Bush throws Merkel a left jab

Bush's recent climate change proposal has European, especially German politicians, angry and upset. Bush proposed meetings between the US and 14 other major emitters to set targets by the end of 2008. People here criticize him for proposing a different set of meetings outside of the United Nations.

Merkel has long had climate change on the top of her agenda for this week's G8 meeting. Some feel that Bush has purposely put her in a tight spot, by stealing her thunder. Despite Merkel's oft-professed "good relations" with Bush, it is obvious no matter how close you feel you are to this Texan, he will constantly throw you punches to keep you off balance. Especially when it concerns a matter of import to the entire world.