"Obviously the violence in Baghdad is still terrible," Bush said

[rodeodance]

what a profound statement.



http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/07/25/bush.iraq.ap/index.html

Bush, Iraqi PM agree to beef up Baghdad troops
U.S., Iraqi forces to be shifted to strengthen capital

Tuesday, July 25, 2006; Posted: 2:27 p.m. EDT (18:27 GMT)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush said Tuesday that a U.S. military program to bolster Iraqi security forces in Baghdad will better address the violence there as he pledged to stand by Iraq's new democratic government.

"Obviously the violence in Baghdad is still terrible," Bush said during a joint White House news conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. Bush had praised al-Maliki's signature program to improve Baghdad security during their last meeting in Baghdad in June.

Bush complimented the beleaguered leader for his courage and perseverance in the face of sectarian violence. Recent violence has sapped political support for the more than 3-year-old war in Iraq, in both the United States and Iraq. (Watch Bush on how Baghdad violence is still 'terrible' -- 1:24)

"He comes wondering whether or not we are committed. He hears all kinds of things coming out of the United States," Bush said. "And I assured him that this government stands by the Iraqi people."

Standing beside Bush during his first visit to Washington as prime minister, al-Maliki reiterated his call for an immediate end to hostilities between the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon and Israel..........

[C_U_L8R]

1. obviously...

the mission ain't so accomplished !

what an incompetent turdbrain of a pretzeldent

[yellerpup]

2. Standing beside Bush during his first visit to Washington as prime ministe

I like this guy, al-Maliki. He's not afraid to call for a cease fire in front of the whole world.

[TheCowsCameHome]

3. Obvious to everyone but the fools that caused it

[TomInTib]

4. It was the pause between 'still' and 'terrible' that made it so precious.

You could almost hear his little brain searching for a word.

[louis-t]

5. Wait, I thought you "saw improvement" when you were there.

Asshole.

[democrank]

6. You`re kidding me. Terrible? In Baghdad?

I`m shocked, I tell ya. Shocked.

[Cocoa]

7. anyone else think of "Rain Man?"

I'm obviously not wearing my underwear.