The premise of a Barack Obama presidency brings great expectations from Africa. Kenyan journalist Fred Obera explores why. "Africa is hurt by factors unique to the continent and our place in the world. There is our distance from viable markets and problems with trade. And Senator Barack Obama is aware of this," says a Kenyan […]
Book Publishers Milk ‘Obama Fever’ For Every Cent Its Worth
Even before Senator Barack Obama of Illinois clinched the Democratic nomination, many had fallen into the allure and excitement of “Obamania” or “Obama Fever.” Back in early May, Obama was overwhelmed by journalists that wanted his attention while walking around the US Congress. Senator Hillary Clinton of New York was at the US Congress a […]
THE ARMY GENERAL WHO IS SHAKING UP MEXICO
A Tijuana news Web site is reporting 15 dead in at least two different shootouts in Tijuana this morning. One of the victims was wearing a federal police uniform, the paper says; though that means nothing since cops work for traffickers who dress like cops all the time. A few of the dead were headshots, […]
Burning Bushes – A Political Poem
A drunken boxer irresponsibly throwing punches, An abominable spider spinning fear-inducing illusions, Breaking stuff just to look tough, And wounding our minds with doublespeak’s contusions. That’s all you are, and that’s all you do. Ignite the skies and scorch the earth To settle a vendetta. Diplomacy to you Comes out business end of […]
McCain Vs. Obama, The Heat Is On Over Iraq Policy
On Wednesday, February 27, both Barack Obama and John McCain have battled over the policy on Iraq. Instead of attacking his Democratic rival and co-frontrunner Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama had directed his attacks towards Republican frontrunner John McCain. This is at a campaign stop before the March 4 contests. “John McCain may like to say […]
Obama Sweeps Clintons From Coast To Coast
Illinois senator Barack Obama not only beat beat Hillary Clinton in the primaries this weekend; but he beat Bill Clinton in the Grammy awards as well. Obama beat out Clinton in the best spoken word album for his book "The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream". His book beat out the former […]