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doxieone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 11:11 PM
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Bush: "I don't mind protests." (The Age, Australia)
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/15/1065917479525.html

Bush: I don't mind protests
By Annabel Crabb
Political Correspondent
Canberra
October 16, 2003



US President George Bush has declared that he doesn't mind if Australian MPs turn their backs on him during his official visit to Canberra next week.

"It means that democracy's alive and well - if somebody feels like they want to express discontent, that's OK. That's democracy," he told the Nine Network in a pre-trip interview aired last night.

Mr Bush said he was anxious to visit Australia to thank the Australian people and Prime Minister John Howard for the support Australia had shown during the Iraq conflict.

But members of the Australian public will be barred from Parliament House during Mr Bush's brief visit, according to House of Representatives Speaker Neil Andrew, who yesterday told MPs that the building would move to high-security alert on the advice of private security specialists.

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youngred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 11:12 PM
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1. So explain the Free Speech Zones
its easy not to mind when you don't see it, eh monkeyboy?
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Magleetis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 11:15 PM
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2. Every word
uttered from his filthy mouth is a lie.
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Raenelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 11:26 AM
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33. Exactly, just another lie.
A little boy whistling in the dark. Stick and stones may break my bones . . . Of course, Mr. Bring 'Em On isn't going to admit that the opinions of others matter to him. Just like when my first boyfriend broke up with me several decades ago, I would have died before I admitted how devastated I was.
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tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 11:18 PM
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3. In Austrailia, dissent is "democracy"
In America, dissent is a "focus group".

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TA Donating Member (349 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 11:21 PM
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4. Lets see how he feels after Oct 25th
Washington DC and San Francisco are the places to be on Oct 25th.

http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/o25/index.html
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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 11:39 PM
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8. We have a whole contingent going from here
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tokenlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 12:16 AM
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12. He won't be there...
Bush is seemingly never in DC when the masses show us to express themselves. Now I hopr he proves me wrong. :)
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Eurobabe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 11:18 AM
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32. anyone in Phillipines?
Am hoping to see live photos of this!

Philippine Protest Posters Cast Bush as Devil, Bug (Reuters)
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=politicsNews&storyID=3623561
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Rose Siding Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 11:22 PM
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5. Remember he wouldn't go to the UK
unless he was promised a standing ovation.

He doesn't mind. right
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frank frankly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 11:22 PM
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6. good thing for him--he'll never escape them for the rest of his life
that POS better love protests!

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leesa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 11:31 PM
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7. Who's he think he's kidding? He would probably bomb their parliament
for retribution he would be so furious. Bush HATES democracy.
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Hieronymus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 11:56 PM
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9. I'm surprised.....
that he's allowed to know of protests. He doesn't read the papers and protestors are kept at a distance. Puppet.
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madrchsod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 12:04 AM
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10. come on....
is this a joke? i mean did he really say this? god, is this guy stupid.
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PartyPooper Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 12:14 AM
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11. Junior is a sociopath. So, isn't he totally indifferent to protests?
Otherwise, he needs a new shrink. And, Pickles needs a new prescription.

:silly:
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The_Casual_Observer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 12:29 AM
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13. Simple thoughts from a simple mind.
Bush has a hard time expressing himself in other than simple terms.
This is why he appeals to and connects with the common man.
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ninkasi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 12:33 AM
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14. Oh, sure, Whistleass...
and Harrison Ford secretly lusts for me, and would give Calista up in a heartbeat if I would but say the word!
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Matilda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 03:27 AM
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15. Our Opposition MPs are discussing whether or not to applaud
Bush's speech - many are saying they won't, but I suspect that in
the end they'll not have the guts to make a stand.

But the people will have their say - every capital city, and a number
of regional cities will hold protest rallies at 5.0 pm on 22nd,
the day Bush arrives, and in Sydney that will be followed by a
march to the U.S. Consulate (which will be so heavily guarded that
nobody will get near it anyway). I think the turnout will be
pretty impressive - there has always been a strong anti-war lobby
here, and even supporters are beginning to see they've been told a
lot of lies.

