Two things crossed the radar screen in the last 12 hours.

Firstly, Dubya has set a stunning example for the rest of the world to follow by giving (via presidential intervention) one of his political mates (Scooter) a reprieve from jail.  Top work pal.  Leading by example – NOT.

And I see that the foundation stone has now been laid for the new presidential palace here.  The new palace is being donated by the Chinese government.  Now that’s prioritising “aid” money, isn’t it ?  Another NOT I am afraid.   Better kick out the OZ military from the palace site first I suppose.  More votes in palaces than basic infrastructure and security.