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Originally posted by RUgreek
Does it really bother you so much that the American government gets away with so much, or do you genuinely feel the need to whine about every mistake?
Just curious...
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Voices that question or dessent are vital to a government system that claims to represent the views of the people - not just those that voted for them.
As for the US government getting away with so much... well they do - as a lot that should be highlighted is lost in the partisan crossfire.... simply dismissed as the sour-grapes or attacks of the "other side".
In this case the Italian government demanded a formal apology and investigation - watching the PM in tears said alot - because Rome was in a celebratory mood because of the reporters release - they even lit up the Coloseum in celebration.
This incident may however cause further cracks in the "Coalition of the Willing" as the Italian PM was under fire for his continued support of the US policy in Iraq - and the continued deployment of Italian troops in Iraq. Arguements are now being made for their withdraw from Iraq and the "Coalition".
So not only bad PR - but possibly political fall-out as well...