Monday, June 11, 2007
Linin' up for Bush
I can't be the only one who understands the irony of President George W. Bush being cheered in countries in which the folks know a thing or two 'bout living under repressive regimes:
"When Bush arrived [Tirana, Albania] to begin his brief visit, the hills overlooking the capital boomed as military cannons fired a 21-gun salute, and thousands gathered in a downtown square on a brilliantly sunny day to see him and first lady Laura Bush.
"Huge banners proclaimed 'Proud to be Partners' and billboards said 'President Bush in Albania Making History.' Red-white-and-blue paper top hats with stars on top were passed out to well-wishers."
'Nother country, same story:
"Bulgaria, once the most loyal Soviet ally during the Cold War but now an American friend, was Bush's last stop on a six-country journey. Thousands of Bulgarians lined the cobblestoned main street through Nevsky Square as Bush and President Georgi Parvanov watched troops goose-stepping to military music. Bush prayed before a wreath at an eternal flame that marks Bulgaria's tomb of the unknown soldier."
"When Bush arrived [Tirana, Albania] to begin his brief visit, the hills overlooking the capital boomed as military cannons fired a 21-gun salute, and thousands gathered in a downtown square on a brilliantly sunny day to see him and first lady Laura Bush.
"Huge banners proclaimed 'Proud to be Partners' and billboards said 'President Bush in Albania Making History.' Red-white-and-blue paper top hats with stars on top were passed out to well-wishers."
'Nother country, same story:
"Bulgaria, once the most loyal Soviet ally during the Cold War but now an American friend, was Bush's last stop on a six-country journey. Thousands of Bulgarians lined the cobblestoned main street through Nevsky Square as Bush and President Georgi Parvanov watched troops goose-stepping to military music. Bush prayed before a wreath at an eternal flame that marks Bulgaria's tomb of the unknown soldier."
# posted by Joltin' Django @ Monday, June 11, 2007 
