No palace parade for Bush as Blair gets cold feet

[grytpype]

http://www.news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2003/10/19/nbush19.xml&sSheet=/portal/2003/10/19/ixportaltop.html

Plans for the Queen and George W Bush to make a triumphant procession along the Mall during the president's state visit next month have been abandoned because of fears of anti-war protests.

The decision, taken by Downing Street after consultations with Buckingham Palace, the White House and Scotland Yard, has disappointed the president and his senior aides.

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President Bush's trip is the first full state visit of an American president since the Queen came to the throne 52 years ago. He will travel by helicopter to avoid protesters who line road routes. Other proposed events have also been curtailed or cancelled, and he will not address Parliament because of fears of a boycott by MPs.

With anti-war campaigners, including militant Muslims, determined to make a protest during the visit, Downing Street has decided to stage photo events that they can control. The President and the Queen are expected to be photographed together during tea at Buckingham Palace and inspecting the guard.

[proud patriot]

1. Most hated man on the planet

WAKE UP AMERICA

[Cronus Protagonist]

2. Well, that's really surprising

I thought he would go for a stroll down Pall Mall and wave to all his adoring fans - the people who are now living in peace and happiness thanks to his war on terrorism...... NOT!

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[Cat Atomic]

3. I wonder if Bush even realizes the world hates him.

Or if his handlers just arrange this silly crap without his knowledge. Really- more chickenshit helicopter rides to avoid the Proles?

C'mon, Georgie. Be a man, seriously.

[Ladyhawk]

4. The great unifier my ass. (eom)

n/t

[The_Casual_Observer]

5. The only way to deal with Jr is to try and hide him

They probably don't want to be seen with him.

[TahitiNut]

6. duplicate

See http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=173444

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