Grand schemes to remake haiti came almost to nought , partly because they lacked local input : outsiders have finally come round to the view of many haitians that what is most needed is speedy and cheap housing .
In the past , similar schemes have come to nought , perhaps because the kim regime fears economic liberalisation would make the example of south korea look even more appealing , and lead to an implosion .
As margaret thatcher taught british feminists , for all the positive symbolism that accompanies a woman crashing through the glass ceiling , it 's all for nought if said woman isn 't actually on our side .