DO Mention The War!

Here's a funny story from the Murdoch press: Cheney to snub Japan minister for Iraq gibe.

Cheney will not meet Japan's Defence Minister during security-related talks next week, an omission interpreted here as payback for Fumio Kyuma's criticism of the American decision to invade Iraq.

Given that most politicians in their right mind today would run a mile to avoid being seen with Cheney, this "snub" offers a new way out - just criticize the war in public and your problems are solved!