Seoul Thrown by Bush's Ally Remark

[Nambe]

The Korea Times

Politicians in Seoul are pondering over why U.S. President George W. Bush did not mention South Korea when he named a list of nations to express his appreciation for their cooperation in the U.S.-led war on terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. ..

``This is a sign that indicates our relationship with Washington is deteriorating,’’ Rep. Park Jin of the opposition Grand National Party, who was observing the convention, told South Korean reporters after Bush finished his speech.

The people’s uneasiness in South Korea is considered obvious as the Seoul government is sending troops to Iraq with an aim to make it a 3,600-member unit, the third largest, following the U.S. and the U.K. ..

``Instead, the Seoul government should pay attention to promoting its negotiation power,’’ Ahn said. ``The Neo-conservatives in the White House are strong to the weaker, while soft to the powerful. Their policies are thoroughly based on the logic of power.’’

[jody]

1. Nothing Bush "says" or "doesn't say" makes any sense anyway

:evilgrin:

[Sporadicus]

2. It's More Likely a Sign of a Deteriorating Relationship

between * and his cerebral cortex.

[donsu]

3. Ahn has it right

S.Korea better keep on their toes or they will be scammed once again by the bushgang.