Foreign Relations
November 01, 2004
#1 - Accountability
President Bush likes to talk about accountability, often in regard to educational standards, but it has been a frequent refrain in other areas. He claims to have signed the most sweeping corporate accountability reforms since Franklin Roosevelt. After the Enron scandal, he assured us "company executives with power over 401(k)s . . . [more]
President Bush likes to talk about accountability, often in regard to educational standards, but it has been a frequent refrain in other areas. He claims to have signed the most sweeping corporate accountability reforms since Franklin Roosevelt. After the Enron scandal, he assured us "company executives with power over 401(k)s . . . [more]
October 26, 2004
#7 – The Final Countdown: Foreign Relations
For a President spectacularly unprepared for the nuances of foreign policy, Bush’s tenure has been marked largely by his actions on the international stage. The list of blunders, big and small, is long and telling. June 2003: The Bush administration withdraws $34 million in promised funding from the United Nations . . . [more]
For a President spectacularly unprepared for the nuances of foreign policy, Bush’s tenure has been marked largely by his actions on the international stage. The list of blunders, big and small, is long and telling. June 2003: The Bush administration withdraws $34 million in promised funding from the United Nations . . . [more]
October 16, 2004
#17 - Brent Scowcroft Weighs in
From today's Washington Post, "Scowcroft Is Critical of Bush - Ex-National Security Adviser Calls Iraq a 'Failing Venture'": Brent Scowcroft, national security adviser to President George H.W. Bush, was highly critical of the current president's handling of foreign policy in an interview published this week, saying that the current President . . . [more]
From today's Washington Post, "Scowcroft Is Critical of Bush - Ex-National Security Adviser Calls Iraq a 'Failing Venture'": Brent Scowcroft, national security adviser to President George H.W. Bush, was highly critical of the current president's handling of foreign policy in an interview published this week, saying that the current President . . . [more]
October 02, 2004
#31 - Pre-emption Backfired
George Bush has insisted repeatedly on the campaign trail that his presidency has been characterized by unwavering policies based on core convictions. But a key component of his security and military strategy -- a willingness to wage war "pre-emptively" against perceived enemies -- lies largely in tatters, say experts and . . . [more]
George Bush has insisted repeatedly on the campaign trail that his presidency has been characterized by unwavering policies based on core convictions. But a key component of his security and military strategy -- a willingness to wage war "pre-emptively" against perceived enemies -- lies largely in tatters, say experts and . . . [more]
September 15, 2004
#48 – Four Years of No Progress on North Korea
From Press Gaggle with Scott McClellan, via the White House September 13, 2004 Q What have you guys done to make North Korea any less of a threat? Aren't they as much of a threat now as they -- MR. McCLELLAN: Well, that failed bilateral approach is the wrong way . . . [more]
From Press Gaggle with Scott McClellan, via the White House September 13, 2004 Q What have you guys done to make North Korea any less of a threat? Aren't they as much of a threat now as they -- MR. McCLELLAN: Well, that failed bilateral approach is the wrong way . . . [more]
August 29, 2004
#65 - Closing the Door on Tories
Fromn today's Guardian (UK), "Howard hits back over Bush rebuff": Michael Howard last night delivered a robust attack on George W Bush for 'protecting' Tony Blair after it was revealed that the US president's staff told him he was not welcome in the White House. Aides to the Conservative leader . . . [more]
Fromn today's Guardian (UK), "Howard hits back over Bush rebuff": Michael Howard last night delivered a robust attack on George W Bush for 'protecting' Tony Blair after it was revealed that the US president's staff told him he was not welcome in the White House. Aides to the Conservative leader . . . [more]
August 06, 2004
#88 - Walking Away from an Opportunity to Help Keep Nuclear Materials out of the Hands of Terrorists
From Saturday's Washington Post, "U.S. Shifts Stance on Nuclear Treaty": In a significant shift in U.S. policy, the Bush administration announced this week that it will oppose provisions for inspections and verification as part of an international treaty that would ban production of nuclear weapons materials. For several years the . . . [more]
From Saturday's Washington Post, "U.S. Shifts Stance on Nuclear Treaty": In a significant shift in U.S. policy, the Bush administration announced this week that it will oppose provisions for inspections and verification as part of an international treaty that would ban production of nuclear weapons materials. For several years the . . . [more]
July 31, 2004
#94 - Research So Bad He May as Well Make It up
Cuban prostitutes have received an unwelcome compliment from President Bush courtesy of an Internet search gone wrong. Earlier this month, Bush launched an attack against Fidel Castro and his alleged promotion of sex tourism in Cuba. Our fearless leader dug way back to a 1992 speech given by Castro to . . . [more]
