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Susan, New York — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:09:35 GMT

What's he doing over there? Trying to strong arm people into letting him build a military base in Iraq, or getting them on board with invading Iran? Anything to push our agenda right in their faces.

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Mike, Boston — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:34:06 GMT

No problem. Just have W shoot a Red Bull and he should be good to go.

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Johnny m, Denver CO — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:37:27 GMT

So nice to see that W will adapt his schedule for the leader of the country that supplied 14 of the 19 hijackers and Osama. He's even given that hallmark of tolerance (a place where women can't drive and infidels are persucuted) billions of dollars of sophisticated weaponry. Maybe they'll even hold hands again. For all of you who voted for Bush, I'm sure this is a proud moment.

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Tim Frend — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:49:30 GMT

Thankfully for the President, he is soon to be the former President, and will be ably to lay his lazy head down any time he wants to. Good to know that he is willing to stay up to stroke the bellys of his family's business interests though. At least his priorities are straight.

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Sick of Bush — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:24:04 GMT

I'm sick of everything "BUSH" - If Clinton was the first "black President. Then Bush was the first Saudi President. He killed everything Reagan accomplished for the Republican part and America in general. All for the love of money and oil.....Sad.

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Irwin, Thousand Oaks, CA — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:46:16 GMT

WHO CARES!!! Stop covering fluff! Cover the issues. There's enough critical issues here, like how these Arab allies don't really like Bush's belligerent rhetoric, but are too chicken to tell him so. And in a dictatorship, people don't take to the streets to protest their country's errant policies.

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Mr. Third Shift — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:50:21 GMT

Does this even deserve a comment? Seven years into a presidency it makes news that the man is scheduling work after 9PM. I think that pretty much speaks for itself.

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Expatriate Bob Jubail Industrial City Saudi Arabia — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:15:45 GMT

I'm not sure I agree with the "saudi" president comment. I'm also not so sure I agree that the Arab allies are scared. In general the Arab people are easy going non-confrontational people. Don't mistake their temperment as weakness.

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Kristen, Seattle, Washington — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:20:23 GMT

I heard he is giving $60 billion worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia to make sure they're on his side when he has Iran attacked. Bribery at its best. Of course it's our tax money that's paying for all of the weapons.

I heard the widdle fellows bedtime was 9 p.m. A real hard worker, he is! haha

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NONE OF THE ABOVE — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:28:38 GMT

With these comments I have read so far here, I have to wonder how in the world Bush ever got re-elected, or even elected in the first place.....OH YEAH......I remember the whole thing now....He will, when he leaves office, (Not SOON enough) be called the "DANGLING CHAD PRESIDENT"....as a matter of fact he will be the first president that everyone pretty much knows got away with stealing two elections....what a proud legacy for him????? YIPPEE-KEYE-YAY!!! He can dream about those good old days when DIEBOLD and his brother, Jeb, scammed millions of old people in Florida, and then proceeded to do the same to millions of regular people in Ohio, in order to steal votes just barely making him a "winner" in both races just so that Nixon's old guard could move in with a new "puppet president" whom they were able to manipulate for the last seven years....and counting...

Funny how he can still consider the Saudi people our friends when they supplied many of the bodies that killed thousands of people in the worst terrorist incident in American History aside from the Oklahoma City bombing....he is chummy with them while still forcing his own countrymen (Yes...those of us here in our own country the USA) to put up with the domestic Spy program known as the "Patriot Act"

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No fan of the smirking monkey.... — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:33:15 GMT

Maybe his strategery and grasp of the english language will be better....one can only hope.

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Iam tulsa — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:33:49 GMT

I think the President's example of getting a good night's rest is excellent. He is a hard worker and cares deeply for our nation. I'm thankful for him and his leadership.

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Mark, Texas — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:41:38 GMT

Come people, we pay billions for oil and Saudi pays billion for arms. That's the way it is until the Liberals wise up and allow us to develope our own untapped oil and gas fields.

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Hector — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:45:11 GMT

Kristen, Seattle, Washington, BS, we don't give the Saudis foreign military aid. If they're getting weapons, they're paying for them.

