Bush: Lebanon a lot like Iraq in struggle for democracy

[sabra]

http://www.wlns.com/Global/story.asp?S=5194507&nav=0RbQ

Bush: Lebanon a lot like Iraq in struggle for democracy


WHITE HOUSE Iraq wasn't the only part of the Mideast that President Bush and the Iraqi prime minister discussed at today's White House meeting. Israel's battles with Hezbollah forces were also on the table.

Bush likened Iraq to Lebanon, saying both face opponents of democracy. But the president says the ratification of a constitution in Iraq was a "landmark moment" in bringing democracy to the region. He believes Lebanon's government can also succeed, adding that a "key part" of U-S strategy is to support it.

But the president again reiterated he doesn't want a short-term cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. He insists the "root causes" of the trouble have to be addressed, so that there's a lasting peace.

Bush also stressed that the U-S remains concerned about the loss of innocent lives.

[central scrutinizer]

1. STFU!

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[babylonsister]

4. Ditto that! My very first thought as well! nt

[Sal316]

2. How? The war part?

Jackass!

[livetohike]

3. I can't take this anymore - he is such an idiot

What does he see as the "root causes"? He doesn't have a clue.

[acmavm]

5. Somebody just give blivet a gun, put him on a plane, and let

the fake Texas hardass take care of it.

Or else someone needs to tell him to shut his mouth. Somebody else always has to clean up after his ass. Usually the American taxpayer.

That damn family needs to go find a country that doesn't mind supporting them and their bad habits and failures. Rich man's welfare.

[Ghost Dog]

15. Wait, doesn't he know how to fly his own plane?

(Why involve anyone else...)

[acmavm]

21. VERY good thinking He can be an Army of ONE!

[MrPrax]

6. LOL "opponents of democracy"

Yeah...one thing they have in common is being invaded by western armies that bomb the shit out of them...that might be a key to why it's a 'struggle'.

Too much...

[Roland99]

7. (Insert Putin rebuttal to Iraq democracy here)

[alcibiades_mystery]

9. Great minds.

;-)

[Roland99]

12. .

:toast:

[alcibiades_mystery]

8. What did Putin say about NOT wanted a "democracy" like Iraq's?

I'm guessing the Lebanese now feel the same way...

:eyes:

[Rose Siding]

10. CNN says this gives bush a "second chance to be a peacemaker"

snip>
The Middle East crisis is giving President Bush a second chance to be a peacemaker and, however counterintuitive, an unexpected new chance to make headway on his grand goal of leaving the Middle East more democratic than he found it.

http://www.prospect.org/horsesmouth/2006/07/post_247.html#004001

War=Peace

[Mandate My Ass]

Oh please tell me you're kidding

He's going to leave office with the entire world on fire, ignited by him!

[Mandate My Ass]

11. dupe

[tabasco]

17. Thanks for reminding me why I haven't watched corporate news for a year.

I can't even laugh at the propaganda anymore.

"However counterintuitive" = doublespeak for "no matter how ridiculous our BS sounds, you should believe it."

[Az_lefty]

20. Peacemaker ?????

:puke:
at some point in time the anti-christ is seen as a peacemaker too.

[godai]

27. So that's strike one, strike 2

and the November elections will be strike 3 for this incompetent loser.

[Lilith Velkor]

13. Apparently, the Lebanese just don't hate us enough

Perhaps they will by the weekend. Thanks a fuckin' pantload, Georgie-poo!

[savemefromdumbya]

14. just that Bush forgot to mention Lebanon in his axis of evil group

[Jacobin]

16. Yeah. The U.S. blows up Iraq and Israel blows up Lebanon

Otherwise, I'm not following the parallels

[zara]

18. Blowing up the country in order to save it for democracy?????

Curtis LeMay and his rationale for bombing in 'Nam.

[ugarte]

19. To a hammer, everything looks like a nail...nt

[Solly Mack]

22. I'm fucking speechless

the nerve of that man...

[ShockediSay]

23. Lebanon like Iraq- bombed to shit by war criminals.

[Jack Rabbit]

24. Lebanon has enjoyed democratic institutions fo years

There is a parliamentary system in place, an opposition party that opposes and a free press that is among the most respected in the region.

To hear Bush talk, one would think Lebanon has been governed by Saddam Hussein or Paul Bremer.

[daleo]

25. No, Lebanon isn't nearly the disaster that Iraq is

But give the Chimp time...

[w4rma]

26. I suppose it is now or will be soon in just as bad a shape as Iraq. (nt)