Deal Is Offered for Chief’s Exit at World Bank
Of course his removal should only be the first step…. the second, Wolfy’s neo-con ass on trial in front of the World Court.
Take note, Canada supports keeping Wolfowitz in his position. Shame.
the bell tolls for the thee, Wolfy
May 8, 2007 · 7 Comments
Categories: Canada/U.S. · Cultural · Nixon · paul wolfowitz
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earthpal // May 8, 2007 at 10:20 pm |
Absolutely Loneranger.
He pledged to fight corruption when he first took this office yet he soon manoeuvered the Bush/American agenda into his plan. eg: cutting aid to Uzbekistan when they refused landing rights to US military yet he awarded large amounts of aid to countries which agreed to support American foreign policy……
“Sure we’ll help you…if you do what we say.”
Jose // May 9, 2007 at 5:12 am |
But negotiating Wolfowitz’s departure is not the way to solve this problem. The solution should be the dismissal of the person because a President of the World Bank cannot permit himself these actions.
Leaving the US the free designation of Wolfowitz’s successor is a very risky decision taken by the EU. That would be forswearing prerogatives, which as a principle should never be done.
earthpal // May 9, 2007 at 7:02 am |
Jose yes I fully agree. I meant to bring that bit up too. Why should the WB appease the American admin like this?
By this negotiation, the bank is still allowing the US to make the final decision on whether he goes or not. He should be dismissed and that’s it.
His successor should be chosen democratically.
anticant // May 9, 2007 at 12:47 pm |
Funny, isn’t it, how people often look like their names. It’s good to see this vulpine character looking sheepish these days.
1loneranger // May 9, 2007 at 1:40 pm |
Of course I would encourage a democratically elected president of the World Bank after the dismissal of Wolfowitz for the abuse of his position. But it is no surprise that the U.S. has total control over this particular organization. It is a front for the neo-con’s version of an American agenda. The U.S. contributes more funds than any other member state to the World Bank, they’ve assumed a role of dictatorial influence.
Jose // May 10, 2007 at 4:54 am |
I’d say this is another institution wanting a radical change. That I know that the World Bank is erradicating poverty is just mere words coming from it. The UE appears to become strong enough to have its own “charity” bank, but to back it it needs full support from the countries forming the union.
earthpal // May 10, 2007 at 6:41 pm |
Jose, absolutely. As you know, I fully agree that the World Bank badly needs reforming. Or should I say, the world’s poor badly need the World Bank to reform.