The end of cowboy diplomacy

[lovuian]

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/07/09/coverstory.tm.tm/index.html?section=cnn_topstories
All the good feeling at the White House at President Bush's early birthday party on July 4 couldn't hide the fact that the president finds himself in a world of hurt.

A grinding and unpopular war in Iraq, a growing insurgency in Afghanistan, an impasse over Iran's nuclear ambitions, brewing war between Israel and the Palestinians -- the litany of global crises would test the fortitude of any president, let alone a second-termer with an approval rating mired in Warren Harding territory.

And there's no relief in sight. On the very day that Bush celebrated 60, North Korea's regime, already believed to possess material for a clutch of nuclear weapons, test-launched seven missiles, including one designed to reach the U.S. homeland.

Even more surprising than the test (it failed less than two minutes after launch), though, was Bush's response. Long gone were the zero-tolerance warnings, "Axis of Evil" rhetoric and talk of pre-emptive action.

Instead, Bush pledged to "make sure we work with our friends and allies ... to continue to send a unified message" to Pyongyang. In a news conference after the missile test, he referred to diplomacy a half dozen times.

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With Iraq showing that American Military has its weakness and after 5 years and still no control of the situation. America's strapped...and the Pentagon knows it

[americanstranger]

1. That's some sloppy reporting right there...

On the very day that Bush celebrated 60, North Korea's regime, already believed to possess material for a clutch of nuclear weapons, test-launched seven missiles, including one designed to reach the U.S. homeland.

Bush 'celebrated 60' two days after the NK missile launch. His birthday is July 6.

I wonder how many stupids saw the cake pics and now believe that Bush as born on July 4?

- as

[lapfog_1]

3. They are factually correct.

Bush did "celebrate" 60 on the 4th. He turned 60 two days later.

More correct would have been:

"On the very day that Bush chose to celebrate his 60th birthday...

[yy4me]

2. Speaking of Cowboy Diplomacy, Time cover for next week is

priceless, I plan to put it in my car window. Check it out on "The Raw Story" now.

[leveymg]

4. How long until * has his debilitating accident or incapacitating medical

event?

There's no way the Powers That Be can afford to continue carrying this guy. Isn't that the messsage you're getting also?

Guess that Cheney has to have his cardiac first. G-d, these imperial regime changes take a long time.

"Time is fleeting. Madness will take its toll."