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I wrote:
> If some of these groups were saying "I want a government, and I want
> it so much I am prepared to sacrifice something important", then
> there would be some danger that the peace conference might produce a
> government.
>
> Instead they are saying "It is vital to the interests of Somalia
> that someone else be sacrificed to benefit me, and we need a
> government in order to force these selfish people to make the
> necessary sacrifices to help me carry out my benevolent intentions."
Contrary to my prediction, the people at the peace conference have agreed
on a government.
However, strange to report, the "government" is currently a
government-in-exile, is located outside Somalia, and is in no hurry enter
Somalia.
They are currently shopping for foreign financial and military aid to
enable them to enter Somalia. Foreigners, however, suggest that first they
enter Somalia and start governing, and if they are still alive after
attempting to govern, then they will receive financial and military aid.
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James A. Donald
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