How can the peace movement consider itself moral when it lies all the time?

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Terd Fergensen Raleigh, NC — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:48:46 GMT

I don't get it! Why are the people on the left so mean spirited? You would think that with all the real problems we face that they could show some signs of civility. Anything the leader of the best country in the free world does is absolutely news worthy.

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Mike, Mt Home Arkansas — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:51:32 GMT

Bush is a lapdog for the Saudis.Of course he does what they say.I can't see His hero Churchhill or Truman for that matter bowing to those people.

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Bill Bomar, Huntsville, AL — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:56:34 GMT

With the credibility that our President has, I see this as a waste of money...OUR MONEY. The President has, in my opinion, ruined himself not only at home but across the globe. He garners little respect and therefore, little influence. The safest stance would be to stay within the home borders trying not to add to the harm that he has already brought upon the nation. Stay home and be very quiet for the remainder of the term. On January 20, 2009, we, as a nation, will try again.

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Aaron L, Toronto, Canada — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:57:11 GMT

Not to say they're fantastic people, but the US of A has had its own terrorists in the past. How about the shoe bomber, or the kids that shoot up schools (Columbine, anyone)? I think a parallel can be drawn. Not a big fan of Bush, or for that matter Abdullah. But politics and money are the order of the day in the US, while in the Arab world, religion and money reign supreme.

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jrv, Somerville, NJ — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:58:28 GMT

Tulsa,

You snuck that anagram by the moderator. Slick but slightly too sarcastic. ;\

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Patriotism at it's finest — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:07:32 GMT

I wish the comments would show people's ages, because as a 27 year old I'm really disappointed that the people of our great nation still live in the past. No matter if you are republican, democratic, left-winged, right-winged, purple, blue, etc. it at least shows a minute amount of humanity when any person from the USA goes to another country with a compassionate heart and not with the attitude of we have to kill them all and not give a damn about anyone but ourselves! So for all you people out there who can't get over the past I suggest you start living for the future because if we don't there won't be a USA because other countries are going to finally get sick of us and do more than just run a couple of planes into some buildings.

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Jerry — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:10:08 GMT

The positive impact here is that this shows the Jews in Israel that we are willing to be friends to the OTHER countries and ALL the peoples in the Middle East...

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get a grip nutters — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:10:46 GMT

How many of you work from 6 AM to after 9:30 PM? If you do you can criticise the president. If you don't, you have no opinion. I am unaware of any president that worked around the clock. You Bush phobic people are crazy. After reading most of the posts above there is little doubt that none of you are elegible to critique anyone else's intelligence. And no, the Saudi's are not being given weapons, they are buying them. Apparently, the ability to read is not strong in some of you people.....

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cherokeesv@gmail.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:11:04 GMT

My goodness people, get over yourselves! You so hate the fact he won the election twice that you are beside yourself. By the way he isn't 'giving away' $60Billion worth of arms from the taxpayers pockets, he is selling to them for some badly needed foreign trade. Does anyone out there have a better idea? Clinton didn't.

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Bud Wiser - NY — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:11:55 GMT

Saudi Arabia is our ally. They always have been. Why all of the anti-Saudi sentiment? 9-11 was probably planned by Israel anyway.

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Duncan, Tustin, CA — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:20:38 GMT

Getting an early night's sleep is a virtue by the way, but I wonder what Dick Cheney and the real wheels of the Whitehouse are getting up to while the cat is sleeping.
Did you all read about the extent of the security measures that have been taken for this trip, incuding booking out a whole hotel in Israel and snipers on the roof? Not unheard of maybe, but indicative.
I am a New Zealander and fear ever going to the Middle East because there would be a free bounty on my head just for looking like a westerner!
The short-sighted and culturally ignorant activities of the current administration have continued to philosophically close off a wonderful part of the world to many of us who would only have wished to visit in peace and appreciation.

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mike d, Fredericksburg, va — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:21:58 GMT

If we can spend billions in the ME, couldn't we just fix the nation's roads, take care of health care for the working people, and maybe come up with a national backed effort to eliminate the use of fossil fuels in our cars !? We need a LEADER not a politician who sees the important things for America and makes them REALLY happen.

