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Ishoutandscream2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 02:59 PM
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Okay, seriously folks. Will Bush ever take a trip out of the country
And I'm not talking Paraguay here, or middle-eastern countries that the Bushies have been friendly with. I'm talking more "enlightened" places like England, France, Germany, etc. Do you really think he has a fear that in one of these countries he could be placed under arrest for war crimes? I am really interested in your thoughts. No tin foil hat moments folks, just what you really think.
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:00 PM
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1. he hadn't traveled in his 50-some years prior to becoming president, why would he start now
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Ishoutandscream2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:02 PM
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4. Good points all. But what if he were offered a fee to do something
I know, like what? Maybe make a speech, or endorse a product or something.
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DrDan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:36 PM
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13. it will be interesting to see how the first of the traveling felons makes out
I would not want to be the first.
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lunatica Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:01 PM
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2. Whatever for? He never took one before he was selected
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Ishoutandscream2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:03 PM
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5. Yes, but what if there was a fee involved
You know how Dubya talked about "rebuilding the coffers" once he left office.
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:02 PM
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3. let's say he will be a prisoner in his own home.
Edited on Mon Jan-19-09 03:03 PM by alyce douglas
but hopefully that will change if our Congress has the balls to prosecute this man for his crimes.
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glitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:03 PM
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6. Better question - will he be forced by family to check into rehab? nt
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Wapsie B Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:07 PM
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7. He hadn't traveled much before '00.
For some reason that didn't matter to the core repug supporters. Probably even an asset in their eyes. :eyes:

But I agree with you. I don't think he'll take any trips to Europe. Being arrested just might be a concern for him and Cheney.
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Swede Atlanta Donating Member (906 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:07 PM
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8. I'm not sure he is concerned, at least not yet
I don't think he would be arrested in any of the countries you named unless charges had been raised against him and his cabal by the International War Tribunal in the Hague. Then I believe that it is every signatory country's legal obligation to arrest him. I am still curious what the SS would do in the event someone with clear legal police authority in the country approached him upon arrival and attempted to handcuff him. I know they are charged with protecting him from physical harm but would they draw their weapons and tell the authority to "back off"?
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:11 PM
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9. I'd donate money for a flight on a small plane
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rateyes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:18 PM
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11. ...to take off
in the middle of the great geese-migration. :evilgrin:
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rateyes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:16 PM
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10. I hope his first trip out of the country is a one way trip to
hell.
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lame54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:19 PM
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12. Let's give Texas back to Mexico...
Edited on Mon Jan-19-09 03:19 PM by lame54
Then deny him a Visa
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RC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:41 PM
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14. Have France or Germany present him with an Award for actions above and beyond
the call of duty during his terms as appointed President. Cheney also. This would include free lodging for the rest of their lives.
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Iggo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 03:54 PM
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15. Didn't Rummy already get served in some country?
Or was it just a happy dream?
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havocmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 05:03 PM
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19. Believe that was France, or Germany? He has to skeedattle outta there
ahead of the law! :rofl:

Brave guy, that Rummy ;)
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many a good man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 04:52 PM
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16. We should pitch in and buy him a trip to Spain
And tell him Judge Garzon wants to give him a medal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltasar_Garz%C3%B3n
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MajorChode Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 04:59 PM
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17. None of Bushco can go to Europe
Rice, Cheney, Bush, Gonzo, Rove, etc. Rummy had to make a quick exit from Europe just to keep his ass out of hot water.
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LeftishBrit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 05:02 PM
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18. I hope not to England, anyway
8 years of a Special Relationship with a psychopathic idiot is 8 years too long, especially when our 'Socialist' Prime Minister for 7 of those years chose to play Benedict Arnold to his Mad King George!

Keep him away from these shores! The only time I'd want him coming to Europe at all, is if it's to the Hague.
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lpbk2713 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-19-09 05:04 PM
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20. Obama should remember how Bush closed all the US Embassies to him.



He should reciprocate if Boosh ever travels abroad.


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