Bush bashed for an international "screw you"

http://www.mediaresearch.org/cyberalerts ^ | 03/12/11 | Faramir

[Dunedain]

Personally, I have a mixed response.

On one hand, what do French and Germany expect for their virulent anti-Americanism. They need to get off their high horse and maybe this will get their attention.

As far as my nation, Canada, I think we deserve better. This was in fact the first time I was onside with Cretien. We simply told Bush that his argument was not convincing enough for us. Every nation has to make up its own mind whether to deploy troops. We are our own army, not a secondary American force. We did in fact provide naval support - as token as it was. And we are deeply involved in supporting America in Afghanistan, while France and Germany are not.

I am in fact happy that Bush has decided to share at all. I was getting worried that all the business going to American companies and I'm relieved he's sharing with those that supported the war.

[anniegetyourgun]

"I was getting worried that all the business going to American companies and I'm relieved he's sharing with those that supported the war."

Why were you worried? After all, the administration had always been clear that closed operations were only for a short time, and a more open bid process would come eventually. Do you doubt the Bush administration as a rule, or just on this matter?

[Onelifetogive]

Another way to look at this...

If French and German soldiers are too afraid to go to Iraq...how would they ever talk French laborers into it...

[Free_at_last_-2001]

"Tonight on 'The News,' getting even: After claiming, 'You're either with us or against us,' the Bush White House now goes after those who weren't on board during the war in Iraq." Gosh and I thought the media was biased against Bush! - Thems election winning headlines!

[WinOne4TheGipper]

Ahh... The Little Red Hen on an international Level.

[the Real fifi]

Apparently Canada will not be cut out. As for Russia, France and Germany, if the President did anything else I'd be FURIOUS.

[the Real fifi]

Apparently Canada will not be cut out. As for Russia, France and Germany, if the President did anything else I'd be FURIOUS.

[the Real fifi]

Apparently Canada will not be cut out. As for Russia, France and Germany, if the President did anything else I'd be FURIOUS.

[Keith]

"Whether you’re a country or a company, it pays to be a friend of the Bush administration. David Martin, CBS News, the Pentagon.” "

How about, "it pays to be a friend of the United States." You know if BJ Clinton were running the show, they wouldn't have said "The Bush Administration". Jackasses.

Besides, I am glad they are doing this. Why should we reward those who don't stand with us? This makes me MORE in support of Dubya, not less. THe media just doesn't get it, do they?

[the Real fifi]

Apparently Canada will not be cut out. As for Russia, France and Germany, if the President did anything else I'd be FURIOUS.

[Political Junkie Too]

If the USA is always the side to be expected to back down and give concessions in any and all negotiations that we participate in, then what's the point in negotiating at all?

If nobody believes that we'll play hardball, we will always get fleeced, and countries can always snub us and then expect us to concede to them in the end because we're the USA who is so big and powerful that we'd be bullies not to give in to their requests.

-PJ

[leadpencil1]

“President Bush has decided to punish some major countries by excluding them from the rebuilding of Iraq.

My understanding is they are excluded from being a PRIME contractor for any rebuilding effort. They can be sub to their hearts content.

[ghostcat]

Whoa!!! heck of a a stutter there!! ;^)

[El Sordo]

Six times?

That may be some kind of record. However did you manage it?

[Dunedain]

MMM ... good question. I have yet to really know where I stand with Bush. A politician is a politician after all.