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Friday, July 07, 2006

Bush Dismisses Direct Diplomacy

"In order for diplomacy to work you need partners. You cannot do it alone." President Bush does not believe in direct diplomacy. The fool thinks it's impossible to use diplomatic strategies on a one on one basis. Nations have been using diplomacy, both one on one and in groups, for centuries. It has avoided many conflicts and wars. Diplomats will be shocked and appalled to hear George W. Bush's words. He has summarily dismissed everything they do and try to do as diplomats. He's been dismissive of diplomacy this entire news conference. He keeps repeating how diplomacy takes time. Well, yes it does. It isn't as fast as dropping a few daisy cutters but it also saves lives instead of killing people. Perhaps he doesn't care about the difference.