Iraq allies urge Bush to turn to Iran, Syria (Blair and Howard)---unless

[rodeodance]

these two parrots of Bush back it up with action----this 'urges' will be only rhetoric.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061113/ts_nm/iraq_dc

Iraq allies urge Bush to turn to Iran, Syria

By Claudia Parsons 37 minutes ago

BAGHDAD (Reuters) -
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Bush has said he is looking for "fresh perspectives" on Iraq after his Republican Party received a drubbing in last week's mid-term elections, losing control of both houses of Congress.

British Prime Minister
Tony Blair will call on Monday for Syria and Iran to be engaged in efforts to stem violence in Iraq and to secure a broader Middle East peace settlement.

Blair will argue the need for a Middle East strategy that includes making clear to Damascus and Tehran how they can help in the region while warning them of the consequences of hindering peace, a spokeswoman said.

His comments, to be made in an annual foreign policy speech, will show his willingness to work with Syria and Iran on Iraq -- an idea so far spurned by Bush, who is fiercely critical of both countries and has accused them of fomenting violence in Iraq.

Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, another of Bush's loyal backers in Iraq, also said on Monday talks should be held with Syria and Iran on ending the violence in Iraq.

Quite how far Tehran or Damascus are motivated to step into the turmoil of Iraq to aid Washington is unclear.

[Spazito]

1. Well, my bet is....

they both have had a briefing on the recommendations of the Iraq Group and, surprise, surprise, this will be a key recommendation.

They are soooooo obvious!

[bemildred]

2. An admission of utter failure.

Iran, and especially Syria, will not be giving the Bushites any more free rides.