Even though he will be segregated from the public, I think even Bush
will realise he's not the hero he'd like to be. I am so looking
forward to it!
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dbt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 03:32 AM
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16. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!!
:toast:
dbt
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GalleryGod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 03:45 AM
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17. Banana Republics have such a nice way of dealing with this...
All you super-spook-sleuth fans can connect the dots!:grouphug:
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brainshrub Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 07:23 AM
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19. What time is the speech?
What time is the speech? I live EST.
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Matilda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 09:41 AM
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26. It's scheduled for 10.00 a.m. in Canberra on Thursday 23rd.
I think daylight saving starts the last weekend in October, so we
should be on Eastern Standard Time - I'll let you work out the time
difference!
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revcarol Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 09:57 AM
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28. I think they should avoid temptation.
Sit on their hands during THE WHOLE SPEECH!!Don't worry, the "speech" will be short (has ADD regarding international and national policies, so their hands probably won't even go to sleep.)

Just MHO.
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muriel_volestrangler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 06:18 AM
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18. Interesting quote from Bush:
He bristled slightly when asked why his own popularity, according to current polling in the United States, had suffered since the war while Prime Minister John Howard's had remained high in Australia. "Well, it must be his charisma," he replied. "He married well, and he's smart."

So can we conclude that Bush's own opinion is:
(a) he has little charisma
(b) he thinks Laura is worthless
(c) he's dumb?
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 08:38 AM
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20. lol....he's a loser and he knows it
Would love to see this quote repeated by the U.S. talking whores in the same way that his "poetry" was.
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Maeve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 08:41 AM
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21. "Mind" as in "pay attention to"
Doesn't matter to him--won't change his course a bit.
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gasperc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 08:41 AM
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22. as long as there miles from where I'm speaking
and my audience is full of hand picked supporters so it looks like everyone loves me on TV
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Polemonium Donating Member (660 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 08:46 AM
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23. Sadly, his comments
were aimed at Simon the leader? of the opposition. Simon has been urging MP's not to turn their backs when the SHrub addreses them. Sadly, Simon is so anxious to please everyone that he has forgotten if he stands for anything. Luckly Bob the wonderful green rep. gave em all hell for not letting the public into the Parliament House. It's great to have taxation and representation here, you progressives in the north should give it a go.

I think, I hope even shrub will notice our little get togethers come next Wednesday.
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CatWoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 08:48 AM
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24. actions speak louder than words
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 10:08 AM
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30. More reason to use "Stealth Signs"
Reversable or easily changesd protest signs that can be changed from pro bush to anti bush quickly and easily.
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nostamj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 08:49 AM
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25. "members of the Australian public will be barred"
sound familiar?

did anyone tell the turd that he won't be getting any checks for this speech?
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Matilda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 09:54 AM
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27. And unconfirmed rumours that there will be armed American
security guards in the building as well, which is so over the top.
Why would anyone want to kill Bush - then Cheney would be President.

Interesting to compare Clinton's first visit here in '95? '96? (not
sure, but during his first term). He spoke to thousands of people
out in the open by the harbour, and got a genuine standing ovation
that lasted for minutes. He also went to The Basement, a jazz club
in Sydney late one night and jammed with the musos. It was so laid
back and friendly - this visit is paranoia unlimited. I wonder why
that is??
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hiphopnation Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 10:00 AM
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29. Sure
when your secret police force keeps them miles from your motorcade and you can observe the throngs from a safe distance, I'm sure it must be entertaining to see all those colorful signs and elaborate puppets. Tell another one Georgie...:puke:
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lovedems Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 11:12 AM
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31. I can't believe the chimp is leaving the safety of his cage!
He is such a chicken shit it is almost funny. I can't believe he is leaving the country!

We will know terrorist threats are real again the next time Cheney goes into hiding.
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chookie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-16-03 01:03 PM
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34. "Guantanamo on the Ohio River"
When smirky fouled Pittsburgh with his presence Labor Day 2002, all protestors were herded into a fenced area far from the venue, kept in there by guards. ANyone who left was threatened with arrest; one man was in fact arrested (the judge later threw the case out of court).

You should have seen the crowd that they were protecting smirky from: children, middle aged couples, old ladies!

We put on a display of our anger at Bush that day, but even besides the fenced in "First Amendment Zone" there was something else -- he was surrounded by a security contingent, a couple of vans, which had their side doors open, so when they passed by, we could see their VERY impressive show of arms -- over a dozen big burly guys with machine guns at the ready, fingers on triggers. I know the unelected freak is entitled to Secret Service protection to keep his sorry ass safe, but I have wondered if the doors were open to show his Mighty Imperial Power to those who opposed him.

Anyone who believes smirky delights in Democracy in Action is a stooge. I've always wondered if he suffered from "repression envy" as regards to Saddam Hussein.

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