Idiocracy escalates 'war on kleptocracy'

I really am sorry for posting a few line diary, breaking all the rules, but I wanted people to see this and we don't have a current open thread.

Please, people, have you ever seen such an amazing display of cynical hubris in your entire life as this?" And no, this isn't the Onion, this is a REAL link from Yahoo!

Bush announces escalation in 'war on kleptocracy'

Someone needs to tell Bush that Kleptocracy starts at home.

Article excerpt posted below the fold

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US        President George W. Bush announced an escalation of his government's fight against "kleptocracy" -- high level corruption by senior officials which he said is robbing the people of many poor nations of their future.

"For too long, the culture of corruption has undercut development and good governance and bred criminality and mistrust around the world," Bush said in a statement launching a "national strategy" for fighting corruption.