US Warns of Protests During Bush Indonesia Visit

[dogday]

The U.S. embassy in Indonesia warned on Monday that demonstrations over a visit by U.S. President George W. Bush could turn violent and told Americans to be vigilant and avoid protest areas.

Bush is scheduled to make a short visit to Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation and an ally in U.S.-led anti-terrorism efforts in Asia, on November 20.

There have already been protests from hardline Muslim groups in the run-up to the visit.

Separately, an opposition party has criticised the construction of helicopter pads in the 87-hectare botanical gardens in Bogor, a scenic town in foothills near Jakarta.

http://www.commondreams.org/headlines06/1113-06.htm

[williesgirl]

1. Is there anywhere he can go, in or out of the country, without honest folks protesting him?

[CottonBear]

2. No. Practically everyone hates the chimp. n/t n/t

[Tanuki]

3. Here's an interesting piece on the subject from the Jakarta Post

http://www.thejakartapost.com/detailheadlines.asp?fileid=20061113.A06&irec=5
snips:
.....Bush is among the most hated persons in many parts of the globe, including in the predominantly Muslim nations. Much of this is caused by his own policies in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his "right or wrong" support for Israel.

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Street demonstrations will definitely greet Bush's visit. The protests, especially if they are peaceful, will send a strong and effective message to the leader of the world's most powerful nation that even the most moderate Muslims are angry with the impact of his war on terrorism. Because of his own track record, millions of Muslims across the globe perceive the president as anti-Islam, whether he likes it or not, whether it's true or not. Millions of others want him out of the White House, including American voters, as we've seen. Questions have been raised about the value of his visit, given that he's now a "lame duck" president until 2008.

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Demonstrations and protests again President Bush's visit are legitimate. They express the perception among many that Bush has become a security threat to the world.....