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2004-06-10 Arabia

Analysis: Lack of Mideast Initiative by Arab Leaders

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Posted by .com 2004-06-10 3:04:10 AM|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "Mubarak and Prince Abdullah have now formed, what al-Jazeera calls "an Arab front..."

A front you say. Is that anything like a Desert Storm? Them boys best upgrade to a squall at least...

Speaking of huffing and puffing, the front was overheard to say, "I'd rather eat quiche with Kerry, than barbeque with Bushie." Putain de Merde.

Posted by Zpaz 2004-06-10 10:51:15 AM|| 2004-06-10 10:51:15 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 A good number of countries in the Middle East are stagnating, falling under the heavy load of corruption, suffering from bureaucracy, lack of comprehensive education and, as is becoming more evident in Saudi Arabia, of Islamist insurgency.

Ya think?

Posted by jules 187 2004-06-10 11:46:25 AM|| 2004-06-10 11:46:25 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 A good number of countries in the Middle East are stagnating, falling under the heavy load of corruption, suffering from bureaucracy, lack of comprehensive education and, as is becoming more evident in Saudi Arabia, of Islamist insurgency.

Yet, any of this direly needed reform must be implemented with sufficient caution and glacial speed so that the corrupt individuals inhibiting its progress all can safely retire with their Swiss bank accounts intact.

Posted by Zenster 2004-06-10 5:21:08 PM|| 2004-06-10 5:21:08 PM|| Front Page Top

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