While I may be one of the lonely oddballs over in the corner who is leaning toward supporting Bob Barr, I could not help but find myself experiencing a bit of a roller coaster of reactions watching last night's speeches. (Hence the title of this column.) In reverse order, the last event of the evening was perhaps the most impressive. Senator Obama's speech - effectively … [Read more...] about Smiling, Frowning and Cringing
Let The Battle To Take Back America Begin
In the end, the protean Barack Obama did what was best for the Democratic Party in not declaring that it was over until he had clinched the requisite number of delegates while Hillary Clinton, smiling through gnashed teeth, refused to give the trailblazing nominee in waiting his due. Nevertheless, you can practically feel the tectonic plates of the political universal slide … [Read more...] about Let The Battle To Take Back America Begin
Chinese Remedy To Challenge ‘Madam’ Anopheles
A drug based on an ancient Chinese herbal remedy, first used more than 2,000 years ago, holds the promise to save millions of children who die each year from malaria. "Within two years there might be enough supplies to meet the needs of everyone in the world suffering from malaria – up to 500 million people – at a 10th of the cost of existing drugs." More here... … [Read more...] about Chinese Remedy To Challenge ‘Madam’ Anopheles
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‘Se Puede!’
In WORLDMEETS.US' first translation from Latin America on Obama's historic victory last evening, Silvina Heguy of Argentina's Los Andes describes his final victory over Hillary Clinton this way: "Obama convinced Democratic voters that change was possible - and a lot better than the experience touted by his rival Hillary Clinton - for a country that is slowly falling into a … [Read more...] about ‘Se Puede!’
Showing Hillary the Door?
From the U.K.'s Guardian, "No Shame, No Gain". H/T Watching America.com … [Read more...] about Showing Hillary the Door?
A Barrier Breaks
Like my blogmate, Patrick Eadburn, I have not been a fan of Barak Obama. But, speaking not as John McCain supporter or a Republican, tonight, June 3, 2008 is moment in American history. Whatever one thinks of the Senator from Illinois, he has broken a barrier that did not ever seem possible. Tonight we saw a major party claim an African American as its presumptive … [Read more...] about A Barrier Breaks
Barack Obama: Chivalrous & Magnanimous In Victory
One of the tests of a good leader is how he/she talks about the opponents in the wake of a heady victory. Barack Obama scored full marks in his speech delivered after his triumph in Montana primary. Now he stands poised to win the Democratic Party nomination to take on Senator John McCain in the US presidential polls. I listened to the Obama speech live...its was oratory at … [Read more...] about Barack Obama: Chivalrous & Magnanimous In Victory
Can Obama Make the
American Dream Come True?
.... "Can Obama Make the American Dream Come True?", asks Britain's The Times.
while The Independent (also from Britain) asks, "Where Did Hillary Go Wrong?"
Australia's Sydney Morning Herald is having fun with "Out of the Gutter, Into the Whitehouse" (not for the seriously minded!)
Spiegel of Germany is running an interview with a man they assert could be an … [Read more...] about Can Obama Make the
American Dream Come True?
Beware of Republican Suggestions for the Democratic Ticket
My much more politically savvy TMV co-contributors are doing a great job of reporting on and analyzing the amazing--yes, historical--events of this unbelievable day and night in American politics. I will thus refrain from making any in-depth, or even semi-in-depth, comments about it. With one exception, and I am sure that even this perhaps shallow observation has not gone … [Read more...] about Beware of Republican Suggestions for the Democratic Ticket
Why Did Barack Obama Win?
In the summer of 1968, at the Republican National Convention in Miami, having been governor of California, the only elected office he'd ever held, since January, 1967, Ronald Reagan announced that he was a candidate for his party's presidential nomination. Although Richard Nixon won the nomination and the election, Reagan, who hadn't entered a single one of the year's thirteen … [Read more...] about Why Did Barack Obama Win?
YES WE CAN!
The words I've been waiting to type for the last several months can now be typed. We will now have a candidate I can enthusiastically say I will be voting for, rather than simply against his opponent. That moment is now: Sen. Barack Obama has clinched the Democratic nomination tonight. As expected, the speech I am hearing on the radio is every bit as worthy as his 2004 … [Read more...] about YES WE CAN!
Now bring on McCain: ‘Epic struggle ends with victory for Obama’
All evening long, WORLDMEETS.US will be posting global coverage of Barack Obama's historic victory over Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. As usual, the British and the Australians are the first out of the gate with commentary on Obama's historic victory. Rupert Cornwell and David Usborne write for the Telegraph of Great Britain: "After an epic five-month … [Read more...] about Now bring on McCain: ‘Epic struggle ends with victory for Obama’
Obama Wins Montana
The final primary is over and the networks have all called Montana in favor of Senator/Nominee in Waiting Obama. No firm numbers yet but based on exit polls he will get around 55% or so. He did very well with male voters (63%) but not so well with women (47%). … [Read more...] about Obama Wins Montana
Clinton Wins South Dakota
Update: She just missed her cue to deliver her 'victory' speech in New York, a perfect symbol of a failed campaign. She delivered the closest she will get to a quasi concession but she aint going quietly Not that it really matters that much but it looks like Senator Clinton has won South Dakota. Early returns show her leading by a 57-43 margin but based on the data from … [Read more...] about Clinton Wins South Dakota
Why Did Hillary Clinton Lose?
First, there was the mountain. Hillary Clinton entered the race for the Democratic presidential nomination sixteen months ago with higher negative ratings and lower approval ratings than any major candidate in history. While hardcore Democrats liked the former First Lady, other Americans were more wary. Or even hostile. They were represented to me by the legion of … [Read more...] about Why Did Hillary Clinton Lose?
Nunn: it might be time to take another look at ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Former Georgia senator Sam Nunn was a major player foiling President Bill Clinton's effort to lift the ban on gays in the military in 1993. He helped push through the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law that lesbian and gay servicemembers have suffered under since. As a consequence, he is universally reviled in the gay community. Times change. Today in Atlanta: “I think [when] 15 … [Read more...] about Nunn: it might be time to take another look at ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
I must admit from the start to not being a big fan of Senator Obama. For reasons I will discuss in future posts I am quite concerned about his qualifications to be President. I also question whether his motives and personality are truly as noble and pure as some of his supporters allege. Indeed, just as I wonder about the so called Bush Derangement Syndrome, I also … [Read more...] about Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
California Primaries
Although it has been somewhat lost in the shuffle of the Democratic primary contest we are having a number of primaries and contests in California. Somewhat ironically, we used to have our Presidential voting in June but the powers that be decided to move things to February so we would have more of an impact. Had we kept things the way it used to be, California would be … [Read more...] about California Primaries
Obama and Clinton Supporters: Fifteen Psychological Factors of Coming Together
My doctorate is in the study of group behavior, tribal and ethnic, racial and corporate, amongst others. I wrote protocol for following how groups come apart and come back together again. It’s time-tested these many years later. I witnessed it again when I covered the Libertarian National Convention last week. There, ‘the coming together after heavy battle’ began to meld … [Read more...] about Obama and Clinton Supporters: Fifteen Psychological Factors of Coming Together