Bush Says Russia won't attack Europe

[bif]

Source: Yahoo News

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany - President Bush on Wednesday discounted Vladimir Putin's threat to retarget missiles on Europe, saying "Russia is not going to attack Europe."


Bush, in an interview with The Associated Press and other reporters, said no U.S. military response was required after Putin warned that Russia would take steps in response to a U.S. missile shield that would be deployed in Poland and the Czech Republic.

"Russia is not an enemy," Bush said, seeking not to inflame a heated exchange of rhetoric between Washington and Moscow. "There needs to be no military response because we're not at war with Russia. Russia is not a threat

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070606/ap_on_re_eu/bush

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I'm sure THAT'S reassuring to the Europeans. Especially with his 10% approval rating.

[quiet.american]

1. I hear you -- Bush certainly has a lot of credibility dontch'a know - NOT. n/t

[Liberal Veteran]

2. Oh, crap. Russia is gonna attack Europe.

If Bush's track record is any indication, we can expect the exact opposite of what he says.

[Ganja Ninja]

6. Exactly.

He's the opposite president. When says it's safe you can kiss your ass good by.

[MaineDem]

3. Yikes. He's insinuating that "Vladimur" is not truthful?

This man is a menace! (And I don't meant he Russian.)

[TreasonousBastard]

4. So, just who IS the threat that...

this missile shield the Russians are worried about is supposed to counter?

[bdamomma]

5. sure *ie how much more BS can you spew up.

[Doctor_J]

7. 'There needs to be no military response because we're not at war with Russia'

Like Iraq, you mean?

:wtf:

I think we could live with a dumb president, but not one that's so dumb that he misses the irony of quotes like this.

[bif]

8. Exactly! If Korea and Iran are the threat...

Then why the hell are we puttting missile shields on Russia's doorstep. How about putting them in South Korea and Saudi Arabia?

[Ilsa]

9. Oh hell, now Putin is going to attack Europe just to prove Bush*

is an idiot and doesn't speak for him. I guess DimSon doesn't care any more for Europeans than he does US soldiers, New Yorkers, Iraqi civilians, etc. They are all collateral damage to him.

[no_hypocrisy]

11. I thought the same thing. I heard "I dare you. I double dog dare you."

[LiberalEsto]

10. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

are NOT considered parts of Europe by Putin and the Russians. They consider them Russian colonies, and have for centuries. They will attack the Baltic states first.

[nitestar41]

12. Sigh...

:wtf: Sometimes I truly wonder about certain people who are in charge (or want to be) and their sanity. All the positive improvements that were done, I keep hearing :: FLUSH ::

The worst part is it's not just Clinton's positive things he's sending down the drain, it's his father and even Reagan to a degree (and there were some). I really have to wonder how on earth he has managed in 7 years to undo so many things that have been worked on and worked hard for over the last 20+ years.

There must be others helping him, one man can't break the world in that short of time. I just can't truly believe that and because of that I am scared. I already feel like I need to bend over and kiss my *** goodbye and taunting Russia certainly isn't gonna improve that.

:hurts:

[shanti]

16. it's more than just "others helping him"

it's the PNAC crew, and THEY are the ones pulling the strings. all this has been in the planning for a long time!

[jwirr]

13. So why is *ss trying to put weapons there?

[Celefin]

14. Attack Europe?

Since when does 'retarget' mean 'attack'?

Can this guy not give any sensible comment on anything?
It somehow still does not cease to amaze me.

'Russia is not an enemy'
Indeed. But we're working on it...

[samsingh]

15. unelss they're crazy

[Hand]

17. Another "Bring it on" moment.

"Russia won't attack Europe! Their missiles don't..." :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: Um, gotta go cut a birthday cake...

[Massachusetts]

18. Puti, double dare ya!

[lovuian]

19. Boy is Bush & Company back tracking its steps

Time is changing...