Pro-U.S. Mayor Has Target on His Back (wants * statue in Baghdad)

[kskiska]

January 30, 2005 -- BAGHDAD — The man replacing the mayor of Baghdad — who was assassinated for his pro-American loyalties — says he is not worried about his ties to Washington.

In fact, he'd like to erect a monument to honor President Bush in the middle of the city.

"We will build a statue for Bush," said Ali Fadel, the former provincial council chairman. "He is the symbol of freedom."

Fadel's predecessor, Ali al-Haidari, was gunned down Jan. 4 when militants opened fire on his armor-covered BMW as it traveled with a three-car convoy.

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http://www.nypost.com/news/worldnews/39526.htm

[bluestateguy]

1. Why not?

The Iraqi people could always use another statue of a tyrant to tear down.

[saigon68]

69. Hope this idiot has lots of Bilgewater USA Mercenary Bodyguards

He will need them--- Book-mark this thread for future reference.

This turd won't last long.

[latteromden]

2. The symbol of freedom. Just like Saddam.

[rodeodance]

3. oh my god!!

[durablend]

45. Told ya!

I said that the other day...all they'd have to do is make some new heads for the Saddam statues.

[Mystified]

46. You should put a warning in the title of the thread

When I read "Bush is the symbol of freedom" I almost spit coffee all over my monitor!!! In the future, please warn us when something so funny is contained in the article.

[Sandpiper]

4. Most dictators like to have statues of themselves

Why would Bush be any different?

[tlcandie]

13. Which pose they going to build? The one where

he's all bruised up from the pretzel incident or the one where he's picking his nose?!?!? ahahahahahah!!!! :+

EDIT: OH, OH , I know!! The one in the manly shirt/jeans with a TEXAS chainsaw!!! :bounce: :+ OR, maybe the one where he's falling head over handle bars off the bicycle wearing funky boots!!!!

[physioex]

23. I suggest.....

A one with him reading "My Pet Goat".......

[billbuckhead]

5. What did the White House pay for this propaganda?

If it's built, one will know the Iraqis are free when the chimperor's statue is pulled down by a real iraqi mob.

[tlcandie]

8. Build it !!! They will come!!!!

Sorry couldn't resist! :+

[IndianaGreen]

39. I love to see that statue toppled

and be dragged on the streets of Baghdad alongside with all of the pro-Bush pukes in Iraq.

[Kerrytravelers]

9. That's a great way to be asassinated.

My hubsand is saying let them build it. And when the country falls from civil war and ethnic clashes, * will look all the more absurd... and at fault.

[tlcandie]

6. Hahahahaha!!!!!

:+ :bounce:

[saltpoint]

7. Agreed. Build the statue.

Squarely atop the new sewage treatment plant, and by all means light it up at night.

[tlcandie]

10. Abu Garib!!!! That's where to build it!!! OR FALLUJAH!!!! n/t

[saltpoint]

19. Yes. Maybe not a statue of Bush but a Abu Graib-adjoined --

-- wax museum of the entire "Coalition of the Willing."

Bush -- in heavy, thick, greasy wax. Rumsfeld. Same treatment.

Life-like wax figures along a macabre hallway, in dim lighting.

Powell. Rice. Feith. Wolfie. Tony Blair. All the media whores who shilled for the war. (That includes YOU, Novak.)

You are right, tlcandie. Abu Graib is the place.

[Old and In the Way]

11. Isn't that sweet.

Paying tribute to the crime boss.

[norml]

12. It will give the people something to pull down when we leave.

And this time they won't have to stage the event.

[FM Arouet666]

14. Good, no problem

Take that old statue of Hussein that the military toppled. But a chimp face on it, and your set. A fitting tribute to the Shrub.

[Solly Mack]

15. Go for it.

make sure you have spares...for none of them will last long.

[tlcandie]

16. Hubby says they could save a LOT of money if they would just

contact Hollywood to get the ape-faced Lincoln Memorial from the movie, "Planet of the Apes" remake!!!! :+

EDIT: Closest pic I could get...

