Dubya Can't Spell Ambassador without A-s-s

[JoseCuervo]

I wonder why Dubya has lost the support of our allies in Europe? You don't selling the Ambassador posts has anything to do with it????

George L. Argyros, U.S. ambassador to Spain, 2001-present:
Owner, Seattle Mariners, 1981-1989; team compiled 614-790 (.437) record during his tenure, with no winning seasons.
Speaks fluent English.
No habla español (does not speak Spanish).
No. 265 on Forbes 400 Richest Americans list, 2003.
Republican party campaign chair, California, 2000.
GOP contributions in 2000: $123,000.
"Pioneer" for George W. Bush reelection campaign, 2004.

Mercer Reynolds III, U.S. ambassador to Switzerland, 2001-2003:
Former co-owner (with George W. Bush), Texas Rangers, 1989-1998.
Co-owner, St. Louis Cardinals, current.
Speaks fluent English and basic French.
Speaks no German, Italian or Rhaeto-Romansch (official languages of Switzerland, along with French).
GOP contributions in 2000: $373,173.
George W. Bush reelection campaign's National Finance Chairman, a.k.a. "Fundraiser-in-Chief," 2003-present.

Stephen Franklin Brauer, U.S. ambassador to Belgium, 2001-2003:
Co-owner, St. Louis Cardinals (present).
Speaks fluent English.
Speaks no German, Flemish or French (official languages of Belgium).
GOP contributions in 2000: $415,830.
"Pioneer" for George W. Bush reelection campaign, 2004.

Jeffrey A. Marcus, U.S. ambassador to Belgium, 2003:
Co-owner, Texas Rangers.
Replaced Brauer and served for four days before resigning due to divorce proceedings.
GOP contributions in 2000: $275,000.
"Pioneer" for George W. Bush reelection campaign, 2000.

Craig Roberts Stapleton, U.S. ambassador to Czech Republic, 2001-2003:
Former co-owner (with George W. Bush), Texas Rangers, 1989-1998.
Married to cousin of George W. Bush.
Resigned ambassadorship to serve as fundraiser for George W. Bush re-election campaign.
"Pioneer" for George W. Bush reelection campaign, 2000.

 

[Mr. Foreman]

I think over a quarter mill is a bit steep for a four day tour even for Belgium. Nothin for Cxehcoslovakia is about right! How much do you suppose one needs for der Nederlands?

 

[Nemont]

EG,
I agree that it is bad practice to appoint diplomats according to the spoils system but just FYI you may want go back and review all of Clintons diplomatic appointees. Most appointees under Clinton not only gave huge sums of money but got the treasured night over in the Lincoln suite in the Whitehouse. This certainly didn't start with the current President.

Why do you suppose the European's don't act like allies any more? I think most had high placed government officials reaping big money off U.N.'s oil for food program.

Why is important we are respected by the socialist in Europe? They have only respected the U.S. when we spent blood and treasure freeing them from nomination by imperialism or Fascism. The 6 years I lived with the Europeans I can't think of anyone under the age of 50 who respected the U.S. for anything.

Cpl. Irons

Nothin for Cxehcoslovakia is about right!

Well that would be the right price as there is not a country called Czechlosolvakia or even Cxehcoslovakia because they have split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Nemont

 

[Toonces]

Why do you consider those countries "Allies"? Are you referring to NATO?

Just curious.