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Julie V, New Jersey — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:30:31 GMT

Atleast he is working on the affairs of State rather than his spending time in the oval office having personal affairs...

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Ivan White, Wilmington, NC — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:34:07 GMT

maybe we can all sleep through the next 11 months so he'll be gone for good. history will write him off as one of the worst, if not the worst, president this country has EVER had. he's alienated most of the world and his tax cuts/out-of-control, spending-bill signing will be paid for by our kids and grandkids alike. his own party will pay the consequences in the fall, however.

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Delmar Fairchild, Barron, WI — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:41:55 GMT

The first thing on this meeting's agenda should be the House of Saud using their billions of oil dollars giving work to their people so they have hope for the future. Without hope of living, they join al-Qeada and hope for death. If all of you that hate our President will understand that it is the hoarding of the oil dollars that have created this mess we are in. We, the American people, give this money to the House of Saud, so we are responsible for what has happened on 9-11 and since.
We need to have alternative fuel. Elect the next president who will promise to get us an alternative fuel that will actually do something good for us as a nation. The sooner oil becomes a non issue, the sooner we will have our country back.

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Olsen - VA — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:50:35 GMT

All of you "Bush haters" are so blind to the real world - the world in which radical minded people hate us, both for our freedoms and opportunities that our citizens have and for the speaking out against their opressive doctrines and policies in how they want to control their citizenry.
At least the President is meeting with Arab leaders in the region, maintaining some degree of dialogue on the issues of the region. Can the Prez be held accountable that every world leader he does meet with is not some clone of Washington-Jefferson-Madison in the way they rule their respective countries - no he can't. He has to take them as they are, and try to have dialogue that moves the issues in a positive way.

And why is it always -" he is over there protecting his oil interests"? What is SO WRONG with someone in America gaining a measure of wealth in any field, why is it that so many people see this as evil. In America, there is opportunity for anyone with the resolve, determination, ability, drive, or whatever to become successful in a field and derive a measure of profit. If you are so against this, then please move to the Communist/Socialist/3rd world dictatorship country of your choice, and quit railing against anyone whe takes advantage of the opportunities to succeed in America.

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Ed, NYC — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:51:08 GMT

The more Bush sleeps the less harm he does.

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Todd Budde — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:52:07 GMT

Obviously, John Kerry would be doing a much better job at staying up late.

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Herold Reavill, Granite City, IL — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:01:28 GMT

Bush has showed the Americans how easy it is for anyone in important positions can use corruption to do whatever they want in interest of money. Inflation is higher, gas, oil, electricity, even the food. Ironically he said he wouldn't tolorate any corporation or business to use 9-11 as an opening for these corruptions to take place, calling them in fact a terrorist act. Guess nobody got the memo. Thanks Bossman!!!

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vancouver, — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:02:23 GMT

I am sure that the comment above from ' iam tulsa' is a joke, where have you been!!

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Marc Alexander — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:03:17 GMT

I don't think Bush stole the elections at all, you people voted for him. Twice. Yes, unbelievable. Don't blame Bush, blame yourselves.

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Todd, Portland, OR — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:03:29 GMT

Thank god we have had Bush as our President!!! 4 more years of Bush would be awesome. We won't be safe if a Democrat is President that is for sure!!!!

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Night Owl, Houston, TX — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:10:32 GMT

I know I'm up at 6am and to bed well after midnight every night with 2 jobs and a family. Have a nice pile of bills I can't pay to show for it. Thanks for staying up late for us Mr. President.

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Michael McCarthy Nashua NH — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:12:17 GMT

When Bush goes it alone people are critical, when he is diplomatic, people are critical. I've long believed that if he were to emerge from the White House wearing a lab coat carrying a cure for cancer some one would have a problem with it. He's doing a tour of the middle east to reassure the leaders of the different Middle Eastern nations that if they feel threatened by Iran that they have a friend and ally in the United States. It's harder for some one to be bullied if they don't feel like their standing alone. As for Saudi Arabia they would be buying $80,000,000, we're not giving it to them. They feel they need to update their military, and they'll either be buying from us, or China and Russia. They have enough money to buy what they want where they want, it's up to us if they want to think of us as an ally or not.

