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Bush arrives in Seoul, anti-U.S. protest fizzles


SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush arrived in South Korea on Tuesday for talks focused on communist North Korea and was greeted by a minor protest aimed mostly at his host instead of a big anti-U.S. rally that had been expected.

In a surprise boost for Bush, who has largely managed to set aside prickly issues with Seoul, it was a rally in the city centre in support of what is likely to be his last visit to East Asia as president that ended up attracting a huge crowd.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080805/pl_nm/korea_usa_dc_3

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Police fire water cannon at Bush protesters

Police fired water cannons at thousands of protesters Tuesday as President Bush got a volatile reception in South Korea at the start of his three-nation Asian trip. Dueling demonstrations reflected mixed sentiments in this U.S. ally, where public opinion surveys remain generally positive about America, though many people decry Washington for a variety of issues. Bush will meet Wednesday with President Lee Myung-bak for the third time since the conservative, pro-American leader took office in February.

Some 18,300 police were on high alert with riot gear and bomb-sniffing dogs to maintain order during Bush's brief visit, the National Police Agency said. About 30,000 people gathered in front of Seoul City Hall for an afternoon Christian prayer service supporting Bush's trip. Large South Korean and U.S. flags were held aloft by balloons overhead along with a banner reading, "Welcome President Bush."


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080805/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_asia;_ylt=ApXCVD.PunXjBYffKt4KWniyFz4D

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ORIGINAL: kittinSol

What's funny is how Reuters desperately attempt to put a positive spin on Bush "[being] greeted by a minor protest aimed mostly at his host instead of a big anti-U.S. rally that had been expected."

So, he wasn't greeted with an overwhelming show of joy of adoration then, aye?

The other hilarious bit from Reuters: "In a surprise boost for Bush, who has largely managed to set aside prickly issues with Seoul, it was a rally in the city centre in support of what is likely to be his last visit to East Asia as president that ended up attracting a huge crowd."

I see! So the South Koreans are really celebrating the end of the cretin's presidency! Rejoice, rejoice: he's out of our collective faces soon! (Unfortunately, his disgusting legacy is there to last  .) And what's this? Reuters effectively say that Bush has 'set aside' his differences with Seoul: so, not much of a success there, then, just a little visit for the fun of it, since nothing concrete will come out of it?

Sanity, you really shot yourself in the foot with this one: what are you trying to say, that the Associated Press is prejudiced against your hero, hmmm? Because Reuters' critique is more subtle, but it's still there for all to see.

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ORIGINAL: kittinSol

Sanity, you really shot yourself in the foot with this one: what are you trying to say, that the Associated Press is prejudiced against your hero, hmmm? Because Reuters' critique is more subtle, but it's still there for all to see.

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ORIGINAL: Aynne
The South Koreans are celebrating just like the rest of the entire world with an exception of the last bastion of Bushies here on CM

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ORIGINAL: kittinSolSo, he wasn't greeted with an overwhelming show of joy of adoration then, aye?