Bush fulfills the truth of the adage, "Any American can become president"; no real qualifications needed, of course.

J.P. Wearing, Lynn Haven, FL, USA

It says a lot about the man and the administration, when after two terms in office the only country in the world where he is assured a welcome is Albania, where, incidentally the majority of the population is Islamic. Ironic or what?

Kevin Sullivan, London, UK

Well let's all hope that his influence is waning, as he does not seem apt to use his influence correctly. Many of you reading this will just disregard me as some wacko nationalist Serb but make no mistake about it, Serbia is the main European nation in hindering Middle East terrorists sprouting in Europe. And if my country is betrayed by the PR-seeking, lame duck president, Bush, then HE will be the one responsible for the growth of a new Muslim state in Europe.

Filip, Novi Sad, Serbia

Bush and Blair. Is it really surprising that competing cultural and religious movements believe the West has had its day?

Tony Jones, Grantham, Lincs

The article states that the immigration bill would have given "a path to citizenship for America's 12 million illegal immigrants..." Truth be told, the federal government does not not how many illegals are in the country at the moment. The number is estimated to be between 12 and 20 million. It's difficult to support a plan that grants citizenship to an untold number of people just because they happen to be in the country at the moment.

Jim, Washington, DC

Bush may be a "lame duck" but don't cry any UK crocodile tears for him. He has the Supreme Court where he campaigned to take it. The Democratic Congress rates lower in the polls then does Bush. One terrorist attack and his popularity would soar...Majoritys Leader Reid and Pelosi will have nothing to show in the 2008 elections except a lot of hearings. Jimmy Carter is still the worst US president in or out of office. And, under the Bush administration there have been no terrorists attack in the US since 9/11. Schumer is the lame duck. Bush will keep his Attorney General even with his ranting.

WHSmith, Palm Springs, California

RICHARD OWEN...

he was not wearing a short sleved shirt, it was just folded up!

Kiran, London,

The terrorist attacks of September 11 turned "elected" President Bush into an emperor, as the American people rallied around the President, as they would have done for any President under those circumstances who promised to keep us safe. Blair's suport for Bush tragically offered the American people reassurance at the time that our trust was warranted. The pathetic response of the Bush administration to Hurricaine Katrina literraly washed away this emperor's unearned clothes of strong leadership and made clear the reality that the village idiot had in fact ascended to the throne. Deceit, delusion and sheer incompetence in every area of governance followed. Bush's stature and credibility continues to deteriorate as he refuses to change course or apologize for misleading us into the wrong war and strengthening Al-Queda by diverting our resources. Somehow this all has a Shakespearean feel to it. I expect Bush to cry "A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse" any day now.

Dan, Santa Monica, California, USA

haha, I'd love it if he pardoned Scooter, it'd be the icing on the cake of this administration's total and complete lack of respect for the rule of law.. The reason why they don't is because they know how a pardon would look to the electorate, the fact that all these leading conservatives can't see this suggests they're becoming more and more introverted.

Owen, London, UK

Mr. Bush's stance in the Gonzales debacle relates him to the most African leaders, who though pretending to be a democrats usually refuse to listen to reason. Mr. Bush should fire Mr. Gonzales with honour to atleast prove that he is still the right man deciding and commanding. After all he always stands by his friends before, standing away from them. The list is long Libby Scooter, Paul Wolfwitz etc.

He will certainly go down in history as the worst President who always acted out of emotions and not reason and intelligence. One more year in Iraq, America's military and economic power will be overturned by China and other new comers.

Moh Matimbui, Yaoundé, Cameroon

The question Americans should be asking is how did such a man of limited intelligence and competence gain high office

akram, London,

Great to President Bush get such a warm welcome in Albania. Perhaps the Americans can donate him to Albania as a thank you present once they have finished with him.

That way, he will be closer the The Hague for when his war crimes trial finally begins.

Dima, Darwin, Australia

It seems that George Bush has taken over from Norman Wisdom as Albania's favourite person.

Malcolm Williamson, Welwyn Garden City, UK

Let's stick to the truth! President Bush visited Bulgaria before flying back to the White House. Being a researcher ot your newspaper, I have so far discovered that your news coverage is impartial!Do not disappoint your readership!

Theodora Ivancheva, Sofia, Bulgaria

I wish Blair would show some sense, and maybe a little humility, and realise that he is in the same position as Bush, and stop parading round the world like the Messiah, that he alone thinks he is.

Lezli Taubler, London, UK

It's obvious that Lewis Libby took the fall for Dick Cheney. Presumably Bush will do a Ford, and pardon Libby just before he leaves office. So if the appeal can be strung out until January 2009, then "Scooter" won't do any jail time. Pity the sentence wasn't longer, then he might have been amiable to a plea bargain that would have put Cheney in the frame. Democracy, you start to wonder if it really is better than the alternative.

Andrew Milner, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Maybe he should run for presidency over in Albania then!

As for his problems regarding Mr Gonzalves position as Attorney-General, he should make it clear to those Republicans that are voicing concern, that the American Government has run pretty well so far with the help of incompetence.

David White, Liverpool,