That's current events. Ancient history? If for no other reason Bush was elected twice because he didn't face compelling opposition. Unimpressive candidates, with even less impressive campaigns. The more people call Bush an idiot the more they insult the Democrat nominees that ran against him. Losing is bad, losing to a supposed idiot has be worse.

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Chris Edwards, Jacksonville, FL — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:17:12 GMT

What a bunch of whinners. For those of you who don't like Bush as president, maybe you should have gotten more people out to vote against him in those two elections he "stole". Then you would have nothing to complain about.

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Robert, Alhambra, Ca. — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:23:44 GMT

Someone mentioned that under a tyrant, people are not allowed to protest an election. Our rights in America have been slowly eroded, (and especially those for women), by the republican party. We should be looking at the people of Kenya as a model - of sorts - for standing up for their rights. What do we do here? File a petition to stage a protest that either gets denied, or is approved providing that the protest occurs blocks or even miles away. Where were we 7 years ago? If Bush had a golf bag, there would be an arms dealer's logo on one side and an oil company's logo on the other.

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Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:33:36 GMT

Dear Mr.Yang, When visiting a foreign country I think one has to adjust to the people and the time zone. I liked the comment by First Lady Laura Bush about the need for President Bush to stay up later if he wants to end tyranny in the world. I viewed the photographs in the slide show and some of the places President Bush visited were very interesting and spiritual. With regards to meeting with the leaders of these Middle East countries I think President Bush just has to adjust to the way these leaders want to do business and meet on their terms. I can understand why they may not want to meet during the day because of the high heat and in the evening is better. Anyway, I have enjoyed the postings Mr.Yang of the President's visit to the Middle East. May peace befall that region soon. Peace to all!

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God help us — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:45:18 GMT

This man has no regard for the American people. He never has and never will. When we look at the history of our country and men like George Washington, the first really great president of our country, George Bush is a sorry excuse for this position. He is the great impersonator. Why are we surprised by what has happened? Take a look at his history in business, failures all, and then look at the company he keeps? He is known by who he associates with, and people around him are all the least moral and honest of any that this country has ever known. We all hold responsibility for this man continuing in office, when he should be ousted and sent permanently to Saudi Arabia.

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Gary Johnson, Scottsdale, AZ. — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:48:11 GMT

Thank God for "W". I can only feel real fear had we elected the other guy. What was his name again. Didn't impress anyone I guess!

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Ed Cep — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:22:04 GMT

All is well that ends well? So I thought!President Bush has turned a once great nation into a 3rd rate nation. And he has problems with Chavez?? It must be he can't get his oil hands on the oil valve for Haliburton.Be good to see him go, where I wonder??

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Get Real! — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:35:37 GMT

Thank you Tulsa, I agree. I think his routine beats the heck out of other presidents that have stayed up late and had "little ladies" taking care of their business interests under their desk. If anyone thinks that any of the current candidates will treat the Saudi King or any other Middle East dignitary any differently -- Please go to bed-- you are dreaming!!!

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Victoria, Colorado Springs, CO — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:38:48 GMT

Perhaps he will be a special envoy after his term is over.

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Tones, Orange, CA — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:50:22 GMT

While I hate Bush as much as the next guy (sad to say), I wouldn't hate on having the Saudis as an ally simply because some of the Sept. 11th, 2001 hijackers came from there. 11 people don't represent their country, just as the US soldiers that killed Saudi women and children after storming their houses don't represent you or me. Besides, it's that jingoist anti-Arab mindset that put Bush in office for two straight terms anyway (it's not like we haven't killed innocents in Iraq). Clear your head and get rid of this war mentality.

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Dennis Nielsen — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:57:54 GMT

One thing is certain. Former President Clinton didn't go to bed at 9:00 PM nor was he working. He was entertaining himself and his intern. All you folks blasting our president have a short memory!

