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The Two President Bushes, 2006.
This paper compares the presidencies of George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 76.95
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This paper contrasts the domestic and foreign policies and legacies of the presidencies of George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. The author points out the wealth and influence of the Bush family.
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George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first president of the United States, served a single term in office. His son George W Bush, the forty-third president of the United States, in contrast, is currently in his second term."
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The Bush Doctrine, 2005.
This paper examines the U.S. foreign policies of 'containment' and the 'Bush Doctrine'.
1,980 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 100.95
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This paper explains that 'Bush Doctrine', implemented in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, has given a decisive new direction to the U.S. foreign policy, which was previously based on the principles of containment and deterrence. The author points out that this new foreign policy principles of pre-emption and unilateralism immediately were put to test by the U.S. administration by its war with Iraq. The paper relates that the results of this change in policy have been mixed and it is still too early to tell whether the Bush Doctrine would prove to be a long-term, lasting and successful change in U.S. foreign policy or the country would have to revert back to the time-tested and less controversial principles of containment, deterrence and multilateralism.
Table of Contents
Policy of Containment: Origin and History
The 'Bush Doctrine': its Roots and Implementation
The Defense Planning Guidance Draft of 1992
Neo-Cons' Letter to President Clinton (1998)
George W. Bush & His Foreign Policy 'Tutors'
Terrorists Provide the Opportunity
From Containment to Preemption
Formal Pronouncement of the Bush Doctrine: The US National Security Strategy
Preemption
Unilateralism
US Hegemony
Actively Promoting Democracy, and Liberty around the World
Pros and Cons of the New Bush Doctrine
Cons
Tarnished US Image
Invitation to Isolation and Enmity
Unethical Doctrine
Invites Abuse and Sets a Precedent for Others
Democracy Cannot be Exported
Pros
Threat of Terrorism needs New Strategy
Pre-emption by US: not the First Time
Is the Bush Doctrine Succeeding?
Conclusion
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"The doctrine of preemptive war invites abuse because it offers no criteria by which to judge whether a threat justifies a preemptive strike. The U.S. invasion of Iraq is an appropriate example of such a 'preemptive' war in which there was arguably no imminent threat of an attack except in the sole judgment of the Bush administration. It also sets a dangerous precedent for others to follow in order to settle their regional differences. There are a number of current political disputes around the world in which the stronger adversary could invoke the 'preemptive' doctrine to attack its weaker neighbor. For example, China could attack Taiwan over the question of Taiwan's independence; India could attack Pakistan over the Kashmir dispute, and Russia is already threatening to attack Georgia over the alleged cross-border terrorist activities of Chechen guerillas."
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George W. Bush: Measuring the Man, 2001.
An application of James Barber's analysis from his book "Presidential Character" to George W. Bush. Includes details of George Bush's formative years.
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This essay applies the theories contained in Barber's book Presidential Character, to George W. Bush and investigates which personality profile he fits into. The author analyzes whether he is active, positive, passive or negative. Includes an in-depth look into the Bush's formative years.
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"In his book Presidential Character, James Barber outlines certain characteristics, traits and life experiences which he feels produce particular types of presidents. Depending on these characteristics, traits and experiences, he then provides the reader with four possible categories within which to place the candidate. By ascertaining which category a contender falls into, Barber maintains that society can and should judge their suitability for presidential office. A major element in ascertaining a candidate?s category is the study of their personality. Barber feels that personality is ?patterned?, meaning that character, worldview and style all work together in its creation. Once one has an in-depth knowledge of a candidate?s personality, one is able to analyze how they would react and interact with current world forces, events and issues. Barber also stresses the importance of researching the president?s childhood and the environment in which their personality was shaped, through to the initial important decisions made in adult life."
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The Bush Administration's Domestic Initiatives, 2006.
An examination of President George W. Bush's domestic policy with regard to Social Security.
2,727 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 131.95
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The paper examines President George W. Bush's domestic policy of Social Security with regard to conflicting opinions on his mainstay approach towards Social Security. Entities presenting for and against opinions are then analyzed. The policy is assessed in light of scholarly opinions comprising of a thorough evaluations of what it entails, its chronological tabulation along with its significance to Bush's government. Further, the steps Bush has taken for the promulgation of his plan and the tactics he has adopted to garner support for the same are discussed. The entities responsible for implementing those policies are then identified. Finally the White House perception on the policy of Bush's policy of Social Security is then scrutinized.
