considering his |
| political figures of all time. He is the eldest son of the | | | | religious stance, this appeared as though he had |
| former president of the United States George Herbert | | | | something to hide. |
| Walker Bush, and is currently serving his second term | | | | 8. After the United Nations was not willing to support |
| in office. Bush won the election in 2000 in a | | | | the War in Iraq, Bush went ahead with it anyway. This |
| controversial turn of events which seen him lose the | | | | was Bush going against his word, and also a sign that |
| popular vote but win the electoral vote. | | | | he was only willing to work as a team when everyone |
| Here's a list of reasons why people hate George Bush: | | | | does what he says, according to some critics. |
| 1. Before the September 11 attacks, George Bush is | | | | 9. Bush promised $15 billion for Africa however left it |
| alleged to have given $43 million to the Taliban so that | | | | out of his budget. Some people have raised claims as |
| US oil companies could get access to their supplies. | | | | to whether or not Bush wants Africa to "get better". |
| 2. He supports the Patriot Act which, some claim, | | | | At the moment America is in competition with China, |
| provokes fear and promotes patriotism as a means of | | | | which has a massive trade surplus. Is it not likely that |
| making Americans give up their constitutional rights. | | | | Africa, too, would have a healthy trade surplus if it |
| 3. Bush pulled America out of a global warming treaty, | | | | gains economic momentum? |
| and has shown a lack of regard for any issues that | | | | 10. Bush cut billions from the Veterans Administration |
| relate to global warming. | | | | Budget. Some say that this is a sign that Bush is willing |
| 4. Bush has cut tax by $2 trillion. Sounds great? 43% | | | | to work his soldiers much harder than they have ever |
| of this goes to the wealthiest 1%. Some say that the | | | | worked before but that they should not be paid fairly |
| pursuit of the American dream makes people back | | | | for it. |
| these policies. Others say that it is underhand and | | | | 11. Bush cut funding for finding renewable energy |
| done by Bush as a favour to friends and a way to | | | | sources by 50%. Some critics point out that he has |
| gain support from the nation's most powerful people. | | | | many friends and interests in oil companies. |
| 5. Bush has appointed right wing federal judges which | | | | 12. Bush has long been said to not support women as |
| are there to save his political aims say some. | | | | much as he should. Some say this case was |
| 6. Bush halted international talks on biological and | | | | strengthened when he opted to close the White |
| chemical weapons. Since doing this they have became | | | | House Office for Women's Health Initiative and |
| more significant, especially with fears as to what role | | | | Outreach . |
| they will play in terrorist attacks. | | | | 13. Bush has refused to release federal funding for |
| 7. Bush refused to testify under oath to the 9/11 | | | | stem cell research. |