Protesters Jeer President Bush in London

[papau]

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/international/AP-Bush-Protests.html

Protesters Jeer President Bush in London
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


Filed at 8:32 a.m. ET
LONDON (AP) -- So far, President Bush hasn't heard the hecklers. Fewer than 100 anti-war protesters were standing outside Buckingham Palace on Tuesday night as Bush and his entourage arrived in two helicopters. The president and wife Laura landed deep inside the walled-off estate in central London, far beyond earshot of a few dozen stalwarts shouting ``Bush go home!'' and other invectives.<snip>

On Wednesday, Bush is to meet British veterans of the Iraq invasion and dine with Queen Elizabeth II and many dignitaries at a palace banquet. Anti-Bush protesters are planning a few small rallies, including one outside the heavily guarded U.S. Embassy, in support of al-Qaida and Taliban terrorist suspects detained without trial in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

The real test of anti-Bush sentiment comes Thursday. The Stop the War Coalition expects 100,000 to march past Parliament and the nearby Downing Street office of Prime Minister Tony Blair, Bush's major ally in the troubled occupation of Iraq.<snip>

Madeline Kekwick, 73, rued the amount of money being spent in Iraq when people's needs remained great at home. “We pensioners don't get 100 pounds (about $150) a week,” she said, “and they're spending millions on the war.”<snip>

[seafan]

1. Pix from the emperor's visit... thanks, BBC!

President Bush made a dramatic arrival in his heavily-armoured Cadillac deVille



He arrived to all the pageantry of a state visit at Buckingham Palace
(hmmmm, kinda reminds ya of that helicopter exit..)


The US national anthem was played at the beginning of the proceedings



The Queen and President Bush stood silently as the anthem was played



The Queen and President Bush spoke to a number of politicians and dignitaries



President Bush joined Prince Philip for an inspection of the guards



The Queen then escorted Mr Bush on a private viewing of the Royal Collection

Her Majesty does NOT look happy in any of these photos....

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/photo_gallery/3283163.stm

[grannylib]

2. I wouldn't be happy either, in the company of such a moron, and in that

stupid hat! Is she trying to look like a Brit version of Urban Cowgirl?? That thing is hilarious...(Sorry, Ma'am, but it is...)

[Minstrel Boy]

3. She had more fun

dropping the puck on her last Canadian visit. But who wouldn't?

[LibLabUK]

9. Hmm

"dropping the puck on her last Canadian visit. But who wouldn't?"

Canada's awesome, that's why!

At least Toronto was last year when I visited. :)

[DemOverseas]

4. Entire visit

is one big *Presidential Look* photo op for election 2004. NOTHING else!

[sinkingfeeling]

5. There is something else.....

the blowing of more millions of dollars!! Wonder how much taking all the 'security' junk and 250+ secret service men to London has costed us taxpayers? Heard the cost to Britain was something like $8 million.

[smirkymonkey]

6. She looks like she's about to

hurl in every photo. If so, let's hope she has good aim!

[pink_poodle]

7. She never looks happy. The Royal Family suck! Big time!!!!!!!.........

They are sponges.

Bush is pretending to have half a brain and using it to look interested in something.

It is all so pretentious and foolish. Who do they think they are kidding.

[Individualist]

24. She did

when the Clintons visited. www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=228963&mesg_id=229106&page=

[The White Rose]

10. Dammit, now we've got to wash the whole country!

Leaving flaming turds on people's doorsteps is so immature. You guys should be ashamed. ;-)

[CBHagman]

12. Humble apologies.

I hope we can guarantee that such a hideous spectacle will NOT be repeated when we get through voting next time out. Expect someone who has wit, sensitivity, and a reasonable command of the English language.

(Departing to beg St. Jude for intercession)

[LibLabUK]

21. Hmm

I hope we can guarantee that such a hideous spectacle will NOT be repeated when we get through voting next time out.

I should say so. As far as I can recall Clinton was always treated to smiling crowds and waving flags.

But then again, he didn't hide away behind snipers and miniguns.

A lot of the protesters I saw interviewed today made a point of saying that they weren't Anti-American, merely anti-Bush.

[Benhurst]

11. I thought Bush* was on a State Visit. What's he doing with

The Cat in the Hat? Promoting the movie?

[tedzbear]

15. She looks like a sheriff in the wild, wild, west!

Where's her six shooter?

[seafan]

14. More pix from BBC

Security was heavy and tight around the centre of the capital for the presidential visit


Hundreds of protesters rushed down the Mall, taking the police by surprise


It was not just President Bush who came under fire, protesters targeted Tony Blair as well



One protester makes her feelings clear with a torn American flag splashed with red

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/photo_gallery/3283163.stm


As usual, our Bush media maintains the blackout on us over here. Can't have the sheeple see these images, no siree.


