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Just found out about this guy. He's said to be one of the

by Ziks511 Apr 15, 2005 10:14AM PDT

worlds most influential economists.

"If we were to send teams of ?UN development inspectors? into the United States, the results would not be pretty. First, they would discover a nearly total disconnect between global commitments and domestic politics. Mr Bush has not discussed America's commitments at Johannesburg with the American people (and perhaps his aides have not even discussed them with the president).

"Second, they would find complete disarray with regard to the organisation, budgeting, and staffing necessary to fulfil the commitments. White House and State Department foreign-policy experts are overwhelmingly directed towards military and diplomatic issues, not development issues. Senior development specialists in the Treasury can be counted on one hand. America's government is not even aware of the gap between its commitments and action, because almost nobody in authority understands the actions that would be needed to meet the commitments."

http://www.economist.com/opinion/displayStory.cfm?story_id=1403544

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Sachs

Rob Boyter

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as we got the baddys out let the world do
by Mark5019 Apr 15, 2005 10:19AM PDT

there share ok?

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(NT) (NT) It's just more Bush Bashing, HoHum
by Jerry562 Apr 15, 2005 10:31AM PDT
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Without passing judgement, very much a liberal
by EdH Apr 15, 2005 10:33AM PDT

and a darling of the liberal elite. George Soros, etc.

But yes, very influential. And a pal of Bono's.

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I find,as a fiscal conservative that Bush
by gearup Apr 15, 2005 11:22AM PDT

is a complete fool when it comes to our economy. But it is ok as the Arabs will buy this country out with the $$$$$ they get from us for their oil!

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Wrong gearup
by ice_bear_joe Apr 15, 2005 12:58PM PDT

It will be China,they almost own you guys now.

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(NT) (NT) Sadly true. Check the foreign debt numbers.
by Dan McC Apr 17, 2005 11:34PM PDT
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As an economist, it should be pointed out though
by TONI H Apr 15, 2005 9:00PM PDT

that knowing the UN's history, it would be relatively easy for the USA then to bribe most into never finding a damned thing, right? And if they did, bribe them a little bit more to keep quiet about it and do nothing.

TONI

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ROTFLMHO - UN development - an oxymoron.
by Kiddpeat Apr 16, 2005 12:33AM PDT

Surprise! The UN might find a lot to criticize in the US. That is really a NEWS FLASH isn't it?

I imagine the solution would be quickly forthcoming. Dismember the US and distribute it among the developing nations. The parts, that is, that are left after Koffi, France, and Germany take their share of the spoils.

What a hoot!

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