Carter backs Pelosi's trip, despite Bush's rebuke

CNN ^ | 4/4/07 | Dugald McConnell

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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former President Jimmy Carter expressed his support for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Syria, rejecting White House criticism of the visit.

"I was glad that she went," Carter said Wednesday. "When there is a crisis, the best way to help resolve the crisis is to deal with the people who are instrumental in the problem."

Pelosi arrived in Syria on Tuesday, in an attempt to open direct dialogue with Syria's leader, something President Bush opposes. Pelosi also discussed with President Bashar Al-Assad concerns about Syria's support for militant groups.

Bush on Tuesday called the trip "counterproductive" and said it would send mixed signals.

"Photo opportunities and/or meetings with President Assad lead the Assad government to believe they're part of the mainstream of the international community, when, in fact, they're a state sponsor of terror," he said at a news conference in the White House's Rose Garden.

[Pox]

Only the looney toon left will now give Peloser any ‘credit’ for anything concerning this junket. She’s now been given the official ‘Malaise Kiss of Death’ from ‘history’s greatest loser’! :)

[elhombrelibre]

The man who brought the mad mullahs in Iran to power can hardly criticize Pelosi for wanting to help our enemies in Syria and Iran. After all, through the chaos, murder, and mayhem that these two terror-sponsoring states’s efforts in Iraq Pelosi rose to power. They are, in effect, allies in the war on Bush, a far more important war for the Democrats than the war on terror.

[oneamericanvoice]

“Birds of a feather.”

Was anyone surprised that Carter thought Her Highness’ trip was a good idea? I wish he’d take a trip to the Space Station so that he could check out the air lock.

[P-40]

Does he support the Republicans who went Sunday?

[Clara Lou]

Well, what did we think that failed President and failed former President would do? Of course he’s going to encourage Pelosi to try to tomahawk Bush whenever possible. That’s OK—Carter’s Judgement day is coming.

[rockinqsranch]

Look deep into those eyes staring out from under that headscarf and study them. Is that a sane person?

[ArmstedFragg]

Lord, Nan, when you gotta trot out Jimmah to justify your behavior, you know you’re in trouble!

[gov_bean_ counter]

To be honest I was hoping she’d go “full burka”.

[expatpat]

And the sun rose in the East this morning......

[Just A Nobody]

And this is worthy of a story, much less a headline?

My thought exactly! Only clicked on the thread to see if anyone else thought the same.

The moron was president of our country for four of the lousiest years in the history of our country. He can be directly linked to the islamfascist problem we have today and it all happened 27 years ago! Why is he, or any spew that falls from his mouth relevant in any way.

[SMM48]

Carter negotiated for 444 days to win the release of our hostages in Iran. Yep, Jimmah believes very much in endless negotiating.

He still holds the record. THAT distinction will go with him to the grave.

[1066AD]

Is there a precedent for a Speaker to make an official visit places like Syria in tense times?

[Finalapproach29er]

How old is the pacifist?

[doug from upland]

Mocking YouTube sing-along —— SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2F0Wp5gVygw

[yhwhsman]

I saw a few clips of Pelosi over there, she looked like a total moron, stiff and without a clue. What kind of message did that send to our enemies?

[ustanker]

Lets hope its real soon for Peanut boy. That will be one time my flag will not go to half-mast.

[Unicorn]

He’s still alive?

[stbdside]

Also, a lot of Iranians have died (been executed), thanks to ole peanut brittle.

[Doctor Don]

THe old jerk spent too much time underwater in a submarine...
he is near brain dead from too little oxygen!

[Free ThinkerNY]