Bush Promises on Abuse Not Enough, Iraqis Say

[Barrett808]

Bush Promises on Abuse Not Enough, Iraqis Say
By Ghaith Abdul-Ahad

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - For the men sipping tea in a cafe in Baghdad, George W. Bush's pledge that soldiers who abused Iraqi prisoners would be punished was credible -- but only if the Americans fulfill other pledges first.

Abdul-Kader Abdul-Rahim said Wednesday he did not doubt that the U.S. military would, as the U.S. president promised, investigate the abuses. But he doubted it would change things in Iraq (news - web sites), where people chafe under foreign occupation.

"I do believe the president when he talks about investigation because they live in a democracy and in this democracy even Bush can be investigated," he said.

"But what is happening in Iraq is different from their democratic regimes. We're all treated like prisoners here," he said, after watching Bush being interviewed on U.S.-funded Al Hurra television.

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[nadinbrzezinski]

1. Even bush can be investigated

WE WISH....

[LuminousX]

2. THEY at least understand the basics of democracy

now if we can only convince Congress.

[Just Me]

3. I know, I know,...that popped right out there at me!!!

:argh:

[keithyboy]

4. Hell, it's not even enough for most of us!

He takes absolutely no responsibility. Yet the Freepers were quick to blame Clinton for Waco (something he inherited from papa Bush). Bush is passing the buck on to the soldiers in the field who believed they were doing what their leadership wanted them to do. Afterall, Bush rescinded all prisoner of war regs for his war on terra.

The creeps like Limbaugh and Hannity are always bellyaching about 'taking responsibility' and 'leadership' and acting 'Presidential' 'honor' and 'dignity' resotred to the WH. Well, Bush and his administration are the sorriest example of freedom and democracy in our history. They lie, even to themselves.