JackC 0 #1 November 10, 2003 http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/articles/7602147?source=Evening%20Standard I can't believe it. This fucktard wants to close down a big chunk of London for three days so that he doesn't have to deal with any protestors when he visits. Apparently he's stopping at Buckingham Palace while he's out-staying his welcome. I hope the Queen's corgis to drop a great big steaming turd in his shoes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #2 November 10, 2003 Naw, he's worried that Prince Charles wants to bugger him. That's all... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,179 #3 November 11, 2003 Why is that so hard to believe? Surely you've been grounded due to a presidential visit before; happens about twice a year here. And surely London's not much bigger than a DZ; they make things small over there in Old Europe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdC 0 #4 November 11, 2003 We were grounded for a couple of hours on the 4th of July when Bush was visiting WPAFB in Ohio. Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #5 November 11, 2003 QuoteI can't believe it. This fucktard wants to close down a big chunk of London for three days so that he doesn't have to deal with any protestors when he visits. Apparently he's stopping at Buckingham Palace while he's out-staying his welcome Hey mister you can't talk that way about his Imperial Highness. That trumps a mere queen anytime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 November 11, 2003 QuoteWhy is that so hard to believe? Surely you've been grounded due to a presidential visit before; happens about twice a year here. And surely London's not much bigger than a DZ; they make things small over there in Old Europe. London has a huge population, and a very big tourist industry. Is the Bush administratioon going to compensate for any lost revenues?? WankersYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #7 November 11, 2003 Bush probably knows very little about this, its the Secret Service demanding these precautions be taken. __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #8 November 11, 2003 *With video conferencing the way it is these days why not just stay at home? *Why even mention the trip and go visit by surprise? Just some ideas... Quotethey make things small over there in Old EuropeThey need to make that island a bit bigger... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #9 November 11, 2003 QuoteNaw, he's worried that Prince Charles wants to bugger him... Not true! HRH the Prince of Wales has assured us that he's never done anything like that... Whatever "That" is - he won't allow us to know. HRH believes that the British public will swallow his denial... This belief is understandable since his servants have been swallowing for years. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,231 #10 November 11, 2003 Contrary to the belief of many, the UK has a Bill of Rights even older than the US version, and it does guarantee the right of free speech.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkF 0 #11 November 11, 2003 Well he, GWB, came to Canberra and heaped insult upon insult. The Australian people were denied access to OUR parliament house. School children from the other side of the country had their visit to parliament cancelled and were told to re-schedule it. There were guns taken into a joint sitting of parliament at the insistance of the US heirarchy. (Never before have there been weapons allowed into the house.) The worst was reserved for when he delivered his speech. He treated the whole house with utter contempt. He failed to display even the slightest knowledge of the protocols that ALL visitors (all unelected people in the house are visitors - Hansard reporters, etc) must conform to. He even went so far as to fail to address his speech to the speaker of the chamber. Contrast that with the Chinese delegation. They had security concerns but they managed them without causing undue inconvenience or taking weapons into the house. The parliament building was open for public access. Not only did school groups attend but they were given a chance to talk to the Chinese delegation. The most telling thing was that the Chinese had very much done their homework. They knew the protocols and followed along. To my mind the US delegation seemed very insular whilst the Chinese delegation was open and accessible. The US people seemed hostile and annoyed that they had to be here while the Chinese people came to talk and listen and enjoy themselves. It'll be interesting to see how his visit to London pans out. Ooroo Mark F... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #12 November 11, 2003 QuoteNot true! HRH the Prince of Wales has assured us that he's never done anything like that... Whatever "That" is - he won't allow us to know. I find this unfair. Some nutter (the accuser has a history of making false allegations and mental problems) makes an unproven allegation and you just run with it (and you papers). Sigh....--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #13 November 11, 2003 Now mate, you are really out of line here. What a load of rubbish. Quote Australian people were denied access to OUR parliament house. School children from the other side of the country had their visit to parliament cancelled and were told to re-schedule it. Now get real, in the current security environment you had to do these things. Access was restricted yes, but that has happened before - just not that extensively. (BTW the place was in “shut down” for only a few hours). And the school kids story that has been paddled by people like you has been proven to be BS. Some tours had to be re-scheduled - but that was done some time ago and no real problem. QuoteThe worst was reserved for when he delivered his speech. He treated the whole house with utter contempt. He failed to display even the slightest knowledge of the protocols .... I do not know what you smoked, but nobody has criticized Bush for his behaviour during the speech. And NOBODY in the Australian press did say he treated the parliament with contempt. He actually was congratulated for how he handled the stupid and rude interruptions from those "Green" Senators