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| The anatomy of a World Bank smear |
| 2007-04-16 |
| The World Bank released its files in the case of President Paul Wolfowitz's ethics on Friday, and what a revealing download it is. On the evidence in these 109 pages, it is clearer than ever that this flap is a political hit based on highly selective leaks to a willfully gullible press corps. Mr. Wolfowitz asked the World Bank board to release the documents, after it became possible the 24 executive directors would adjourn early Friday morning without taking any action in the case. This would have allowed Mr. Wolfowitz's anonymous bank enemies to further spin their narrative that he had taken it upon himself to work out a sweetheart deal for his girlfriend and hide it from everyone. The documents tell a very different story--one that makes us wonder if some bank officials weren't trying to ambush Mr. Wolfowitz from the start. Bear with us as we report the details, because this is a case study in the lack of accountability at these international satrapies. |
| Posted by:ryuge |
| #1 I was wondering how the loathsome parasites at the WB would take to the ascendance of a guy like Wolfowitz. The only time I ever walked out on a social event involving close friends was when a despicable WB staffer from Pakistan barfed up offensive comments not long after 9/11. People who are astounded and offended at the UN or other more high-profile int. orgs living high off US taxpayer funds while promoting the most despicable anti-US feelings and memes wouldn't believe the poison to be found among WB staff. I would think having Wolfowitz as prez would drive these people (further) insane. |
| Posted by: Verlaine 2007-04-16 17:56 |