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Spanish PM Phones, Bush Doesn't Pick Up
Wednesday, November 10, 2004

WASHINGTON — The White House has put out word daily of calls flooding in from around the world to congratulate President Bush (search) on his re-election victory. But somehow, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero (search) just hasn't been able to get his call past the switchboard.

Zapatero phoned Bush not long after his Nov. 2 win, but wasn't put through to the president. Now, more than a week after the voting, the two leaders still have not hooked up.

The White House explanation signaled something of a cold shoulder toward the Spanish leader, who angered the administration by withdrawing troops from Iraq just after taking office in April.

"I think that may be the case, that he has tried to reach out," Bush press secretary Scott McClellan said Wednesday. "Calls are scheduled at times that are mutually convenient. Some calls are able to be scheduled quicker than others."

Meanwhile, Bush met privately on Tuesday at the White House with Spain's former prime minister, Jose Maria Aznar (search), who was a chief Bush ally in the war in Iraq.

msindependent · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 1:14 am Post subject:

Woodrow · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:30 am Post subject:

On Tuesday, he said Spain and the EU must be "the" worlds superpower within 20 yrs. I don't know why his call didn't get through the switchboard.
Rolling Eyes

Lily · Lieutenant Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 244

I guess the Prime Minister of Spain will just have to keep calling until his call gets through...lol.

ocsparky101 · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:21 pm Post subject:

Maybe the Spanish PM would like to call John Kerry and discuss the value of an apology.

tony54 · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:36 pm Post subject:

He was put in office by terrorists, he promise to pull troops out of Iraq if elected, and he did, he caved in to terrorists. He put all his eggs in one basket=A Kerry win! Like the UN, Canada and Fannce they gambled and LOST! Now he wants to make amends?
I got two words for him and Chirac, and its not Merry Christmas!

Too many wimps in this world.

shooter · Seaman Joined: 02 Sep 2004 Posts: 180 Location: New Mexico

Ring, Ring. Hello, this is the Whitehouse...... This is the President of Spain calling...... All callers from Spain must dial a new number.....

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coolhand · PO3 Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 255 Location: MA/RI

This is great. I respect Bush for keeping ties with Anzar. True loyalty is hard to find.

Lily · Lieutenant Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 244

He pulled out of Iraq as the terrorists wanted, but that did not buy him safety. As a plot was recently uncovered by terrorists to blow up the Spanish supreme court.

FoxURA · Ensign Joined: 19 May 2004 Posts: 63 Location: Texas

I heard about that... Typical... Appeasers always get their hands bit off by the dogs they feed.

Stevie · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:12 am Post subject:

maybe he can get thru to Barney..... Smile

nope, Barney has more class than that! Wink

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Inatizzy · Former Member Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 439

Bush doesn't have time to chit chat with limp wristed pantywaist appeasers like Mr. Grand Poobah of Spain. Let him keep trying to get through......good luck to him.

I got one word for him.

rparrott21 · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 3:23 pm Post subject:

Sorry dude I'm busy...

IpsoFacto · Seaman Joined: 20 Aug 2004 Posts: 163

Wrong pick. Here's the pick.

Guest · Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 12:48 am Post subject: