NEW YORK, June 18, 2007
Survey: Sudan, Iraq Most Unstable Nations
Annual Index Ranks Countries Based On Social, Economic, Political And Military Indicators
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Refugees line up for a distribution of blankets, mats and plastic jerricans in the Abu Shouk refugee camp, North Darfur, Sudan, on March 25, 2007. The African nation ranked worst on the annual "Failed States Index." (AP Photo/Alfred de Montesquiou)
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Interactive Struggle In Sudan Five-year conflict in Darfur region has left hundreds of thousands dead and displaced millions.
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Interactive Global Terror Major terrorist organizations, the FBI's most wanted and facts and photos from recent attacks.
Pauline H. Baker, president of the Fund for Peace, said 12,000 sources were used to compile the ratings.
In an interview, she said foreign aid remained necessary even though spending alone will not prevent failure.
"You just cannot turn your eyes away from mass atrocities, which often accompany failing states," she said.
As examples of long-range impact of failure, Baker cited the effect turmoil in Sudan, an oil-producing state, could have on world oil supplies and mentioned the massive migration from Somalia, predominantly across Africa.
"The world's weakest states aren't just a danger to themselves," the report said. "They can threaten the progress and stability of countries half a world away."
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Shows how the survey is skewed, Bush's USA should be up there in the top 3...
Despite billions of dollars in foreign aid and the presence of more than 150,000 U.S. troops, Iraq has declined steadily over the past three years, according to the index. It ranked fourth last year, but its score dropped in almost all of the 12 political, economic, security and social indicators on which the index is based.
Does any more need to be said to any intelligent person? Yes, sounds like MISSION ACCOMPLISHED indeed doesn%u2019t it? Of course the CHIMP, the CHICKEN HAWK, HIS MAJESTY McCAIN, Rush, the BUFFOON Limburger, and the FAUX News Fascists will all say that it is just another a LIBERAL MEDIA conspiracy. And the lemmings continue to march BLINDLY into the sea, in lockstep behind their CHIMP-In-Chief.
Providing stability and security for the population is the legal responsibility of any occupying force.
Chalk this up as yet another Bush regime failure/disgrace.
I guess we've got something in common with the people of Darfur after all . . .
And We Won't Stop Until We're Number ONE!!!
He has illegally, immorally and unilaterally invaded a country that originally had no ties to terrorism. Now, yes, there are many terrorism threats as Iraq is an international terrorist congregation point.
I served in Iraq and spoke with hundreds of US and "Coalition" military members. I guarantee you there was no one who agreed with our/their presence in Iraq.
When was the last time you heard the media refer to "the Coalition?"
Who are the terrorists in Iraq? What the hell has Bush gotten us into? Where's the plan to get out of this quagmire?
Is there a poll of parents of the dead, injured or missing as to their support for this war?
Looks like Bono needs to take off his wacky sunglasses and see that his efforts are rather fruitless!
Perhaps Bono should just drop everything and go see if he can get some 'gigs' at various Bar Mitzvahs or Indian Casinos.
the rich got richer and the poor got a bigger shaft up thier arse?
So, who would you believe, a president who doesn't read the papers, or the papers themselves?
(NeoCons need not answer)
Posted by BareEmperor at 05:03 PM : Jun 18, 2007
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problem is a lot of "liberals" cannot tell the difference between news and paid skit. How is Al Franken these days, with his record he can land a job at New York Times
Dumbya's leagcy is more befitting of Bozo the Clown than a US prez.
If you want to look back in history, Harry S. Truman had an approval rating of 21 percent toward the end of his presidency. And now, is rated one of the greatest foreign policy President's in US history.
Winston Churchill was ignored and at times "lamblasted" for even the thought of dragging other nations into WWII.
Do the research...there are many other examples out there to counteract idiots like you.
I dont mean that as a personal attack on you specifically, but I DO mean to lump you in with all the other naysayers out there.
If I may be so bold as to borrow a saying from t he great actor, Jack Nicholson, " You have no idea how to defend a nation"...
A Proud AMERICAN!
So, who would you believe, a president who doesn't read the papers, or the papers themselves?
(NeoCons need not answer)
you know the usual "we liberals know the answer to this problem" solution.
should we ask for our money back?
after 40 years, you would think that the liberals would re-think thier song and dance approach in africa..hey! whatever makes them rich
Posted by clestes at 03:51 PM : Jun 18, 2007
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George W. Bush and ******** Cheney have demonstrated over the past seven years how NOT to be a HUMAN BEING!
Now I read that Iran is going to be forced in democracy with nuclear weapons. Now that ought to work just great!!!
What a legacy, George. You really deserve to be remembered in history. An example of how NOT to be president.
...Fox News fans would believe that Iraq is a thriving democracy, and a model for all other Middle Eastern countries!
- by terrapin78 June 18, 2007 6:12 PM EDT
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