Ireland, Sweden and Canada, among other states addressing the CD, expressed concern about the “tendency for some Members of the [Non Proliferation] Treaty to stress its non-proliferation aspects to the neglect of the disarmament provisions of the NPT” in the words of the Irish Representative. Two thoughts on the tendency of some members: 1. The …
Last comments on the Spanish Election
by | 2004-03-15 | No Comments
First, claiming this election is a victory for Al-Qaeda is no different than claiming that electing Kerry is a victory for Al Qaeda. The PP lost the election because enough voters believe the PP lied about the presence of WMD in Iraq and attempted to obscure Al-Qaeda’s involvement in the Madrid bombings. Spanish voters saw …
Condi on Meet the Press
by | 2004-03-14 | No Comments
Rice just declined to testify before the 9/11 commission, “not a matter of preference; this is a matter of principle. It has long been a legal and constitutional principle that assistants to the president, the presidential staff, do not testify before legislative bodies.” Which country is she talking about? Sandy Berger is willing to testify …
Socialists Win Spanish election (Revised)
by | 2004-03-14 | No Comments
Well, still using my inadequate Spanish, El Pais is calling the Spanish election for the Socialists. BBC is reporting that the Socialists will likely win. This is a defeat for the Bush Administration which, through clumsy diplomacy, has now ensured hostile governments in both Germany and Spain. The Socialist candidate has pledged to withdraw Spanish …