Cuban prostitutes have received an unwelcome compliment from President Bush courtesy of an Internet search gone wrong. Earlier this month, Bush launched an attack against Fidel Castro and his alleged promotion of sex tourism in Cuba. Our fearless leader dug way back to a 1992 speech given by Castro to . . . [more]
July 18, 2004
#107 - He's Still Putting Politics Before Women's Lives
The Bush administration will withhold $34 million in congressionally approved assistance to the U.N. Population Fund because of the fund's connection to China and forced abortions, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Friday. The State Department said it was convinced the fund helped China manage programs that involved forced abortions. . . . [more]
The Bush administration will withhold $34 million in congressionally approved assistance to the U.N. Population Fund because of the fund's connection to China and forced abortions, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Friday. The State Department said it was convinced the fund helped China manage programs that involved forced abortions. . . . [more]
July 07, 2004
#118 - Only the Best and the Brightest
Mother Jones magazine reports that at least five current and former [baseball] owners are Bush-appointed U.S. ambassadors, including former Seattle Mariners owner George Argyros, now ambassador to Spain despite his inability to habla español; Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals co-owner Mercer Reynolds III, now ambassador to Switzerland, who speaks . . . [more]
Mother Jones magazine reports that at least five current and former [baseball] owners are Bush-appointed U.S. ambassadors, including former Seattle Mariners owner George Argyros, now ambassador to Spain despite his inability to habla español; Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals co-owner Mercer Reynolds III, now ambassador to Switzerland, who speaks . . . [more]
July 03, 2004
#122 - The Hypocrisy is Deafening
Bush advocates democracy on an as-needed basis: First, President Bush hailed the political handover in Iraq as a giant step toward democracy for the entire Middle East. Then, his administration announced it was resuming direct diplomatic ties with Libya, where Moammar Gadhafi has ruled for 35 years. Democracy may be . . . [more]
Bush advocates democracy on an as-needed basis: First, President Bush hailed the political handover in Iraq as a giant step toward democracy for the entire Middle East. Then, his administration announced it was resuming direct diplomatic ties with Libya, where Moammar Gadhafi has ruled for 35 years. Democracy may be . . . [more]
June 29, 2004
#126 - Caution: Falling Chips
From Remarks by President George Bush, Prime Minister of Ireland Bertie Ahern, and President of the European Commission Romano Prodi on Saturday: Q Thank you. Mr. President, you don't appear to be a very popular fellow here in Europe. Do you have any explanation for your poor poll standings? And . . . [more]
From Remarks by President George Bush, Prime Minister of Ireland Bertie Ahern, and President of the European Commission Romano Prodi on Saturday: Q Thank you. Mr. President, you don't appear to be a very popular fellow here in Europe. Do you have any explanation for your poor poll standings? And . . . [more]
June 23, 2004
#132 - His Mistaken View of Democracy
President George W. Bush's efforts to build democracy in Iraq are underpinned by a misguided view of America's own democracy. He believes that American democracy works because Americans are innately good people, believing in values of tolerance and respect for others and guided by religious faith. In his view, Americans . . . [more]
President George W. Bush's efforts to build democracy in Iraq are underpinned by a misguided view of America's own democracy. He believes that American democracy works because Americans are innately good people, believing in values of tolerance and respect for others and guided by religious faith. In his view, Americans . . . [more]
June 21, 2004
#134 - Putting the Ire in Ireland
From yesterday's Boston Globe, "The ire of the Irish": Twenty years ago, when Ronald Reagan visited his ancestral village in County Tipperary, most Irish people – uncharacteristically – bit their tongues. Reagan’s support for right-wing dictators and guerrillas in Central America and for the apartheid government in South Africa, not . . . [more]
From yesterday's Boston Globe, "The ire of the Irish": Twenty years ago, when Ronald Reagan visited his ancestral village in County Tipperary, most Irish people – uncharacteristically – bit their tongues. Reagan’s support for right-wing dictators and guerrillas in Central America and for the apartheid government in South Africa, not . . . [more]
June 14, 2004
#141 - A Vote of No Confidence
More than two dozen members of the military and diplomatic elites from both US political parties are uniting to launch an assault on the Bush administration's conduct of foreign policy, claiming in a letter to be published this week that it has isolated the nation. The 26-member group, known as . . . [more]
