Bush yearns for 'romance' of front line
- added March 14, 2008
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- dndobson
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'HAVING dodged the Vietnam War draft in May 1968, US President George W.Bush yesterday claimed that if he were "slightly younger" he would relish the "romance" of serving on the front lines in Afghanistan.
In a video conference, Mr Bush heard from US military and civilian personnel about challenges ranging from fighting local government and police corruption to persuading farmers to abandon the poppy drug trade for other crops.
Mr Bush heard tales of all-night tea drinking sessions to coax local residents into co-operating, and of tribesmen crossing mountains to attend government meetings.
"I must say, I'm a little envious," Mr Bush said. "If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines helping this young democracy succeed.
"It must be exciting for you ... in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You're really making history." '
WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP!
In a video conference, Mr Bush heard from US military and civilian personnel about challenges ranging from fighting local government and police corruption to persuading farmers to abandon the poppy drug trade for other crops.
Mr Bush heard tales of all-night tea drinking sessions to coax local residents into co-operating, and of tribesmen crossing mountains to attend government meetings.
"I must say, I'm a little envious," Mr Bush said. "If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines helping this young democracy succeed.
"It must be exciting for you ... in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You're really making history." '
WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP!
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The man lives in another dimension!
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Hey he has the outfit, let's send him. Anyone have a rocket and some straps?
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- Marilynn_Murray
- 6 months ago
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Hey-- he'll be free this time next year.
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We could let him have time off to go now.
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- Marilynn_Murray
- 6 months ago
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He'd probably veto that Marilynn.
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