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Introduction
Section I: Bush Administration
Section II: Arguments For and Arguments Against
Section III: Findings
Conclusion
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"On August 2001, the commission came up with its interim plan outlining the state of current program. This report bred considerable controversy mainly on the Social Security Trust Fund and the overall undertakings of the plan. The commission however, submitted the final recommendations to the President in December 2001. It comprised of three separate reform proposals that were based on personal retirement accounts; each individual was required to pay benefits as high as the current program at a lower long term cost. This also aimed at providing workers with the opportunity to build assets and wealth in their personal accounts which they would control and own."
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Hurricane Katrina and George W. Bush's Ratings, 2006.
A reflection of Hurricane Katrina on George W. Bush's public relations ratings.
8,421 words (approx. 33.7 pages), 18 sources, APA, AU$ 287.95
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This paper discusses the implications of public relations regarding the Katrina disaster for President George W. Bush and the Republican Party.
This is in light of the fact that the public approval of the president's handling of his job and personal favorability ratings have declined to low levels among American voters. The Bush administration's decisions on the War in Iraq are increasingly unpopular among voters, with low approval rates of the president's handling of the war and deep doubts about the value of the war in relation to costs. The president's ratings have sharply declined as a result of the president's handling of Hurricane Katrina. The paper concludes that voters are increasingly dissatisfied with Bush's presidency. It is therefore clear that the Bush administration will have to work long and hard to come up with new ideas for improving the president's image or face an unsuccessful second term.
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Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Methodology and Data Collection
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Appendices
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"In recent months, much of America's attention has been focused upon the tragedies associated with Hurricane Katrina's damage to Louisiana. Among the issues associated with the aftermath has been the performance of President George W. Bush and the federal government in responding to the catastrophe. Many national polls (Silverman, 2005, CBS News, 2005) have shown significant dissatisfaction with Bush's handling of the hurricane's damage."
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Bush vs. Keynesian Economics, 2002.
This paper discusses the supply-side justifications of Bush?s economic plan and a rebuttal based on Keynesian theory.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 71.95
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This paper explains that Keynesian economics would not be so optimistic regarding Bush?s dividend tax cut proposal primarily because of their assumption that investment spending is driven more by expectations of future profits that are difficult to forecast. The author believes that the Bush tax plan essentially agrees with Keynes regarding the important role of consumer demand in stimulating the economy. The paper points out that Keynes and Bush radically differ on which category of consumers should receive the benefits of the tax cut: Bush is clearly placing more money in the hands of the wealthy.
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"Keynes disagreed with supply-side methods for promoting vast degrees of income inequality. Instead, shifting income from high savers to high spenders, Keynes argued, would increase investment since firms would have more reason to add increased production capacity. Keynesians advocate using "automatic stabilizers" to counteract alleged instability in the economy. Keynesians argue that progressive income taxes and welfare payments counter variations in aggregate demand. Progressive income taxes and Welfare transfer income from upper income households to lower income households. Since upper income households save more of their income and low-income households consume more of their income, these practices keep aggregate saving low and aggregate consumption high."
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?Bush at War?, 2002.
Analyzes Bob Woodward's book about American President George. W. Bush.
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Bob Woodward?s "Bush at War" depicts a confident, charismatic President Bush who knows what he wants and uses the resources of his cabinet to discover the best method for achieving his goal. This is not to say that he won?t listen to his advisors, but his focus is on making reality conform to his vision rather than vice versa. The paper examines how some of Bush?s advisors, such as George Tenet, Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney, are depicted in the book as taking a hard-line stance on America's war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, while others, such as Condoleeza Rice and Colin Powell, voiced concerns about the U.S. war effort. Bush listened to both sides and, although he decided to invade Afghanistan in the wake of September 11, the plan was affected by the input of those who had concerns about the war. The paper shows that ultimately, Woodward paints the picture of an administration firmly controlled by the president, but also shows that the vibrant and sometimes heated debates within the administration do ultimately affect policy.
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"The precipitating event, of course, for the invasion of Afghanistan was the September 11, 2001, attacks on America. Following a string of evidence which had mounted from previous attacks on American targets, including the previous attempt at bombing the World Trade Center, the administration decided that the terrorist force known as Al-Qaeda was responsible for the attacks and that much of the financial backing and overarching organizational structure of Al-Qaeda lay in the hands of Osama bin Laden. Since, bin Laden was known to be in Afghanistan, and since Afghanistan?s ruling Islamic fundamentalist government, the Taliban, controlled the country and was known to support terrorists, the U.S. decided invasion was necessary to strike back at the terrorists in the heart of their organization."