More than two dozen members of the military and diplomatic elites from both US political parties are uniting to launch an assault on the Bush administration's conduct of foreign policy, claiming in a letter to be published this week that it has isolated the nation. The 26-member group, known as . . . [more]
June 10, 2004
#145 - Misplaced Priorities at the G-8 Summit
There was also an unmistakable corporate flavor here [at the G-8 summit]. In return for renting mobile phones, Cingular Wireless was permitted to hawk its hardware from a sprawling booth with a giant inflatable model of its X-shaped symbol. But the human rights and other groups that usually circulate at . . . [more]
There was also an unmistakable corporate flavor here [at the G-8 summit]. In return for renting mobile phones, Cingular Wireless was permitted to hawk its hardware from a sprawling booth with a giant inflatable model of its X-shaped symbol. But the human rights and other groups that usually circulate at . . . [more]
June 09, 2004
#146 - His Grasp of "Very Important Relations" Boggles the Mind
Remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Martin of Canada in Photo Opportunity Dunbar House Sea Island, Georgia 2:58 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BUSH: I'm so honored to have a chance to visit with you again, Mr. Prime Minister. I look forward to our discussions. We've got great relations, and relations . . . [more]
Remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Martin of Canada in Photo Opportunity Dunbar House Sea Island, Georgia 2:58 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BUSH: I'm so honored to have a chance to visit with you again, Mr. Prime Minister. I look forward to our discussions. We've got great relations, and relations . . . [more]
May 24, 2004
#162 - He Should Have Been Looking for WMD in North Korea
From today's New York Times, "The North Korean Uranium Challenge": " The discovery that North Korea may have supplied uranium to Libya poses an immediate challenge to the White House: while President Bush is preoccupied on the other side of the world, an economically desperate nation may be engaging in . . . [more]
From today's New York Times, "The North Korean Uranium Challenge": " The discovery that North Korea may have supplied uranium to Libya poses an immediate challenge to the White House: while President Bush is preoccupied on the other side of the world, an economically desperate nation may be engaging in . . . [more]
May 11, 2004
#175 - More Bush in Translation
President Bush Reaffirms Commitments in Iraq Statement by the President The Pentagon May 10, 2004 11:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, thank you for your hospitality, and thank you for your leadership. You are courageously leading our nation in the war against terror. You're doing a superb job. You . . . [more]
President Bush Reaffirms Commitments in Iraq Statement by the President The Pentagon May 10, 2004 11:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, thank you for your hospitality, and thank you for your leadership. You are courageously leading our nation in the war against terror. You're doing a superb job. You . . . [more]
May 09, 2004
#177 - He Won't Even See the Irony
"Bush to Visit Italy to Mark Allied Liberation" (The Scotsman): US President George W. Bush will visit Italy on June 4 on the 60th anniversary of the Allied liberation of Rome during World War II, the Italian foreign minister said today. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, speaking at the sidelines of . . . [more]
"Bush to Visit Italy to Mark Allied Liberation" (The Scotsman): US President George W. Bush will visit Italy on June 4 on the 60th anniversary of the Allied liberation of Rome during World War II, the Italian foreign minister said today. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, speaking at the sidelines of . . . [more]
May 06, 2004
#180 - His Utter Lack of Humility
Yesterday George Bush was interviewed by Alhurra Television regarding the torture of Iraqi detainees: First, people in Iraq must understand that I view those practices as abhorrent. They must also understand that what took place in that prison does not represent America that I know. [. . .] The American . . . [more]
Yesterday George Bush was interviewed by Alhurra Television regarding the torture of Iraqi detainees: First, people in Iraq must understand that I view those practices as abhorrent. They must also understand that what took place in that prison does not represent America that I know. [. . .] The American . . . [more]
May 04, 2004
#182 - Fighting the Wrong War
From "More federal agents track Cuba than al-Qaida" at AP Online via the Anchorage Daily News: The Treasury Department agency entrusted with blocking the financial resources of terrorists has assigned five times as many agents to investigate Cuban embargo violations as it has to track Osama bin Laden's and Saddam . . . [more]
From "More federal agents track Cuba than al-Qaida" at AP Online via the Anchorage Daily News: The Treasury Department agency entrusted with blocking the financial resources of terrorists has assigned five times as many agents to investigate Cuban embargo violations as it has to track Osama bin Laden's and Saddam . . . [more]
