David Balogh

June 10th, 2007

So Pres Bush finally found himself some fans, in a little country called Albania. How cute. Maybe he can go rule them for a while after he’s done destroying the US. Then we’ll see how many fans he has left.

From NY Times:

When Bush arrived for his brief visit, the hills overlooking the capital boomed as military cannons fired a 21-gun salute, and thousands gathered in a downtown square on a brilliantly sunny day to see him and first lady Laura Bush.

Huge banners proclaimed ”Proud to be Partners” and billboards said ”President Bush in Albania Making History.” Red-white-and-blue paper top hats with stars on top were distributed to well-wishers.

Albania also issued three postage stamps with Bush’s picture and the Statue of Liberty, and renamed a street in front of parliament in his honor.

Berisha said the visit was historic. ”Among us is the greatest and most distinguished guest we have ever had in all times, the president of the United States of America, the leading country of the free world,” he said.

Bush said he was proud to be the first sitting president to visit. ”I love to come to countries that are working hard to establish the institutions necessary for a democracy to survive,” he said.

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People waiting on the sidewalks behind yellow police tape gave him a boisterous welcome, shouting ”Bushie, Bushie.” He was practically manhandled as he shook hands along the line. Albanians reached out and embraced him, grabbing at his arms, shoulders and head, mussing his hair as Secret Service agents held him by the waist from behind.

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