too bad bono is now in cahoots with the world bank
from
http://cnnfn.cnn.com/2000/09/25/economy/wb_protests/index.htm
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Prior to the Development Committee press conference, Wolfensohn [head of the
world bank] joined the lead singer of the rock group U2 and Jubilee 2000
spokesman, Bono, and others inside the meeting center in a discussion of
globalization.
Bono, who said he is accustomed to addressing crowds of no less than 70,000,
called Wolfensohn a "moral man" and the "grooviest candidate" for the title
of "Elvis" in development economics, at which the international banker
danced in his seat, laughing.
Once beyond the joking and mutual appreciation, however, Wolfensohn left to
address the Development Committee and Bono eloquently took on the topic of
debt relief and internationalization before a room full of somberly dressed
international bankers.
"These institutions need to remember that they work for the people, and
people don't feel like they are accountable," Bono said, noting he
represented many of the thousands protesting the international
organizations. "There is now a chance for a giant leap and that is the only
thing that is going to please the people outside.
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./paul
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