Brahimi concluded that “United Nations personnel around the world are increasingly likely to be targets for attack because the organization is perceived by some as a tool of powerful members, rather than an unbiased advocate for all nations”. In other words, America, or at least the West, was the indirect provocation for the Algerian bombings.

Boy howdy! As if nobody saw that one coming.

Thirdly, America taints the UN with its money; some of which Mr. Brahimi regrettably receives and would doubtless return, were he only given an opportunity to do so.

Masterful, Wretchard, absolutely masterful. Worth the price of admission alone.

The bombing of the UN offices is driven more by the trends which produced Robert Mugabe than those which elected George W. Bush.

If only irony could kill instead of just tweak.

For example, every government official above the rank of bureau director or colonel should execute a waiver giving up the prospect of residence, citizenship or bank accounts in developed countries. In that way, any aspirant to the post of El Presidente will be forced into a make or break commitment to his country.

For that I would even hold my breath.

Just kidding!!!