Protecting the Dictator

during his visits to other countries, former U.S. President Clinton dared to expose himself to the masses in countries, like South Africa and Greece. He's enjoyed warm welcomes in some places, confrontation from protestors in other's (like Greece). My point is, for all that I can say against former President Clinton, I give credit where credit is due: when it came to exposing himself to the masses of the world, Clinton was braver than the chimp now occupying the White House. Compared to George W. Bush, Clinton was a brave man.

Does that make Bush a big pussy? Apparently it does. Wherever Bush journeys, you can be sure that he won't need to face a very angry world population. He won't, because the Secret Service, with help from agencies like local law enforcement will take extreme measures to prepare for Bush's visits. They will block roads and clear areas of humans, only allowing ones that obviously love Bush (in America, only). Along American roads and highways, the Secret Service and its little helpers limit areas where protestors can stand around with signs that Bush and his gang never see, because those protestors are forced behind lines, often miles from where Bush will ride, and step out of in his Lemo.

Australia will be no exception. According to the Australian Herald Sun, much of Sydney Australia will be closed to the public to protect George W. Bush. (Bush visit closes city by Ian McPhedran, Oct. 17, 2003):

"President Hu jets into Sydney on Wednesday and travels to Canberra on Thursday night arriving after President Bush and his 600-strong entourage have departed.

In the days leading up to the US leader's arrival, giant C-141 Starlifter military cargo planes will fly into Canberra carrying armoured vehicles, weapons and other equipment to protect the President.

When the President arrives in Canberra all roads he uses will be closed and all buildings he visits will be locked down.

Security will not be so intense for President Hu, who will become only the second Chinese leader to visit Australia. Parliament House will not be closed for his visit.

His discussions will focus on North Korea and trade.

Bush has reason to hide. Put aside any real threats, Bush has trouble facing his personal truths: Most people in the whole world detest him and his foreign policies and most of the world's population compares his regime to Hitler's regime.

Also, Bush is getting testy about the leaks. He's put out a dictatorial order that the leaks had better stop, or people will pay dearly for them. That includes ranking members of his administration where the Philadelphia Inquirer reports a lot of infighting. The forming PNAC empire is crumbling and I seriously doubt if all the protections surrounding Bush will save it from itself.