George Bush Chats with the Dalai Lama ---pix->>>

[Stephanie]

Can you imagine the conversation?



U.S. President George W. Bush meets with the Dalai Lama (L) at the White House in Washington, November 9, 2005. (Paul Morse-The White House/Handout/Reuters)

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[JanMichael]

1. I believe that GWB could learn compassion; but I don't think he is

interested in this lifetime.

I hope he understands the concept of Karma.

[tuvor]

2. His Holiness leans forward, the demon leans as far back as possible.

Heh.

[insane_cratic_gal]

38. With his legs crossed away

from him.. arms close... he completely defensive and disinterested in hearing what the Dali Lama as to say.

Though I am not shocked, chimp is the worse diplomat to ever have been appointed to office. He's undone years and years of diplomacy and reputation in his short stint in the WH.

Disgraceful, embarrassment, crass, and vulgar are words that come to mind. Not to mention, a few other choice words I'll hold my tongue on.

[mondo joe]

3. * here reminds me of the fundy on Trading Spouses. nt

[unblock]

8. he's not christiAAAAAAANNNEEEEHH!!! dark sIDDDDDEEEEEEEDDD!!!

:rofl:

[i miss america]

17. LOL! Did you see that crazy woman on Trading Spouses last night?

I think her problem was that she ate God. What a nutjob!

[unblock]

30. why did she volunteer for the show in the first place?

i realize that they don't tell you exactly what you're in for, but she had to have an inkling....

poor thing. for her, religion does nothing but fuel her fear of the unknown.

[Bloodblister Bob]

4. Bush is imagining the Dalai Lama burning in hell, of course. nt

[smirkymonkey]

54. He thought it was going to be a meeting with a large, four-legged

whitish, "horse-type" animal, and is still getting over the shock of instead finding a small, balding man wearing one of Laura's dresses.

[prescole]

5. Talk about your saint and sinner

One devoted to peace and love, the other to blood and oil.

One who follows a religion based on reason and compassion, and one who exploits religion to comopensate for his lack of understanding.

If God talks to Bush, Bush ain't listening.

[Dhalgren]

6. Man, he is such an embarrassment...

Look how he is all "kicked back", with his legs crossed - and is that Condi, just out of picture, with her legs crossed, too? Even if the dirt-brained President doesn't know how to comport himself in the Presence, the Slut of State should...

[Stephanie]

10. I don't think it's Condi -

The Dalai Lama had a meeting with her later over at the State Dept.



The Dalai Lama (C) departs the U.S. State Department in Washington November 9, 2005. The Dalai Lama had a private meeting with U.S. President George W. Bush at the White House before meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. (Mannie Garcia/Reuters)

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/051110/photos_wl/2005_11_10t042053_450x303_us_religion_china_usa

[Dhalgren]

15. It was probably Karen Hughes; her head was on backward

and she was spewing pea soup. I just can't stomach the hubris and total lack of respect that these cretins exude...

[Mika]

20. I guess he wants the US to help him reinstall the theocracy in Tibet..

.. I mean, its working in Iraq.

[Stephanie]

14. I am thinking those are Harriet Miers' legs

Oh ick!

[Mika]

7. Two theocrats meeting - one in power, one not. n/t

[Dhalgren]

18. Oh yeah...

The Dalai Lama and George Bush are just the same. :eyes: :eyes:

[Mika]

21. NOT.

Just where did I say that theocrats are the same?

[Dhalgren]

36. This statement can only be taken as the two being the same:

"Two theocrats meeting - one in power, one not." The only difference is that one is in "power" and one isn't. By saying, "Here are two theocrats" you are saying that they are the same; you may not have meant this, but it is what you wrote...

[FSogol]

25. How is the Dalia Lama a theocrat? n/t

[Mika]

28. The Dalai Lama was the head of Tibet's gov, 17th century until 1959

He now heads the Tibet government in exile.

[FSogol]

32. you seem to have some kind of chip on your shoulder

about the Dalia Lama. IMHO we need more theocrats like him.

[Mika]

35. Sorry. I don't support theocracies.

Especially those that the US is helping (re)install.

[insane_cratic_gal]

51. ah reinstall?

I don't think so.

Show me proof where the Dali Lama is getting assistance by Bush-Mobsters for re-installing his "theocracies" Because wanting the right to maintain who you appoint to be a spiritual leader is such a horrible crime against humanity.

[trotsky]

31. My thoughts exactly.

The Dalai Lama is not quite the exiled, democratically-elected leader of a free society.

[leveymg]

9. When did Bush start wearing a scarf inside? Has he converted?

or is have they just turned the thermostat down in the WH?

Either way, wouldn't that go against his known religious beliefs?

[Stephanie]

11. It's a Tibetan prayer shawl

Isn't it?

