Issues of Global Import |
23 June 2003
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Berlusconi Prosecution Foiled by Abuse of Power
When most people are on trial for bribery, a vigorous defense is offered or a plea bargan arranged. In the case of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, it was easier just to have parliament vote immunity. If one listens carefully, one can hear the ghost of Richard Nixon applauding in admiration.
Click here to read Kensington's Opinion.
Jordanian Election Almost Democratic
King Abdullah of Jordan has been ruling his country by decree for the last two years, citing the need for firm leadership after the Al-Qaeda attacked America and the US responded with wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. This is almost always a bad idea, and the elections held last week for seats in the Jordanian parliament mitigate the situation somewhat. Yet, as the king himself said, these elections are part of a transitional phase -- meaning the people can't be trusted yet. Click here for more.