Kerry greeted by Syrians in Damascus, says relations can be improved

[flpoljunkie]

Syrians welcome former US presidential candidate John Kerry during his tour of Old Damascus. The senator said that relations between Syria and the US could be improved, following talks with President Bashar al-Assad.(AFP/Louai Beshara)

[Renew Deal]

1. That's an incredible picture.

He looks good. What's with the smiling mob?

[flpoljunkie]

4. Seems JK, our "shadow President" is well liked and respected in the ME.

[pacalo]

2. I'm loving this. Thanks for the pic, flpoljunkie.

[madrchsod]

3. is the king allowing

you to speak in his name? no one cares what you say john,the democrats have no power at all to shape american policy. john,you are irrelevant.
but i must say that the peoples of the world certainly like the democrats we run or have been presidents ,well not johnson, jfk,carter,clinton ,now kerry. at least we know not everyone hates americans and their politions

[flpoljunkie]

5. Madrchsod, we will see indeed what JK plans as opposition leader.

[madrchsod]

9. i agree just being an ass

still really pissed about what happened. the more he acts like a real president the worse it will be for bush.also he did bring down their private bank which exposed the whole criminal organization. i guess i`ll mellow out in awhile

[flpoljunkie]

11. Thank you for this gracious follow-up post. We are all still pissed!

[LittleClarkie]

13. Understandable that emotions are still high

I am just hoping that if Kerry keeps it up, if he does positive things, that people won't fight him and make the job harder.

I understand the need to heal. And "mellowing out" can't happen overnight. But I just ask that people keep their hearts and minds open to any possibility, and not shit upon a good idea from a man they no longer really support if that good idea actually is presented.

No need to shoot ourselves in the foot, and work against ourselves.

[Renew Deal]

6. OK

I guess that's the pessimistic point of view. I understand what you're getting at. The other side of it is that the Dems and Kerry especially are in touch with the rest of the world. Kerry in particular is skilled, experienced and well respected. This respect and knowledge will help shape American public opinion and policy.

[JI7]

7. those Syrians seem to care

[Viva_La_Revolution]

8. Oh jeez!

Does it look like the people in that picture find him irrelevant? Well, neither do I!

[blm]

10. So, Syrians want to show RESPECT for Americans who show intellect and

faith in diplomacy first?

Go figure.

[femme.democratique]

14. Maybe the "mob" was paid to be there?

Just a thought.

[LittleClarkie]

12. And I was just thinking he was starting to look all hounddoggy again

Instant facelift when he smiles. That is a nice smile. He must have gotten quite the nice welcome.

Go man go! Can you picture Bush doing that? Everywhere Bush goes, they protest. Everywhere Kerry goes, they smile. Now what does that tell you, hm?