Thank you, Britain!

[Zhade]

17. Dear God, he looks like utter SHITE in the 2nd photo.

I mean, he always looks like a steaming pile of fascism, but damn, he looks aged in that picture.

Maybe he'll die of old age prematurely. And the world would cheer.

[NeonLX]

18. And what's the deal with Pickles?

Check out her expression in the "national anthem" photo. Just what has she been sucking on?

[colorado_ufo]

41. God forgive me, but just this once, I must say something

in *'s favor: There is a huge time difference between the two countries, and even traveling in first class comfort can't completely make up for it.

Now what I CAN'T explain is why he so often looks like shite in THIS country - in spite of more sleep than I could ever hope to get, the best food, and enough exercise to do Richard Simmons proud.

[loudnclear]

8. Wonder how it feels to stand next to the most hated man in the world?

Or is he the most hated after Cheney, Rummy, Wolfie, and Perlie? I think Bush is a first among equals.

[dfong63]

13. no matter how few the protestors may be, they speak for me!!!

BUSH SUX

[globalcitizen]

16. is Laura wearing white shoes?

and stockings - in November no less. Is she competing for most dowdy with the queen? Where's her little purse?

[newyawker99]

19. Hi globalcitizen!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[beyurslf]

20. Laura Bush?

Where did you see a picture showing what Mrs. Bush had one below her upper body? I didn't see any here that showed her shoes.

[colorado_ufo]

44. Welcome to DU, globalcitizen!

Here you will find hope.

[Malva Zebrina]

22. Yup, she did

and here is what she wore to the formal dinner. Once again, her gown is too tight--she is bulging at the midriff and the bustline is meeting the waist. She should never be wearing tight fitting, figure deliniation clothing. This gown is entirely too little girlish, too fussy and entirely too amateurish looking, as if if was her first completed project in her home sewing class--what are those kick pleats doing--does she fantasize that she is a Flamenco dancer? --Her stomach is bulging out! She has only emphasized her full, mature woman, bulging figure by choosing this cutesy kick pleat stuff in the front---looks also like a mix of velvet and taffeta--dear heavens--that further points out her less than good points by making a distinction between the bulges on the top with the bulges on the bottom-- is she competing with the Queen for who can wear the heaviest diamond necklace? Hers looks like the chandelier--the Queen, well everyone knows the Queen gets to wear the crown jewels and diamond tiara. She could take some lessons from the Queen--instead of standing there with her arms hanging down, she could gently cross them in front--as it is, she and the white gloves remind me of mickey mouse.

And George is wearing pantaloons. This is the second -photo I have seen of him where his pants are dragging and bulging out on top of his shoes. Compare with the nice cut on the Prince.




white shoes and panty hose--and George in pantaloons

[freeminder]

23. a dressed-up monkey is still a monkey

some of these are begging for captions..

*wanders off to the lounge*

[Bombero1956]

25. well what do you expect

George Bush and Laura are off the rack clothes people in a tailored clothes world.

[colorado_ufo]

42. Actually, the shoes look kinda pale blue

(still too summer-y) and the flamenco outfit isn't THAT bad, but * looks like he is ready to go skate boarding in a tux. And the damn bagginess is CONSISTENT!

Oh, when I remember the Kennedys - Jackie and Jack - the class, the style, the sophistication, the warmth, the education, the command of the English language (and Jackie of French, also), and on and on and on. I just want to cry.

[this_side_up]

26. Thank all of you!

for posting all of these photos :)

Dialup bites.

[Matilda]

31. Interesting that there's not a flicker of a smile from the Queen.

Is she determined to deprive Bush of his chummy campaign photos?

[colorado_ufo]

43. "We are not amused."

Her expression says it all. This woman is used to the company of people of education and discernment, of culture, of those highly involved in the world community. W has already admitted that he doesn't even read a newspaper.

Hers is the country that produced Shakespeare and Churchill. He relishes the "ranch" in Crawford, Texas.

Add to this the factor that this man-of-no-refinement, whom she must entertain with all deference due a head of state, tried to come into her country and virtually run it in advance of his visit, and you have the makings of one hugely unhappy Royal.

P.S. - And it's costing her country a bundle to entertain them in the manner to which they would like to become accustomed. All the while, her PM's ratings are in a downward spiral. Not much to smile about, is there, Ma'am?

[Myra]

27. God the NY Times is bunch of whore extraordinaires

They dismiss the protests in the friggen article
title, and the protests haven't even taken place yet.
The big one(s) Thursday.

[PaDUer]

28. You can best bet

that the media here will not put the true events of tomorrow...Hope our British friends will post it all at this site..then we can shove it down our media..my, won't they be impressed!! Stick it to them big time!

