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Putin rejects Bush's Iraq democracy model
"I talked about my desire to promote institutional change in parts of the world, like Iraq where there's a free press and free religion, and I told him that a lot of people in our country would hope that Russia would do the same," Bush said.
To that, Putin replied, "We certainly would not want to have the same kind of democracy that they have in Iraq, quite honestly."
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Ah, a blissful moment..
Posted by: Jib | July 15, 2006 2:45 PM | Reply to this comment
in that same press conf Bush lay all the blame for the escalation of violence on Hezbolah and Syria. (crazy ... wtf wtf)
Posted by: tycaski | July 15, 2006 2:53 PM | Reply to this comment
I wonder if Bush's use of Iraq as an example of a good democracy means he believes his own rhetoric.
Posted by: Disenchanted Dave | July 15, 2006 3:19 PM | Reply to this comment
Please note Putin's eyebrows shooting up after he makes the comment. It's a moment that I'm sure everyone connected those dots!
Posted by: Kitt | July 15, 2006 3:42 PM | Reply to this comment
Thats the third time this week that Bush got clowned,at least he didnt do it to himself this time.
Posted by: kaleedo | July 15, 2006 4:30 PM | Reply to this comment
So, was that Putty-put's jab at the Pres, or was it something silly for the masses that they'll laugh together about later.
Remember, Georgie thinks the world of Vlad. I think they're cut from the same cloth, except Putty-put is smarter.
Posted by: sravana
| July 15, 2006 5:07 PM | Reply to this comment
I am sure Putin was dying to say "the USA" rather than Iraq. I had to laugh- Fox seems keen on calling Putin "Prime Minister"- is that because there is only room for one el Presidente in the world? PS- I only watch Fox for Shits & Giggles!!
Posted by: Nick Kolsen | July 15, 2006 6:14 PM | Reply to this comment
One of those lovely rare moments where he's called on his bullshit statements, albeit from another jerk.
Here's my feeling.
Posted by: Viajero
| July 15, 2006 7:46 PM | Reply to this comment
It really disturbs me that when Putin made that comment people laughed. There is nothing funny about the horrible things that our troops do in Iraq.
Posted by: max | July 15, 2006 9:59 PM | Reply to this comment
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