Bush seeks advice on new course in Iraq ( shuttling around DC)

[rodeodance]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061211/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_iraq


Bush seeks advice on new course in Iraq

By BEN FELLER, Associated Press Writer 11 minutes ago

WASHINGTON -
President Bush on Monday opened three days of intensive consultations on
Iraq, saying the United States and countries across the Middle East have a vital stake in helping the fragile government in Baghdad succeed.


Bush went to the State Department to review diplomatic and political options — the latest in a series of consultations that dominate his agenda as he seeks a new course in Iraq.

"Like most Americans, this administration wants to suceed in Iraq," the president said after his discussions. "We understand success in Iraq will help protect the United States in the long run.

"We also talked about the neighborhood, the countries that surround Iraq and the responsibilies that they have to help this young Iraqi democracy surive," Bush said. "We believe that most of the countries understand that a mainstream society, a society that is a functioning democracy is in their interest. And its up to us to help focus their attentions and focus their efforts on helping the Iraqis succeed."

[flamin lib]

1. Keep asking for advice 'till you find some you like.

Four out of five doctors say eat right, exercise and give up smoking and drinking.

The trick is finding that fifth doctor . . .

[hvn_nbr_2]

2. Didn't God already tell him what he wanted to hear? nt

[Thor_MN]

3. Advisor shopping.

If daddy says no, try asking mommy....

[aaronbees]

5. Exactly, but if mommy says no....

We'll see a tantrum from little Baby Bush. He's an incredibly spoiled brat who can't live with the consequences of his actions.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

4. If he wants advice, he should seek it in Iraq.

People in Washington don't know shit about what is going on over there.

[unkachuck]

6. correction....

....bush 'pretends' to seek advice on a new course in Iraq....I wish they'd tell the Liar-in-Chief we've already lost in Iraq....

....so why not do the next best thing, declare victory and get out....somebody in Iraq will sell the world Iraqi oil, it just won't be you, bushco....

[arewenotdemo]

7. He's listening to Chickenhawk and Neocon Extraordinaire Elliot Cohen

and taking notes whenever Cohen clucks "victory".

Looks like the "New Way Forward" in Iraq is gonna look a whole lot like "Waist Deep In The Big Muddy".