As the Iraq war grinds toward its 4th year, President Bush has tried to shift the reasons for war from the need to topple Saddam Hussein, to bringing democracy to the Middle East. On the surface such a claim may seem laudable, but Bush's embrace of democracy is higly selective and in many cases, myopic. Case in point, Aung San Suu Kyi, currently jailed in her native country of Burma. Her crime? A steadfast belief in democracy. Why Mr. Bush, are democratic ideals in Burma of no interest to you?
From the VOA:
Burma has extended the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for a further year, despite international pressure for her release. The decision comes on the anniversary of her National League for Democracy's victory in 1990 elections – a result the military government has refused to recognize.
National League for Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's term under house arrest was extended for a further 12 months Saturday, dashing hopes her release from a three-year-long detention was imminent.
The announcement by Burmese officials came Saturday, the same day her current extension order expired. The Nobel laureate has spent 10 of the past 17 years under arrest.
From the Left 
Don’t forget Tibet. A revolution is unfolding in Tibet and the desire for Democratic ideals are driving the revolt. Nary a peep from Little George. Of course, Tibet doesn’t have oil, so why would he care about them?
You nailed it Feminazi. To the GOP, democracy = oil and oil = democracy.
Does anyone seriously think George Bush could find Burma on a map?
Give me a break!