"For too long, the people of Darfur have suffered at the hands of a government that is complicit in the bombing, murder and rape of innocent civilians. I promise this to the people of Darfur. The United States will not avert our eyes from a crises that challenges the conscience of the world".
It's hardly believable, but those are the words of George Bush, our very own president. The man that is so good at creating a crises is now trying to stop one. On Tuesday, Bush announced sanctions against 30 companies and three individuals in Sudan, that would ban them from using the U.S. Banking system.
He has also directed Sec. Rice to push the matter in the United Nations. He wants the UN to continue to fund the ineffectual 7,000 man African peacekeeping force already in Darfur, and create a no-fly zone over contested areas in Darfur.
It seems like too little too late, but I guess he is at least doing something. I was beginning to think he would never take any action at all. I do wonder about his priorities though.
He's willing to send over a hundred thousand troops to steal Iraq's oil. But when the genocide of a whole region is at stake, all he can do is tell those naughty people that they can't use our banking system. I'll bet there're quaking in their boots!
Bush tried to make himself look good today, but I'm afraid he's just embarrassed the US with his timid and inconsequential action.
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