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India PM - I refused to help Bush
2003-03-28
(via Drudge)
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Thursday told the media how George Bush thrice sought his help in the war on Iraq, and how he refused the American President.
proud of it huh?
"The US President George Bush has spoken to me three times saying that India must help the USA as Sadaam Hussein had left him with no option but to go for the attack," he told journalists. Vajpayee told Bush that India believed war was not a solution to any problem except with Pakistan and China and so could not help. India is also trying to consolidate the support of many countries to prevent escalation of the battle between US and Iraq, Vajpayee said.
Just how would it escalate fool?
"I have written to the heads of many countries including China, Russia, France and USA as we are very seriously concerned with this war which goes against the United Nations," Vajpayee said.
doesn't go against it at all... the UN did the job halfassed and... oh crap... why bother?
Vajpayee has said in in an all-party meeting that though India does not support the war, there is no need for harsh words.
Grimaces, scowls and rolling of the eyes, but no harsh words
He also asked the people of the country to be prepared for adverse repercussions of the war between US and Iraq, which will have repercussions on India.
Especially with your attitude pinhead
Asked about the killing of 24 Pandits in Pulwama, the the Prime Minister said this was an act of desperation by terrorists.
But war doesn't solve anything, right?
Posted by:Frank G

#6  GWB:Good morning My friend President Musharraf, so glad to take your call......
Secretary: psst - Mr president, its Mr. Vajpayee from India
GWB: (signals with hand and exagerated facial features, whispers - Tell him im not in right now.."
Secretary: Im sorry Mr. Vajpayee, He cant take your call right now, hes not in, can I take a message?
GWB: So Perv my good buddy!, What do I have to do close this deal with you on the 100 brand spankin' new F-16's?
Posted by: Frank Martin   2003-03-28 18:52:53  

#5  I agree that India should make a strong effort to align itself with the US. We share common ideals and goals, as compared to the US and Pakistan.

I believe Vajpayee is making a critical error here.
Posted by: Bill   2003-03-28 15:10:19  

#4  He does not need to look for trouble, but appeasing the Fundos will never work. They will keep probing the Indian underbelly with their daggers till they hit a nerve. His Fundo Fifth Column will bite him if he does not do anything about them.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2003-03-28 14:39:23  

#3  India has more MOslems than nearly any other country, he's probably afraid they'll start rioting and he doesn't want the trouble. There is also a lot of talk of Iranian/Indian deals going on.

Its just a shame he couldn't keep his pie-hole shut.
Posted by: Yank   2003-03-28 14:16:56  

#2  This is a shame, I was rather hoping that the Anglophones plus Spain, Japan, Turkey, Israel and India could form a new world order to deal with terrorists. Now both Turkey and India are out.

Mr. Vajpayee doesn't know how nicely his country could have done by aligning with the US/UK, and how it could have helped him with the Kashmir problem. As it is, next time you need some help, Atal, call the Chinese.
Posted by: Steve White   2003-03-28 13:28:25  

#1  Great. Another Third World Hero...next!
Posted by: tu3031   2003-03-28 12:41:27  

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