Posted on 02/01/2005 10:27:12 AM PST by FlyLow
BAGHDAD, IRAQ (Talon News) -- The jubilant mayor of this beleaguered city called for the construction of a monument to George W. Bush. The Democratic Party's standard-bearer in the 2004 presidential election questioned the legitimacy of Sunday's elections here. From the unbridled optimism of the president of the United States to the cynicism of his political opponents, voices were heard around the world on Monday as leaders and average citizens alike registered their opinions of Sunday's elections in Iraq.
In a televised statement from the White House, President Bush called the elections "a resounding success" and added that the world "is hearing the voice of freedom from the center of the Middle East."
After months of terrorist attacks, hostage beheadings, and negative media reports from this war-torn nation, the president cited the elections as a light at the end of a long, dark tunnel.
"In great numbers, and under great risk, Iraqis have shown their commitment to democracy," Bush said. "By participating in free elections, the Iraqi people have firmly rejected the anti-democratic ideology of the terrorists. They have refused to be intimidated by thugs and assassins, and they have demonstrated the kind of courage that is always the foundation of self-government."
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Boy, would that pi** off Saddam. How many statues of Lafayette are in the USA?? And others.....who assisted us.
No!
The first monument, if any are done, should be in about 5-10 years to the American soldier. Then Bush.
You will know your enemy by what they say. Kennedy is a traitor and a drunk. Kerry is a traitor and and a liar. I have NO respect for either of these specimens!
You mean like something like this statue?
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/k/kalat.htm
>> How many statues of Lafayette are in the USA
Probably a lot. These came up on a Google search.
http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/abbott/a080.htm
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=7727
http://www.cga.ct.gov/capitoltours/photohtmpages/StatuaryPhoto1.htm
http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/statues/lafayettestatue.htm
They should wait before building a statue. It would be a big target symbol for some madman to attempt to explode.
Agree. The monument ought to be a proper memorial to the casualties US and allies took.
Not exactly. The "grieving solder" should be standing up, helmet on, weapon shouldered and holding the little girls hand with his right and the Boots, Rifle, Helmet, to the soldiers left side. A memorial should be reflective, not melodramatic, as this one is. It's a start. I'm glad they're thinking about it. It will take time, though,
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