'Nuff said? Republicans can rightfully argue that Bush REALLY got International attention. Probably more than any other US President that preceded him. He successfully shoved international views about the US to the darkest corners. America itself is not hated internationally. Americans are not. It's BUSH. It's those I-rule-the-world-I-can-do-whatever-I-want-I-kill-whomever-I-want Republicans sitting in the White House that they hate. Republicans tend to identify America with the President. Meaning, to them America=Bush, Bush=America. That's why when somebody says I hate Bush, it's automatically translated into: "I hate America".
Open your eyes people, look afar a little. Go beyond your borders, there really is a world out there...

It is very interesting and hopeful to see how the British government is working to try and free Ken Bigley. Is this a notable difference between Bush and Blair? Blair actually has a conscience?
Muslim Council Team Heads to Iraq

This is an article from Asia Times. A very firm view and analysis of the situation in Iraq and the different reactions to it. I wonder who in the White House reads these, and decides to dismiss these ever growing views. How stubborn and arrogant can you get when you're in so much power without being a global dictator?
Never has the US (according to international public opinion polls) been so resented, if not loathed, by so many people around the world. And this is exactly the kind of environment in which al-Qaeda terrorists - who represent a real and ongoing threat to the US and others - thrive.

It's very interesting to read different views on Bush and the UN. Here are some examples, from the Republicans, Democrats and the rest of the world:

Here's one from the National Post (Canada), criticising mostly how Bush failed to address UNs concerns. Here's one quote from Bush's address in the article:
"Mr. Bush said yesterday increased terrorist attacks were an expected reaction of people opposed to universal freedom."
Ok... so why did he decide to declare war by bullying other nations? I thought he was trying to END terrorism not encourage it. And he says that Kerry conflicts himself? Yeah, but he should also listen to himself talk every now and then.
"....that Washington's projection of power around the world is not an attack on the sovereign rights of nations, but a promotion of individual rights against despotic regimes."

From the Seattle Times:
The article again points out that he was not thinking of his audience when he was giving his speech. You have to agree that it awfully sounded like his speech at the Republican Convention in New York. But, what he fails to consider is that his audience yesterday, are not fed the propaganda that the American Republican media is full of. They see the "real" side of Iraq when they open the news, they don't only see when Americans die, they dont only see when Americans kill the terrorists. They see dead children, women, men, houses bombed in the middle of dinner. They never see any Iraqis thanking American soldiers. They see Iraqis screaming and yelling at them so they leave and stop bombing their neighborhoods, schools and homes. So, I doubt that his reasoning at home really worked for the international community.
His message was aimed at U.S. voters, not the leaders unenthusiastically listening to him, and appeared designed to respond to the assertions by Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry that the U.S. invasion of Iraq has been a failure.

Here's one from a Russian Newspaper Pravda. The header says it all about this one:
Bush tries unsuccessfully to defend his actions in an address to the UN

Here's one from the Denver Post. Does the tone seem to be trying hard to stay neutral?
Allawi praised Bush for his courage "in deciding to wage war to destroy Saddam."

One from San Francisco Chronicle:
Bush's upbeat assessment of world affairs in general and Iraq in particular contrasted sharply with that of diplomats and world leaders gathered for the annual meeting of the U.N.

The Guardian. From the greatest ally country too.
Defiant Bush defends war in speech to UN

The New York Times. An analysis of the European thoughts about the speech:
Bush's Speech to U.N. Wins Few Plaudits in Europe

I'm really looking to post some PRO-Bush thoughts on the speech. Here's I think one that is very close:
Pres. Bush defends decision to invade Iraq in UN speech

I knew I could find one here! FOXNEWS:
Bush: 'Freedom Will Find a Way'

But don't you think something is REALLY off if you search for "Bush Speech to UN" on Google and Yahoo and you only find ONE that is really supporting his speech? Doesnt that mean anything to you?

I dont think there are any words to explain how the majority of us feel about all that's going on in Iraq.
I just dont understand why we got ourselves in this situation? I was reading some posts here and there, and saw that some people were saying, 3 people's lives are worth to keep the evil away, and save the hundreds of people who would die otherwise. Isn't this twisted logic? I mean thousands of people have died already, I dont see any of their deaths being worth anything at this point, except to serve a certain people's egos.
The world shouldnt be this bad, and we definitely shouldn't be making it this bad!

Here's a site that actually shows the death toll from hostages alone... (not sure how accurate it is, I know that it doesnt list the deaths of the Americans and the Turkish driver, but it gives us a sense)

Here's an article from a Scottish journalist "outlining" how they support Blair's decisions... But you know what? Blair has called the family, and told the family that there's nothing he can do, he was straight out honest with them. Did Bush do that? Did he even address the American kidnappings anywhere? I didnt see anything about it, not online anywhere anyway, might have been on Fox for a few minutes when I wasnt looking :oppp

Wow. I can't believe it's been a year and a half since I last posted on this site.
Time flies. I've been working alot and trying to keep up with my personal life.

Let's see if I'll be able to keep writing this time.