Rumsfeld in Charm Offensive in 'Old Europe'

[leftchick]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&e=5&u=/nm/20050210/pl_nm/nato_rumsfeld_dc

Rumsfeld, a lightning rod for criticism among some Europeans, in January 2003 famously derided "old Europe" at a time when France and Germany were strongly resisting a looming American-led invasion of Iraq.


"I want to extend my very warm appreciation to our French hosts for their hospitality," Rumsfeld told reporters during a news conference in Nice.


"I guess I first came to Nice in 1951 as a (U.S. Navy (news - web sites)) midshipman," the 72-year-old former Navy fighter pilot said of the city on the French Riviera.


"That's a long time ago. And I've been back many, many times. In fact, the most recent visit here, my wife and I came for a vacation in August 2000, never imagining that I'd end up back in government."

[Dave Reynolds]

1. Dumsfeld is as charming as a nasty foot fungus. /nt

[saigon68]

12. He's as charming as a Dose of the CLAP

Or a case of Asian Diarrhea

[Sanity Claws]

2. He is offensive but charming?

[rooboy]

3. Must be a typo - shouldn't that read "offensive charm" ?? n/t

[tanyev]

4. Going to Germany, Don?

Auf Wiedersehen!

[LisaM]

5. What does he mean he never imagined he'd be back in government?

Bush had his war cabinet chosen well ahead of his selection.

[Downtown Hound]

6. Rumsfeld on a charm offensive

Next thing we'll send Dick Cheney on a fitness offensive.

[rocktivity]

7. Did Saddam think you were charming when this was taken, Rummy?

:headbang:
rocknation

[Lizzie Borden]

8. That pretty much sums it all up!

Two of histories most charismatic men!

[EFerrari]

9. Must be nice to be that oblivious ALL THE TIME. lol n/t

[cornermouse]

10. Rumsfeld? Charm?

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.

Thanks for the laugh that will last all day. I needed it.

[jakpalmer]

11. Wow, I'm charmed ! (n/t)