Ever heard of good-cop, bad cop?
Bush:
"There's just a lot of allegations of vote fraud that placed their election -- the validity of their elections in doubt. The international community is watching very carefully. People are paying very close attention to this, and hopefully it will be resolved in a way that brings credit and confidence to the Ukrainian government."
Powell:
"We cannot accept this result as legitimate because it does not meet international standards and because there has not been an investigation of the numerous and credible reports of fraud and abuse"
What I don't understand is why he is so keen to promote Russian interests.
This is not good cop, bad cop, this is Powell being a loose cannon, undermining Bush's carefully cultivated relationship with Putin. Putin has always been representing the EU, instead of the US. I can't wait for him to go.
"The incoming Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, is a Russian expert and an architect of Mr. Bush's pro-Putin tilt. "
http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB110142533278883805,00.html?mod=opinion%5Fmain%5Freview%5Fand%5Foutlooks
Jimbol wrote (a couple days ago):
“If you think Powell was freelancing, you are very naive person.”
I still think Powell acted Independently of Bush. He is a loose cannon, who is on his way out the door.
I still love you jimbol even when your mean to me. LOL
Holtz
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