And, yes, I DO take it personally: "Just say no" to FTAA

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And, yes, I DO take it personally

Friday, November 04, 2005

"Just say no" to FTAA

once again, the headline tells the story... (italics mine)

Bush Tries to Improve U.S. Image at Summit

he's got a lot o' improvin' to do... today in mar del plata, argentina...

[A]n estimated 10,000 demonstrators shouting "Get out Bush!" marched in the streets of this seaside resort, illustrating the skepticism that many South Americans have toward U.S.-led negotiations for a Free Trade Area of the Americas stretching from Alaska to Argentina.

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"We're going to say 'No to Bush' and 'No to FTAA,'" said Argentine labor leader Juan Gonzalez. "We don't have any confidence in anything he might propose here. Whatever it is will only prolong hunger, poverty and death in Latin America."

do ya think they're a tad skeptical about the u.s. having their best interests at heart...?

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