Idiot in Brussels for European fence-mending.

[coloradodem2005]

BRUSSELS, Belgium - President Bush sought to repair rocky relations with Europe, opening a visit Sunday to soothe allies embittered by the U.S.-led Iraq war and frustrated that their views were often ignored by the White House.


Bush, in a speech Monday, will urge allies to work together to advance freedom and democracy, particularly in the Middle East, White House press secretary Scott McClellan said on Air Force One as Bush flew here. Bush also will urge support for the Iraqi people.

“He’ll talk about how this is a time to move beyond past differences and work in unity. He’ll talk about our strong friendship, our shared history and our common values are what unite us” McClellan said.

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6992078/

I think he's got his work cut out for him.

[98geoduck]

1. CNN HLN ticker stated 700 protesters there to greet him.

[napi21]

2. I doubt he will convince many to go along with him.

I heard several somments today that his visit isn't so much to convince leaders to join him, but to change his image with the european people. I doubt that's going to happen. I don't blame them either. If someone told me they don't need me or my help, and then came back crawling, I'd tell them TS! I suspect the leaders will too.

[ClayZ]

3. Thousands, more like it.! link to more photos...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1252119


BRUSSELS, Belgium Protesters are getting ready for President Bush's visit to Brussels next week. Starting Sunday, they are organizing rallies to show opposition to U-S policies on the war in Iraq, the environment and other issues.

A spokesman for the group Friends of the Earth Europe says, "President Bush should act as an ambassador for the American people" -- and not as the ambassador for big U-S corporations
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http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=2968304