It occurs to me that the pattern of revolution in the Arab World reflects the original colonial powers...
Tunisia - manning of barricades, much frenzied political debate, corrupt ruler fades away into obscurity. Former colonial power = France.
Egypt - flagrant theft of priceless historic artefacts, army and political elite rapidly ejects corrupt ruler. Former colonial power = Britain.
Libya - complete chaos, unstable old ruler makes endless incoherent ranting speeches and refuses to give up. Former colonial power = Italy.
(I wonder if Italian media, bloggers etc have spotted the intriguing parallel between Gaddafi and Berlusconi?)
Tunisia - manning of barricades, much frenzied political debate, corrupt ruler fades away into obscurity. Former colonial power = France.
Egypt - flagrant theft of priceless historic artefacts, army and political elite rapidly ejects corrupt ruler. Former colonial power = Britain.
Libya - complete chaos, unstable old ruler makes endless incoherent ranting speeches and refuses to give up. Former colonial power = Italy.
(I wonder if Italian media, bloggers etc have spotted the intriguing parallel between Gaddafi and Berlusconi?)
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