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Jane Doe, California — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:08:43 GMT

"Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise".
- old saying

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Chuck Las Vegas, NV — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:16:07 GMT

"I'm not sure I agree with the "saudi" president comment. I'm also not so sure I agree that the Arab allies are scared. In general the Arab people are easy going non-confrontational people. Don't mistake their temperment as weakness. "

To be honest, the average American doesn't even care. The only reason the Saudi's were even mentioned is because Bush was there, and everyone loves to make fun of Bush. For the most part, no one in America cares enough about Saudi Arabia to wonder how their people and arab allies are.

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Purpsam — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:19:31 GMT

I saw a BBC video the other day of Dubya holding a scimitar high above his head at a photo opt function. Where he was I don't know but he was surrounded by a bunch of Arab fellows who seemed to be having fun watching our Prez waving the Islamic symbol while the cameras were rolling . What a guy !!

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William Hanley, Mantua, NJ — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:21:43 GMT

I am 61 and a registered Independent who will vote for the better candidate regardless of party affiliation. But, this president is a disgrace. During the Vietnam War Lyndon Johnson would be up in the middle of the night worrying about our troops and reading casualty reports. FDR and Truman did the same during WW II. Lincoln did the same during the Civil War. This pathetic excuse of a president goes to bed at 9:30 every night when he is the sole reason that our brave troops, men and women, are at risk 24 hours a day in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of these troops have had their tours extended while their families struggle at home and many more struggle to get first-class treatment at V.A. hospitals when they come home gravely wounded. How can any American speak in support of Bush and Cheney when not one member of their extended families is serving in the military yet they have no problem sending the children of middle-class families and minority families into harm's way. They should be thrown out of office 5 minutes after the next president is elected... forget waiting until January 20.

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James Raleigh, NC — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:43:30 GMT

Man, if he would just sleep for about a year, we would all feel safer.

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AJ, Springfield, Va — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:46:40 GMT

And all these past almost 8 years I thought he was going to bed at 9am. Are you sure you have it right? My goodness! So now are you trying to tell me he goes to bed at 930PM, gets up at 7AM, and goes back to bed at 9AM? WOW! No wonder he is dizzy!

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Buchanan Arkansas — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:14:04 GMT

I do not envy that job.
Although in history most presidents are disliked till after they die.
It is only then when they become heroes in the eyes of the public.

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Curtis J, South Carolina — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:57:41 GMT

It is amazing how all of these people with the negative comments are so swift to critize. Like monday morning quarter backs with nothing better to do but to say what they would have done differently. Curious to see how many of you volunteer for your country. How many of you are retired or active duty military. How many of you go to church and give to charities. I would not be surprised if all of you negative, spindless, nay sayer's have been to busy playing your playstation 3 on line, killing everything in sight.
I say, Thank You Prsident Bush, for having the back bone to do what you think is best. You have a lot of stuff to worry about, dont think another moment about the negative crap spewed on the internet.

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Danny DuBose — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:22:50 GMT

I don't give a hoot about the Presidents late night meeting. If he was in contact with the real world, maybe he would stop and by a loaf of bread on the way home. Everyone is missing the point. These people do not have a clue as to you and me. Congress getting a $4000.00 raise this year. Everyone in Washington is out of touch with the real world, they have let big bussiness sell and merge until there is little or no competition and we are paying through the nose because of their greed. Retailers suing individuals to recover the loss of insurance monies paid out. Families struggling to make ends meet, let alone having quality time as a family. Children raising children, or the tax payer's money going to raise the children because the parents can't. Hurricane fraud rampant. Social Security in jeopardy, yet the government keeps spending like money grows on trees. Like the bridge to nowhere in Alaska. Bush giving billions away like there is no tomorrow. Mean while, I get home, cook then get in bed sometime tonight and get up and do it all again so that I can pay taxes for thr bastards to have spenging money and hope that someone will really care about our childrens future and quit spending it for nothing and on nothing so that someone half way around the world will like us, Bull S@*#. Wake up America!!!!!

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Danny Poore, Rancho Cucamonga, CA — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:24:36 GMT

Oil is pretty cheap. No further attacks on our soil.
Thanks CIA, FBI, judicial, executive and legislative branches of our government and all the dedicated smart people that work for our safety.