April 29, 2004
#187 - He's Put Our Allies in Danger
From "Militants in Europe Openly Call for Jihad and the Rule of Islam" in the New York Times: The call to jihad is rising in the streets of Europe, and is being answered, counterterrorism officials say. In this former industrial town north of London, a small group of young Britons . . . [more]
From "Militants in Europe Openly Call for Jihad and the Rule of Islam" in the New York Times: The call to jihad is rising in the streets of Europe, and is being answered, counterterrorism officials say. In this former industrial town north of London, a small group of young Britons . . . [more]
April 24, 2004
#192 - The Latest Front in the War on Drugs
The Defense Department finally admits that not all of the Iraqi insurgents of enemies of freedom and democracy, via Wonkette: Today's Coalition Provisional Authority Briefing brings wonderful news: The insurgents don't hate us. . . They're just tweaked out of their fucking gourds! [O]ur delegation has been told by Fallujan . . . [more]
The Defense Department finally admits that not all of the Iraqi insurgents of enemies of freedom and democracy, via Wonkette: Today's Coalition Provisional Authority Briefing brings wonderful news: The insurgents don't hate us. . . They're just tweaked out of their fucking gourds! [O]ur delegation has been told by Fallujan . . . [more]
April 21, 2004
#195 - He Continues to Anger and Alienate
Bush continues to delude himself that his war in Iraq and his support of Israel's settlements in the West Bank (a complete about-face in U.S. policy) are all helping to promote his vaulted freedom and democracy. All this is of course sanctioned by Bush's God and, as evidenced by the . . . [more]
Bush continues to delude himself that his war in Iraq and his support of Israel's settlements in the West Bank (a complete about-face in U.S. policy) are all helping to promote his vaulted freedom and democracy. All this is of course sanctioned by Bush's God and, as evidenced by the . . . [more]
March 20, 2004
#227 - Unwanted in Ireland
From yesterday's Ireland Online, "Govt urged to cancel planned Bush visit": Irish MEPs Patricia McKenna and Pronsias de Rossa have called on the Government to cancel US President George W Bush’s planned visit to Ireland in June. The Green Party and Labour Party MEPs said the EU-US summit that Mr . . . [more]
From yesterday's Ireland Online, "Govt urged to cancel planned Bush visit": Irish MEPs Patricia McKenna and Pronsias de Rossa have called on the Government to cancel US President George W Bush’s planned visit to Ireland in June. The Green Party and Labour Party MEPs said the EU-US summit that Mr . . . [more]
March 14, 2004
#233 - Bush in Translation
Remarks by the President and Mrs. Bush in Interview by Television of Spain The Embassy of Spain Washington, D.C. Q First of all, I would like to thank you very much on behalf of the Spanish people for being able to send a message. And I'd like to ask your . . . [more]
Remarks by the President and Mrs. Bush in Interview by Television of Spain The Embassy of Spain Washington, D.C. Q First of all, I would like to thank you very much on behalf of the Spanish people for being able to send a message. And I'd like to ask your . . . [more]
March 09, 2004
#238 - Poor Grades
In a speech delivered yesterday at the University of Louisville, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice outlined Bush's "vision" on foreign policy: This vision stands on three pillars. First, America will defend the peace by opposing and preventing violence by terrorists and outlaw regimes. Second, we will preserve the peace by . . . [more]
In a speech delivered yesterday at the University of Louisville, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice outlined Bush's "vision" on foreign policy: This vision stands on three pillars. First, America will defend the peace by opposing and preventing violence by terrorists and outlaw regimes. Second, we will preserve the peace by . . . [more]
February 06, 2004
#270 - A Really Constructive Dialogue
Remarks by the President and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan The Oval Office February 3, 2004 THE PRESIDENT: It's my honor to welcome the Secretary General here to the Oval Office. We've just had a really constructive dialogue about a lot of issues. And the world is changing for the . . . [more]
Remarks by the President and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan The Oval Office February 3, 2004 THE PRESIDENT: It's my honor to welcome the Secretary General here to the Oval Office. We've just had a really constructive dialogue about a lot of issues. And the world is changing for the . . . [more]
December 18, 2003
#320 - Bumbling, or Malacious - Either Way, He Shouldn't be Re-elected
From an article on Slate by Daniel Drezner, "Bush the Bumbler: The real trouble with the president's foreign policy": There are three ways to criticize the Bush administration's approach to foreign policy. The first way is both simple and simple-minded: Bush is the evil creature of corporate interests, pursuing militarized . . . [more]
