the Jackass bush refuses to press Israel for truce

[leftchick]

what a shocker from the war prez....

<snip>

Flying here from Germany, Bush called the leaders of Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan to explore ways to end three days of furious fighting between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Turning aside complaints that Israel is using excessive force, Bush rejected a cease-fire plea from Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.

"The president is not going to make military decisions for Israel," White House press secretary Tony Snow said. He said it was unlikely that either side would agree to a cease-fire now.

The eruption of Mideast violence moved prominently onto the agenda of the summit beginning Saturday.

In contrast with Bush's stand, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "No hostage-takings are acceptable ... but neither is the use of full-scale force in response to these, even if unlawful, actions. We will demand that all sides involved in the conflict immediately stop the bloodshed."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060714/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush

[madeline_con]

1. Like they'd listen anyway. n/t

[AlamoDemoc]

5. Why wouldn't militarized offshoot US State wouldn't listen

...surprises the hell out of me! Is it that our government is losing their command on the field, or is it this offshore military post is becoming out of hand terrorist state, that no longer requires more of our tax money? Well, either, or, we are to make sure our command is respected, or else!

[whistle]

2. Also sending Israel jet fuel for their fighter and bomber planes

[DancingBear]

3. He can forget about any more smooches from Joementum if he does n/t

[tnlefty]

4. Have I mentioned lately how much I detest that do nothing bastard?

Really, I can't remember a time when the leader of Russia would take more of a leadership stance than the POTUS! I'm going to go have a drink now. I really need to try to calm down.

edit - stoopid typo

[jwirr]

6. Privately *ss and his rapture right wing religious idiots are all

jumping up and down with joy - they think their plan to jump-start Armageddon has worked. They have never once thought about what happens if their interpretation is wrong.

[spanone]

7. They reported Bush* hasn't spoken to the Israeli PM

They've left that up to Condi. Not quite important enough for mr. shrub I reckon.

[European Socialist]

8. This new war distracts attention from his horrendous Iraq war--besides

it may lead to the bombing of Iran, which is still a goal.