[i miss america]

19. The only thing I wanna see around his neck is a noose.

[trotsky]

33. You may want to edit that. n/t

[i miss america]

40. Your suggestion is well taken, but allow me to clarify

I would never do anything to harm any elected official...however I am 100% in favor of having Congress and/or the world court determine if crimes have been committed against humanity, and if so, seeing that justice is carried out in a fair and proper manner.

Nothing more. Nothing less.

[trotsky]

53. Oh sure, I understand.

Seeing too many reports where the Secret Service turned up to investigate "threats" against * had me concerned for your safety!

[leveymg]

26. That was my guess.

Is it customary for non-Buddhists to wear one in the presence of the Dalai Lama?

I wonder what do the fundies say about taking on the vestments of non-Christian orders?

[Stephanie]

29. I assume it was a gift

[leveymg]

39. One assumes the WH protocol office cleared this. Maybe not.

Nonetheless, one can see some whacko fundamentalist running with this photo as evidence that Bush is "wearing the Devil's clothes" or some such idiotic nonsense.

Anybody here know what the evangelical doctrine is about these things?

Is Shrub going to burn in Hell because Karl isn't around to keep him from public Sin? :grr: :dilemma: :evilgrin:

[insane_cratic_gal]

42. It's Dark Sided!

Buddha is dark sided! :rofl:

[leveymg]

43. What does that mean? n/t

[insane_cratic_gal]

44. here and turn the volume up

http://www.big-boys.com/articles/tradingspouses.html

[TahitiNut]

47. They (almost) always are. We get them for giving, not for ourselves.

:shrug: It's called a khata. It's usually embroidered in sanskrit.

[Stephanie]

48. What's with the shruggy face?

Did I say something wrong?

[TahitiNut]

49. No... it's like an "of course" ... or "no big deal"

While I do not regard myself as "belonging" to any specific religion, I've adopted some buddhist beliefs and practices, and 'inform' myself with some tracts and teachings. I've spent time with folks, some practicing buddhists, where giving a khata is rather common in greeting a guest, welcoming a visitor, or merely acknowledging some 'special' occasion for someone. It's not "prayer" but meditation ... a "be here now" consciousness that's signified.

I thought it was rather well-known that the Dalai Lama gives people khatas (and receives them in turn) rather frequently. While certainly more meaningful than a handshake, there's a humility even in venerations. It'd be unseemly to take a 'big deal' attitude even if overwhelmed by tears.

Hard to explain.

[Stephanie]

50. I have heard the Dalai Lama speak several times in Central Park

But no, I don't think it's common knowledge about the khatas. Thanks for the info.

[TahitiNut]

52. Surely. It's hard (for me) not to love the Dalai Lama.

I'd get a HUGE kick out of meeting him and hanging out. He's the kind of person I'd like to have a couple of beers with ... certainly not Junior. It's always rather amsuing to me that question/observation is so often applied to Junior* who's the LEAST desirable for such companionship ... when that's EXACTLY the way I regard the Dalai Lama.

[NNadir]

12. Yeah what the hell is that? A prayer shawl?

[TahitiNut]

46. Yes. It's a common courtesy to give them.

It should serve as a reminder that we're all one in the universe, each sharing custody of a common consciousness.

Junior* is so clueless it's embarassing. (Embarassing to have ANY DNA in common.)

[Rob H.]

13. Man, check out Shrub's body language

Legs crossed, hands clasped, leaning as far back in his chair as possible--he looks like he'd rather be pretty much anywhere else. (And can't he at least sit up straight?) He probably didn't listen to a word the Dalai Lama said, either.

[shanti]

27. that's as close-minded a body language as you can get, everything crossed

n/t

[JHB]

16. "By the way, I love your pikcher with the melting watches..."

"...That's just too funny. Could you sing a bit of your song? Laura just loves it. C'mon...
Hello, Dali,
Well hello, Dali...

"I heard those llamas spit a lot. Is that why you wear that purple smock?"

[Puglover]

22. The body language

is soooo telling. The idiot prince is looking at His Holiness like he is a disagreeable bug.

[obreaslan]

23. "Hello Mr. Dolly, They said something about you having a Llama...

Can I pet him?"

[DemonFighterLives]

24. dubby looks so reverent with his widdle scarfy warfy

I'm sure he had earplugs otherwise his head would be exploding. I'm sure Dali Lama liked to hear that dubby said,"We Don't Torture".
What a relief that is to know. not

[Blue_Roses]

34. You've got to be fucking kidding

right? Is this for real?:rofl:

[peekaloo]

37. Man that Hunter Thompson sure does dress in some crazy get ups.

Gave me a drool bib and ev'rythang.

[all.of.me]

41. gwb probably thinks every word spoken by the dalai lama is insane

i'm sure he doesn't grasp ONE concept of his. how sad. i love the body language, though - how far back will he lean before he flips the chair over?!

[InvisibleTouch]

45. I guess there's the difference between a truly spiritual person...

...and myself. I couldn't stand to be in the same room with the Chimp. It looks like the Dalai Lama is doing his best to convey some kind of message, but it's also clear that it's falling on deaf ears.