Karzai set to replace most of his cabinet

Source: Friday's Globe and Mail

In a sign that Afghanistan's embattled leader is finally acting on promises to purge corruption, President Hamid Karzai is expected replace up to 21 of 26 cabinet members any day now, according to government insiders.

A thorough house-cleaning would temporarily placate Western diplomats, who have been threatening to revoke aid dollars unless Mr. Karzai roots out government graft following his controversial victory in the disputed presidential election.

The risk in such a move is that Mr. Karzai could alienate the cadre of alleged warlords and drug kingpins in his cabinet who wield considerable influence above and beyond their portfolios. If scorned, they could pose a threat to democracy's unsteady foothold in the country.

“That is the great fear among the people,” said Khalid Pushton, an MP with ties to Mr. Karzai. “But that fear is outweighed by the hope that he doesn't pick the warlords and drug lords again.”



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I would suggest bowling balls. They keep the cabinet chairs weighted down so they don't blow over in a strong breeze and I have yet to see a bowling ball take a bribe.

I like the bowling ball idea too - but they always end up in the gutter eventually.

"The risk in such a move is that Mr. Karzai could alienate the cadre of alleged warlords and drug kingpins in his cabinet who wield considerable influence above and beyond their portfolios. If scorned, they could pose a threat to democracy's unsteady foothold in the country."

I hope they erect the blast walls first.

I think Karzi finally heard the message. We'll see if the results will be an improvement.

Couldn't bad he wouldn't go with them....
but hey, it's something.....

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red wine for white wine ready for turkey at Xmas. :sarcasm: