Arrogance of power

SUDDENLY President George W Bush calls for an environmental summit and proposes $30m for Darfur — as if these grand gestures will divert Americans from the disasters in Iraq and Afghanistan, not to mention obscene petrol and food prices.

Arrogance of power
Wed, 13 Jun, 2007 - 01:00
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In the end, it will be Bush’s arrogant, demeanour that will have caused nations to become sceptical of our role as world leader.

Herb Stark

239 Division Ave

Massapequa

New York 11758

USA

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