I won't be the only person in blogdom making a connection between these two stories on the Beeb (and elsewhere no doubt). How tenuous you think the connection is will no doubt depend on your political complexion.
"US Vice President Dick Cheney is expected to call for all countries to help with Iraqi reconstruction." Read more.
"Energy services giant Halliburton has admitted that it has fired two members of staff in Iraq for taking kickbacks of up to $6m (£3.3m). American Halliburton has won a lion's share of US contracts to rebuild Iraq. US Vice President Dick Cheney was formerly Halliburton chief executive." Read more.
Posted by Joe at January 24, 2004 06:15 PMThis example of reverse-amakudari has made America a laughingstock everywhere in the world - except in America.
Posted by: DJ at January 26, 2004 03:04 PMAmanobori? hee hee.
Posted by: DJ at January 26, 2004 03:05 PMYou've just invented a brilliant word. Go copyright it.
Posted by: Joe at January 29, 2004 11:20 AM.com is available ...
Posted by: DJ at February 2, 2004 11:47 PMUn(?)fortunately I've bailed out of the .com registration bubble!
Posted by: Joe at February 4, 2004 09:24 AM