[witnesstothefall]

Some Arab countries are insisting on real reforms, even at the cost of the traditional public show of Arab/Muslim unity. This is real progress, the upside of Bush's WoT and should be shouted from the rooftops.

The media is studiously ignoring the import of this event, as it boosts the strategic thinking of Team Bush during an election cycle.

[BenLurkin]

bttt

[Dolphy]

For instance, it is surprising that we do not find in the draft "Treaty", in its version before proposing the Tunisian amendment, any mention of the word "democracy." The absence of this word carries, in itself, significances that need no explanation. This is, in reality, not surprising, given the absence of other concepts and principles such as the role of civil society, the dialogue of civilizations, the fight against terrorism...

You are right the media is ignoring this. I don't think they have the intellectual capacity to cover, consider or evaluate the actual significant events that are going on in the world. Instead they prefer the likes of Clarke, not just for his agenda, but also for his rather unremarkable views. The media can't tell the architects and designers from the handymen.

[truth_seeker]

"This is real progress, the upside of Bush's WoT and should be shouted from the rooftops."

When shouting, use shorter sentences.

When navigating this word puzzle, I had to take frequent readings, mid-sentence, to ascertain my location on the political oceans.

[The Radical Capitalist]

Hey, Tunis Afrique Presse Agency...periods are your friend.