I do not think anyone will be surprised to see Russia and China unwilling to condemn the thug Mugabe. Mind you, who are we to condemn China when politicians of all political colours have toadied up so disgustingly to the butchers of Tiannemen Square? As long as Mugabe at least mouths "left wing" slogans, he will be safe from any condemnation by China. Of course, there could be business interests too... very "left wing"...

I wonder if the US and Britain might suddenly become interested in the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia if they were suddenly to have a "left wing" revolution? Just food for thought.