Bush's AsiaPac Deputy Imperialist

Here's what Australian Prime Minister John Howard has to say about an Australian Federal Police officer conducting a raid on the office of the Solomon Islands PM:

"That's not a matter for me to comment on. That was conducted by a police officer employed by the Solomon Islands," he said.

"He happens to be an Australian but it doesn't alter the fact that he's answerable to the Solomon Islands Government.

"He had a good reputation in Australia and people tell me he's done a very good job."

Oh, goody. Now Australia (US Puppet Govt #2) gets to install it's own little mini-puppet governments. That will encourage the locals to love us even more, I am sure.

Not.