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The Bush Administration and Lobbying, 2002.
An examination of factors which influence decision making in the Bush Administration.
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This paper explores how the Bush Administration is driven by concerns from industry, including oil and transportation, and that this might arguably impact national policy. Currently, the environmentalist movement is worried because many of the members of the Bush Administration are themselves former lobbyists for industry and fuel businesses. This paper investigates the current policies of the Bush Administration and their interests in industry- related lobbies. This paper shall be written with an emphasis on environmentalism in order to demonstrate why some organizations feel that the industries and the Bush Administration are too closely connected at this time.
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The Presidency of G.W. Bush, 2005.
This paper refutes the Presidency of George W. Bush based on his unsatisfactory performance regarding the war in Iraq, the faith-based initiative and the 'No Child Left Behind Act'.
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper states that President George W. Bush's (1) foreign policy is overly ambitious, violent and disruptive to world peace; (2) faith-based initiative unravels years of social progress by reintroducing religion into the domain of politics and (3) the 'No Child Left Behind Act' leaves behind precisely those children it claims to help. The author bases this refutation of George W. Bush's presidency on the ideology of liberalism, which cannot stomach the war in Iraq because that war was a preemptive strike against a sovereign nation, cannot fathom a faith-based initiative that permits overt discrimination and cannot tolerate legislation like the 'No Child' Act because of its discrimination against underprivileged communities. The paper recommends that President Bush could do a far better job in the Oval Office by implementing some basic changes to his administration's ideology such as being more cooperative with the international community regarding matters of foreign policy.
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"Bush's 'No Child Left Behind Act' is no less frightening than the faith-based initiative. Hiding behind good intentions, the 'No Child Left Behind Act' fails to take into account a major factor: reality. Jim Donlevy notes, "It simply is not reasonable to continue to identify thousands of failing schools throughout the United States and then to see through to completion the sanctions written into the Act." The Act includes provisions for annual testing for schools, with progress requirements in core subjects such as English, math and science. "The idea is to be sure that all students are learning at higher standards. " However, the Act demands too much too soon. Forcing some schools to shut down due to substandard testing performance, the Act essentially discriminates against poor and underprivileged communities and the students that reside within them."
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Is the Bush Administration Isolationist?, 2001.
An examination of the Bush administration that argues the point of whether the foreign policy is isolationist or not.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 110.95
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An analysis of the first year of the Bush administration in terms of the U.S. role in world affairs. Critics have termed Bush an isolationist president, and this paper examines the issues. The paper concludes that Bush cannot be termed isolationist.
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"George W. Bush rightly insists he is not an isolationist. However, his ongoing failure to ratify international treaties is not well received in the International community. At the current rate, Bush will end his four-year presidential term with more than 40 international treaties destroyed or significantly weakened. The Bush administration has rejected the Anti-ballistic Missile Treaty, the Kyoto Protocol on global warming, the ban on biological weapons, and has further attempted to distance itself from International Criminal Court and withdraw the nuclear ban from Senate consideration. (Daalder)"
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The George Bush Administration, 2005.
A paper on the current Bush administration and how his leadership lacks morality and ethical behavior.
3,090 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 145.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of the morality of the George Bush administration. The writer looks at classic texts to garner a sense of what political morality should be about and then holds the administration of Bush against the measurement to illustrate the lack of morality and the fact that it failed to promote the happiness of the United States people. In addition, the author explores the negative impact that was felt by other nations under the watchful lack of morality by the Bush administration.
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"Bush showed himself to be lacking ethics and morals in many of the decisions he made and that lack of ethics or morals created an atmosphere of unhappiness in the American public that elected him to office. "For an evangelical Christian, George W. Bush does not seem to have a well-developed sense of sin--at least as far as the nation is concerned. In his speech, President Bush expressed a far-reaching commitment to "liberty" and "the force of human freedom" in the world--values that most Americans, religions or not, would readily affirm. The president has often rightly acknowledged that "freedom" is a gift from God, not the possession of any nation. But his remarkable speech announced that the role of deciding if, when, and where freedom will be defended belongs to the United States of America; America is on a religious mission to protect freedom, and George Bush is freedom's vicar.""
