Iraqi parliament speaker slams U.S. officials over criticism of its summer break plans

[Purveyor]

Source: Associated Press

Mahmoud al-Mashhadani did not mention the United States or any U.S. official by name, but his comments to lawmakers, broadcast live on Iraq's state television, left little doubt he was addressing Washington.

In a barb at the Bush administration, he said those behind the criticism of Iraq's parliament would make better use of their time trying to counter criticism by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who is leading a campaign against U.S. President George W. Bush's handling of the war in Iraq.

"You had better try and control Nancy Pelosi rather than Mahmoud al-Mashhadani," the speaker said.

The remarks followed comments by U.S. Ambassador in Iraq Ryan Crocker that Cheney was likely in talks with Iraqi leaders Wednesday to renew a U.S. request that the Iraqi parliament not take a scheduled two-month summer break starting in July.



Read more: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/09/africa/ME-GEN-Iraq-Summer-Break.php

[Fierce]

1. Hee! Excellent quote.

Nicely done.

[GomezLives]

2. Dude. They wanna go surfin.

[Fridays Child]

3. So, what's he really saying? If you're too weak to control your mouthy women...

...don't come around here getting in my face.

Wow! Mahmoud al-Mashhadani managed to expose both himself and Bush for the complete idiots that they are.

We have made Iraq a much better place. :sarcasm:

[cliss]

4. Well, if they were hesitating before,

I'd say now they're probably definitely leaving.

That's what happens when you send a fat thug like Cheney to persuade people.

You just.....rile them up. As if the Iraqis haven't been through enough from Cheney.

NOW if they DO go on a 2 month vacation, then this occupation is seriously in doubt. That's how close it is to folding.

[OnyxCollie]

5. Anbar Province is so beautiful in the summer. nt

[DURHAM D]

6. Mahmoud is an idiot to pick an open fight with Pelosi.

Maybe no one has explained to him that funding bills start in the House.

[rodeodance]

7. well, Jr---How do you control Pelosi---------oh, yes, The mighty masuline veto

PEN.

[Rydz777]

8. I hope they take their vacation. Will anyone notice? n/t

[Duer 157099]

9. While they are vacationing, perhaps our troops can just sneak out?

And I really hope Pelosi takes that comment very personally, and that it energizes her to not back down one whit!

[dazzlerazzle]

10. sorry Mahmoud

As a son of Italian's you soon learn better than to fight with your mother. That is a battle you really won't win!