From an article on Slate by Daniel Drezner, "Bush the Bumbler: The real trouble with the president's foreign policy": There are three ways to criticize the Bush administration's approach to foreign policy. The first way is both simple and simple-minded: Bush is the evil creature of corporate interests, pursuing militarized . . . [more]
December 12, 2003
#326 - He's Restarting the Arms Race
Think a nuclear North Korea or Iran is bad? Just imagine the 9-11 terrorists with nuclear capabilities. A new arms race leads down a very bad road. In a newly leaked memo, the Bush administration's top nuclear-weapons executive urged the three federal H-bomb labs to explore a full range of . . . [more]
Think a nuclear North Korea or Iran is bad? Just imagine the 9-11 terrorists with nuclear capabilities. A new arms race leads down a very bad road. In a newly leaked memo, the Bush administration's top nuclear-weapons executive urged the three federal H-bomb labs to explore a full range of . . . [more]
December 04, 2003
#334 - Another Reality Check
From today's Christian Science Monitor, "Bush idealism at odds with realities of democracy": In recent foreign-policy speeches, President Bush has switched his emphasis from the particular problems of Iraq and Afghanistan to the broader problem of promoting democracy and freedom worldwide. He seems to think that the growth of democracy . . . [more]
From today's Christian Science Monitor, "Bush idealism at odds with realities of democracy": In recent foreign-policy speeches, President Bush has switched his emphasis from the particular problems of Iraq and Afghanistan to the broader problem of promoting democracy and freedom worldwide. He seems to think that the growth of democracy . . . [more]
November 20, 2003
#348 - He Wastes American Talent
Americans abroad are using all their energy on things like this rather than concentrating on world domination. We must focus, people. . . . [more]
Americans abroad are using all their energy on things like this rather than concentrating on world domination. We must focus, people. . . . [more]
November 18, 2003
#350 - So Many Reasons: England Prepares for Bush
From Reuters, via Wired News: Lessons Not Learned The United States would wage war again, and alone if necessary, to ensure the long-term safety of the world, President Bush said in an interview published Monday. Questionable Judgement, Hypocricy, Fear of Intelligent Media "After coming to office with a vow to . . . [more]
From Reuters, via Wired News: Lessons Not Learned The United States would wage war again, and alone if necessary, to ensure the long-term safety of the world, President Bush said in an interview published Monday. Questionable Judgement, Hypocricy, Fear of Intelligent Media "After coming to office with a vow to . . . [more]
November 17, 2003
#351 - No End of Trouble
From today's Guardian (UK), "US and UK officials dread presidential trip": The British government in public says it is delighted George Bush is visiting Britain next week. Tony Blair encapsulated this in a speech last Monday when he said: "I believe this is exactly the right time for him to . . . [more]
From today's Guardian (UK), "US and UK officials dread presidential trip": The British government in public says it is delighted George Bush is visiting Britain next week. Tony Blair encapsulated this in a speech last Monday when he said: "I believe this is exactly the right time for him to . . . [more]
November 11, 2003
#357 - He Violates International Agreements for Political Gain (Again)
The World Trade Organization issued a final ruling yesterday that the steel tariffs imposed by President Bush violate international trade rules, raising expectations that the White House will soon repeal the tariffs to avoid imminent European retaliation. The WTO decision gives the European Union and several other countries the right . . . [more]
The World Trade Organization issued a final ruling yesterday that the steel tariffs imposed by President Bush violate international trade rules, raising expectations that the White House will soon repeal the tariffs to avoid imminent European retaliation. The WTO decision gives the European Union and several other countries the right . . . [more]
November 04, 2003
#364 - He Wastes Foreign Taxpayers' Money, Too
From "Bush barbie cost $25,000-plus", via News Interactive (Australia). Taxpayers will pay more than $25,000 for the private barbecue lunch for US President George W Bush during his one-day visit to Australia. Officials from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet today confirmed the cost of the invitation-only lunch, which . . . [more]
From "Bush barbie cost $25,000-plus", via News Interactive (Australia). Taxpayers will pay more than $25,000 for the private barbecue lunch for US President George W Bush during his one-day visit to Australia. Officials from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet today confirmed the cost of the invitation-only lunch, which . . . [more]
October 27, 2003
#372 - His Visits Abroad Are Whirlwind for a Reason
From a commentary by Roy Hattersley in today’s Guardian, "Bush is not welcome in Britain": Has anyone yet explained why President George W Bush is about to make a state visit to the United Kingdom? In my time at the Foreign Office, the supreme accolade of an invitation from Her . . . [more]
