[Cicero]

Pat Buchanan is jumping on the bandwagon here. What Bush actually said is that both sides should cool it. What the liberal press said he said is that Taiwan should cool it.

Considering that Pat Buchanan has always been an isolationist who has preached against American involvement in foreign entanglements, why is he now saying that we should act tough in Taiwan? Could it be that he is so eager to bash Bush that he is willing to bend his principles? It wouldn't be the first time.

[churchillbuff]

What Bush actually said is that both sides should cool it.

Please supply the quote in which Bush aimed any warning or caution at the Mainland Reds. Maybe you read or heard something I didn't, but all the reports I saw had him lecturing only Taiwan. IF you know different - - - as your post implies you do -- please supply the evidence.

[churchillbuff]

I'm serious - - - if Bush lectured the Mainland bullies as well as Taiwan (for their "offense" of holding a referendum) I want to know. Otherwise, you should apologize to Pat Buchanan.