Let's stop talking about what a particularly putrescent pick Palin (I like alliteration) was for a moment and discuss other (foreign) political leaders in trouble.
First up, Canada: Prime Minister Stephen Harper formally scheduled a parliamentary election for October 14, despite previously specifying a much later date (by about a year) and promising to end this sort of political manipulation. Harper is hoping to build a larger Conservative bloc in Parliament by capitalizing on his own popularity before opposition to the Canadians' commitment in Iraq and discontent with a sluggish economy grow.
Next, Israel: PM Ehud Olmert is scheduled to resign this month, as mentioned before. And now the Israeli police have formally recommended that Olmert be indicted for bribe-taking, breach of trust, and fraud. However, the recommendation has no real meaning, and it's up to AG Menachem Mazuz to actually file charges.
And no beleaguered prime minister omnibus would be complete without Thai PM Samak Sundaravej. Anti-government protesters have been camping on the grounds of Government House, the PM's residence, demanding Samak's resignation. Violence between the protesters and Samak's supporters flared five days ago, prompting Samak to declare a state of emergency and empowering the army to restore order in Bangkok. Then on Friday, in a move to defuse the situation, Samak announced that a referendum on whether Parliament should be dissolved would be held within the month, all the while steadfastly refusing to resign. Detractors are not impressed, saying a simple up-down vote cannot cover such a complex situation.
Okay, you may continue with our election now:
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