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10-26-04
I don't think there's ever been a Thai one either. I see no trump.
Boutros-Ghali was better described as an 'African' candidate in fact (he was from Egypt), but as he only served one term rather than two he was replaced by another African, Annan (who then served two terms).
More important than the fact there hasn't been an American is the fact that there hasn't been one from anywhere in North America. As it's done roughly by continents, that might help. However, as Asia has already waited an extra four years I doubt it will want to give up its turn. I also have trouble believing that China would support a US candidate.
'If we take in our hand any volume; of divinity or school metaphysics, for instance; let us ask, Does it contain any abstract reasoning concerning quantity or number? No. Does it contain any experimental reasoning, concerning matterof fact and existence? No. Commit it then to the flames: for it contains nothing but sophistry and illusion.'
'The heart of man is made to reconcile the most glaring contradictions.'
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