Bush warns Brown over plan to cut Iraq force

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Source: The Observer

George Bush flies into London today with a warning for Gordon Brown not to announce a timetable for a British pull-out from Iraq, and expressing deep scepticism about the Prime Minister's high-profile strategy for bringing down world oil prices.

The stern message to the Prime Minister was delivered during an exclusive interview with The Observer, and contrasted with praise for Tony Blair whom Bush is scheduled to meet for breakfast tomorrow ahead of talks in Downing Street. Bush said Blair had never been his 'poodle', but a leader who shared his view that the world is in an 'ideological struggle' and that 'ultimately freedom has to defeat the ideology of hate'.

The President's comments on Brown's Iraq troop plans followed a report last week that a final British pull-out could be announced by the end of the year.

The President revealed that he had already had 'discussions' with Brown on the troops issue and was 'appreciative' that Brown was in frequent touch with the Americans about 'what he and his military are thinking'. But while he said both allies obviously wanted to bring their troops home, this could only be 'based upon success'.

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jun/15/georgebush.iraq

[madrchsod]

1. "The stern message to the Prime Minister was delivered ..."

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[Aviation Pro]

2. To which Brown replied....

...go fuck yourself Preznit Fuckstick.

[madrchsod]

3. i bet he`d like to....

[Binka]

5. Really As If Mister Talk Loud And Carry A Small Penis Has Any Clout

Jaysus will this ass-carrot just shut the fuck up?

[northernlights]

4. you're doing a heck of a job

brownie!

[matt007]

6. Brown is under pressure at home

He will announce a pull out sometime in Aug. just watch.

The Brits will be 100% out by the end or even middle of '09

[madeline_con]

7. Right, DUH-bya! Rush over at our expense and tell Brown

what to do. Asshat! :tinfoilhat: