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Banged up in Burma : Comments

By Philip Coggan, published 17/2/2012

A larrikin abroad in Myanmar illustrates how violently cultures can clash.

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…Now, Ross Dunkleys story makes for an interesting comparison. In a Country renowned for nepotism and cronyism, Ross, not unsurprisingly, falls foul of a business “plant”, and via an association with a prostitute, sets himself up for the fall.

… Meanwhile, back in the land of “Ozz”, another high profile “plant” of the Gillard Government, pays for the services of a prostitute with a union credit card, (we can assume, more than once), and for three years to date, escapes any meaningful repercussions in order to service the needs of a shaky Government to retain power by any means.

...Mmmm, a very interesting comparison indeed!
Posted by diver dan, Friday, 17 February 2012 7:35:42 AM
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Very interesting article, and good comment diver.

Can't help feeling that anyone wanting to run a newspaper in Myanmar must have rocks in his head; and no, vulgar self-assertion isn't exactly the most Asian of values.
Posted by Matt L., Friday, 17 February 2012 11:42:35 AM
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