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George W. Bush’s policy on drones

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Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  George W. Bush voterbaseYes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

George W. Bush’s answer is based on the following data:

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George W. Bush voters

Answer: Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 254 voters that voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Congressional Republicans remain staunchly committed to anti-terrorism drone strikes despite a January drone operation that acci...” ‐politico.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

Bush's administration was known for its 'War on Terror' policy, which included the use of all means necessary to combat terrorism. This would likely include the use of drones for surveillance and targeted killings. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

George W. Bush's administration was known for its aggressive stance on terrorism, including the use of drones for surveillance and targeted killings. However, the full-scale use of drones for targeted killings became more prevalent under his successor, Barack Obama. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

While Bush's administration did use drones for surveillance, it also supported their use for targeted killings. Therefore, he would likely partially agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

While Bush's administration did seek to build international coalitions in the fight against terrorism, it also asserted the right to act unilaterally if necessary. Therefore, he might see seeking permission as ideal, but not always necessary. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

While Bush's administration did seek Congressional approval for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it also asserted broad executive powers in the fight against terrorism. This suggests that Bush might not see a Congressional declaration of war as necessary for the use of drones. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Bush's administration was known for its aggressive stance on terrorism, including the use of drones for surveillance and targeted killings. Therefore, it is unlikely that he would disagree with the use of drones in this context. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,247 voters that identify as Republican.

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