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The endangered people of Burma and disenfranchised of Zimbabwe need to get digging and quick. It's the only hope they have that the major powers will do more than wring their hands and spout platitudes.

What's the difference between the repressive regimes in Iraq and Burma? - Oil

What's the difference between the vote rigging in Zimbabwe and Iraq? - Oil

But of course, I forgot, we went into Iraq to get rid of an evil dictator who was oppressing his people - and had oil

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Could it be that our politicians are still so wrapped up in memories of what used to be Britain's role in the world that their position at the world's top table is more important to them than the people they represent?