Why is Vladimir Putin made to go to bush's poppy's house in Kennebunkport?

[bridgit]

i find that uber-tacky, and less than what America should have to offer

[Demeter]

1. It's Too Hot in DC in the Summer

Russians (Northern Europeans in general) have very little tolerance for heat and humidity.

May I have another block of ice, please?

[MissWaverly]

3. yes, but what ceo takes you to his dad to negotiate

the president is the leader except here, what is wrong with this picture, maybe Bush will ask for the keys to the car
so he and Pootie can go for a spin.

[Demeter]

8. That Just Shows How Desperate W Is

Remember how he spurned Daddy's help not so long ago?

Now, Cheney is hating W, Karl is frustrated that the Plame outing spoiled his felonious little plans, Scooter's buddies are being ugly in public, and poor W just has to go home for some loving support.

[MissWaverly]

13. Well, I think his dad is an improvement over Junior

[Bluebear]

2. "Bush looks to his father to mend relations with Putin"

Tomorrow's summit between George Bush and Vladimir Putin raises the intriguing question of whether the shadow of the father can help the son bring an end to the frostiest period in ties between the United States and Russia since the Cold War?

For the first time in his six-and-a-half years in power, Mr Bush is inviting a foreign dignitary not to the White House, or the Camp David retreat, or his ranch in Texas. This meeting takes place at the home of Mr Bush's father in Kennebunkport, Maine. The former president's deft handling of US-Soviet relations was a hallmark of his term in office.

The White House confirmed yesterday that the 41st president will be at the house while his son entertains Mr Putin. Although he will not take part in the official talks, the elder Bush is bound to be involved informally as the two leaders address the host of grievances that divide them.

http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article2723234.ece

[terrya]

4. Because Vladimir has been very bad.

Ugh...remember, Poppy and Bar will be there. For a whole weekend. That would be punishment for anyone. :puke:

[bridgit]

9. poor Vladimir, he must have been very, very bad...

even after g.w. bush having seen into the depths of his soul & all :cry:

[partylessinOhio]

5. Kennebunk is more scenic than the GrapesOfWrathRanchero.

:evilgrin:

[bridgit]

10. hahahaha, ding! hmmm, could be...

:spray:

[WinkyDink]

17. KennebunkPORT. Kennebunk is a different burg! (I love K'port!)

[Richard Steele]

6. Putin finally got tired of Dubya's nonsense, and demanded to speak to the manager? nm

[Bluebear]

7. hahahahhhaahahhahaa

:thumbsup:

[calimary]

25. Reminds me of when the kid answers the phone and the caller says

"Is your mom or dad at home? Could you please put one of them on the line, dear?"

[blm]

18. SPOT ON! Visiting the top of the BFEE on this one. House of Bush-House of Saud

wants a sitdown.

[poverlay]

11. Only Poppy can keep Pooty off of Junior's booty... n/t(Not that anyone would want more of that!

[IChing]

12. I placed a news item in the editorial section with psychological comments

if you like read my comments. I think this meeting at daddy's place has deep meaning.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=103x291450

[bridgit]

14. i think so too, jamming by to read your 'stuff', thanks...

:thumbsup:

[InvisibleTouch]

15. If I were him...

...I would bring along all my own food and drink, and keep a close eye on it.

[bridgit]

16. good call...

;)

[bridgit]

19. again, i think it is disgusting that these events are staged at private residences: Kennebunkport...

or the so-called 'western white house'; they would imo be better served held within offices operated by the american federal government, and it lends the cheesiest of flim-flam to hold them anywhere else...Camp David maybe, make the old man get off his ass and fly over there if that must be the case, but i simply do not trust this bush family to conduct any affairs of america on behalf of the citizenry within these borders

[Captain Hilts]

20. DC and Texass are too hot. Not that Moscow's cool in the summer, but why do it? nt

[C_U_L8R]

21. Junior's in way over his head

but what's senile old dad gonna do better ??

[Strelnikov_]

22. Cause this is like where the Mom brings together the married couple

having difficulties.

HW is gonna try to get the couple to kiss and make up.


On a serious note, my main concern is what is Chimp going to give up in order to keep news about the awakening Russian Bear quiet in the US media long enough to run his game in the Middle East.

[bridgit]

23. now that *was* a scary thought for a moment...

[Blue-Jay]

24. Babs wanted his Polonium Casserole recipe.