George, (I earn 6x your salary) here's what you should do...
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I did not see any write up on the visit by washington post only one article appear in the web site. So LHL is the make over consultant for George.
Singapore Pushes U.S. on Mideast Peace
By JENNIFER LOVEN
The Associated Press
Friday, May 4, 2007; 4:50 PM
WASHINGTON -- Singapore's prime minister told President Bush Friday that "it's critical" to both America's global image and the anti-terror fight in Asia that Washington push hard to bring about peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
"It affects America's standing in Asia and the world, and also the security environment in Asia," said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, "because extremists, the jihadists, watch carefully what's happening in the Middle East and take heart, or lose heart, depending on what's happening." Bush and Lee spoke to reporters at the conclusion of their meeting in the Oval Office.
Wealthy, tightly controlled Singapore is one of Washington's closest friends in Southeast Asia. It has a significant, moderate Muslim minority and is a stalwart supporter of U.S. anti-terrorism efforts. Lee often has advised Bush on how to improve America's image in the Muslim world.
In November, Bush spent a day in Singapore on his way to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Vietnam. The president he will do so again this year, stopping in Singapore on the way to the APEC meetings being held in Australia in September. This time, the purpose of Bush's visit will be to take part in meetings of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
"I talked to Prime Minister Lee about America's desire to stay in close contact with not only Singapore, but our partners" in the region, Bush said. "He's got a very clear vision about the issues, the complications, and the opportunities."
Lee praised "the steadfastness and resolve" with which Bush is tackling the situation in Iraq and the Mideast. But the compliment did not mask the gentle message that he believes more should be done.
"It's critical for us in Southeast Asia that America does that," Lee said.
The economic relationship between the United States and Singapore has seen a jump to $42.5 billion in total two-way trade since a 2004 free trade agreement _ a 34 percent increase. Despite Singapore being a small city-state, it was America's ninth largest export market last year.
Lee has called for the United States to also forge stronger economic ties with other Southeast Asian nations. -
Fox News gave coverage.
Right-wingers lovefest mah. -
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Well, the advice on the Middle East situation is at least rather sound. One of the major reasons behind US' negative image amongst Muslims worldwide is the perception that it is too biased towards Israel. It's not a panacea for America's Middle East woes, but taking firm and objective action to promote Middle East peace, especially resolving the Palestinian problem in a fair and viable manner, would go a long way.
But then, on the other hand, PM Lee is not really saying anything that's really new. Plenty of scholars have said the same things all these years; it's just that previous administrations, including this one, had chosen not to listen. -
Bush coined the term 'Axis of Evil'. We might just have ourselves a 'Transnational Neo-Con Alliance'.
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And an idiot, who warrants an obscene paycheck, has just done wonders by endearing himself to the Democrats. It'd certainly be good to see how this regime gets on with the US should the next President be a Democrat.
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I thought i read somewhere that he met up with the Democrats presidential candidates obama and hillary. Looks like he is doing his ground work already.Originally posted by walesa:And an idiot, who warrants an obscene paycheck, has just done wonders by endearing himself to the Democrats. It'd certainly be good to see how this regime gets on with the US should the next President be a Democrat. -
The thing is and I hope this is not going to continue to built up as a pre-requsit for singapore PM to provide advise to the President of the United States. LKY, GCT, and now LHL. The administration had sought view from LKY, but I think LHL simply suck it up.Originally posted by dakkon_blackblade:Well, the advice on the Middle East situation is at least rather sound. One of the major reasons behind US' negative image amongst Muslims worldwide is the perception that it is too biased towards Israel. It's not a panacea for America's Middle East woes, but taking firm and objective action to promote Middle East peace, especially resolving the Palestinian problem in a fair and viable manner, would go a long way.
But then, on the other hand, PM Lee is not really saying anything that's really new. Plenty of scholars have said the same things all these years; it's just that previous administrations, including this one, had chosen not to listen. -
Why would he meet up with Obama or Clinton? Bush is debarred - by the Constitution - to run for a 3rd term anyway.Originally posted by Arapahoe:I thought i read somewhere that he met up with the Democrats presidential candidates obama and hillary. Looks like he is doing his ground work already.
He has been busy meeting out to thrash out deals with Nancy Pelosi (Majority House Speaker) to ensure he gets enough support from Congress to fund his nonsensical adventures in Iraq... -
why must say so much, this red dot just got redder...orgy or not, provoking the neighbourhood bully is never a wise idea, even if you have a friend with the biggest biceps, who happens to be far away and fighting a losing battle of his own....
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Originally posted by Arapahoe:
With Bush's impulsive and simplistic mentality, one wonders if he know which Lee he was referring in his speech of acknowledgement.
The thing is and I hope this is not going to continue to built up as a pre-requsit for singapore PM to provide advise to the President of the United States. LKY, GCT, and now LHL. The administration had sought view from LKY, but I think LHL simply suck it up.