[Erika]

17. Why don't they just build a big barrel of oil with the words

"corporatism" and "greed" above it. George W Bush stands for these ideals, certainly not for freedom.

If they have a need for idol worship, build a memorial to our troops.

[GetTheRightVote]

18. He feels like dying as well I see, by us or freedom fighters

:kick:

[me b zola]

34. Quite a statement, isn't it

That the new mayor fears displeasing shrub more than those who murdered his predecessor. Sad & terrifying at the same time, just like this war.

[mitchum]

20. And how much will THAT cost us?

I will not mourn that tool

[Rapcw]

21. it could be a fountain and oil could flow out his mouth and dick

all day long n/t

[aikido15]

27. Made me laugh out loud!

Funny.

[complain jane]

38. Good idea. Oil flowing out of Dick too.

[PartyPooper]

22. Finally! An erection of Junior that Pickles can worship!

:evilgrin:

[d_b]

24. Something tells me that statue

wouldn't last a week.

[pdurod1]

25. Right next to the Abu Graib electrocution prisoner statue and

pro-American loyalties = $9 billion, more is on the way, don't worry the American taxpayer's got you covered. We'll even borrow it if we have to.

[aikido15]

26. OMFG!

This one takes the cake!

[Historic NY]

28. would make an excellent target.......for the insurgents to practice on..

[CoffeeCat]

29. Figures, this malarkey would be in the Post....

The NY Post...Gee, no right-wing influence in this publication, right?

/sarcasm off

This story is a blatant piece of propaganda.

What a crock.

The day after the election, while the media is busy exaggerating the Iraqi voter turnout, the NY Post runs a story about the Baghdad mayor who wants to erect a statue of Bush in the middle of the city.

Ohhhh....that's so sweet. I think I'm getting a cavity.

/sarcasm off again

This administration has resorted to planting stories to mold public opinion. This silly article is proof that BushCo is failing in Iraq. They need to resort to these low tactics because the war is such a shameful humiliation to the administration and to this country.

[aikido15]

33. Agreed.

[oasis]

30. Red staters can hold a fund raiser to pay for it.

[me b zola]

35. We should send them to erect it, as well

n/t

[twaddler01]

31. While you are at it...

You might as well worship the statue...

[twaddler01]

32. He is bound to slip up

You would think with time and probability that Bush will eventually slip up and his whole "regime" will come crumbling down. Yep, just like the statue of Saddam.

[rainbow4321]

36. Just peachy..from 1 dictator statue to another...n/t

[ausiedownunderground]

37. The world mainstream media will cover this erection

This would be brilliant! Full coverage across the globe of the Bush statue rising in Baghdad's main square like a giant "phallic" symbol to Freedom. Emperor Nero re-visited!!! Karl Rove would never let this happen!!

[susu369]

40. Now just who is going to pay for this grand statue?

Who is going to pay for the 24-7 armed guards? Or will the statue be surrounded by a protective dome - then who will pay for the cleaning crew every day? :-)

The last line is "priceless":

As for his own protection, the new mayor will be traveling in a new $150,000 SUV complete with bulletproof windows and flat-resistant tires.

[no_to_war_economy]

41. they already tried this (pic)

i think this is what would happen

[rodeodance]

42. We have huge billboards here in the US of Bush already and the

inaugual parade was viewed from the viewing stand---an image of out Red Square.

[jhain]

43. it has to be

based on the photo of him giving the finger

[fertilizeonarbusto]

44. How much is the White House paying him?

Is he making more than Armstrong Williams?

[Moderator]

47. kick

[RockStar]

48. We will build a statue for BUSH Says Baghdad Mayor - Im ready to puke

http://www.nypost.com/news/worldnews/39526.htm

By JOSH WILLIAMS

January 30, 2005 -- BAGHDAD — The man replacing the mayor of Baghdad — who was assassinated for his pro-American loyalties — says he is not worried about his ties to Washington.

In fact, he'd like to erect a monument to honor President Bush in the middle of the city.

"We will build a statue for Bush," said Ali Fadel, the former provincial council chairman. "He is the symbol of freedom."

