The Bush-Abdullah Post-Talk Speech

Boy, Bush seems totally out of it during the speech going on now. He's stumbling over every word, and has grimaced a few times when referring to the King of Jordan as "his highness" and "your majesty." Considering Abdullah pulled out of an earlier meeting, you'd think Bush could at least appear more prepared.

While the context is about Palestinians in regard to how much Bush butt-kissed Sharon during his last visit, I certainly would not - were I a Palestinian or Arab - feel any hope as part of this.

Abdullah, however, originally struck me as a poor replacement for his father. But he's so much more focused and organized than Bush (of course, Bush sets an extremely low bar but still--). His words make it clear that he's looking for more than Bush is willing to give in his usual tritisms.