[PaDUer]

29. ABC news just showed

a nice clip of protestors who are at the palace today..wow...and they said they're expecting MORE tomorrow...I can't wait!!

[VolcanoJen]

30. I was just coming here to post that, PaDUer!!!

They showed the crowd scuffling with the police. The crowd outside Buckingham Palace was described as "loud, but raucous." The reporter mentioned that the crowd will swell by "tens of thousands" tomorrow, and that the images would likely "soften the glow of the President's visit."

Loved the shot of the protestor dressed like Bush, carrying an "I Heart War" sign. They showed another protestor being dragged away by police.

An amazing scene...

[Myra]

32. "loud, but raucous."

It's sort of the same thing.
Is that the *Queen's English*? :)

Anyway, glad (and amazed) it's getting some coverage.
But suspicious that it's just a set up to dismiss
tomorrow's crowds as disappointing or sparse...
I don't think the lapdog press has turned on their
corporate masters overnight.

[PaDUer]

34. Did you also see

the one mask like the poodles? Oh, tomorrow is going to be one fab day..and you can bet the US media won't show it, but we're hoping our Brit friends will post what they see and maybe some might be attending.

[cliss]

33. Check out Bush on photos #4 and #5

take a close look. Doesn't he look completely out of it? Notice the vacant, 2-mile stare as he stands next to the Queen. And on photo #3 where he's getting out of his limo, he looks drunk. His hair is scruffy and he almost appears to have trouble getting out of the car.

And someone else noticed the queen. She doesn't smile on 1 single photo. Especially on Photo #5, you can see a BIG frown.

Methinks the Royal House of Windsor was badgered for this "event" by Karl Rove.

[PaDUer]

35. You're probably

right on about that..That jerk hasn't the foggiest about what he's even doing there..as someone posted the other day, Mickey Mouse celebration..

Plus, what's worse, we the people are PAYING for their vacation! Has anyone looked into a class action lawsuit?

[gauguin57]

36. why bush & queenie look constipated

Dubya looks silly cuz:
1) the time change and jet lag have played havoc with his nap time.
2) he doesn't give a rat's patootie about history or culture ... so why should he look intereted while the queen shows him the "royal collection"?

Queenie looks constipated cuz:

The Bushes and the Windsors are distantly related. George has bragged about this before -- years ago, to journalists who pissed him off, I believe. So anyhoo ... the Queen is disgusted to realize that this vacant-headed moron is her distant cousin!

[imax2268]

37. Thanks for posting those pictures...

the queen looks like she's not enjoying her present company...

[grytpype]

38. She's capable of smiling when she wants to:

[gauguin57]

39. bush's peerage

According to an old Reuters story citing Burke's Peerage:

"(George W.) Bush is closely related to every European monarch on and off the throne -- including the King of Albania -- and has kinship with every member of Britain's royal family, the House of Windsor.
He is a 13th cousin of Britain's Queen Mother, and of her daughter Queen Elizabeth and is a 13th cousin once removed of the heir to the throne, Prince Charles.
Bush's family tree can be documented as far back as the early 15th century.
He has a direct descent from Henry III and from Henry VIII's sister Mary Tudor, who was also the wife of Louis XI of France. He is also descended from Charles II of England."

I wouldn't smile, either, in this man's presence, if I were his 13th cousin!

But, anyway ... What an appalling nest of royal parasites! Throw 'em all out -- the Windsors and their American Cousin! Paging Madame Defarge!

[jokerman93]

40. Fewer than 100?

"Fewer than 100 anti-war protesters were standing outside Buckingham Palace on Tuesday night as Bush and his entourage arrived in two helicopters."

Funny, I heard this story on PRI from England. The same crowd was numbered at 500. What gives?

[seafan]

45. More pix from BBC

The presidential convoy leaves Buckingham Palace on Thursday for a tour of Westminster Abbey



George Bush and his wife, Laura, watch American service personnel lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They later took a tour of Westminster Abbey


Mr Bush signs the distinguished visitors book inside Westminster Abbey, watched by the Dean, The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr



The presidential party then made its way to Downing Street, where Mr and Mrs Bush were greeted by the Blairs



Members of Amnesty International, dressed as Guantanamo prisoners, stage a protest at the gates of Downing Street



Tony Blair with George Bush at Downing Street ahead of a press conference and lunch prepared by celebrity chef Nigella Lawson



At a joint press conference both men vowed to stay the course in Iraq, with Mr Blair saying they would not "flinch or concede one inch"



Supporters of the Stop The War coalition oppose Mr Bush's visit - protesters marched to join crowds assembled at Trafalgar Square


More... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/photo_gallery/3223156.stm