From a commentary by Roy Hattersley in today’s Guardian, "Bush is not welcome in Britain": Has anyone yet explained why President George W Bush is about to make a state visit to the United Kingdom? In my time at the Foreign Office, the supreme accolade of an invitation from Her . . . [more]
October 22, 2003
#377 - He Avoids the Tough Questions
Bush’s stinginess with his time when it comes to responding to questions from the press is well known at home. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, he doesn’t feel any more generous abroad: George Bush's word is apparently beyond question. At least, by the Australian press. The US President has . . . [more]
Bush’s stinginess with his time when it comes to responding to questions from the press is well known at home. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, he doesn’t feel any more generous abroad: George Bush's word is apparently beyond question. At least, by the Australian press. The US President has . . . [more]
October 21, 2003
#378 - He Just Makes It Up as He Goes Along
From yesterday's Washington Post, "Officials Correct Bush on Indonesia": President Bush misspoke when he said last week that the United States was ready to "go forward with" a new package of military training programs with Indonesia, according to a White House official questioned about the president's remarks. Bush said on . . . [more]
From yesterday's Washington Post, "Officials Correct Bush on Indonesia": President Bush misspoke when he said last week that the United States was ready to "go forward with" a new package of military training programs with Indonesia, according to a White House official questioned about the president's remarks. Bush said on . . . [more]
October 17, 2003
#382 - More News from Down Under: Thanks President Buckaroo, but You’re Not Helping
From the BBC News website, "Bush hails 'sheriff' Australia": Mr Bush was asked by an Australian newspaper whether he agreed with Australian Prime Minister John Howard's comment in 1999 that his country was the US' "deputy sheriff". Mr Bush promptly gave Australia a promotion. "No. We don't see it as . . . [more]
From the BBC News website, "Bush hails 'sheriff' Australia": Mr Bush was asked by an Australian newspaper whether he agreed with Australian Prime Minister John Howard's comment in 1999 that his country was the US' "deputy sheriff". Mr Bush promptly gave Australia a promotion. "No. We don't see it as . . . [more]
October 14, 2003
#385 - He's Eroded the Dignity of the Presidency So Much That the Elected Officials of Other Nations Actually Have to be Told to Treat Him Respectfully
From today’s ABC News (that’s the Australian Broadcasting Corporation): The Federal Opposition leader has told Labor MPs he expects them to treat the US President with respect when George W Bush addresses Parliament next week. Simon Crean has indicated they should give President Bush a standing ovation after his speech. . . . [more]
From today’s ABC News (that’s the Australian Broadcasting Corporation): The Federal Opposition leader has told Labor MPs he expects them to treat the US President with respect when George W Bush addresses Parliament next week. Simon Crean has indicated they should give President Bush a standing ovation after his speech. . . . [more]
October 09, 2003
#390 - So Much for That Perfect Fund Raising Streak
From today's Guardian (UK), "America may abandon quest for UN backing": The US is considering abandoning its pursuit of a UN resolution calling for assistance for the occupation of Iraq, after concerted opposition from UN officials and security council members. Two weeks after President George Bush appealed for support from . . . [more]
From today's Guardian (UK), "America may abandon quest for UN backing": The US is considering abandoning its pursuit of a UN resolution calling for assistance for the occupation of Iraq, after concerted opposition from UN officials and security council members. Two weeks after President George Bush appealed for support from . . . [more]
October 01, 2003
#398 - He's a Public Relations Disaster
Here’s some shocking news: the U.S. has a bad image in the Muslim world, via the New York Times. The United States must drastically increase and overhaul its public relations efforts to salvage its plummeting image among Muslims and Arabs abroad, a panel chosen by the Bush administration has found. . . . [more]
Here’s some shocking news: the U.S. has a bad image in the Muslim world, via the New York Times. The United States must drastically increase and overhaul its public relations efforts to salvage its plummeting image among Muslims and Arabs abroad, a panel chosen by the Bush administration has found. . . . [more]
September 28, 2003
#401 - The Hypocrisy
The United States maintained its dominance in the international arms market last year, especially in sales to developing nations, according to a new Congressional report. The United States was the leader in total worldwide sales in 2002, with about $13.3 billion, or 45.5 percent of global conventional weapons deals, a . . . [more]
The United States maintained its dominance in the international arms market last year, especially in sales to developing nations, according to a new Congressional report. The United States was the leader in total worldwide sales in 2002, with about $13.3 billion, or 45.5 percent of global conventional weapons deals, a . . . [more]
