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Oh, Wolfie. Oh, Wolfie.

What's most surprising about Paul Wolfowitz's imminent departure from the World Bank is that the White House hasn't yet fired him. It's been abundantly clear for the last few years that other member countries have had enough, that they rightly think you can't engage in corrupt activities while pushing for developing nations to reduce corruption, and that they will fire Wolfowitz and not allow the U.S. to name his replacement. Historically, the U.S. has appointed the World Bank President, while Europe has appointed the IMF President. But by all indications, the U.S. is about to reject a compromise that would end the European campaign to end this tradition.

Yes, the Bush administration places a high value on loyalty; however, when it looks like Team Bush will lose, they have a history of folding. Nominations are withdraw, bills are pulled, etc. It seems we reached a point where failure was certain about a week ago, yet the White House stood by Wolfowitz. Bizarre.

Drinking Liberally tonight at the Montlake Ale House.

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Last updated by Nicholas Beaudrot on 11:17 15 May 2007