[.cnI redruM]

Bush put it right in the faces of the anti-war crowd. They can whine about our 'imperialism' all they want, but they never give any alternative courses of actions that aren't a coward's way out.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Just posted this :

Bush Says UN Credibility Hinges on Willingness to Act (Update3)

and watching the Foxnews video for video of the dinner with the Queen.

[soozla]

God Bless our President...I am proud to be an American!!!!!

[My2Cents]

President Bush's "Three Pillars" speech at Whitehall Palace today may have been the most significant of his presidency.

Two weeks ago, they were saying Bush's speech on democracy was the most significant of his Presidency; before that, they said his Africa speech was the most significant of his Presidency; before that, they said it was his speech to the joint session of Congress immediately after 9/11 which was the most significant of his Presidency; before that, they said it was his speech at the memorial service at the National Cathedral for the victims of 9/11 that was the most significant of his Presidency.

The fact is, there is a depth of conviction, moral strength, vision and optimism in this President which astounds and amazes even his supporters. The contrast with his opponents -- all of them -- who lack conviction, moral strength, vision and optimism, becomes more profound with each passing day. This President keeps inspiring; he keeps leading.

[ntnychik]

Pres. Bush must have ditched all the State Dept. recommended talking points for this speech. And all 200 of the "protestors" must be outraged. Way to go, President Bush!

[Ditto]

Politically, his message was bad news for the neo-isolationist Right and the post-humanitarian Left.

Two new and very fitting terms. I think I'll be using them often.

[jwalsh07]

Dubya was hitting on all cylinders today and the turbocharger kikced in when he called the Europeans on their growing anti semitism. A remarkable performance by the cowboy from Texas.

[expatguy]

bump

[KantianBurke]

"Politically, his message was bad news for the neo-isolationist Right"

a "I think he means us" ping :> Using logic like that, we need to send in the Marines to most of Africa.

[TheRebel]

ok.... i dont like the US's imperialism.. i dont like the fact that we r the worlds 911.. what is that going to teach them? o lets fall into tyranny and let the u.s get us out every time!! and how about we bring our troops back and protect our borders instead of invading every1... or is it just easier to kill every1. I mean stopping terrorists and immigrants from coming in would pretty much limit the possibility of a terror attack don't you think?

[Grig]

Is a video of it online anywhere?

[yonif]

Bush in his well spoken speech continued to lecture to Israel about its security, continued to lecture about this prize he wants Israel to give to terrorism ("Palestine") and talked about some "humiliation" Israel is doing to the "Palestinians."

Sickening.

[Belial]

Bush put it right in the faces of the anti-war crowd.

Not quite. His speech was given before a hand-picked audience.

[ladyinred]

It was a spectacular speech, and I would hope just one or two of the socialists out there protesting hears at least a few soundbites. The same goes for those in this country. Too bad it wasn't in prime time here at home because it was one of his best.

[yoe]

Correspondent Christiane Amanpour must be furious over this article. Her snide remark..."He chose to not make the traditional head of state or head of government address to Parliament, instead giving that speech to a secluded audience at lunchtime today. She obviously doesn't know any better.
I particularly like the President saying...
"The Democratic presidential candidates also should be asked to agree or disagree. And let's understand that those who say they want no retreat but do want a turnover of Iraq to the U.N. are, in fact, advocating both retreat and defeat. No one can really believe that what the world's only superpower won't do, Kofi Annan's blue helmets will do. "...Spot On Mr. President – Spot On!

[BlueNgold]

How refreshing is it to have an Amercan President who admits that he prays 'often'? I think that admission alone shows the humility of a man who envisions great things, but does not presuppose to have all the answers. I no longer believe that the left underestimates him: I truly believe that they simply cannot fathom the mindset of someone who speaks and acts based on morals, integrity, and courage. The concept is lost on them, but thankfully most Americans still remember how it feels.

[TheRedSoxWinThePennant]

I hear security is beefed up around the palace

[JohnGalt]

So sending teenage girls from West Virginia to act as human bait in a $200 billion debt financed nation-building project is the 'brave thing' to do?


What is up is down, what is down is up.

[Southack]

Classy. Sublime.

[doug from upland]

Are we in a parallel universe? A president who does not put his finger in the wind. Who isn't guided by polls. Who won't listen to the cheese eating surrender monkeys or the U.N. Who stands up for the defense of freedom. Scotty, beam me up. We got used to a president who didn't give a damn about our security and who turned the White House into a whore house.

[pattycake]

Bush's speech was perfect. He never appologized for what we are doing in Iraq, he laid out all the facts and how anyone can deny that what we did to free 25M Iraqi's and promote democracy for peace in the Middle East is wrong, well I just don't get it.