Mrs. Edge
Bono's Belly Dancing Friend
A few weeks ago we found out Bush cancelled his trip to Canada in the Fall AGAIN, (they say he is waiting for a new PM before dignifying us with his presence ) and now, Mandela is shunning Bush! I think he goes a bit far with the holocaust thing, but I agree about the UN.
Mandela keeps heat on Bush
Condemns U.S. for ignoring U.N.
Unlikely to meet American leader
NICHOLAS KOTCH
REUTERS NEWS AGENCY
JOHANNESBURG?Iconic African leader Nelson Mandela kept up his criticism of U.S. President George W. Bush, yesterday and hinted he may not meet him when the American leader makes his first visit to Africa next month.
Mandela condemned Bush for warring against Iraq, saying he was wrong to bypass the United Nations and overthrow Iraqi President Saddam Hussein by force.
"Since the creation of the United Nations there has not been a world war. Therefore, for anybody, especially the leader of a super state, to act outside the United Nations is something that must be condemned by everybody who wants peace," the former South African president said after meeting French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin.
In Washington, the White House made no comment on Mandela's remarks.
This is not the first time Mandela has censured Bush over Iraq. "One power with a president who has no foresight and cannot think properly, is now wanting to plunge the world into a holocaust," Mandela charged in January.
Officially the South African government under President Thabo Mbeki also opposed the war but used softer rhetoric.
Bush is due to make a five-nation tour of Africa starting July 8, spending much of his time in South Africa. A call on Mandela is normally part of any visiting leader's schedule but there were strong signs yesterday Bush would not meet Mandela.
"You assume that he is going to meet me. I wouldn't make that assumption." Mandela said. It was unclear who would cold-shoulder whom.
Mandela however, praised French President Jacques Chirac's anti-war stance.
associated press, reuters
Mandela keeps heat on Bush
Condemns U.S. for ignoring U.N.
Unlikely to meet American leader
NICHOLAS KOTCH
REUTERS NEWS AGENCY
JOHANNESBURG?Iconic African leader Nelson Mandela kept up his criticism of U.S. President George W. Bush, yesterday and hinted he may not meet him when the American leader makes his first visit to Africa next month.
Mandela condemned Bush for warring against Iraq, saying he was wrong to bypass the United Nations and overthrow Iraqi President Saddam Hussein by force.
"Since the creation of the United Nations there has not been a world war. Therefore, for anybody, especially the leader of a super state, to act outside the United Nations is something that must be condemned by everybody who wants peace," the former South African president said after meeting French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin.
In Washington, the White House made no comment on Mandela's remarks.
This is not the first time Mandela has censured Bush over Iraq. "One power with a president who has no foresight and cannot think properly, is now wanting to plunge the world into a holocaust," Mandela charged in January.
Officially the South African government under President Thabo Mbeki also opposed the war but used softer rhetoric.
Bush is due to make a five-nation tour of Africa starting July 8, spending much of his time in South Africa. A call on Mandela is normally part of any visiting leader's schedule but there were strong signs yesterday Bush would not meet Mandela.
"You assume that he is going to meet me. I wouldn't make that assumption." Mandela said. It was unclear who would cold-shoulder whom.
Mandela however, praised French President Jacques Chirac's anti-war stance.
associated press, reuters