The more a country makes use of multilateral institutions thereby respecting shared values, and accepting the obligations and restraints inherent in those values, the more others will trust and respect it and the stronger its chance to exercise true leadership. -Kofi Annan
Sure, but Mr. Annan, the chances are already about as strong as can be imagined. There is something honorable about leading by doing. Of course, it depends on whether the act is for good or for evil. Leading by talking is for a debating society.
"Leading by talking is for a debating society."That's all Kofi's capable of : talking. President Bush didn't pull his punches while reminding him of his IRRELEVANCE this morning <G>
Whew...I have FINALLY gotten up to my OWN posts from today....only a couple of hundred more to go! This has been the BEST thread I've seen in a LONG time!