Spanish overtures rebuffed in Washington

[kskiska]

Relations between the US and Spain's Socialist government hit a new low this week when President George W. Bush invited José María Aznar, Spain's former prime minister, to the White House for a private, 40-minute chat.

In a pointed snub to José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who succeeded Mr Aznar and who incurred the wrath of the US by withdrawing Spanish troops from Iraq, President Bush has not yet returned Mr Zapatero's courtesy call last week to congratulate him on his re-election victory.

By contrast, Mr Bush has found time to return the calls of other European leaders, as well as leaders in developing countries, according to a list published in ABC, a conservative Spanish daily.

The frostly state of bilateral relations is already affecting Spain, particularly in the field of defence.

Mr Aznar, an unconditional ally of the US president, had entertained hopes that the US would transfer the centre of operations of the US Sixth Fleet from Naples to Rota, a naval base on Spain's Atlantic coast. As a first step, the US Navy had agreed to give more maintenance work to Izar, Spain's bankrupt, state-owned shipyards.

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[liberalmuse]

1. How petty.

I'm sure glad we have a pResident who is not a vindictive asshole. Now who was that other famous world leader who couldn't forget a slight....?

[NuttyFluffers]

2. lucky spaniards...

now they have a legit excuse to walk away from the madness of 'king george.'

[koopie57]

3. how could any adult

vote for such a snivling faced twit? This is what "mean girls" do in junior high.

[flordehinojos]

4. o, but don't forget this is also what mommy and poppy still do and what

they taught their ADORING junior to do.

[peacetalksforall]

5. Can a revengeful juvenile bring honor and dignity to the WH.?

[jpak]

6. The Liars Club met without their Poodle

tsk tsk

and Spanish soldiers are no longer dying for the Chimp's Crusade.

as it should be...