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bigtree Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-22-04 01:02 PM
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I wonder how many at the U.N were inspired by Bush's words about freedom
Edited on Wed Sep-22-04 01:06 PM by bigtree

and resolved themselves to collectively stand up and oppose the counterfeit loser's imperialism? Annan certainly isn't the least bit intimidated by the warmongerer.


Annan warns rule of law at risk-

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/09/21/united.nations/index.html

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In his address to the assembly before Bush's speech, Annan warned that the rule of law is at risk worldwide and urged heads of state present to revive their efforts to uphold it.

"Again and again, we see fundamental laws shamelessly disregarded -- those that ordain respect for innocent life, for civilians, for the vulnerable -- especially children," Annan said.

Annan pointed to Iraq where "we see civilians massacred in cold blood, while relief workers, journalists and other noncombatants are taken hostage and put to death in the most barbarous fashion."

"At the same time, we have seen Iraqi prisoners disgracefully abused," Annan said, referring to the Abu Ghraib prison scandal involving U.S. troops.

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sam sarrha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-22-04 01:23 PM
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1. did he get any response at all.. they cut away so quick..??
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bigtree Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-22-04 01:27 PM
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2. Tepid is the media consensus word for their response to Bush
I can imagine the myriad of languages forming in their minds their country's word for lying bastard.
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