BAGHDAD, Iraq -- President Bush, seeking to bolster support for Iraq's burgeoning goverment and U.S. war policy at home, made a surprise visit to Iraq on Tuesday to meet newly named Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and discuss the next steps in the troubled 3-year-old war.
It was a dramatic move by Bush, traveling to violence-rattled Baghdad less than a week after the death of terror chief Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in a bombing attack. The president was expected to be in Baghdad a little more than five hours.
Bush met with al-Maliki in heavily fortified green zone at a palace once used by Saddam Hussein. It now serves temporarily as the U.S. Embassy.
"Good to see you," exclaimed al-Maliki, who didn't know Bush was in Baghdad until five minutes before they met.
"Thanks for having me," Bush responded. They smiled broadly and gave each other a two-handed handshake in the high-domed marble room.
The trip was known only to a handful of aides and a small number of reporters sworn to secrecy because of obvious security threats for Bush and members of his entourage.
The prime minister had been invited to the embassy on the pretense of taking part in a video conference with Bush, supposedly at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland's Catoctin Mountins. The videoconference was to go on as scheduled, but with Bush appearing alongside al-Maliki.
It was a dramatic move by Bush, traveling in secret to violence-ridden Baghdad six days after the death of Zarqawi. The administration hoped the elimination of Zarqawi and the completion of al-Maliki's cabinet would make war-weary Americans look at Iraq in a more positive light.
Aside from al-Maliki and his cabinet, Bush was to see Jalal Talibani, Iraq's largely ceremonial president. Bush also was to meet with the speaker of the parliament, national political leaders and U.S. troops.
Air Force One landed in hazy daylight at Baghdad Airport, where the temperature was above 100 degrees. Bush transferred to a helicopter for the six-minute ride to the green zone.
YOU KNOW THERE'S A HADEETH THAT ACTUALLY SAYS THAT , THAT WILL HAPPEN..AS YAWM AL-QIYAAMAHCOMES MORE NEAR...THEY WILL BE A TIME WHERE BIRDS CALLED ONCE AGAIN FLY OVER A BATTLE FEILD!!!!!.........MEANING NO MORE GUNS TANKS..AND THAT IT'S GONNA BE THE GOOD OLD SWORD WAY!!
Thats the best way just you and your enemies no innocents in sight, also it kind of sucks these days some dude thousands of miles away can kill you by pressing one button.
Govenor of Florida and he had nothing to do with the outcome the Supreme Court did. By the way the counties that they screwed up were all ran by Democrats. Did you know that?
Didn't florida have the deciding vote? and that's where the recount was required. How many days did USA not have a president?
I feel sorry for the next president who's elected, they'll have to try and make ammends for dubya's stupidty. If we live that long that is.
Last edited by AvarAllahNoor; 06-13-2006 at 03:33 PM.
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
What's The Purpose Of Him Going To Iraq???........peace..takin' It Over..or Has He Gone Back For Some More Oil??? ...
If he invaded Iraq for oil then he's really stupid. The majority of the oil the US receives is from Venesuela. He would have been better of getting rid of Hugo. He wouldn't have to go as far and the US companies are already there.
If he invaded Iraq for oil then he's really stupid. The majority of the oil the US receives is from Venesuela. He would have been better of getting rid of Hugo. He wouldn't have to go as far and the US companies are already there.
What possible excuse could he have used?
It's all to do with oil mate no matter what is said!
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
He's putting him self at risk imagine what will happen to him if the mujahideen caught him.
Give me a break! I've never been more disgusted... and he doesn't fool me. I know what he did. Bush rushed to Iraq to pay a visit to his 'trophy' before it can be interned. He should really grow up... and while he's discussing who gets 'wiped off the map' maybe he should consider the fact that his home-state is sitting in the direct path of this summer's storms? It will be interesting to see if Texas has the same mismanagement problem in emergency aid that New Orleans suffered... but I doubt it. No swords this time.
Ninth Scribe
Last edited by Ninth_Scribe; 06-13-2006 at 05:18 PM.
Give me a break - Bush rushed to Iraq to pay a visit to his 'trophy' before it can be interned. He should really grow up... maybe worry more about the fact that his home-state is sitting in the direct path of this summer's storms.
Ninth Scribe
What trophy? Zarqawi? Well I'm not gonna comment on that but I say the forming of the new Iraqi cabinent is a good reason to visit and celebrate. Oh to let you know Texas has been in the path of storms every year and have survived just fine. What do you expext him to do anyway? Deploy troops to stop the terrorist storm?
What trophy? Zarqawi? Well I'm not gonna comment on that but I say the forming of the new Iraqi cabinent is a good reason to visit and celebrate. Oh to let you know Texas has been in the path of storms every year and have survived just fine. What do you expext him to do anyway? Deploy troops to stop the terrorist storm?
They've already admitted to the 'discussion' so one would have to be naive to assume he wasn't interested in a peek as well. I didn't accuse him of going necro... but some people just can't resist their morbid curiositities.
I know that the gulf of Mexico offers a natural storm path to Texas, but try to remember, New Orleans survived throughout it's history as well. We reach this point every so often though, where intensity floods into every form and affects every thing... only, in different ways. Nothing is immuned. The ocean is awefully warm now, but come late July... no rocket science needed, and after New Orleans, yes... 'terror' storm would be appropriate.
Sparkles~~~~
Ninth Scribe
Last edited by Ninth_Scribe; 06-13-2006 at 05:50 PM.
They've already admitted to the 'discussion' so one would have to be naive to assume he wasn't interested in a peek as well. I didn't accuse him of going necro... but some people just can't resist their morbid curiositities.
I know that the gulf of Mexico offers a natural storm path to Texas, but try to remember, New Orleans survived throughout it's history as well. We reach this point every so often though, where intensity floods into every form and affects every thing... only, in different ways. Nothing is immuned. The ocean is awefully warm now, but come late July... no rocket science needed, and after New Orleans, yes... 'terror' storm would be appropriate.
Sparkles~~~~
Ninth Scribe
I don't even live in the States and I know the Federal government can't move unless the Governor gives the ok. And then The President can't do anything without either declaring Marshall Law or an act of Congress. I thought people were kidding when they said Americans were dumb.
Give me a break! I've never been more disgusted... and he doesn't fool me. I know what he did. Bush rushed to Iraq to pay a visit to his 'trophy' before it can be interned. He should really grow up... and while he's discussing who gets 'wiped off the map' maybe he should consider the fact that his home-state is sitting in the direct path of this summer's storms? It will be interesting to see if Texas has the same mismanagement problem in emergency aid that New Orleans suffered... but I doubt it. No swords this time.
Ninth Scribe
The White House Occupier was born in New Haven Connecticut. He is a Texan by immigration only. His "ranch" in Crawford is merely a small farm, which he is denuding by chainsaw as fast as the photo-op cameras can shoot.
Texas has a long history of hurricane strikes, the worst of which in 1900 killed close to 8000 people. The Gulf Coast has excellent hurricane plans in place. The problem is there are millions of people to evacuate, not an easy task. Katrina and Rita have caused the authorities to fine-tune their efforts so I expect they will not be caught off-guard in the next one like the Gulf Coast east of New Orleans was.
Hey there! Looks like you're enjoying the discussion, but you're not signed up for an account.
When you create an account, we remember exactly what you've read, so you always come right back where you left off. You also get notifications, here and via email, whenever new posts are made. And you can like posts and share your thoughts. Sign Up
Quote
Hide
Looks like you're enjoying the discussion, but you're not signed up for an account.
Bookmarks