who were the ones not following the rules. The speech was not great but just the usual stuff. QuoteContrast that with the Chinese delegation. You have to be kidding me. The Chinese delegation threatened all kind of things if the President would be subjected to any protests during his visit. The Green Senators were actually banned from the Parliament during his speech in order to ensure this. THIS was a breach of protocols far more severe then Bush taking his bodyguards with him into the house. QuoteTo my mind the US delegation seemed very insular whilst the Chinese delegation was open and accessible. The US people seemed hostile and annoyed that they had to be here while the Chinese people came to talk and listen and enjoy themselves. BS. When did which Americans behave “hostile and annoyed”? The Chinese had not the same security concerns, but they made it very clear that they wanted no embarrassment of their President or else.... Lucky for them the loony left and Greens were only demonstrating and making trouble against Bush not the Chinese, in spite of the human rights records of the Chinese. I am not a Bush fan (to put it mildly) - but as much as I can’t stand the rubbish the "right wing club" is dishing up here in Talk Back - I also can't stand the rubbish from the loony lefties and America haters here in OZ. PS: Anyone wants to find out a few fatcs of the visit should do some search on Australian news web sites. That will probable explain why I am angry at Mark.--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #14 November 11, 2003 QuoteWhy is that so hard to believe? Surely you've been grounded due to a presidential visit before; happens about twice a year here. And surely London's not much bigger than a DZ; they make things small over there in Old Europe. One of the funniest things I've seen you post Bill. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrancoR 0 #15 November 11, 2003 Why don't you ask anyone of the 120 german skydivers that wanted to set a new record for the largest formation skydive in Dubai what they think of Bush's security needs? They had to cancel the whole event because his security staff decided it was not save to have skydiving planes flying around during the Worldbank sumit he was attending. damn empty blue skies over dubai FrancoIf it does not cost anything you are the product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #16 November 11, 2003 When Clinton came out to SA, he was due to stay at the "Mount Nelson" hotel in Cape Town. His security dudes arrived 2 weeks before, and "requested" that three 200 year old Oak trees "would have to go" for security reasons prior to the visit. The day manager simply cancelled his booking and told the security staff the President would need to seek acommodation "elsewhere." tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
souleh 0 #17 November 11, 2003 ROFL, wish I could have seen their faces. I'm not exactly anti-bush or anti-war etc, but I don't think his style of 'I'm coming, you'd better do exactly as I say' crap is on. Nice to see someone standing up to it for once, rather than our wonderful leader with his head up bush's arse. I can bet you we'll end up going along with everything they want.. 'buttplugs? where?' - geno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #18 November 11, 2003 QuoteI find this unfair. Some nutter (the accuser has a history of making false allegations and mental problems) makes an unproven allegation and you just run with it (and you papers). Sigh.... Yeah... Sure... Our Royal Family has a long tradition of taking out injunctions to silence nutters. It wasn't one of the "gutter tabloids" that was going to print. It was the sunday edition of a well respected, even somewhat Right Wing & conservative newspaper. The "Nutter" (as described by the royals) was a former soldier and veteran of the Flaklands Conflict. He did suffer post traumatic stress syndrome. his "history of false allegation" was his complaint of homosexual rape while in HRH's service anfd the first thing Charles did in investigating this allegation was to sack the victim! Then hold an "internal" enquiry which has already been castigated. Still. I suppose it all depends on your overall opinion of the Royal Family. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,650 #19 November 11, 2003 Good post. I sure Hope that GWB's visit isn't extended; I'm arriving in London on the 21st for a 2-week vacation, and I'd sure hate to have it messed up. For that matter, I don't want to spend 4 hours in customs because of security concerns. I'd rather earn stuff like that through my own suspicious appearance, rather than because of someone else Wendy w.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #20 November 11, 2003 "Our Royal Family has a long tradition of taking out injunctions to silence nutters" Hey Mike, wasn't it just last year that the 'Jelly Bean' was wittering on about 'Dark forces at work'....-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #21 November 11, 2003 I just want to see someone attack him with a can opener to see if there really is a brain in there. Seriously, I've never known so much public hatred for any one person in my (very short) life. Someone I know said "it would be worth a lifetime in Guantanamo just to smash his teeth out with a brick. No bullet to the head - a savage, painful beating." This from the normally gentlest guy I know. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 0 #22 November 11, 2003 QuoteI just want to see someone attack him with a can opener to see if there really is a brain in there. Seriously, I've never known so much public hatred for any one person in my (very short) life. Someone I know said "it would be worth a lifetime in Guantanamo just to smash his teeth out with a brick. No bullet to the head - a savage, painful beating." This from the normally gentlest guy I know. There's no doubt about it. He's gifted that way. But then arrogance and obtuseness is such a beady eyed package is bound to piss people off. I'm more pissed off with blair for being such a spineless, brown nosing useless fucking nonce to let Bush dictate the rules in our back yard. The guy's an embarrasment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