Fadel's predecessor, Ali al-Haidari, was gunned down Jan. 4 when militants opened fire on his armor-covered BMW as it traveled with a three-car convoy.

Fadel said he received numerous threats on his life as the council chairman, and expects to get many more in his new post.

"My life is cheap," Fadel said. "Everything is cheap for my country."

As Iraq prepared for a volatile election that is being watched across the world, Fadel heaped praise on the United States.

Fadel acknowledged that many in his country appear ungrateful for America's foreign assistance. He said most Iraqis are still in "shock" over the changes, and need time to adjust.

Any public monument to Bush is likely to further incense terrorist forces, who have attacked American troops and their supporters for months.

Fadel said he is undaunted.

"We have a lot of work and we are especially grateful to the soldiers of the U.S.A. for freeing our country of tyranny," Fadel said.

As for his own protection, the new mayor will be traveling in a new $150,000 SUV complete with bulletproof windows and flat-resistant tires.

TALK ABOUT A MAJOR ASS KISSER. EXCUSE ME EVERYONE WHY I GO OUT AND PUKE

[LisaM]

49. Look at it this way

It will be a pleasure to see someone knock it down, as they eventually must.

[Kolesar]

50. A truly spontaneous and large crowd will pull it down

not some US contractors with a tow truck.

[Free2BMe]

51. Plus, all the little birdies can go...go...go!

[mom cat]

53. What a beautiful image.

:evilgrin:

[Mojambo]

52. How many troops is that going to require to protect?

Forget about withdrawl now.

[Name removed]

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[Wilms]

58. Dam spelcheker buzted agin. n/t

[smirkymonkey]

55. A statue....for me to poop on....

http://www.nbc.com/photos/Late_Night/Late_Night_with_Conan_O'Brien/1LCOab99.jpg


:puke:

[Warpy]

56. Here's a cautionary tale

A few years ago, the city of Albuquerque erected a statue of Juan de Onate, the first Spanish colonial governor. He was famous for cutting the feet off Native American "servants" who ran away.

I don't think that statue was up a week after the unveiling before someone hacksawed one of de Onate's feet off during the night. As far as I know, that statue is still footless, although the city keeps promising to "repair" it. Footless, it's a great history lesson.

Now just think of the possibilites with a Bush statue in Baghdad. Even if the US military guards it day and night, the pigeons will do the appropriate thing.

[NYC]

63. That's a fascinating story.

Justice.

[peacetalksforall]

57. Memo from Cheney to the Mayor...

call a press conference and announce that a statue will be built for your President.

[Vidar]

66. Build it. Just something to blow up later.

[AlCzervik]

59. OMG, that is hilarious!!!!!

[VegasWolf]

60. Exactly, plant the bush statue in downtown Fallujah! n/t

[NYC]

61. Why settle for a statue?

He should request delivery of the real thing.

[NIGHT TRIPPER]

62. We're Changing the name Mt Rushmore here to Mt.Bushmore=Next Week

They'll begin sculpting Bushees smirking face next to Jefferson.
The greatest leader of the free world!!!!
He'll take his rightful place in "Histry"
And the 100,50,20,10,5 and one dollar bills will sport the face of our glorious leader!
and a national holiday every year at Christmas to celebrate God's son comming to power permanently in our nation.
Back off all ye who oppose!
Move to Europe if ya don't like eet!
Murka's tha greatest nayshun own earth!

[leesa]

64. Good. Make it big so it makes a big crash when they pull it down. This

guy will be lucky if he survives the week.

On Edit: Let's just give him Bush...wouldn't the real thing be a whole lot better? We could send him with a lifetime supply of Depends...a pack or two should do.

[VegasWolf]

65. It will be a hoot to watch it torn down after the Iraqi Civil War. n/t

[Disturbed]

67. Here is the model.

http://www.conspiracypenpal.com/images/fubush.jpg

[tom_paine]

68. Yet ANOTHER similarity to Petty Tyrants the world over

That's our Emperor...Tiberius Bunnypants*