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| Fischer finds Washington ‘open’ |
| 2003-07-19 |
| Again, not exactly WoT, but interesting With US troops facing continuing problems in stabilizing Iraq, German Foreign Minister Joschka Fisher Thursday said Washington had developed more insight into the need for cooperating with the international community. "There is more openness, that’s what I’m taking home with me," Fischer told reporters after his visit in Washington this week. "They had a little name tag for me and everything!" His comments reflected an overall improvement in transatlantic relations, which suffered a deep frost after the German-French initiative that earlier this year blocked UN support for invading Iraq. But Fischer, who spent half an hour with US President Richard Cheney, also said it was unclear when German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder would meet U.S. President George Bush, and added he had not discussed the matter with Cheney. "It wasn’t my role to sort out matters while I was here," Fischer said, Darken the doorway? Sounds ominous. But Fischer said German-American relationships had a "strong basis", with "more openness" above all on the issue of how Europe and the United States can develop common perspectives in securing peace in the Mideast and Afghanistan. Fischer also said Germany’s commitment to the stabilization forces in Afghanistan continued "within the boundaries of the Light dawns. Fischer repeated his past urging to have the United Nations play a key role in stabilizing Iraq, which would legitimize the process. Washington said Wednesday it was exploring the possibility of seeking anew a UN mandate for Iraq’s postwar period. He added that US involvement was esesential to enforce security and order in Iraq. |
| Posted by:seafarious |
| #11 It should probably be Das Ministerium des dummen Gehens, literally "Stupid Going." (silly walks) Just having fun with Bablefish. (g) |
| Posted by: Ernest Brown 2003-7-20 12:51:52 AM |
| #10 Badanov you bad. There goes my coffee! |
| Posted by: john 2003-7-19 9:27:04 PM |
| #9 ABC radio's pushing the line that we're thinking of asking the UN and allies to help keep the peace and offset costs. We're doomed. |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2003-7-19 7:55:07 PM |
| #8 EB - The Ministry of Dimwit Ways? Nein sprechen sie Deutsch! If that's the general idea, then the answer is prolly... he's a cunning shit, there's no doubt, cuz he found a home (The Greens) and hung out til it became legitimate (in the eyes of the Germans, anyway). Beyond that, I find him to be more of an posturing disingenuous asshole than a dummy. And if he reads this and doesn't like it, well... Please excuse me if I don't agree! |
| Posted by: PD 2003-7-19 3:18:02 PM |
| #7 Yes, Joschka "Brennen Sie die Polizei" Fischer should receive a promotion for that observation. PD, do you think he has enough brainpower to head Das Ministerium der dummen Wege? |
| Posted by: Ernest Brown 2003-7-19 3:00:45 PM |
| #6 "If this peace is not won, it will have fatal consequences" We too want "legitimize" All references to this multilateralist phantasy should come with a double dose of Mylanta. "He added that US involvement was esesential to enforce security and order in Iraq. " Ah. Brilliant (British usage). Now we see why he is a popular politician - his IQ exceeds that of a cabbage. |
| Posted by: PD 2003-7-19 2:43:55 PM |
| #5 It's just as well that Bush did not "darken the doorway" -- he might have said something that detailed our "insight" and given Joschka a stroke. Frankly, I don't see how this sorry excuse for a foreign minister even rates the Secretary of State, let alone the Vice President. |
| Posted by: Tom 2003-7-19 12:29:11 PM |
| #4 Yes, Herr Fischer, we can be polite, insightful and charming. We hope you enjoyed your official visit and found it a rewarding experience. It is all right for you to go home and spin it any way you wish. If you will please excuse us now, we have much pressing work to do. Good day, sir. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2003-7-19 12:18:16 PM |
| #3 They had a little name tag for me and everything! Unfortunately the other tag they slapped on my back said 'Kick me.' |
| Posted by: badanov 2003-7-19 8:59:46 AM |
| #2 ..German Foreign Minister Joschka Fisher Thursday said Washington had developed more insight into the need for cooperating with the international community. Why yes, Herr Fischer, we have developed insight, but not in the manner you think. When the "international community" is unable to do what needs to be done, it is us that will end up doing the job. And your opinion won't matter much. |
| Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2003-7-19 3:18:47 AM |
| #1 "US President Richard Cheney" A Coup! Bush toppled! Constitutional Crisis! |
| Posted by: PD 2003-7-19 2:18:53 AM |