Bagdad Mayor to Erect Statue to Honor Bush

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PRO-U.S. MAYOR HAS TARGET ON HIS BACK

By JOSH WILLIAMS

January 30, 2005 -- BAGHDAD — The man replacing the mayor of Baghdad — who was assassinated for his pro-American loyalties — says he is not worried about his ties to Washington.
In fact, he'd like to erect a monument to honor President Bush in the middle of the city.

"We will build a statue for Bush," said Ali Fadel, the former provincial council chairman. "He is the symbol of freedom."

Fadel's predecessor, Ali al-Haidari, was gunned down Jan. 4 when militants opened fire on his armor-covered BMW as it traveled with a three-car convoy.

Fadel said he received numerous threats on his life as the council chairman, and expects to get many more in his new post.

"My life is cheap," Fadel said. "Everything is cheap for my country."

As Iraq prepared for a volatile election that is being watched across the world, Fadel heaped praise on the United States.



Fadel acknowledged that many in his country appear ungrateful for America's foreign assistance. He said most Iraqis are still in "shock" over the changes, and need time to adjust.

Any public monument to Bush is likely to further incense terrorist forces, who have attacked American troops and their supporters for months.

Fadel said he is undaunted.

"We have a lot of work and we are especially grateful to the soldiers of the U.S.A. for freeing our country of tyranny," Fadel said.

As for his own protection, the new mayor will be traveling in a new $150,000 SUV complete with bulletproof windows and flat-resistant tires.

[skydyvr 0]

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"My life is cheap," Fadel said. "Everything is cheap for my country."

Hope he enjoys his 15 minutes.

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[GQ_jumper 4]

OH MY GOD A STATUE OF BUSH!!! the US is forcing them to build it, they have to be just like we are FORCING our religion and democracy on them.

who's gonna say it? come on i'm amazed its taken this long

History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.
--Dwight D. Eisenhower

[metalslug 36]

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There is just no way they would build such a monument. I bet Bush himself will, or has, discouraged it.
Assuming they actualy do make one, I bet dollars to dougnuts it wont last 24 hours without being vandalised or destroyed, and that would be embarrassing for Bush and the American image in that country.
I think the only reason the mayor is proposing such an 'honor' is to gain favour with the US for continued funding and political support.

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I think the only reason the mayor is proposing such an 'honor' is to gain favour with the US for continued funding and political support.

No, I doubt this guy is a Dem, sorry.....

Mike
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[slug 1]

Hi

A statue for GW Why not great RPG target.

SH honored GW's dad by installing a mosaic picture of dad in the entrance to the main Hotel in Bagdad.
So everyone entering would walk on it with their dirty shoe's.

Before we call GW a hero or a bum lets wait and see what happens in Iraq the next four yr's. I hope it works out ok for everyone.

I support out vets and their families, you will not be forgotten.

R.I.P.

[nacmacfeegle 0]

I reckon it would be better if they elected Bush as mayor of Baghdad.

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