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2011-02-08 Southeast Asia

Dont try Egypt style power grab in Malaysia, says Najib

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Posted by Fred 2011-02-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 If I were an US "ally"of the US the first thing I would be doing would be to change that perception. Keeping the US on the ground with a boot on their neck, till blood oozed from their eyes would be a good starting point. Invasion of their embassy and death or ill treatment of their staff would also help. Suspending or reneging on any treaty would also help.
New friendship treaties with China and/or Russia would help as well, however the last thing a country would want to appear is an ally of the US.
"Under the bus" is a privilege reserved for those perceived as allies of the US and in particular allies of Bambi.
Compare and contrast the treatment of the UK vis Saudi Arabia. Compare the treatment of Iran vis Egypt. There really isn't much need to go on. If you are perceived as an ally of the US you are stuffed. It's all Democratic Underground fantasy-land rhetoric. Reality doesn't matter.

Posted by tipper 2011-02-08 01:46|| 2011-02-08 01:46|| Front Page Top

#2 ION NOT-MALAYSA. TOPIX > "ARABIAN SYNDROME" SPREADS OVER TO BALKANS, "Jasmine"-induced unrest in SERBIA.

* SAME > {Azerbaijan] BAKU'S PROTESTS AGZ IRAN STEMS FROM FEAR, of Islamic Revolution occurring in their country. MORESO after the TUNISIA + EGYPT troubles.

Meanwhile, oer in ALBANIA ...

Posted by JosephMendiola 2011-02-08 02:06|| 2011-02-08 02:06|| Front Page Top

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