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| Europe Hopes for More Amenable Bush |
| 2004-11-03 |
| As President Bush edged close to an election victory against Sen. John Kerry, France, Germany and other European countries he alienated during his first four years promised Wednesday to work with the new U.S. administration. Some European leaders expressed hope that Bush would reach out to the continent in his second term. But others gloomily forecast no major tack in White House policy and continued trans-Atlantic bickering. Markets reacted with relief to the end of the long, contentious race and the likelihood of a Bush win. Stock markets rallied across Europe and Asia, oil prices surged and the U.S. dollar was modestly higher Wednesday. "We have lots to do on current crises: Iraq, the Middle East, Iran, the challenges of the African continent, to rebuild, to renovate the trans-Atlantic relationship," French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said on RTL radio. "This is a new step that starts at a very important moment for the world." With the vote in Ohio still too close to call, European leaders were holding back from openly congratulating a winner. But they said they would work with the new White House _ even as it appeared that Bush would win a second term. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #32 Thank you Chuck (#2) for saving me the labor of typing that. |
| Posted by: ed 2004-11-03 4:24:18 PM |
| #31 From America with love :) |
| Posted by: Mark Espinola 2004-11-03 4:19:08 PM |
| #30 Four f'ing years and Chirac and company still can't grasp that Dubya means what he says. They're sure slow learners. |
| Posted by: Tom 2004-11-03 3:38:19 PM |
| #29 yeah, pucker up, Chirac. |
| Posted by: Whuck Sneth8132 2004-11-03 3:35:33 PM |
| #28 RWV: You are on the mark. Yes, I've been reading Le Monde/Liberation and checking on their forums for the past couple of years. Yeah, sure. Kyoto, ICC, AIDS, human rights. Just quick: Kyoto? Kerry voted against it, 95-0 total vote. ICC? I know some Algerians who'd like to have interviews with some French officers. AIDS? WTF, do you folks know the meaning of $15 billion for Africa? Human rights? You mean all those French Islamists who have been put in the slammer based on who-knows-what pretext? Pure boiler-plate. You are not serious. I voted for Bush cause I don't want to be on my knees to Old Europe. And I'm not talking about the French and Germans. Just the mentality ALL folks have, wherever in the world, (Including Oz, UK, or even Poland) who think we need to go "where we were" before 9-11, who think the US is to blame for all problems, but isn't responsible when things go well, etc. Nationality is not an issue, as much as we like to rely on it. Madelin, the conservative French politician, endorsed Bush. Let's talk to that guy and see his perspective. I have a feeling that Sarkozy prefers Bush, too. But Jacques and Kerry's Parti Vert cousin? No way. When you're serious, give a ring. In the meantime, thanks for your guys in Afghanistan and your intel help. |
| Posted by: chicago mike 2004-11-03 3:22:07 PM |
| #27 They are absolutely in denial that they are no longer a major international player. The big deals now are us, the Chinese and the Japanese. The focus will shift economically back to Asia and politico-militarily to the mid-east/caucusus'with our east european partners. Add Canada to the list of irrelevants as well. |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2004-11-03 1:20:12 PM |
| #26 ? |
| Posted by: Jules 187 2004-11-03 1:06:42 PM |
| #25 Let all hear.Trembal and obey |
| Posted by: raptor 2004-11-03 12:55:40 PM |
| #24 One of the first orders of business should be to open a very public investigation of the Oil for Food scandal and demand that the Eurotrash who received bribes make restitution to the new Iraqi government and, oh by the way, Chirac, all that debt that you claim Iraq owes France is so tainted by this corruption that neither we nor the Iraqis recognize it as legitimate. Basically, Europe FOAD. |
| Posted by: RWV 2004-11-03 12:47:07 PM |
| #23 Rafael-We need to increase the heat on them, not let it go. It needs to be public and well covered in the press, so that when they decline, and of course, they WILL decline, they will be exposed for what they are--parasites on the blood of others' sacrifices. |
| Posted by: Jules 187 2004-11-03 12:37:28 PM |
| #22 Europe just breathed a big sigh of relief. They won't be asked to help out militarily. |
| Posted by: Rafael 2004-11-03 12:22:45 PM |
