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Iraqis just say “no”

Today, the Iraqi officials told General Garner that they could resume their work themselves, and did not need Western nongovernmental organizations and charities who are arriving here to help. They said they did not want Western overseers or helpers, and insisted they were self-sufficient.

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Oh, Canada!

The mayor of Toronto embarasses himself, his city and his country in a disjointed and incoherent TV interview. The local press says “It comes as no surprise around Toronto city hall that Mayor Mel Lastman doesn't always have an iron grip on the facts”. Despite the problems because of the WHO health advisory, the mayor claimed to have never heard of the organization. [source]

Tales from Iran

One of the putative reformers in Iraq is admitting that he is afraid of the Americans and that the Iranian mullahocracy has failed – Mr. Nabavi, a close adviser to President Khatami said

Yes, I am afraid. The Americans are apparently able do whatever they like; no matter the United Nations or even the Western public opinion […]

The fact that people prefer a foreign invasion to living in the Islamic Republic is only the sign of our failure.[…]

the best defense of Iran against the Americans would be to reinforce its democracy in order to deprive them of their [America] arguments

If that last thought becomes common then the invasion will have won.[source, source]