Posted on 02/14/2007 9:49:56 AM PST by DBCJR
The main contenders in this year's Australian federal elections have been forced into a surprisingly early and forceful debate on the country's involvement in the US-led coalition in Iraq after an attack by John Howard, the prime minister, on Barack Obama, the US Democratic presidential candidate.
Mr Howard sparked a storm of criticism, and a strong rebuff from Mr Obama, after suggesting on Sunday that terrorists would want Mr Obama elected because of his proposal to withdraw US troops from Iraq by March 2008.
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They also noted that attacking Mr Obama was unlikely to damage Mr Howard's reputation in the eyes of Australian voters. Far more significant would be a dramatic turn in Australia's military fortunes in Iraq, where it has so far avoided combat casualties.
"This is a sign of how the debate in Australia will be shaping up in coming months," said John Warhurst, a professor at the Australian National University. "There will be no running away on the issue of Iraq. I suspect Mr Howard feels there are more votes in sticking to his guns than attempting a compromise. He can show he is consistent, has values and a clear point of view – whether right or wrong." ...
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Mr. Howard is an excellent judge of character........
THE US Democratic presidential candidate???
Things are a bit askewed from down-under.
Maybe Hitlery's insignificant to him.
Joyfully, I'm beginning to think that Mr. O'Baloney is going to flame out before 08 rolls around.
How many times has he already shot himself in the foot so far?
If he does actually run or get nominated, I'm going to print up posters of him, big ears, bathing suit and all, that say: "Vote For The First Muslim President of The United States, Barack Hussein Obama"
This will probably help him a lot in the so called red states (I'm still PO'D about that lying description. The "blue" states should be red, not the other way around. Who arranged this deception?)
On the campaign front, Democratic contender goes out of his way to insult and alienate one of America's strongest and smartest allies. Does not bode well. But Howard is used to this stuff, given all the towel-head crazies he has to contend with at home.
"THE US Democratic presidential candidate???"
You should be thankful to the MSM for all they do for you. Not criticize them. Did you go to your "two minutes hate" this week? Remember, "Ignorance is Strength!"
Obama said we should withdraw from Iraq. Howard, who has an interest in Iraq, says that we should not. Is there a problem here?
They printed it that way to distinguish Barack from all the other Barack Obamas.
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