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2004-03-03

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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-03-03 1:06:58 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The capital Algiers, a sprawling metropolis of four million people, is subject to daily brownouts and shortage of water not seen even in post-liberation Baghdad. snicker

in close association with a network of French business tycoons, claimed the lionâs share in the nationâs oil and gas income. It's all about the oiiiillll.

But possibly the biggest blow to Bouteflika came late last year when the army high command publicly announced it would no longer interfere in national politics. We want power and you can't give it to us.

The generalsâ decision was taken under pressure from Washington and during negotiations with Gen. Muhammad Lamari, Algeriaâs most senior commander. gigs up, pal

Bouteflika and Lamari were invited to Washington where discussions focused on some form of a link between NATO and Algeria. Huh? I thought Buttafuco Boy was the tyrant here and the generals were our allies ...I'm confused. What did Washington say to him? "Our way or the highway", or maybe, "Bouteflika, Bouteflika, fly away home??"

Bouteflika.. repeat[s] Jacques Chiracâs experience in the French presidential election ..when he won ..because the man who faced him in the second round was the neo-fascist Jean-Marie Le Pen. It's an old trick..but it works every time.

Krgystan and Bouteflika all in one night. A lot's has been going on under the radar here.
Darn..I need some sleep.

Posted by B 2004-3-3 1:42:35 AM|| 2004-3-3 1:42:35 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 But possibly the biggest blow to Bouteflika came late last year when the army high command publicly announced it would no longer interfere in national politics.
IMO dogs will stop chasing cats & pigs will be menacing airliners before Algerian Generals stop interfering in politics. What's Khalid Nezzar up to these days?

Posted by Dave 2004-3-3 7:11:23 PM|| 2004-3-3 7:11:23 PM|| Front Page Top

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