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[jfb]

Paul Krugman on a little-noticed diplomatic crisis:

[Bush] alluded to the possibility of reprisals if Mexico didn't vote America's way, saying, "I don't expect there to be significant retribution from the government" -- emphasizing the word "government." He then went on to suggest that there might, however, be a reaction from other quarters, citing "an interesting phenomena taking place here in America about the French . . . a backlash against the French, not stirred up by anybody except the people."

And Mr. Bush then said that if Mexico or other countries oppose the United States, "there will be a certain sense of discipline."

Comments

[greyaenigma.livejournal.com]

Why do I suddenly see Bush as a Mafia kneecapper? "Boy, sure would be a shame if somebody came along and, you know, accidentally laid some trade sanctions on you? Mind you, we wouldn't be in involved, I'm just saying... it'd be a shame... knowwhatImean?"

[marm0t.livejournal.com]

Good old an interesting phenomena.

[jfb.livejournal.com]

I didn't even notice that! Oh no, what if I'm turning into the president!