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Chirac to snub Allawi |
2004-11-05 |
The French president has decided to leave an EU summit just before a meeting with interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi. Mr Allawi is due to join EU leaders as guest of honour at the summit lunch in the Belgian capital. But Jacques Chirac, an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq, says he has prior engagements and will not attend. Correspondents say Mr Chirac's move is seen as a clear snub to Mr Allawi who has called for broader involvement in Iraq. Mr Allawi has implored so-called "spectator countries" to become actively involved in the reconstruction of Iraq. The EU leaders are expected to present a multi-million dollar aid package to Mr Allawi at the meeting. The money will be used to provide technical advice and support for the Iraqi elections, planned for January. |
Posted by:Bulldog |
#6 So France throws in its lot with the fascists and pisses on the man leading Iraq toward the first free elections in the last four decades. Qui s'occupe? = Who gives a f-ck? |
Posted by: lex 2004-11-05 11:12:41 PM |
#5 If Chirac isn't a modern day Pontius Pilate, i'll hush! That bowl of water and towel, even now is being filled on his desk! |
Posted by: smn 2004-11-05 2:56:52 PM |
#4 If that's the way Jacques feels, it's not a problem. All that needs to be done is to freeze out Phrench companies from any activities in Iraq or anywhere we are operating in a cleanup mode, or where we have the last word. Think Afghanistan also. If he wants to keep playing obstructionist, then he should be made to pay economically. |
Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2004-11-05 2:38:15 PM |
#3 Crazy one.. If Grima were bald --- We have a seperated at birth moment... However Chirac is taller... |
Posted by: BigEd 2004-11-05 1:32:53 PM |
#2 Wormtongue. That is who Chirac reminds me of. |
Posted by: CrazyFool 2004-11-05 9:29:19 AM |
#1 Great picture of Chirac indicating exactly how much integrity and courage he has. |
Posted by: OldSpook 2004-11-05 9:19:44 AM |