May 22, 2002


Bunnypants' Yurpeen Visit Update

Napoleon Bonehead may be no Berliner, but he is a farkin' jelly donut. From the Guardian: George Bush flies into Berlin tonight to face an array of European allies who have grown increasingly irritated and apprehensive about his leadership.

The last time he crossed the Atlantic, he was jeered as the "toxic Texan" for his withdrawal from the Kyoto global warming accord. This time, the stakes are much higher and the chanting crowds of European demonstrators are unlikely to be so polite.

The mood that awaits President Bush in Berlin is generally agreed to be at its worst since the early 80s, when a similarly gung-ho American president decided to put cruise missiles on European soil. The president's itinerary provides little encouragement for new directions in transatlantic dialogue.

The Schedule

Tonight
Addresses a special session of the Bundestag in Berlin, late flight to Moscow

Friday
Lays wreath at tomb of the unknown soldier. Signs nuclear arms reduction pact with Pooty-poot.

Sunday
Meets Chirac in Paris

Monday
Marks US memorial day in Normandy. Flies to Rome to meet Berlusconi

Tuesday
Addresses the Nato-Russia summit Afternoon audience with the Pope at the Vatican, evening flight back to Washington

Wenzday - Sunday
I suppose he's taking another vacation at Rancho Boguso...

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