| #21 And just what do we need Old Europe for? Perhaps we need them as an example of what happens when you have no core beliefs. Germany must find a way out of their own social dead end. France is an enemy, and always has been (except for when they could use the stupid Americans). It is now time for the gloves to come off in the Sunni Triangle and in Iran. |
| Posted by: SR71 2004-11-03 12:08:02 PM |
| #20 When the phone don't ring... they'll know it's me. |
| Posted by: GWB 2004-11-03 11:56:23 AM |
| #19 THEY need to be more amenable THEY need to find a principle THEY need to fight for freedom on occasion THEY need to get off the dole THEY need to keep their word THEY need to compromise THEY need to get off their pedestals, reach out to America with gratitude and genuine good will. If they do so and are willing to self critique (for once), we might have a chance. But I doubt it. |
| Posted by: Jules 187 2004-11-03 11:55:38 AM |
| #18 I voted for George W. Bush specifically because I want to see the Frogs put in their place. Reconciliation? Please. |
| Posted by: Secret Master 2004-11-03 11:50:40 AM |
| #17 On Fox crawler right now: SEN KERRY CALLS PRES BUSH TO CONCEDE |
| Posted by: Dave D. 2004-11-03 11:10:59 AM |
| #16 Like the Doc said: these people must be delusional twinks if they think Bush "needs" to go to them, hat in hand. Buncha G-d fatuous twits. |
| Posted by: Dave D. 2004-11-03 11:09:25 AM |
| #15 They really do not understand this country. The next four years should be very interesting. Or maybe the word I want is educational? amusing? Or maybe Herr Voigt is just operating on the old meme, "If its in the papers, it must be true." Poor baby. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2004-11-03 11:06:31 AM |
| #14 Breaking: Kerry to concede at 1:00 EST at Fanueil Hall in Boston. |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2004-11-03 11:04:03 AM |
| #13 thanks but screw off... and muRat HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH |
| Posted by: Dan 2004-11-03 11:03:40 AM |
| #12 Bush just won MORE VOTES than ANY president in history. And his party swept more sentaors and house members in. And he had a 3+ million vote margin. And now Republicans can bitch slap the press over the exit polls, the one-sided treatment of the campaign, the lack of attention to ANY of Kerry's questions, the covering and covert backing of Democrat and liberal candidates and causes. Credibility of MSM figures? Dan Rather? GONE. Zogby? GONE. Soros? GONE. Michael Moore? GONE THe casualty list of librals is horrendous. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2004-11-03 10:53:56 AM |
| #11 Well the Germany ecomony has improved to only 10.1% unemployement. |
| Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2004-11-03 10:45:28 AM |
| #10 Doc summed up my thoughts exactly. What the hell are they thinking? This is the BIGGEST Victory for a party in election history. Then they think Bush will be concilitory? Guys, put down the crack pipe and deal with reality. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2004-11-03 10:42:13 AM |
| #9 Wait a second.... that's not rain! |
| Posted by: Chancellor Schroeder 2004-11-03 10:37:11 AM |
| #8 Some European leaders expressed hope that Bush would reach out to the continent in his second term. Um, yeah. Because after a huge win, you really need to be careful and conciliatory. |
| Posted by: Robert Crawford 2004-11-03 10:34:31 AM |
| #7 KNEEL before |
| Posted by: mojo 2004-11-03 10:24:27 AM |
| #6 Delusional twinks. |
| Posted by: Doc8404 2004-11-03 10:19:37 AM |
| #5 Screw that. I didn't vote him back in office so he could be amenable. On to Iran! |
| Posted by: BH 2004-11-03 10:04:19 AM |
| #4 Um... guess what? Bush can't run for a third term, so he can say and do whatever the hell he wants for the next four years! Deal with it. |
| Posted by: Dar 2004-11-03 10:03:39 AM |
| #3 David's Medienkritik is especially good today. Excerpt: "A leading German social democrat (Karsten Voigt) just said in a morning interview on German TV Bush will need to mend fences with Gerhard Schroeder now - not just on the war in Iraq, but also regarding Kyoto, the International Criminal Court...etc...etc...etc." David's comment: So, a simple apology to Chancellor Schroeder won't do the trick, Herr Bush! LOL. |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2004-11-03 9:58:15 AM |
| #2 Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Time to kick ass and take names. |
| Posted by: Chuck Simmins 2004-11-03 9:52:16 AM |
| #1 He alianated? Bush? Do these people have mirrors. I'm totally alianated from old Europe. Cowboy up 44. The worlds your pasture. |
| Posted by: Lucky 2004-11-03 9:49:24 AM |