Telegraph UK Applauds and Thanks President Bush

superdude17* · #1 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 08:41 PM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/m...questid=329572

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When President Bush began his valedictory tour of Europe, we commented that he would be received correctly rather than warmly.

Still, it would be churlish not to bid him welcome in his final presidential visit to London. He might not have been the easiest of allies, but an ally he has been.

Anyone could compile a list of grievances: the steel tariff, the budget deficit, the reluctance to negotiate reciprocity in the US-UK extradition agreement, the calamities that befell Iraq after the invasion, the deaths of British servicemen in friendly fire episodes. But, whatever his failings, Mr Bush was never disloyal or ungrateful.

In the aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001, a shaken president declared: "America has no truer friend than Great Britain." This was a break with the traditional State Department formulae that let Canada, Israel, Mexico and Germany feel equally valued.

But, in his moment of need, Mr Bush had no patience for such niceties, adding: "America has no finer ally than the United Kingdom."

A degree of logistical collaboration exists between the US and the UK on military and intelligence matters - even on nuclear technology - that is unparalleled between two sovereign states.

When Britain put particular requests before Mr Bush - on working with the UN, on the Israel-Palestine roadmap, on Northern Ireland - he complied eagerly. True, this newspaper disapproved of much of what Tony Blair was asking for, but this was hardly the president's fault.

There was a telling moment when Mr Bush last met the Queen just over a year ago. Having made a characteristic verbal slip, he turned towards her, his face carefully set in that leer he carries off so well.

Finding her unamused, he grinned to onlookers: "She gave me a look that only a mother could give a child."

At first glance, this might seem like gaucheness, even lèse-majesté.

But think about it for a few seconds and you will see what a beautiful compliment it is. To acknowledge Britain as his country's "mother" might be historically accurate, but it is by no means uncontentious in contemporary America.

Many US politicians like to pretend that their institutions are a happy multi-culti fusion, owing just as much to Cajuns, Native Americans and Guatemalan illegals as to the high-minded Englishmen and Ulstermen who drew up the constitution.

President Bush was saying something true and touching but - being the man he is - passing it off as a folksy joke.

A country, like a man, can have friends who are difficult. But sticking to them is the essence of friendship. For all his inadequacies, Mr Bush always did right by us. We wish him well in future.

Nobody will accuse him of being wishy washy, which is the definition of leadership. George the Great will be judged well in the future. The Iraq war win will be his shining trophy.

Pray for W and Our Troops

f0ca1 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by superdude17*

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/m...questid=329572

Nobody will accuse him of being wishy washy,

Just really stupid.

Wow. A right-wing publication pushes rightwing propaganda.

Notworthy.

superdude17* · #3 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by f0ca1

Just really stupid.

Wow. A right-wing publication pushes rightwing propaganda.

Notworthy.

Telegraph UK has been against Bush for most of his presidency.

f0ca1 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by superdude17*

Telegraph UK has been against Bush for most of his presidency.

Any Examples?

Or was it Tony Blair they were criticizing.

Fear-And-Loathing · #5 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdude17*

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/m...questid=329572

Nobody will accuse him of being wishy washy, which is the definition of leadership. George the Great will be judged well in the future. The Iraq war win will be his shining trophy.

Pray for W and Our Troops

The Telegraph still remains a Right wing publication. However, it should be duly noted that of all America's allies, Britain was the one that supported the US from the beginning and continues to be it most loyal ally. Bush is acknowledging this and I think this is what the newspaper is playing more to, especially since it is a right publication. British Conservatives are just as flag waving and patriotic as American ones, so are every nations Conservatives.....

Joe1991 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 10:35 PM

I like this reply from the papers comments section:

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Who writes this rubbish? Yes good old George he might be a war criminal, but he is our war criminal. Oh, and he tells folksy jokes, I bet the people of Iraq are holding their sides.
Posted by JohnP on June 16, 2008 3:28 AM

lunecat · #7 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 04:26 AM

I'm from the UK and Pres. Bush deserves the Applauds and Thanks from us all.

Lenin55 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 04:37 AM

He doesn't deserve to be applauded, he deserves a kick in the teeth *EDIT*.

*Mod Edit: Telling other users they deserve a kick in the teeth in your first few posts is the express lane out of this forum. Please reread the Rules of the Forum that you agreed to when you became a user and refrain from personal attacks. Metrophobe*

SenaxFlatulus · #9 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lenin55

He doesn't deserve to be applauded, he deserves a kick in the teeth just like you.

You wouldn't be threatening another user of this board would you?

Here's a novel idea...

Try addressing the subject for a change.

lavell12 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 07:32 AM

Its b/c George reminds them of another great consevative leader.

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