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Southeast Asia

Philippines seeks to patch up ties with US

2004-08-09

The Philippines on Monday offered to help the United States rebuild Iraq "within its capability" as it sought to patch up bilateral ties damaged by Manila's abrupt military withdrawal from the war-torn country.

Yeah. That'll work.

Filipino Foreign Secretary Delia Albert held hour-long talks with US ambassador Francis Ricciardone, who had flown home for consultations with his superiors after Washington accused Manila of caving in to terrorists. President Gloria Arroyo, citing national interest, recalled the 51-member military and police contingent in Iraq on July 19 to save the life of kidnapped truck driver Angelo de la Cruz, who was threatened with beheading by militants opposed to the US-led foreign military presence. Albert said he and Ricciardone "discussed the state of relations between our two countries and reiterated our common determination to strengthen these relations."

Posted by:Fred

#12 Taken away from Spain after the S/A war - saved 'em once. The Spanish were draining the place as per usual.

Kicked out the Japanese - saved 'em twice.

Put up with "anti-communist" Marcos' shit for too damn long because "he was our bastard", then dumped his thieving ass at the first opportunity. Waited too long, withou a doubt.

For thanks, we got some of our primary strategic military bases in the far east closed. Then they abandon post over a single truck driver. And now they want to be buddies again. China and Vietnam scarin' ya, guys? They should, they'd scare anybody sane.

Hope it all works out. Write when you find work...

Posted by: Anonymous6025 2004-08-10 00:06

#11 Cut off emigration from the Philippines. The place is filled with Jihadi terrorists you know. Pull out US military trainers and cut off military aid. If the Filipinos want weapons, let them pay full price.

If they do not have the will and power to hold onto the southern Islands, then let a Muslim state declare independence. If one day the southern islands are used to launch an attack on Americans, then let us invade and annex them.

Posted by: ed 2004-08-09 22:57

#10 Show us what you mean through deed and we will reconsider, after a long period of meditation on our part. All kidding aside, President Arroyo will need to learn the lesson that when you shaft your friends, they cease being your friends. The trust is gone. And THAT is a serious loss. Meditate on that, Gloria.

Well said, AP. Tibor, your own suggestion has much merit, but Philippine ~~idiocy~~ sovereignty laws will most likely cripple such a great idea.

Posted by: Zenster 2004-08-09 22:39

#9 Hall Of Fame kickoff - Broncos and Redskins - 3rd Qtr ABC

Posted by: Frank G 2004-08-09 22:24

#8 Cool. Are preemptive Ululululus in order?

Posted by: ed 2004-08-09 22:21

#7 Frank G - the NFL is on already?

Oy vey!

Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2004-08-09 22:20

#6 typo courtesy of NFL and Jack Daniels

Posted by: Frank G 2004-08-09 22:18

#5 Fuhhhhh Q, backstabbing bastards. How much blood will be shed as a result of your payoff to the moonbats?

Posted by: BH 2004-08-09 22:14

#4 Although it was before my time I understand the girls of Olangopo had a preference for ping-pong ~~balls~~?

Posted by: Frank G 2004-08-09 22:11

#3 Show us what you mean through deed and we will reconsider, after a long period of meditation on our part. All kidding aside, President Arroyo will need to learn the lesson that when you shaft your friends, they cease being your friends. The trust is gone. And THAT is a serious loss. Meditate on that, Gloria.

Posted by: Alaska Paul 2004-08-09 21:54

#2 Whats Tagalog for "screw you"?

Posted by: FlameBait93268 2004-08-09 21:45

#1 Uhh, yeah. Don't call us, we'll call you.

Posted by: whitecollar redneck 2004-08-09 21:33

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