Bush awed by Pope Benedict, urged to seek regional fix for Middle East


	Bush awed by Pope Benedict, urged to seek regional fix for Middle East

gingembre

6-9-2007 6:10 PM

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pope, bush, middle east, religion, politics, religious conservatives, iraq

gingembre says:

Yes, Sir! Once again G. W. Bush does America proud.

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6-9-2007 6:34 PM

Socratoad

Perhaps this could be classified as the summit of two leading candidates for the award for sublime hypocrisy

6-9-2007 7:57 PM

kkcapricorn

Perhaps this could be classified as the summit of two leading candidates for the award for sublime hypocrisy

Socratoad, I couldn't put it any better -- you certainly have a way with words.

6-9-2007 8:24 PM

gingembre

I agree with both of you.

6-10-2007 5:03 AM

tabsey

Great comment Socratoad. How awed would GW be in the pre

6-10-2007 5:05 AM

tabsey

Should have been - How awed would GW be in the presence of someone really important like Crusty the Clown?

6-10-2007 7:50 AM

debbyski

This photo op is disgusting.

6-10-2007 2:59 PM

AcesLucky

I wonder what depiction is on the Pope's ring? (And you know exactly of what...without my having to say.)

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