George W. Bush

Ukraine’s New Democratic President, Viktor Yushchenko, Comes to Washington

Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 10:40 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

The US Congress welcomes Ukrainian President Viktor Yuschenko as the world’s latest hero of Democracy Yesterday, the newly elected president of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, received a triumphal welcome before addressing a joint session of the United States Congress. Yushchenko thanked President George W. Bush for standing firm in his support for Ukraine’s Orange Revolution. He… Read more.

Pope John Paul II Fighting for His Life and Against Child Sex Abuse

Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 12:08 PM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

The Pope may be knock knock knocking on Heaven’s door, but he’s still fighting the good fight and, evidently, with good humour. Nevertheless, the continuing terror of Catholic priests preying on innocents (especially boys) must anger and aggrieve His Holiness to biblical proportions. Last Friday, the Council of Catholic Bishops reported 1,092 new accusations of… Read more.

George W. Bush Lectures European Allies on Democracy

Friday, February 25, 2005 at 11:59 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Yesterday, President Bush completed his “How Ya Like Me Now?” tour of Europe. From Brussels to Bratislava, he lectured Europeans on the universal values of freedom, democracy, and respect for human rights. And, in each case, he cited the liberation of Iraq as vindication of his uncompromising foreign policy. Indeed, Bush’s message was especially poignant,… Read more.

Target Syria? Condi Begins Saber Rattling

Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 10:19 PM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice recalled U.S. Envoy to Syria Margaret Scobey to protest the assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister, Rafiq Hariri. This, even though she conceded that there’s no evidence Syria had anything to do with his death. Except that this diplomatic slap was only intended to warn President… Read more.