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To: i-node who wrote (224343)	3/16/2005 12:16:21 PM
From: SilentZ	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574098

Great... the strategy continues... this is the term where the neocons get pushed into the world bodies. -Z Bush Throws Support Behind Wolfowitz for World Bank Post By DAVID STOUT Published: March 16, 2005 WASHINGTON, March 16 - President Bush said today he would nominate Paul D. Wolfowitz, the deputy secretary of defense who was one of the architects of the administration's campaign to topple Saddam Hussein, as president of the World Bank. Mr. Wolfowitz, 61, would replace John Wolfensohn, who is stepping down as the head of the bank on June 1 upon completion of his second five-year term. Mr. Bush called Mr. Wolfowitz "a compassionate, decent man who will do a fine job." The announcement is virtually certain to stir debate, especially in Europe, since many European countries strongly opposed the American-led invasion of Iraq and might see the selection of Mr. Wolfowitz as deliberately provocative. On the other hand, even though Mr. Wolfowitz is not widely regarded as an expert on development, he once served as assistant secretary of state for East Asia and as Ambassador to Indonesia, posts in which he oversaw United States policy for parts of the developing world. By tradition, the United States chooses the head of the World Bank, a 184-member institution whose mission is to try to reduce poverty, while the Europeans pick the director of the International Monetary Fund, which tries to promote financial stability in emerging countries. Since the United States is by far the largest shareholder in the World Bank, Mr. Bush has clout as well as tradition on his side, whatever objections may arise to Mr. Wolfowitz in Europe. On the other hand, European leaders who dislike Mr. Wolfowitz may be tempted to defy tradition and contest the nomination - especially since President Bill Clinton did just that in blocking the appointment of Caio Koch Weser, the German candidate to head the International Monetary Fund, because Mr. Clinton considererd Mr. Weser too weak. President Bush confirmed reports that he was nominating Mr. Wolfowitz at a White House news conference, which was called this morning. Mr. Wolfowitz has been included among the cadre of administration officials who have been labeled "neo-conservatives." As such, he has been a firm believer that overthrowing the Baghdad dictator was an opportunity to sow the seeds of democracy throughout the Middle East, and thus impose a measure of long-range stability upon the region. But, because violence and chaos in Iraq has not abated in the nearly two years since Mr. Hussein was deposed, Mr. Wolfowitz and his like-minded colleagues have come under fresh criticism. But President Bush has remained steadfast in his position that the sea-change that the United States brought about in Iraq will be worth it in the long run, no matter the cost. As recently as a week ago, the Pentagon's chief spokesman, Lawrence Di Rita, insisted that President Bush had asked Mr. Wolfowitz to stay on as the No. 2 man in the Defense Department. There was no telling whether Mr. Di Rita was misinformed, or whether the White House's thinking changed in the ensuing days. Mr. Wolfowitz has been deputy defense secretary since early 2001. From 1989 to 1993, he was under secretary of defense for policy. For three years during the administration of President Ronald Reagan,he served as Ambassador to Indonesia. nytimes.com

To: i-node who wrote (224343)	3/16/2005 2:59:50 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1574098

Say what you want about Howard Dean, but you wouldn't consider Howard Dean a step up from Terry McAuliffe? I think McAuliffe was exceptionally sleezy. And Dean actually believes in "the cause", which is good. But what Dean gains in integrity he gives back in extremism. The Dems are going to have become more moderate before I think about voting for one again; and I think a lot of America feels the same way. BS. I would push for secession rather than become less progressive because you all can't keep up. What the hell have you all been doing since the Civil War.........going to NASCAR and sitting on your bums? Get with the program.....the world is changing fast. I have no interest in going backwards because Bubba can't get his finger out of his butt!