Chretien Attacks Iraq 'Regime Change' (Schizo Canuck Strikes Again!)

Yahoo! News / Reuters ^ | 3.1.03 | Pav Jordan

[mhking]

Chretien Attacks Iraq 'Regime Change'

Fri Feb 28, 8:07 PM ET
By Pav Jordan

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Prime Minister Jean Chretien on Friday criticized U.S. calls for "regime change" in Iraq (news - web sites) in the latest episode of friction between the North American neighbors over U.S. foreign policy.

On a visit to Mexico, Chretien told the United States to limit its ambitions in Iraq to disarmament.

"If you start changing regimes, where do you stop, this is the problem. Who is next? Give me the list, the priorities," a visibly agitated Chretien told reporters.

He said there was nothing about ending Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (news - web sites)'s rule in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1441, the legal and diplomatic basis for much of the international pressure on Baghdad.

"I think that if I read 1441, it's talking about disarmament of the government of Saddam Hussein. That is the resolution that we are working on. If you read it, it is not talking about a regime change," said Chretien, whose country is not a Security Council member.

Speaking to reporters at his hotel, Chretien clenched his fists in the air. He said Iraq's promise to destroy al-Samoud 2 missiles in line with U.N. arms inspectors' requests was "a positive development."

His remarks were in reaction to comments earlier in the day by White House spokesman Ari Fleischer (news - web sites) that President George W. Bush (news - web sites) wanted disarmament and a regime change in Iraq, meaning the end of Saddam's government.

Reached by Reuters, Fleischer said: "The president has made it clear his policy remains to settle this peacefully. He hopes it can be done peacefully, but the goal remains disarmament and regime change."

U.S.-CANADA TENSIONS

After Chretien met Mexican President Vicente Fox (news - web sites) on Thursday, Mexico gave partial backing to a Canadian proposal that Baghdad be given a March 28 deadline to complete certain disarmament tasks or face the possibility of military action. The United States poured cold water on the plan.

Differences over Iraq have led to tensions between Canada and the United States.

A junior member of Parliament for Chretien's Liberal Party, Carolyn Parrish, who opposes conflict with Iraq, said on Wednesday she hated American "bastards." She said later she deeply regretted the comments.

Chretien, commenting on the incident, said: "Well, she apologized, she said she was sorry. We should have somewhat the right to have a personal reaction toward something."

In November, Chretien's director of communications resigned after telling a reporter during a NATO (news - web sites) summit that Bush was "a moron."

[CatoRenasci]

The anti-war forces are becoming desperate, it must be very close now....

[Voltage]

I guess he must be worried that the US will make it a policy that morons need to be replaced.

[Gordian Blade]

"Who is next? Give me the list, the priorities"

1. Iraq
2. France
3. Germany
4. Canada

[Paleo Conservative]

morons need to be replaced = regime change in Canada

[The Wizard]

shove it up your butt

[Paleo Conservative]

5. Iran
6. Syria
7. Libya
8. Mexico

[MEG33]

Cretin is a frenchy. (sorry about the spelling,truly a slip)

[tiamat]

Everytime I hear someone bleating , "But WHY do we have to get rid of Saddam/Yassir/ whoever?" , I want to slap them upside the head and say , "It's the EVIL, stupid! "

I live WAY too close to Ann Arbor, and have considered making myself a bumper-sticker with that on it.....

Tia

[tomahawk]

Jean Chretien, protector of blood-thirsty mass-murdering dictators. Jean Chretien, Piece of Sh*t.

[Davea]

"If you start changing regimes, where do you stop,'

Somewhere after Canada.

[mitchbert]

regime change in Canada

Speaking as a Canadian, PLEASE. NOW.

[sofaman]

Dear Mr Chretien,

Bite me.

Truly,

Me

[sheik yerbouty]

So sez the head cheese of Canuckistan. Cuck Fanuckistan!

[optimistically_conservative]

Has our administration been remiss in insulting the Canuks? I mean, we haven't called them any bad names like "Old Europe" or a "problem" like we did to the Euroweenies when they compared us to Nazis/Hitler. Have we?

I mean as long as the peace loving, we are the world, Canuks are calling us morons and bastards, shouldn't the warmongering imperialist Bush administration have said something hateful and spiteful to Cretin and his?

I mean seriously, who are the adults and who are the children here?

[SevenDaysInMay]

I will only fly to Alaska because of the hostility of Canadian high officials. I love driving northwest from Edmonton. My boycott list is getting longer day after day.

I am distressed at how few everyday things are "Made in USA".

As of 9/11, we are and will stay at war.

[Calpublican]

A large percentage of the Canadian population are descendents of folks who fled the States when we stood up to the British. So let's not be too hard on those Eurotrash wannabes. They're genetically predisposed to gutlessness.

[FreeCanuckistan]

"They're genetically predisposed to gutlessness."

Can you back that up?

I'd like to hear you think.

[Mr. Mojo]

On a visit to Mexico, Chretien told the United States to limit its ambitions in Iraq to disarmament.

Cretin told us? LOL! I think this guy has completely lost it.

[MEG33]

I know of Canada's brave history. I fear Canada's pacifism grew out of no feeling of being threatened and no budget for your military has left Canada without a viable force.We Americans have been insulted by members of your government and we sense a bit of moral superiority in the majority of Canadians.We are neighbors ,old allies and we buy most of your goods. We got hit hard and we are sick of the righteous pontificating from friends.