Quote from: Yossarian on November 30, 2010, 03:32:43 pmWith respect to Whiting's involvement in the Nasir assassination - surely all he needed to do was to make the right noises in those CLI meetings. In the one that Bob is asked to do his Iran presentation, he is asked "When can we expect a pro-Western, pro-business government in that country?" or words to that effect. I understand that the US concept of Syriana is of a similarly pro-US Middle East, or countries therein. As such, Whiting's persuasiveness in the right ears in the CLI should be all that's required in the case of Nasir vs Meshal - he paints Nasir as anti US / pro China, politically an undesirable ally who doesn't want to play ball (but who must be rubbed out in favour of) pro-US puppet Meshal.Maybe. Though I had always assumed that the single-issue lobby group nutjobs (like this fictional CLI) don't actually influence US policy very much, as in the end it is all neutered by bureaucrats.
With respect to Whiting's involvement in the Nasir assassination - surely all he needed to do was to make the right noises in those CLI meetings. In the one that Bob is asked to do his Iran presentation, he is asked "When can we expect a pro-Western, pro-business government in that country?" or words to that effect. I understand that the US concept of Syriana is of a similarly pro-US Middle East, or countries therein. As such, Whiting's persuasiveness in the right ears in the CLI should be all that's required in the case of Nasir vs Meshal - he paints Nasir as anti US / pro China, politically an undesirable ally who doesn't want to play ball (but who must be rubbed out in favour of) pro-US puppet Meshal.
saw "the takers" the other wk, pretty good oceans 11 type nonsense
It is almost worth watching for the croc.
volver, both comic and poignant with a brilliant strong ensemble headed by cruz
Quote from: Bubba on September 24, 2010, 08:00:50 pmWinter's Bone - just seen it at the Showroom - very dark; recommended.You read the book bubba? Had forgotten all about reading this years ago until I saw your post - didn't realise they'd made a film. Thought the book was amazing though - look it up (not a light read, but then I'd imagine thats obvious from the film). His other stuff is good too
Winter's Bone - just seen it at the Showroom - very dark; recommended.
..Minnie Driver.. is rather irritating..