Diplomatic tensions between the two countries were eased the other day when Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono confirmed his earlier impression of John Howard as a gormless dickhead and the plaything of international bullies. Here is a snippet of what they said:

Prime Minister Howard: Do you come here often? (This is not a joke. John Howard uttered these very words to SBY during this staged chance meeting.)

President Yudhoyono: Only when I'm cruising for arrested adolescents dressed up as jogging old fools. (This is a joke.)

-- Chet LaMerde