September 23, 2003
#406 - He Is Never Wrong
Bush heads to the United Nations today to ask for money and troops, but don't expect any mea culpas. That wouldn't poll well. President Bush will tell the other members of the United Nations Tuesday that the organization is relevant after all -- at least when it comes to helping . . . [more]
Bush heads to the United Nations today to ask for money and troops, but don't expect any mea culpas. That wouldn't poll well. President Bush will tell the other members of the United Nations Tuesday that the organization is relevant after all -- at least when it comes to helping . . . [more]
September 21, 2003
#408 - He’s Not Just Poisoning His Own Electorate
Apparently undermining the Clean Air Act in this country just isn't toxic enough. From today’s Independent (UK), "Bush steps up fight against European safety testing": President George Bush is mounting an intensive campaign to force European countries to drop safety tests expected to save thousands of lives each year, internal . . . [more]
Apparently undermining the Clean Air Act in this country just isn't toxic enough. From today’s Independent (UK), "Bush steps up fight against European safety testing": President George Bush is mounting an intensive campaign to force European countries to drop safety tests expected to save thousands of lives each year, internal . . . [more]
September 17, 2003
#412 - He Blusters
The Bush administration named Syria and Libya yesterday as "rogue states" whose weapons of mass destruction must not just be controlled but must be eliminated by whatever means necessary. (Newsday) So this is how we calm things down in the Middle East? Now that Syria and Libya (along with Cuba) . . . [more]
The Bush administration named Syria and Libya yesterday as "rogue states" whose weapons of mass destruction must not just be controlled but must be eliminated by whatever means necessary. (Newsday) So this is how we calm things down in the Middle East? Now that Syria and Libya (along with Cuba) . . . [more]
September 10, 2003
#419 - Six Reasons from Bill Buckley, but We'll Just Count Them as One Because of the Sarcasm
From yesterday’s editorial on Yahoo! News by William F. Buckley, "Bush Is Evil": In a private forum the question arose, Why do they hate Bush so? And ... what will they do with that hatred? How far can they carry it? How will it affect the next presidential election? The . . . [more]
From yesterday’s editorial on Yahoo! News by William F. Buckley, "Bush Is Evil": In a private forum the question arose, Why do they hate Bush so? And ... what will they do with that hatred? How far can they carry it? How will it affect the next presidential election? The . . . [more]
September 03, 2003
#426 - He Still Doesn't Get It, Part Three
From today’s New York Times, "Bush Looks to U.N. to Share Burden on Troops in Iraq": President Bush agreed today to begin negotiations in the United Nations Security Council to authorize a multinational force for Iraq but insisted that the troops be placed under American command, according to senior administration . . . [more]
From today’s New York Times, "Bush Looks to U.N. to Share Burden on Troops in Iraq": President Bush agreed today to begin negotiations in the United Nations Security Council to authorize a multinational force for Iraq but insisted that the troops be placed under American command, according to senior administration . . . [more]
August 06, 2003
#453 - Not a Terrorist? Not Interested
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 5 -- A powerful car bomb exploded in front of the luxury JW Marriott Hotel here during the lunchtime bustle today, killing at least 10 people and injuring 149, according to the Indonesian Red Cross, in what officials said could have been a suicide attack. There was . . . [more]
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 5 -- A powerful car bomb exploded in front of the luxury JW Marriott Hotel here during the lunchtime bustle today, killing at least 10 people and injuring 149, according to the Indonesian Red Cross, in what officials said could have been a suicide attack. There was . . . [more]
August 02, 2003
#457 - When Your Country Could be Your Death Sentence
When it's not just bad form but actually deadly to be an American abroad, you know your government has gone too far. This week the Dutch government sent 1,100 peacekeepers to Iraq to replace some of the American soldiers there. The first item of business for these Dutch soldiers was . . . [more]
When it's not just bad form but actually deadly to be an American abroad, you know your government has gone too far. This week the Dutch government sent 1,100 peacekeepers to Iraq to replace some of the American soldiers there. The first item of business for these Dutch soldiers was . . . [more]
July 27, 2003
#463 - The Liberian Morass
The Bush administration’s dithering over whether to send troops to Liberia stands in stark contrast with the zealousness with which it sent American forces into Iraq. The U.N., other African governments and Liberian citizens themselves are begging the United States to help stop the bloodshed. After weeks of indecision, Bush . . . [more]
