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DogPoundPup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 04:47 PM
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Bush says Palestinians' plight "breaks my heart"
ush said Saturday that "it breaks my heart" that the Palestinian people have been unable to establish an independent homeland and he vowed anew to try to forge an Israeli-Palestinian agreement by year's end.

Bush's remarks from the sidelines of a regional conference here appeared aimed at Palestinians and other Arabs who consider the U.S. administration so staunch a supporter of Israel that it turns a blind eye to the human rights concerns of the Palestinians. Many also doubt Bush's commitment to the tough negotiations ahead if he's to succeed in helping to craft a deal in just seven months.

"It breaks my heart to see the vast potential of the Palestinian people, really, wasted," Bush said, appearing alongside Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. "They're good, smart, capable people that when given a chance will build a thriving homeland." Bush said he is "absolutely committed" to achieving agreement.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/37490.html
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 04:52 PM
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1. And that is why he waited until Year 7 to drop-by and check-out his handiwork. n/t
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onethatcares Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 04:58 PM
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3. you know he has his track shoes on,
to get the hell out of this cush job he thought he had, the mofo ain't thought a lick in his life, what's seven years compared to that? Fuck him and everything related to his maladministration.
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 05:04 PM
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5. Maybe after the way things are in Washington, he figured Israel / Palestine would be a quiet respite
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 04:57 PM
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he has chosen to remain aloof for sevens years....it rings rather hollow imo
he's clueless when it comes to matters of peace
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regnaD kciN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 04:57 PM
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2. Then he followed up with....
..."Heh, heh, heh -- just kiddin'. Hey, Ey-hoodie, watch this drive!"

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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 05:01 PM
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4. The celebration of the Jewish state is also the commemoration of
the displacement of 700,000 Palestinians.

F3ck you, Junior, and your enabling of a genocide.
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 05:05 PM
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6. I've just decided to put you on ignore. I'd gone back and forth on it, but now I'm certain. Bye! n/t
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 05:06 PM
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7. Reality is a bitch. On edit:
Edited on Sat May-17-08 06:00 PM by sfexpat2000
One death doesn't legitimize another. One genocide doesn't require another to be justified.

I've returned the favor, Ian, probably to both our benefit and to the relief of this board.,
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hatrack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 05:20 PM
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8. What will he give up in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians? Mah-jong? Parcheesi? Chess?
I'm sure there's no sacrifice too big for our Decider In Chief!!!
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baby_mouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 05:38 PM
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9. Well, actually it doesnt break his heart at all.

He doesn't give a toss.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 05:50 PM
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10. Of course he doesn't.. There is a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Junior's broken so called heart won't save the lives of Palestinian children who are starving to death.
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aint_no_life_nowhere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 05:57 PM
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11. Since everything Bush touches turns to shit
I think the Palestinians and Israelis probably don't really want his kind of help in reaching a peace accord.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 06:01 PM
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12. Israel means nothing to the chimp. Seven months and counting. n/t
Edited on Sat May-17-08 06:02 PM by sfexpat2000
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-17-08 06:03 PM
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13. Yow George
Shut the Hell Up!!
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