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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (154390)	12/18/2004 8:11:27 PM
From: Maurice Winn	Respond to of 281500

Hawk, it's nice to see things have quietened down somewhat. Re the lack of a NUN, it's fair enough to blame Bush, in part. I have seen zero hint that there is any reason at all to think in supranational terms by King George II or flunkies. Yet, ironically, the biggest dog is the one who benefits most from such civilisation and is in the best position to enact it. Perversely, when at the zenith of power, there is little incentive for the powerful to do things differently; "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Imagination and creativity, integration and civilisation are hard work and uncommon in politics. I'm certainly happy to heap scorn on Chirac and Annan and a lot more besides. Meanwhile, Kiwis in Afghanistan get King George II award: stuff.co.nz <The Government confirmed last night the secretive SAS unit received a unit citation and a personal commendation for its commander, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Kelly, from the United States. The Government has been tight-lipped about SAS involvement in the conflict, an Auckland newspaper reported today. Defence Force spokeswoman, Commander Sandy McKie confirmed President Bush presented the citation to the SAS and said Colonel Kelly received it in San Diego. Prime Minister Helen Clark was reported to have been told about the award a week ago. A website reported President Bush gave the award on December 7 in recognition of the SAS contribution to the American-led war in Afghanistan. It was also given to members of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force, consisting of units from America, New Zealand, Canada, Denmark, Germany and Norway. ... continued... > Cheers, Mqurice