Dan

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Jim — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:04:36 GMT

I think President Bush is following in the foot steps of his father. If you recall the former President Bush made a trip right after leaving office to work on private business deals with the Saudi Government. He used the waning infuence he had to secure some sort of continuing relationship. I can see why GW would stay up late for them he's protecting that relationship too.

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BCB in Arizona — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:20:50 GMT

Its going to be a happy day when his term is finished and he take's his cronies with him. I wish terms lasted four years only. Eight years of any recent president is too long for me

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John — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:24:03 GMT

I hope some of the Bush-haters are more intelligent than the ones who post here

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Young Person, Hanging Chads, Florida — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:47:08 GMT

I see we support our president as much as we do our troops. Give me a break, the presidency is more then just one man' And lets remember he was only president for 9 mo. when the biggest tragedy in American history occurred, which was planned and american trained during the Clinton years.

Support you country, your president & your troops.

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Kevin Southaven, MS — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:52:49 GMT

All political moves are purely motivated by selfishness and in the end reflect only ones desire to gain personal benefit from the situation at hand. Anything done in the public eye is most often meant to be in order to persuade the majority to accept/decline a certain agenda/idea. This is the nature of politics. Its not about what "is"...it's about what "is"...can be, due to intelligently formulated craft, as our former President said, Bill Clinton. Ultimately, any person who has decided to be part of the political spectrum and actively engaged in running for a position/idea is essentially a liar at some point. But no one said it was a clean business. Thats the way it is.Sad but true.

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Bill — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:59:53 GMT

Who would you rather have over there Putin of Russia selling there arms or maybe the chinese they would like the oil big time. This president has protected this nation the very thing the constitution said is his number one job. Blame the congress and the senate for all the mistakes they have made like NAFTA under Bill Clinton Remember all those mexicans were going to buy Cadilacs This president has protected us and if he needs friends over there to help us out why not who are we suppose to turn to?? Congress and the Senate screwed things up allowing Hyundi's from south korea to be sold here with no tariffs but we can't sell a chevy or a ford there without huge tarffs Come on now where should we get our oil that we need from Chaves communist puppet of Russia We have plenty of oil right here in North America off our shores and in canada oh but thats sensitive places come on The senate and the congress pockets are full of easy money Blame them don't blame the president, his job is to protect the home land and he;s done his job.

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Beyond Confusion — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:20:16 GMT

Am I supposed to be impressed by the schedule of our president's private life? Many, many people rise between 4 am and 5 am and go back to sleep around 11 or 12 pm. Unless Bush is getting up at 3 am or 4 am, I don't think the press has anything to brag about.

And more importantly - WHY DOES ANYONE CARE?!

Please, stop making press stories about useless crap. Tell us what's HAPPENING. (And not what the president had for breakfast.)

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Bill W, NYC — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:01:47 GMT

W cannot leave office too soon. He has been an embarrassment to the United Sates and seems to care more about scaring people with the continual talk of terrorists, sending money by the billions overseas to promote (sometimes unwanted or unwarranted) "democracy" abroad instead of focusing first on his own country where those billions could go to educate, feed and provide medical services for the people of the United States.
Security is important but how many people came to rescue the US when 911 occured. Lots of sympathy, but any money? Many words, but any help rebuidling? I don't think so.
So I hope W enjoys his trip to Saudi Arabia. Who knows, maybe he can get a full time job as a consultant with the Saudis and help them ward off the threat of terrorist (so his oil wells won't be in danger any more).

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Michelle, Sacramento, CA — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:41:37 GMT

Having been to Saudi Arabia twice, both for business and for family obligations. I can say that this is very common...actually early for a meeting from my experience. We rarely get to bed before 4am over there, but considering the time difference is 11 hours for us (8 for Mr Bush) it should not be too much of a stretch to stay awake and alert. We went to attend a family wedding in June, which STARTED at 11PM and was attended by about 400 people (granted, it was separated into 2 rooms, one for men, one for women). One of the reasons for scheduling late is that the culture revolves around the prayer times, the last of which is around the 8-9pm hour, so any social or business event that one would not want to interupt for the prayer usually takes place after the last prayer, then they have until dawn to socialize. (By the way, I am a female, non-muslim, and have been treated well while over there...but it's not my vacation destination of choice--I just keep the in-laws there!)

