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2008-12-07 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

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Posted by Fred 2008-12-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 "Press TV takes revolutionary steps as the first Iranian international news network".

Source of the article is presstv.ir. I have a feeling their news might be a bit slanted but they probably have much to learn from AP & Rooters.

Posted by tipover 2008-12-07 00:56|| 2008-12-07 00:56|| Front Page Top

#2 The smartest thing Georgia could do right now is to open their doors to desirable immigration from powerful allies. Somebody that Russia would avoid annoying.

Since NATO membership probably won't be forthcoming, turn Georgia into a tax haven for the very wealthy, along the lines of what Switzerland used to be. Absolutely anonymous banking, with Georgian embassies around the world being bank branches.

And it should be the destination of choice for embezzlers from around the world, and those whose tastes have strong international restrictions.

What happens in Georgia stays in Georgia.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-12-07 08:58|| 2008-12-07 08:58|| Front Page Top

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