https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/02/26/the-root-of-all-evil/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:11:32 -0400<![CDATA[It was not a day, but a week of rage. Protests rocked Kurdistan, as clashes broke out between demonstrators and security forces in Sulaymaniyah over the issue of corruption.  In Baghdad, similar clashes were reported as demonstrators waved dinar bills challenging the authorities to &#8220;live on&#8221; these measly amounts. Twenty three people have been killed so far, even as Iraq&#8217;s biggest oil refinery was attacked and production halted.]]>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:12:02 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/02/26/the-root-of-all-evil-n190375