Uganda's Wine Escapes 'Raid,' West Discovers 'Electoral Irregularities'
The 'disputed presidential vote' in Uganda, where familiar strongman Yoweri Museveni is poised to extend his decades-long rule, is suddenly a concern for Western media. Funny how 'disputed' only enters the lexicon when a leader isn't towing the line, rather than the more common practice of 'stability' when US-friendly autocrats (like, say, Benjamin Netanyahu, who has faced numerous 'disputed'
policy decisions within his own government this year) maintain control. One might charitably wonder if 'raid' and 'disputed' are the euphemistic curtain raiser for future 'democracy promotion' efforts, or perhaps just a mild rebuke for a leader who isn't sufficiently compliant. After all, the US has provided significant military and financial aid to Uganda for years, largely for counter-terrorism
efforts, not necessarily for fostering vibrant opposition. It's almost as if some 'disputes' are more dispute-worthy than others, depending on who's doing the disputing.