Fire Rat: Metal Season: 4e

10 Nov ~~ 14 Nov

Consensus. The meetings have been held and a decision has been reached and now that verdict is put into effect, whether for good or ill. The decision taken may be harsh, but it will have the weight of public opinion behind it and it shall carry the day. Those who disagree may be shut out in the cold. Or shut in ....
The Fulfilment:
Chile: IberoAmerican Summit draws up and approves an ambitious declaration for the consolidation of democracy throughout the continent, even in Cuba. And Fidel Castro even signs onto this agreement! "Consensus. The meetings have been held and a decision has been reached and now that verdict is put into effect".
Guatemala: Govt and rebels will sign peace treaty on 29 December, thus ending 36 yrs of civil war. "Consensus. The meetings have been held and a decision has been reached and now that verdict is put into effect"
Korea: Ex-defence minister is indicted on charges of bribery and corruption. Still more fallout from the communist infiltration incident. "The decision taken may be harsh, but it will have the weight of public opinion behind it and it shall carry the day." Also: legal matters, for which these signs are known.
Pakistan: Benazir Bhutto will file an appeal to the Supreme Court, demanding her reinstatement. More legal matters.
USA: Snow system dumps up to 60cm of snow on parts of Ohio.
USA: Spreading sexual abuse scandal in the military --- allegations are that junior officers committed sexual assaults on female cadets. Twenty men charged to date. More legal matters.
Russia: France pressuring the Russian govt to honour Tsarist bonds held by investors overseas. Bonds are now worth $30 billion. Russia may be shamed into it, but only if other countries owe its people some money too .... !! More legal matters. No end to the law, is there?
More news coming!

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