Did he confuse LHL with the senior Lee ?
Speaking to anyone with a sense of political clarity will be an intellectual experience for Bush, should we believe in the bluster of pride for the praises that Bush showered on LHL ?
As LHL had stepped on China's toes when he visited Taiwan in the early days when entering the Singapore Cabinet, is he not already setting the scene to antagonise the Democrats ?
LHL did encourage Bush to stay the course in Iraq, even as almost the entire Congress - a house majority by Democrats supported by some from the minority Republicans - had voted against Bush's unending military adventure in Iraq.
If LHL had met with the Congressional Leader Polossi, not much was mentioned - is there any reason for the lack of publicity to this event ?
Did Polossi give LHL a piece of her mind concerning his encouragement for Bush to stay the course, or was LHL shrewd to meet with Polossi before Bush, leaving her in the dark about his real message to Bush ?
The US politicians from the Democrats and Republicans may soon get to know more about the shrewd methods employed by a monopolistic political style of a ONE Party System from this Little Red Dot. -
I am wondering what was in Bush mind when he met this guy from the little red dot whose salary is many times more than him. -
George must be thinking "You can't even win heart and mind of your people, and you are asking me to do so, You must be joking." Or is he not?
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ha ha ha ha ha!!!Originally posted by (human):George must be thinking "You can't even win heart and mind of your people, and you are asking me to do so, You must be joking." Or is he not? hey, he just wanna rub shoulders with bush and get attention from the whole world. He "ma bu zhi lian chang"! No matter how bad people may speak and view Bush, Bush is still more capable than this fellow. Prove to us that he is worth what he is paid we will give him complete respect. -
The next president will be likely a Democrat & I hope he/she will not be so simplistic in dealing with the little red dot. He/she might deal with it as follows:Originally posted by Arapahoe:I thought i read somewhere that he met up with the Democrats presidential candidates obama and hillary. Looks like he is doing his ground work already.
Pay us protection money & we will safeguard your security from big/unfriendly neighbours - this is a win-win (favourite words often used) arrangement. -
Do you seriously think the thug even knows what he's doing? Then again, having a Democrat in charge of the Executive has got to be as good as it gets in terms of ensuring the US marginalises rogue regimes the world over as far as possible...Originally posted by Atobe:
As LHL had stepped on China's toes when he visited Taiwan in the early days when entering the Singapore Cabinet, is he not already setting the scene to antagonise the Democrats ? -
Oh! i couldn't find the article but I thought I read somewhere that LHL had met up with the Obama and Hilary during this visit.Originally posted by walesa:Why would he meet up with Obama or Clinton? Bush is debarred - by the Constitution - to run for a 3rd term anyway.
He has been busy meeting out to thrash out deals with Nancy Pelosi (Majority House Speaker) to ensure he gets enough support from Congress to fund his nonsensical adventures in Iraq... -
i do not believe that any US administration both parties would take LHL serious enough, but rather than diplomatic treatment as a leader of a Country.Originally posted by Atobe:With Bush's impulsive and simplistic mentality, one wonders if he know which Lee he was referring in his speech of acknowledgement.
Did he confuse LHL with the senior Lee ?
Speaking to anyone with a sense of political clarity will be an intellectual experience for Bush, should we believe in the bluster of pride for the praises that Bush showered on LHL ?
As LHL had stepped on China's toes when he visited Taiwan in the early days when entering the Singapore Cabinet, is he not already setting the scene to antagonise the Democrats ?
LHL did encourage Bush to stay the course in Iraq, even as almost the entire Congress - a house majority by Democrats supported by some from the minority Republicans - had voted against Bush's unending military adventure in Iraq.
If LHL had met with the Congressional Leader Polossi, not much was mentioned - is there any reason for the lack of publicity to this event ?
Did Polossi give LHL a piece of her mind concerning his encouragement for Bush to stay the course, or was LHL shrewd to meet with Polossi before Bush, leaving her in the dark about his real message to Bush ?
The US politicians from the Democrats and Republicans may soon get to know more about the shrewd methods employed by a monopolistic political style of a ONE Party System from this Little Red Dot.
The only person right now that the US listened to take reference is probably LKY. He visited the white house met up with Cheney and Bush on the middle east subject.
The thing is I don't think LHL fully understand how he should project himself as a leader of a country. its one thing to support a policy of a country is another thing to get into the mids of republican vs democrats issue. Withdraw with dates or no dates. Bush terms is ending and he is going to face the next President and most likely is a democrats.
LHL should know by now Democrats controlling both houses and pulling out is only a matter of time irregardless of what Singapore perspective. Even if bush does not pullout the Democrats will pull troops out, once they win the 2008 election.
