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    • Where else to put this than in the World Open Thread? Today - May 17 - is the Norwegian Constitution…
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    • First and last poll-alternatives are not mutually exclusive.  Can we have multiple choice? Recommended.
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    • Came out strong, but ducked - wonder what they had on him. Link In the book, O'Neill says that the…
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    • One more from the Guardian for those who don't click links: What drives support for this torturer Oil and gas…
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    • This is the top story now at the Guardian Good stuff in Guardian's blog. Note the difference in the British…
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    • It was ambiguous, but I took no offense.
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    • Not quoted in the diary, but found in the link to clans above: The government of Siyad Barre (1969-1990) exploited…
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    • Thanks for the links, Sirocco! I read the linked article on segmentation - also followed the link to the main…
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    • The sentence you quote is simply my own humble opinion on this issue.  The fractious political structure, distrust displayed and…
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    • Thanks a lot! Heading out myself for a late lunch with my kids.  Back around 5.
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    • For bringing initial attention to the 10 stories here and follow up diary here. There is a link missing in…
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    • I profess no unique or special knowledge.  Just going with a gut feeling.  Fiercly independent people those living in the…
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    • The Independent's reporting is consistent with the Guardian: Massacre in Uzbekistan Up to 500 protesters feared dead. Ex-ambassador accuses UK…
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    • I was in doubt whether to post again on this topic.  Thanks for summing it up so well.  I have…
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    • This is sad, sorry arrogance. Drive-by posting of general insults: You people are dense. (0/none) Then being deliberately obtuse -…
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    • Why bother with your empty attack? I think it would be customary courtesy to explain the banning.  Apparently, neither a…
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    • Let's not forget that the Uzbeks - rather, their government are our current good friends.  They have quite valuable services…
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    • I don't know what they do to their political prisoners, but I know that their prisons are (at least, were)…
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