So Why Has Georgie Bush Gone To Japan And China?

[Mark E. Smith]

As is always the case with Georgie, you need to look beneath the surface to uncover the real motives. Motives that once understood never seem to be quite as sanguine as the president's PR would indicate.

My take? Bush has gone to Japan and China is to beg for more loans so that he can float another round of what he hopes will be approval enhancing tax cuts. "Free Trade" (the ostensible reason for this trip) in this case meaning the capital providing states will be assured of continued unfettered access to U.S. markets without having to endure the indignity of our expecting any such advantages in return.

There are, of course, other benefits for Georgie as well. Japan and China will both work very hard to give the appearance of welcoming a valued and highly esteemed individual to their respective countries, affording Georgie the many image enhancing photo-ops he so obviously craves. And why shouldn't they? By turning America into a happy hunting ground for our Asian economic rivals, hasn't Bush proven to be the most valuable of economic assets?

[monarch]

1. I'm curious

When was this trip planned? I first heard about it the day before he left.

[Touchdown]

2. Maybe he needs a new flatscreen and some cheap shoes.

:shrug:

It's certainly not because he wishes to improve relations with either country or their peoples. Just to convince the Chinese workers that they're well off being slaves for their American corporate taskmasters. The Japanese? Maybe he want's to show good old Dad how eating suchi is supposed to be done...throw up in the bathroom away from cameras.

[leftofthedial]

3. because the Texas Air National Guard won't take drug addicts

and he has to hide somewhere

[UTUSN]

4. Because He's Not Wanted Here n/t

[henslee]

5. Same reason Rummy and Condi left town... can't take da heat.

[Virginian]

13. So they all left DC?

Watch out for a terror alert.

[edbermac]

6. Leno joked he was looking for a country that didn't hate him.

:rofl:

[auburngrad82]

7. He will travel to the four corners of the earth to find a Bush supporter

They are pretty hard to find right now.

[flordehinojos]

8. your take is probably sooooo right on target!

[UrbScotty]

9. To see the jobs Amway head Dick DeVos outsourced.

DeVos is now running for Governor of Michigan.

[donsu]

10. they went to threaten, bully, bribe, and blackmail

that's how they operate

[daa]

11. To see all the jobs he has created nt

[0007]

12. Nixon did the same thing and came back with a bear. n/t

[bluedog]

14. probably to bring us back the "bird flu"

with all the people it requires to keep him fed and safe......its a high risk.when they come in contact with thousands of people........ it wouldn't surprize me if one of them contacted the flu............wouldn't put it past them

[tigereye]

15. bird flu task force

as well.

I don't think he is going to get much in return from what I read. The trade imbalance is massive, and he doesn't seem to have much bargaining power.

good analysis!