So while LHL asserting the message of engaging in Asean. I find the rest of the message on iraq was just unnessary at this point. He doesn't have a Tact on public speaking...LKY never past down that gene to him on how to speak as a leader so that it is respecting n worth listening. -
Just before he became PM, he visited Taiwan to antagonise China.
Now, China has snubbed us by by-passing Singapore for their Olympic
Games torch relay route.
Just before Bust step down, and most probably the Democrats takes over,
he visted US and get himself closely aligned with the Bush Administration,
and antagonise the Democrats.
Next, the US will snub us by shifting its investments to Indonesia or
Malaysia.
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Seeing how this bugger talks, it's like he got coached by Daddy. Unfortunately, either Daddy is underestimating the Yanks, or he's a poor imitator of Daddy or both. Quite frankly, making such political statements in the current climate in Washington is political suicide. Fortunately, the US press doesn't pay much attention to Singapore so we won't have demonstrators in front of our embassy.Originally posted by Arapahoe:i do not believe that any US administration both parties would take LHL serious enough, but rather than diplomatic treatment as a leader of a Country.
The only person right now that the US listened to take reference is probably LKY. He visited the white house met up with Cheney and Bush on the middle east subject.
The thing is I don't think LHL fully understand how he should project himself as a leader of a country. its one thing to support a policy of a country is another thing to get into the mids of republican vs democrats issue. Withdraw with dates or no dates. Bush terms is ending and he is going to face the next President and most likely is a democrats.
LHL should know by now Democrats controlling both houses and pulling out is only a matter of time irregardless of what Singapore perspective. Even if bush does not pullout the Democrats will pull troops out, once they win the 2008 election.
So while LHL asserting the message of engaging in Asean. I find the rest of the message on iraq was just unnessary at this point. He doesn't have a Tact on public speaking...LKY never past down that gene to him on how to speak as a leader so that it is respecting n worth listening. -
Seriously, it makes little difference. This regime comprises largely of idiots who do not fully understand the political dynamics of the US.Originally posted by Jinpa:Just before he became PM, he visited Taiwan to antagonise China.
Now, China has snubbed us by by-passing Singapore for their Olympic
Games torch relay route.
Just before Bust step down, and most probably the Democrats takes over,
he visted US and get himself closely aligned with the Bush Administration,
and antagonise the Democrats.
Next, the US will snub us by shifting its investments to Indonesia or
Malaysia.
How extraordinary!
Their track record speaks volumes - just about everything adopted here would be a reflection of what a Republican administration entails (the pro-business culture, among others) in a democratic system. The thought of Congress signing some nonsense like a FTA between the US and this regime in a Democrat-controlled Legislature is simply beyond imagination.
It's no coincidence the Carter and Clinton administrations hardly cared a hoot about what this regime gets up to - it just simply isn't worth their time. Should a Democrat take the White House in 2009, just see how history repeats itself... -
By encouraging bush to stay the course in Iraq he will antagonise:
1) the Democrats who want to pull the troops out asap
2) our neighbouring muslim countries who are totally abhorrent of
bush for his invasion of Iraq & heaven knows what they have in
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yeah... I was thinking of the 2nd consideration.Originally posted by richong 3216:By encouraging bush to stay the course in Iraq he will antagonise:
1) the Democrats who want to pull the troops out asap
2) our neighbouring muslim countries who are totally abhorrent of
bush for his invasion of Iraq & heaven knows what they have in
mind for us -
reported in Arab Times - Kuwait
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Singapore backs Bush on Iraq: PM Lee
SINGAPORE, May 6, 2007 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush is right to stay the course in Iraq, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of staunch ally Singapore said in remarks published Sunday. Lee, who met Bush Friday during a trip to Washington, also voiced support for the US leader's veto of a bill by the Democrat-controlled House laying out a timeline for withdrawing US troops from Iraq.
The bill linked the allocation of emergency funding for US troops in Iraq to a plan for US combat troops to start coming home by October 1, and for most of them to be withdrawn by March 2008.
Lee was quoted as saying in the Sunday Times that he had told Bush "what he's doing is right."
"That in Iraq, America has to take a firm position and if it leaves with its tail between its legs, it is going to be very damaging for America, very damaging for all of its friends... particularly in Southeast Asia, that we will all be greatly alarmed because our security will be greatly affected."
Singapore has sent military deployments to help US troops in Iraq, and Lee said strong US leadership was critical for Southeast Asia.
"It's critical for us in Southeast Asia that America does that," Lee said.
"I thanked the president for the steadfastness and resolve with which he's tackling the very complicated problems in the Middle East and Iraq, as well as the Israel-Palestinian issue.
"And the president continues to give strong leadership on that because it affects America's standing in Asia and the world, and also the security environment in Asia because extremists, the jihadists, watch carefully what's happening in the Middle East and take heart, or lose heart, depending on what's happening."