Laura Bush hopes to visit Iraq, Afghanistan

[MRDU]

First lady Laura Bush said Thursday it is difficult to hear reports of soldiers' deaths in the ongoing war on terrorism and would like to travel to Iraq and Afghanistan.

"I hope I have a chance to travel to Afghanistan and Iraq," she said.

After speaking to children at an elementary school, Bush told reporters it was important to see Afghan children going back to class after the Taliban's rule ended.

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http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/local/6691125.htm

[Ilsa]

1. Send her now with an 80 lb pack,

a few MRE's and a three liters of water. Let her stand post for a few days in 120 degree heat at a prison, then try to swim to safety when her vehicle overturns in a river.

Does she really think that going is make us think AWOL cares?

[qb]

2. I'm sure it will be an interesting contrast to Hillary's travels.

Instead of thousands of women traveling long distances to see her, the ones she happens to encounter will probably be murmering, "What the f--- is that bitch doing here?"

[NJCher]

3. another GOP non sequitur

... it is difficult to hear reports of soldiers' deaths in the ongoing war on terrorism and would like to travel to Iraq and Afghanistan.


So why go there? To see them?

I think a photo opportunity about how safe Afghanistan and Iraq are is in the making.

Are they really this crazy?


Cher

[qb]

7. She sure as hell won't run into Barbara Bush over there

her "beautiful mind" can't be bothered with such things.

[MoonAndSun]

4. When all else fails, trot out the #1 Stepford Wife to try and clamp down

on criticism of bush* and his evil men. No one dare to criticize The First Lady, it just wouldn't be right.

And when she goes to Afghanistan, will she hold the babies who are dying of hunger and promise them our undying support and love. But if you expect anymore money from us, forget it.

[Richardo]

5. Taliban rule "ended"? Or just temporarily "suspended"?

With her husband's geo-political ADD, I'm betting the latter.

And does this emphasize even more the chicken-shit cowardice of Smirky? His wife at least SAYS she wants to go Iraq and Afghanistan.
He won't (or can't) even do THAT much. :grr:

[saigon68]

9. SUSPENDED --- THE MAYOR OF KABUL PUTTING PLACE BACK IN ORDER

Luckily he is "PROTECTED" by a highly paid force of hundreds of civilian (read) EX-Army Rangers, Special Forces and other Mercenaries paid for by the U. S. taxpayers.

All under the auspices of the State Department, run by EX-War hero Colon Bowel.

[Ripley]

6. She must not read the paper.

Yesterday my little ole paper had an AP article about the Taliban. They started off the article with "The Taliban and al qaida are not on the run anymore." They interviewed the Taliban and they said the Afghanies were sick and tired of the looting and danger and were welcoming the Taliban back. They are also burning schools down.

She and her husband will NEVER get to step one foot in that country. The security risk to everyone around them would be too great.

edit: typo

[DemoVet]

8. I've got a great idea,

how about if Jenna and Barbara enlist in the army and visit Iraq and Afghanistan too. Then maybe Daddy might begin to care about the casualties there. Bring 'em on!

[saigon68]

10. THEN THEY COULD GO AWOL TOO !!!!!!

The family that runs away together ______(insert your own word) together.

[Ernesto]

18. Never happen

Couldn't pass the drug test.

[0007]

11. Laura plans to show off her new bright

green burka.

This is breaking news?

[ignatius]

12. Bye, bye Laura, don't let the door hit you

in the ass. Take your in-laws and hubby for the tour as well. let them see what the BFEE has wrought.

[Journeyman]

13. Oh, this will help. . .

a mindless moron visiting war zones, adding to the security concerns, mouthing meaningless platitudes. What more do our troops need?

[joycep]

14. Don't let us hold you back, Laura

I have no objection to you going to either place--right now. I wonder if she has not heard about the schools in Afghanistan being destroyed?

[bif]

15. Better start shipping flowers over there

so they can set up the photo-ops of the Iraqis hending her roses.

[watercolors]

16. will she take * with her?

I don't think he will show his face there!

[realFedUp]

17. Maybe W and Cheney should attempt that first...

I don't know...just a guess.

[DoYouEverWonder]

19. If she gets the chance?

WTF is stopping her? I'm sure that if she made up her mind to go somewhere, there would be nothing or no one that could stop her. On the other hand she probably still hasn't finished sweeping the front porch.

[demgrrrll]

20. Yea boys just wait til I finish this drink and stub out this cigarette and

I'm gonna get right on that Iraq thing. Reet.

[Mari333]

21. She can introduce PANTS SUITS to the poor

made out of pup tents

[davidinalameda]

22. wouldn't a divorce be an easier way to get rid of her

[guajira]

23. And Lose All the Sympathy Votes??

Imagine the outpouring of support for the BFEE if anything happened to the Stepford "first lady". That's what is scary about this entire plan!

[idontwantaname]

24. Does she think Iraq is for tourists?!

[CO Liberal]

25. Just DON'T LET HER DRIVE!!!!!!!

It proved to be deadly to one of her boyfriends...............

[tedzbear]

26. Why wouldn't she have a chance to go to Iraq?

What's stopping her?
Could it be the nonexistent security situation?
They would have to bus the children into the United States compound anyway for the photo shoot. If she tried to go out into the city, she probably would get shot at by guns instead of cameras.
I can just see it now: First Lady Assassinated by Iraqi Terrorists! Pentagon Request Emergency Appropriation to Double Troops.
:bounce:

[DoYouEverWonder]

28. I can just see Georgie cryiing

They tried to kill my wifey.

[dArKeR]

27. Junior's sending her to drive a car to run over and kill the Iraqis.

Junior's hoping this fear will put stop the guerilla/citizen attacks.


Laura Bush, wife of GOP presidential candidate George W. Bush, on Thursday recalled the pain of a 1963 accident that killed her boyfriend, saying "it was crushing."
http://www.bartcop.com/pickles.htm
(No jail time?)