Just for the sake of levity, I’d like to post links to some of the 50-odd stories WORLDMEETS.US has posted about the U.S. election from around the world in the past 72 hours:
Did U.S. Republicans take a page out of Ukraine’s election playbook?:
Izvestia, Russia
Where Did the Idea of ‘Joe the Plumber’ Come From? … Ukraine!
Looking to the stars of little help, according to the Sri Lankans:
The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka
Astrologers in Sri Lanka Conflicted Over U.S. Poll
From France, why Obama’s rejection of unilateralism would be good for transatlantic relations:
Le Monde, France
For Europe and America, a Dual Citizen’s Choice: Obama
From Spain, the significance of having Obama in office for the “reestablishment” of capitalism:
Estrella, Spain
A Historic November Begins for ‘All of Us’
Straw poll in Bahrain shows strong support for Obama – because people think he’s Muslim!:
Bahrain Tribune, Bahrain
Overwhelmingly, Bahrain Chooses Barack ObamaAl Ahram, Egypt
Arabs are Backing Obama
Fears on the part of Gulf Arabs that Obama could be ‘assassinated:’
Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates
American Authorities Must Protect Obama
Toronto’s largest newspaper explains the issues to Canadians:
The Toronto Star, Canada
EDITORIAL: America Weighs Hope and Fear
An editorial from South Africa – backing Obama but warning that he’ll be defending American interests – not necessarily African:
Mail & Guardian, South Africa
‘Giddy Over Obama’
Two of many articles we have posted from Kenya:
The Daily Nation, Kenya
Obama’s Kenya Family Halts Media Interviews
The Daily Nation, Kenya
Obama Family in Kenya Sets Aside Bull to Slaughter
On Obama’s influence on fashion:
Deutche Welle, Germany
‘Obama Fashion’ Taking Hold
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