The United Nations investigation into the Oil for Food Program isn't even bothering to follow—up on its own leads. The biggest financial/political scandal in the history of the world is about to be overshadowed by the cover—up of the biggest scandal. The cover—up is always worse than the crime.

The New York Times will continue to demonstrate scant interest. After all, this is not nearly as important at the efforts of a small band of feminists to force a private golf club in Georgia to admit women. At least on Planet NYT.

The investigation will not, however, go away. The implications of probable corruption at the highest level of not only the UN, but also of ostensible allies, are capable of bringing down governments and institutions. This is going to get very interesting.

Hat tip: Ed Lasky

Thomas Lifson  11 17 04