The real corruption is having a World Bank in which the ruler of one country has the right to appoint its President. It's corrupt in itself, and an invitation to further corruption. Even more significant, it's an invitation to incompetence in a job that unfortunately matters rather a lot.

I see it's now suggested that Tony Blair might get offered the job - the stumbling block being, it's said, that Bush wants another American. No problemo - Tony can apply for US citizenship - you're welcome to him.