Georgia George

Cali Ruchala tells us that Georgia has named a street after George W. in honor of his funding of the Georgian military.

Despite the fact that most of his electorate wouldn't be able to find Georgia on a globe, George W. Bush has been honored with a newly paved road in Tbilisi which now bears his name... and picture....

In what is most likely the only country in the world to openly "love" Bush, one must realize that Georgia is practically entirely subsidized by the United States. Between 1992 and 2000, The US dumped $778 million directly into the pockets of those disposed in the Rose Revolution. For a while, Georgia was Uncle Sam's second largest per capita aid recipient, following only Israel....

Unlike the Shevardnadze era, results can be seen: Tbilisi buildings are being repainted and roads resurfaced. The most profound result of US aid however is evident in Georgia's military build up. The largest U.S. military aid program, Foreign Military Financing (FMF) began doling out cash to Georgia in 1997 with a measly $700,000. But by the next year that number increased 7 times over, to $5.3 million. Since 1997, Georgia has received $79,390,000 million in FMF grants and Bush has requested $12 million more to the 2006 budget. Additionally, Georgia has received over $7 million from the International Military Education and Training fund....

George W Bush, honorary Georgian, fit for an avenue; now as immortalized as Davit Agmashenebeli, Ilia Chavchavadze and Shota Rustaveli. President Misha said, "Mr. Bush is a man of great principle, a man of great understanding of the complicated issues in our region, and the personality without whom the fight against terrorism would hardly have been possible."

Take that, Democrats. Georgia loves George and you're soooo jealous. Their Atlanta Braves will probably also make the playoffs and get to shake the hand of W in victory. Salt in the wounds, morons. Ha ha.