The Bush administration’s dithering over whether to send troops to Liberia stands in stark contrast with the zealousness with which it sent American forces into Iraq. The U.N., other African governments and Liberian citizens themselves are begging the United States to help stop the bloodshed. After weeks of indecision, Bush . . . [more]
July 23, 2003
#467 - He Alienates the World and then Demands Its Help
The President’s post-September 11 foreign policy diktat – “You’re either with us or you’re against us” – hasn’t done the country much good. In fact, this type of statement accompanied by the administration’s constant bullying have so alienated our traditional allies that the foundation of the post-WWII western alliance may . . . [more]
The President’s post-September 11 foreign policy diktat – “You’re either with us or you’re against us” – hasn’t done the country much good. In fact, this type of statement accompanied by the administration’s constant bullying have so alienated our traditional allies that the foundation of the post-WWII western alliance may . . . [more]
July 09, 2003
#481 - He Turns His Allies into Poodles
Seriously ... poodles. No need to be charitable with your friends when you've "overdosed on moral clarity." And no need to worry about making enemies when you are so self-righteously sure of your ideology. . . . [more]
Seriously ... poodles. No need to be charitable with your friends when you've "overdosed on moral clarity." And no need to worry about making enemies when you are so self-righteously sure of your ideology. . . . [more]
June 24, 2003
#496 - Shut up and Eat Your Genetically Modified Muesli
Yesterday, from the mouth of Fearless Leader: Acting on unfounded, unscientific fears, many European governments have blocked the import of all new biotech crops. Because of these artificial obstacles, many African nations avoid investing in biotechnology, worried that their products will be shut out of important European markets. Yeah! What're . . . [more]
Yesterday, from the mouth of Fearless Leader: Acting on unfounded, unscientific fears, many European governments have blocked the import of all new biotech crops. Because of these artificial obstacles, many African nations avoid investing in biotechnology, worried that their products will be shut out of important European markets. Yeah! What're . . . [more]
June 23, 2003
#497 - He Violates International Law
The treatment of the prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba goes beyond inhumane. The 680 prisoners from 42 countries being held by the U.S. military live in conditions so desperate that suicide – specifically forbidden by the Koran – is increasingly common. They live in tiny cells . . . [more]
The treatment of the prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba goes beyond inhumane. The 680 prisoners from 42 countries being held by the U.S. military live in conditions so desperate that suicide – specifically forbidden by the Koran – is increasingly common. They live in tiny cells . . . [more]
June 20, 2003
#500 - He’s Helped Make the World Unsafe for Americans Everywhere
President Bush’s response to the September 11 attacks has never taken into account the reasons why we were vulnerable to attack – and we’re not talking about a lack of homeland security. Bush ran his pre-September 11 foreign policy by using the might of the United States to bully the . . . [more]
President Bush’s response to the September 11 attacks has never taken into account the reasons why we were vulnerable to attack – and we’re not talking about a lack of homeland security. Bush ran his pre-September 11 foreign policy by using the might of the United States to bully the . . . [more]
June 13, 2003
#507 - International Arrogance, Part I
The Bush administration has refused to send to the U.S. Senate for ratification the treaty that created the International Criminal Court – a body which uses international law to try individuals charged with genocide, war crimes, and other widespread crimes against civilians. President Clinton signed the treaty in his final . . . [more]
The Bush administration has refused to send to the U.S. Senate for ratification the treaty that created the International Criminal Court – a body which uses international law to try individuals charged with genocide, war crimes, and other widespread crimes against civilians. President Clinton signed the treaty in his final . . . [more]
June 11, 2003
#509 - His Ideology Kills
In July 2002, the Bush administration withdrew $34 million in promised funding from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) the world's largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programs in developing countries. In addition to promoting reproductive health and family planning, the UNFPA helps to combat maternal . . . [more]
In July 2002, the Bush administration withdrew $34 million in promised funding from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) the world's largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programs in developing countries. In addition to promoting reproductive health and family planning, the UNFPA helps to combat maternal . . . [more]
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