Coke-a-cide

The Sudanese diplomat, John Ukec Lueth Ukec, done lost his mind! At a press conference yesterday Ukec stated that there was no genocide in Sudan, and that the United States was the only country to say genocide was occurring. While that may be largely true, it doesn't mean something isn't afoot at the Circle K. Four hundred thousand dead are very rarely wrong.

Now Ukec has resorted to overt threats in order to avoid US interjection. Ukec threatened to cut-off the exportation of gum arabic, an emulsifier used in Coca-Cola. Would the loss of coke bring Americans to their knees? I'm sure the Sudanese suffering under the current regime are shedding silent tears for us. Ukec did reference the effect sanctions would have on the masses:

"While millions in Darfur go hungry, he suggested that the U.S. sanctions would limit 'the sugar the Darfurians need seriously.' He explained: 'The people of Darfur, they need a lot of sugar and they are used to it.'"

Well, all this typing has really gotten me thirsty. Coke, anyone?