Fischer offers Powell Germany's ideas on Iraq

[NNN0LHI]

Why do I suspect that whatever he told Powell ended with the phrase "and the horse you rode in on too"?

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L06568120.htm

RIVA DEL GARDA, Italy, Sept 6 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer said on Saturday that he gave U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell new German proposals for the future of Iraq on Friday night.

Powell asked France and Germany on Friday to make their own specific proposals rather than just casting editorial judgment on his new draft U.N. resolution on rebuilding Iraq.

Fischer declined to reveal Germany's proposals, saying he did not want to discuss diplomatic issues with Powell through the media.

Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said Germany was willing to help reconstruction efforts in Iraq but again ruled out any deployment of German forces to Iraq.

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[AnnabelLee]

1. Look at this quote from the article

"The objections of France, Germany and Russia to the U.S. proposal risked reigniting the diplomatic wrangling that upset transatlantic relations before the war."

Mean ol' France, Germany, & Russia are starting a fight again. Why can't they just go along with bushco? Shame on them for upsetting transatlantic relations./sarcasm

[Rollins]

3. They are just jealous.

Can't those countries see Bush is a beacon of light and is just trying to free the worlds population from unholy dictators?
<sarcasm off/>

Seriously I am more that a little concerned about how we are going to deal with our little dictator in 2004.

[RedEarth]

2. NNNOHLI.....

Just wanted to say thanks for the great job you do posting LBN. I have gotten into the habit of coming here first, so I can get some "fair and balanced" news.

[peterh]

4. me thinks the 3 nations are going to enjoy taking turns…

in turning the screw…

Russia calls for considerable revision on draft Iraq resolution

<http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2003-09/07/content_1066751.htm>

The high-ranking Russian official confirmed that Russia has not_received invitations to participate in the multinational forces in_Iraq so far, reiterating that Russia consistently supports a central UN role in the Iraqi post-war restoration.

[Sideways]

5. Love This Line From Fischer

Fischer declined to reveal Germany's proposals, saying he did not want to discuss diplomatic issues with Powell through the media.

I guess "Fuck off and you gotta be shittin me" wouldn't be fit for the Sunday papers.:silly:

[Sagan]

6. note the maturity of "old Europe"

"Fischer declined to reveal Germany's proposals, saying he did not want to discuss diplomatic issues with Powell through the media."

Meanwhile, Rumsfeld went around insulting our allies publicly and Chimpy put "Freedom Toast" on the menu of Air Force One.