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Clinton Junket Hits Taiwan, ChiComs phreaked, Of Course
Former US president Bill Clinton, following his low-key China visit, arrived in Taiwan on Sunday to meet the island's pro-independence President Chen Shui-bian despite opposition from Beijing, officials said. "Doesn't anyone listen to us, anymore? What? When did anyone listen? Well, I'm sure someone must have, at some time or other, I mean, we're China! We're a World Power! See us on the UNSC? See our veto?" Clinton arrived at Taipei's Sungshan airport at around 1045 GMT and was met by Taiwan foreign minister Chen Tan-sun. Afterwards, Clinton drove directly to Taipei's International Convention Centre where he gave a speech. Ah, the bag man. Local newspapers said the government-financed Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, the host of the trip, will pay Clinton US $250,000 for the talk. Clinton will also have lunch with Chen, foreign ministry spokesman Michel Lu said without giving details. Ala Carte. Dutch. You've been The visit, coming on the heels of Clinton's trip to the mainland to promote AIDS awareness, irritated cross-strait rival Beijing. "As a former US president he should know China's solemn position on the Taiwan question," China's foreign ministry spokesman Kong Quan told reporters on Thursday. He does, but you paid a lot less - and only 3 girls per night? C'mon, this boy's from ArkoAmerica! In an interview Sunday in Tokyo with a Hong Kong newspaper group ahead of his two-day visit to Taiwan, Clinton said: "The United States and I have not changed our positions (on the Taiwan question). I hope that China and Taiwan would not think that my position or the US' would change because of this trip. Translation: This trip is a junket. I have no idea why any of you invited me - I'm just an impotent twit now, but hey... Money talks, so here I am. No, it doesn't mean diddley-squat. No, sorry, can't help either of you. But thanks for the cash! Uh, just kidding about the girls, ChiComs - they were swell! Tasted just like chicken! Posted by: .com 2005-02-28 |
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