<strong>Written By:</strong> BC Mary
<strong>Date:</strong> 2006-06-22 11:36:00
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Protests against the Bush visit began last week when demonstrators climbed onto the roof of an apartment block close to the city centre and hung a huge sign with the message: “Bush Go Home.” The same demand was inscribed on a massive banner held by protesters in front of St. Stephan’s Cathedral in downtown Vienna on Monday ...

The transformation of the middle of Vienna into an armed fortress for two days was largely aimed at walling off the most despised politician in the world from the anger of millions of European citizens. Just a few days before Bush landed in Vienna, the British Financial Times newspaper released an opinion poll which revealed that 36 percent of all Europeans regard the foreign policy of the United States as the greatest threat to world peace. In the poll, Iran trailed some distance behind the US in second place.


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[Proofreader's note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on June 22, 2006]

   

I recall a song by the Bee Gees that had the words "If I held a party and nobody came, strangely I would be upset".

If they held the party and had NOT invited George Bush, would he be upset? He WAS invited and to great expense of the host. Strangely, he is always invited. Obviously the EU still requires the presence of Bush and he will still be the highlight of the party. If not him then Ms. Rice. The war in Iraq was opposed by many. The US even made matters worse as to be so indignant in teling those apposed, that they would not be invited to participate in the luccrative rebuilding of the country they destroyed. Today he is demanding funds to help rebuild that same country. The same football is being tossed. Help us or we will keep restrictions on world trade. Ironic that this all started with the demise of the World Trade Centre. The reporter was good to ask Bush directly "what he did wrong" but we all know what went wrong. Bush and his capitalists still run the show. Being hated means nothing if there is money to be made. Bush made it clear that public opinion means nothing to him. So what's the point?

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Well put. Some years ago the former chancellor of Germany, Schroeder decided to (sort of) switch sides and become a critic of Bushman in the hopes of getting a few more votes. Didn't really work at least not in the long run. The social democratic consensus in Europe seems to be wearing a bit thin especially where foreign policy is concerned. But this has always been true in some areas like the UK. Too bad.