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enzo, san luis obispo, ca — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:37:28 GMT

hopefully he follows other good adages...

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Marc, Austin, Texas — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:57:45 GMT

With no terrorist attack in our country since 9/11, we should all be fortunate to have a president like George W. Bush. I hope he gets the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to bring peace, stability and freedom to the middle east.

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Sam, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:06:11 GMT

Bush won't "give" $60 billion worth of arms to Saudi Arabia...sell them $20 billion worth of arms for $60 billion maybe, but never give them the arms!
The only country that gets free arms from the US is Israel!!!

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Sara, Butler, PA — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:44:22 GMT

What dimension are you living in, Iam tulsa? I guess you are one of the few Americans left who agree with what he has done--his popularity polls are still low and may go lower before we are rid of him. He is desperately trying to broker a peace agreement between the Palestinians and the Israelis to "secure his Legacy" after doing nothing about it for 7 years. Plus, he goes to the Mideast and doesn't set foot in Iraq! Even the Republican candidates are distancing themselves from him, prefering to refer to Reagan as if neither Bush ever was President. I could muster a modicum of respect for his father, at least, but W. is a dead loss in my book.

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rolliMac — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:25:53 GMT

I agree with iam tulsa and will go further as to say that he is the best President the country ever had. He cares deeply for the people.

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Phil, Petal, Mississipi — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:18:28 GMT

George W. remember is making sure that his dad, brothers Jeb, Neil and Marvin are making tons of money off the backs of Americans. He has no idea about anything other then what he needs to do to keep his big business, special interest groups and lobbyist happy. The Saudi's are prime supporters of terrorist groups and Islamic organizations that are here on American soil whose mission is to take America down, killing ALL who are not of the Islamic faith. And yes everyday I regrett having voted for this A.H., he and his cohorts within Congress and Government are destroying us from within.

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Asad, Hyderabad, India — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:22:47 GMT

by the way, he is going to arm Saudi with billions of dollars worth of weapons to keep Iranians at bay -- IF the Iranians drop their nuke plans -- will the sale still go ahead -- Bet it will!!!

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JIM WILSON,RIVERVIEW FL — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:32:21 GMT

HOW CAN THIS LITTLE MONSTER SLEEP AT ALL AFTER CAUSING THE DEATH OF UNTOLD THOUSANDS OF IRAQUIS AND HIS OWN TROOPS,WHOM HE PROBABLY CONSIDERS "HIRED HELP?"

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Jane, San Antonio, TX — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:50:37 GMT

Bush presidency is almost over and I'm sure no matter how bad people disagree with him including myself, he does love the US. We may not agree with everything he does but he is still our President and will always be an American no matter what. God bless America and the troops serving overseas and their families who sacrifice just as much as our servicemembers.

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S. David Forte — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:51:28 GMT

I wonder if "W" heard, between naps, that Benazir Bhutto stated, matter-of-factly, that Osama bin Laden was murdered by one Omar Sheikh, during her Nov. 2 in-terview with David Frost? I'll bet he knew it back when he said, "I don't know where he is," and that he didn't spend that much time on OBL. Maybe that was "W's" way of telling the troops not to bother looking for the tall one. If I'd been one of those seeking bin Laden out, that's the message I'd have gotten. Why risk my health looking for OBL if "W" doesn't even care.
Wonder why the press hasn't played up Bhutto's statement? They still keep telling us about "his" latest tape (and why only audio? His so-called 2nd in command doesn't seem to mind showing HIS face!!!
Oh, well, to h--l with it! Where'd I put that falafel?

