How different politics, and honour, can be in other countries. South Korea’s prime minister offered his resignation and an apology Tuesday for playing golf while a national rail strike disrupted his country. Lee Hae-chan’s resignation was accepted by the country’s president If only other leaders were so honourable and held to such impeccable standards. Need …
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It’s time to leave Iraq alone
This is going to be an unpopular post… Yes, I believe it is long past time for American, British and all other troops to leave Iraq. That is not a new position, nor is it surprising. What you may be surprised to hear.. because it is certainly not something I have suggested before on this …
Iran and Iraq “natural allies”
Really? Well.. apparently Al-Sadr and the governing Shia coalition in Iraq think so. If neighboring Islamic countries, including Iran, become the target of attacks, we will support them,” al-Sadr was quoted as saying. ”The Mahdi Army is beyond the Iraqi army. It was established to defend Islam.” But no worries for the Bush Administration right? …