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George W. Bush as a Spiritual Leader, 2006.
Argues that President Bush's popularity is based on his belief in Christ.
1,529 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 81.95
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This paper argues that politics aside, George W. Bush is leading the United States in a very different way. Although the author of the paper believes that he is more than capable as a political leader, he also believes that Bush is a spiritual leader of the strongest nation in the world. The paper examines which segments of the population support Bush for his religious beliefs and how his actions could be interpreted to pit Christians against Muslims.
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"Clearly, the American public recognized the urgency for spiritual warfare. Whether voting Bush into office was a subtle nudge to America or not, it was certain that Bush was going to present an entirely different White House than his predecessor. Was it an outcry from the Republicans, desperate for moral integrity from political leaders? It certainly could have been. In fact, during his campaign against Gore, Bush was quoted as saying, "For eight years, the Clinton/Gore administration has coasted through prosperity. And the path of least resistance is always downhill. But America's way is the rising road (Frum, p. 7)." Indeed, we were headed toward a new America. Ironically, the new America is a just like the very first one-based on the foundation that, "In God we trust.""
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Condoleezza Rice and the Bush White House, 2005.
A look at Condoleeza Rice's role in the current Bush administration.
1,622 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 84.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of the George W. Bush White House. Specifically, it discusses Bush's appointment of Condoleezza Rice and her success in the George W. Bush cabinet.
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"Elected in 2000 after eight years of Democratic leadership in the White House, George W. Bush began his first term as president in January 2001. One of his first appointments was his National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice. Dr. Rice was born on November 14, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated cum laude in political science from the University of Denver in 1974, received her Master's in 1975, and her PhD. in 1981. Before her service in Washington, she was the Provost for Stanford University for six years, and taught political science at the school, too (Editors). Rice has served admirably throughout her tenure as National Security Advisor, but has taken some criticism for her initial failure to testify at the 9/11 Senate hearings, and for the lack of intelligence on security after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Otherwise, her tenure has been quite successful. In addition, President Bush's tenure has also been successful in the White House - that is clear from his re-election in November. The American people want another four years of Bush doctrine, which includes a strong stand on wiping out terrorism around the world. Dr. Rice helped create the National Security Strategy that the White House uses as a measure of its' success around the world."
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President George W. Bush, 2005.
A discussion of George Bush's policies and how they are perceived by both supporters and detractors.
1,192 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper describes the three main tenets of President Bush's political philosophy and looks at how both his supporters and his critics view his policies. The paper also discusses how Bush has been able to sway public opinion in his favor in spite of his many failures in foreign, faith, and fiscal policies and points out that, at the very least, Bush knows how to run a strong and solid campaign.
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"On November 2, 2004, incumbent Republican President George W. Bush won reelection by over three and a half million votes, stunning John Kerry and the Democrats. Bush took the so-called ?red? states for a number of key reasons, not the least of which is his firm policy on national security. However, as Election Day approached, voters tuned into another major aspect of Bush?s policy: moral values. Moral values turned out to trump matters of foreign policy for many voters, and probably earned Bush major gains in certain demographics like Hispanics and women. The President?s policies can be loosely filed into three main categories: issues of national security and defense; moral values; and the economy. On all these issues, Bush receives a considerable amount of criticism and applause."
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The Bush Revolution of Foreign Policy, 2007.
An analysis of the way that the current George Bush administration has changed the United States foreign policy.
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This paper discusses how the American foreign policy under the current Bush administration differs significantly from the foreign policy even of Bush's father or of Ronald Reagan, two recent presidents sharing similarly conservative values and objectives. It describes the three core principles of the Bush revolution and gives examples of their implementation into foreign policy.
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"The United States pursued, during the early decades of the 20th century, a noninterventionist foreign policy that differs sharply from the interventionist one pursued by the Bush administration. Not only did World War Two-era policies forge multinational coalitions and multilateral organizations, but America's foreign policy under Roosevelt and Truman also shunned the notions of preemption and overt desires to cause international regime changes. At the same time, intervention and regime change have characterized the unspoken foreign policy ideologies of past presidents. Iran, Nicaragua, Cuba, and Serbia are only a few of the nations targeted by the United States in a covert attempt to cause regime change. The United States, by instigating regime changes in nations viewed as possibly hostile, also acted preemptively to avoid economic or political fallout. Whereas Reagan asserted the evils of communism, Bush declares terrorism as the primary target of American interventionism."
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