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Expatriate Charles Randall, Provo Utah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:15:12 GMT

Please don't mock a culture you don't understand. I felt safter with $20,000 in my pocket on the streets of Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam than I ever have on our own US streets. Moat Saudis are our allies and quite astute in the ways of our culture. If only we were as adept at business we would be the Superpower we claim to be. Before Bush 43 I would have gladly gone back and contineud to work in the region. Honor and social graces are still still something understood there. (I am not disparaging good old American Patriotism) but when it comes to honor and ethics in business we are babes in the woods.

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jorge — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:30:02 GMT

I'm shocked to hear he can plop into bed at 9:30 and drop off when I'm still awake worrying about everything he's screwed up.

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anonymous — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:02:43 GMT

It is important that the United States, especially its president, demonstrates clear understanding that the world is not completely "flat" and that differences in culture still do matter. Whatever our relationship at this moment with Saudi Arabia or any other country, we must show our respect for their traditions, as we ask their respect for ours. Small efforts, such as these, produce great returns and stronger friendships. I only hope that civility will also return to our internal political debates, and that some understanding and respect for differences in our own society will also begin to emerge.

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Killbucket — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:12:40 GMT

A man goes to pick up his paycheck, and the world press makes a big deal out of it.

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In disgust — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:19:51 GMT

Over 40% of foreign fighters on Iraq soil killing US Soldiers are from Saudi Arabia. 14 out of the 17 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia yet this A**-CLOWN is supplying them with BILLIONS in weapons?!?! And to top it off he is sitting at the OPEC meeting URGING for more oil-output?!? Does he actually believe that anyone there is taking him serious? I am stunned, fascinated and disgusted at the same time. Sad part is also that we have people like 'Iam tulsa' who have no clue as to what they are talking about...

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Useless, all of you! — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:23:10 GMT

Are you kidding me? The "dangling chad" president? Jeb scammed "millions" of old people in Florida? If they were intelligent enough to vote they wouldve gotten it right. Many other states had the same ballot but somehow FLORIDA is the one that complains about not being smart enough to figure it out? Tough.

Al Gore, who I'm sure is your darling, wanted to disallow thousands of overseas ballots from service men serving in many countries because they were late getting over here. Wow, what a great "Commander in Chief" he wouldve made.

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JoAnne Craner Buhl, Idaho — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:39:17 GMT

With all of the complaints blogged so far I wonder why more of you aren't traveling and living someplace other than our wonderful USA. I too, am grateful for President Bush and, while realizing that he is not perfect, he certainly isn't just sitting back passing time until his term is over. God Bless our President, God Bless America, and God Bless and help us all, even our complaining, sniveling, fault finding citizens. They don't know what they don't know. Freedom Maiden

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independent from MN — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:31:42 GMT

I voted for George Bush twice, obviously so did a lot of other people. Not because I particularly liked him, but figured he was better than the alternatives.

We elected him - twice...

I would like to see more reporting on Al Gore - been wondering just exactly what he's been up to lately.

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Educator, Tulsa, Ok — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:06:22 GMT

Are you kidding me? Am I supposed to believe that we haven't had terrorist attacks in the U.S. because of Bush? Lets all praise him? What about the 200+ years before him? What about the fact that the only foreign attack on American soil since the American Revolution happened DURING his watch? Oh yeah, Clinton flew those planes. Duh.

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Ed, Dallas, Tx — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:38:13 GMT

BCB in Arizona -- terms DO only last for four years. It was the country that elected him to be President again, thus making eight years. You shouldn't get so emotional that you forget to educate yourself.

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Joe — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:46:32 GMT

Peace Prize!!! You're joking, Right! I mean, You Gotta Be!

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Think, Ft. Worth, Tx — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:52:02 GMT

An "educator" writes "what about the fact that the only foreign attack on American Soil since the American Revolution happened during his watch?" Are you kidding? What were the first trade center bombings (during Clinton's 'watch'), not to mention the largest attack on our soil that took place at PEARL HARBOR. Do you dispute that these took place? Or, are you saying that there was an internal conspiracy behind them? Take a hint from Ed in Dallas -- "You shouldn't get so emotional that you forget to educate yourself."

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David E, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:01:26 GMT

I think the President's example of getting a good night's rest is excellent. He is a hard worker and cares deeply for our nation. I'm thankful for him and his leadership. - AGREED.