Albanian "Hail Bush" Makes NYT Front Page But 1000s of Euro Protestors Do Not ----->>>

[Stephanie]

Last week I posted these photos of protests against Bush all over Europe, photos you're not likely to see in the paper, but here's today's Times with a big cover shot of some crazy Bush-love in Albania, where the crowds cry BOOSH-Y, BOOSH-Y. Now I remember why I cancelled that Times subscription.

Thousands Hail Bush in Visit to Albania



President Bush got a wildly enthusiastic reception on Sunday in the Albanian town of Fusche Kruje, and thousands greeted him in Tirana.

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
Published: June 11, 2007

TIRANA, Albania, June 10 — His poll numbers may be in the basement, but when he zipped through this small, relentlessly pro-American nation on Sunday, President Bush was treated like a rock star.

Military cannons boomed a 21-gun salute in his honor. Thousands of people jammed Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana, wearing Uncle Sam top hats in the sweltering heat, hoping to glimpse the presidential motorcade. The superlatives flowed so freely that Mr. Bush looked a tad sheepish when Prime Minister Sali Berisha proclaimed him “the greatest and most distinguished guest we have ever had in all times.”

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On Sunday, all that love poured in Mr. Bush’s direction, and when the president jumped out of his limousine during a stop near the prime minister’s villa in the town of Fusche Kruje, the crowd, chanting “BOOSH-Y! BOOSH-Y!” went wild, turning a presidential visit into a virtual mosh pit.

Hands were reaching for the president from all directions, grabbing his sleeves, rubbing his graying hair. Women kissed him on both cheeks. Men jostled to get close to him, as Secret Service agents encircled him. As he stood on the running board of his limousine, waving before ducking back in the car, a second limousine pulled up to protect him from the rear.

Even so, Mr. Bush left some of his adoring public disappointed. They wished that their hero, the American president, would stay longer — or at least deliver a speech in public.

“This is Albania,” said Alba Mujarrem, 50, in English, gesturing toward the throng at Skanderbeg Square. “Albania is a quiet place. Please, why not to take a speech in front of us here? Why not?”

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/11/world/europe/11prexy.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

[Phredicles]

1. Same with the LA Slime.

[LynneSin]

2. What I don't get is this asshole has nothing to do with what happened in Kosovo

In fact there was a mention in one of the Bush/Albania articles that mentioned that there have been a nigh number of babies named Bill or Hillary after Bill Clinton, the man who was president when we intervened for the Ethnic Albanians in Kosovo.

[NCarolinawoman]

7. There are many babies named Wesley Clark, and also a street is named after the General.

When I had a Clark sticker on my car in '04, a Bosnian refugee who worked at my local supermarket got so excited when he saw the bumper sticker that he hugged me.

[NCarolinawoman]

3. Does Bush know he's riding Clark and Clinton's coat-tails?

Does the news mention this? Do they acknowledge the fact?

:banghead: :argh:

[Stephanie]

4. Bush doesn't know history beyond last night's re-run of Friends

.

[louis-t]

5. Prince Dumbass has to go all the way to Albania

to find someone who likes him?

[tridim]

6. Funny, he can't do that in his own country.

When was the last time he was out in (non-hand picked) public in America? I can't think of a single instance.

[Oeditpus Rex]

11. That's why it's news

It's highly unusual. Almost surreal.

[jackstraw45]

8. 6-8 months from now we'll find out how this charade was constructed...

Wag the Dog anyone?

[Supersedeas]

17. plenty of stupidity exists...and the Corp Media loves every instance

[pork medley]

9. .

[semillama]

10. well, you have to admit that this IS news

I mean, thousands of people protesting Bush has become so common that it's not surprising, but this? This never happens!

So of course it gets attention.

But looking at the photo, it absolutely had to have been staged. There's no way in hell that a non-vetted crowd would be allowed to be even near Bush, much less touch him.

[rasputin1952]

12. Maybe bush can go toAlbania after he is banished from this

nation...going by bush's record, it should take him about 2 weeks to destroy that country.

I think all those trying to touch his little pointed head are really just trying to find out if there is anything in thatskull but air...:(

[Stephanie]

13. extraordinary rendition?

President Obama/Edwards/Gore/Clinton should have extend the power just long enough to do that.

[rasputin1952]

15. if, by some incredible fluke, i would be president in 2009...

This would be the beginning of my Inaugural Speech:

"My fellow Americans, the last 8 years have been a national nightmare. My first and foremost priority is to defend this nation from enemies, both foreign and domestic. As my first order, I am ordering the immediate arrest of former president bush and former vice-president cheney, immediately and without recourse by them, under the "Patriot Act" that was signed by former president bush. Charges will follow by the New AG, a man/woman sworn to uphold our constitution and will to the best of his/her ability ensure that a Democratic-Republic remain in this nation.

"Enemies of this nation come in many guises, but none are quite so despicable as those who would wear the mantle of "Patriot" while dismantling the very Constitution we all count on to defend us from rogue regimes. The past eight years have shown us criminal behavior unknown to this nation since it's inception. If you wish to reach either the former president or former vice-president, please forward all correspondence to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It is advised however, that neither of these individuals will be able to return correspondence, as they will be under interrogation for quite some time.

"U.S. Marshals, do your duty and remand these two to custody."



I can hear the cheers rise up, and even see a few heads explode...:D

Next, I'd go after the war profiteers...right after redeploying our troops home from the ME...:woohoo:

I know I dream, but what a wonderful dream it is.

[jackstraw45]

14. AP whores: "...with the cheers from his European trip still ringing in his ears."

AP WHORES again for Bush: ACTUAL 1st line of newest AP Article

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070611/ap_on_re_eu/bush;_ylt=AsNn6oObIXA8zl5oNnFUht6s0NUE

Bush leaves Europe for trouble back home

By TERENCE HUNT, AP White House Correspondent 2 hours, 21 minutes ago

SOFIA, Bulgaria -
President Bush braced for problems at home Monday with the cheers from his European trip still ringing in his ears.

[Wednesdays]

16. They're not hailing him, it looks like they're slapping him around

If so, I'd certainly give those Albanians a lot of credit. :evilgrin:

[burythehatchet]

18. Who wants to bet that every hand on the slimeball was greased

with a little cash by the prep team