http://www.bloggernews.net/115597 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:59:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.bloggernews.net/115597#comment-334025 Paddy Briggs Mon, 12 May 2008 11:25:31 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/115597#comment-334025 I agree with your analysis, but I wish that it was just an American problem. In Europe we have a track record almost as bad – especially here in “coalition partner” Britain. And our multinationals can comfortably match your multinationals in their disregard for peoples and planet – Shell in Nigeria just one venal example. Those who oppose the unfettered power of big business need more than slogans like “anti-globalisation” – they must suggest an alternative model and, especially, better systems of checks and balances I agree with your analysis, but I wish that it was just an American problem. In Europe we have a track record almost as bad – especially here in “coalition partner” Britain. And our multinationals can comfortably match your multinationals in their disregard for peoples and planet – Shell in Nigeria just one venal example. Those who oppose the unfettered power of big business need more than slogans like “anti-globalisation” – they must suggest an alternative model and, especially, better systems of checks and balances

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