Posted in Tomfoolery, US on 15 August, 2008 | 3 Comments »
This is the man we are told holds the most credibility on foreign affairs in the US presidential election.
I am interested in good relations between the United States and Russia. But in the 21st century nations don’t invade other nations.
John McCain, 13 August, 2008, Birmingham, Michigan.
Yes, yes they do.
Posted in Arabs, Maghreb, Mauritania, Third World, culture, gossip on 15 August, 2008 | 13 Comments »
Khatou mint El Boukhari, the wife of Mauritania’s former president, has been blamed by many for her husband’s downfall. She introduced the concept of a Hillary Clinton-style First Lady to a country in which the wives of powerful men tend to keep out of the limelight. She aroused distrust and ire from much of the [...]
Posted in Africa, Mauritania on 15 August, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Seeing as the Junta is purging its diplomatic ranks of Abdallahi loyalists, perhaps it will appoint Col. Vall Ambassador to Ireland? Doubtful, but a fun prospect.
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