...i've known about this corruption ever since it started (albeit without documented proof). at the least, i theorized it was happening as did most other people with any common sense. we've known forever saddam was a brutal dictator who was living beyond his means, so why wouldn't he be scamming cash out of the un monies? i do agree with you about why this is a blockbuster story. i just wonder how many idiots (who worship such rags as the nyt), who are hearing about this now, think it's news...
Agree. I have been following it ever since the WSJ article, but the story has never gained any traction until, hopefully, now. We are talking about mass corruption among the political class of numerous countries and the UN. It gives us a rare glimpse of how international relations are influenced by bribes and payoffs rather than national interests and moral principles. The Brits are investigating it seriously, but I doubt if the French will do anything, and I know the Russians won't.
The US should make all the facts known and let the chips fall where they may, but I think the USG will use the information behind the scenes to influence decisions under the threat of making the facts public.