The Potomac (or Chesapeake) Primary -- which Creature live-blogged (with some remarks from me) -- turned out to be yet another sweep for Obama. Let's go straight to our table (updated after each contest): -- Louisiana (2/9): CHECK (57-36 -- 21 points) -- Nebraska (2/9): CHECK (68-32 -- 36 points) -- Washington (2/9): CHECK (68-31 -- 37 points) -- Virgin Islands (2/9): … [Read more...] about The Potomac Primary goes to Obama
Imad Fayez Mugniyah (1962-2008)
MAY HE ROT IN HELL … [Read more...] about Imad Fayez Mugniyah (1962-2008)
Australia’s ‘Historic Apology’ To Its Aborigines
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday led the nation in apologising to the 460,000 Aborigines (that comprise 2% of country's population) for "past injustices" towards them, including the forced assimilation of tens of thousands of Aborigines known as the 'Stolen Generations'. Mr Rudd received a standing ovation from MPs and onlookers in parliament, and cheers from … [Read more...] about Australia’s ‘Historic Apology’ To Its Aborigines
McCain, Obama: The Generation Chasm
After years of Bush's would-be and as-if leadership, American voters are choosing authenticity, albeit with a 24-year age gap and a world of difference in personal history and mindset. Of all the accusations that could, and likely will, be made against John McCain and Barack Obama, the least plausible will involve calculation and deceit. Last night's victory speeches laid … [Read more...] about McCain, Obama: The Generation Chasm
Obama’s Avalanche Accelerates, Clinton’s Self-Fulfilling Prophecy & So Much More
Barack Obama made a tentative believer out of me several months ago. I believed that his hope-and-change message had great merit but lacked substance and his candidacy would not have the legs to survive the Super Tuesday primaries. Despite a setback in New Hampshire and a draw in Nevada, Obama has been literally hell bent for election for weeks now. He has added substance to … [Read more...] about Obama’s Avalanche Accelerates, Clinton’s Self-Fulfilling Prophecy & So Much More
General Kayani: USA’s New ‘Poster Boy’ In Pakistan?
For years General Pervez Musharraf appeared as the sole 'saviour' of Pakistan...that is, if one relied on the statements appearing in the American media quoting, among others, the big chief presiding at the White House. Poor Musharraf must be ruing the day when he decided to shed his military uniform for an 'assured' term of five years as Pakistan's president. (Remember...Once … [Read more...] about General Kayani: USA’s New ‘Poster Boy’ In Pakistan?
Obama, Clinton and McCain: ‘Good News from Americans’ …
While Barack Obama has received unrivaled praise from around the world, in some quarters it seems any of the three remaining contenders will go a long way toward dispelling the perceived stench of the Bush years. In regard to the three U.S. presidential frontrunners, Kennedy Alencar of Brazil's Folha newspaper writes, 'The three seem capable of positively exercising America's … [Read more...] about Obama, Clinton and McCain: ‘Good News from Americans’ …
McCain’s Decent Conservatism
As I was coming home tonight, I listened to some of John McCain's victory speech after winning today's Potomac Primaries. I found the speech interesting, because it seems to offer a window into John McCain's philosophy and character. I could be totally wrong, but he seems to offer a more decent and civil conservatism that is far different from the stuff we are used to … [Read more...] about McCain’s Decent Conservatism
Attention Hillary Clinton: Step Away From The Nomination Race
Talk about tough love and breaking from dysfunction: read this letter to Senator Hillary Clinton, written by Erin Kotecki Vest. Here's part: I truly believed you would be the best person for the job, and I had this nagging thought in the back of my mind that is now at the forefront. The thought that drove me on Super Tuesday to Vote for Senator Obama and the thought that is … [Read more...] about Attention Hillary Clinton: Step Away From The Nomination Race
Why Hillary Clinton is Losing
Hillary Clinton has lost tonight to Barack Obama in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. I believe--and have for some time--that Clinton will lose the nomination fight to Obama. Why will she lose? Some will say that America was more ready for a black president than for a woman president. Some will say that people bought flash over substance. But to understand … [Read more...] about Why Hillary Clinton is Losing
A campaign without a Clinton is like…what, exactly?
Senator Barack Obama appears to have won the "Potomac Primary" - Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Delegates will be delivered proportionately to both Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton. Squabbles over the role and use of superdelegates continue. And Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania are now being called the firewall for Clinton that other states with votes long since counted … [Read more...] about A campaign without a Clinton is like…what, exactly?
McCain Wins Virginia, Maryland And Washington D.C Primaries Despite Conservative Ire
NBC has projected that Arizona Senator John McCain will be the winner of the Virginia and Maryland primaries -- and has just projected he will win in Washington D.C. as well, virtually assuring what was already assured: that he will be his party's 2008 Presidential nominee. But McCain got good news -- and bad news. The good news is that exit polls shows that a large … [Read more...] about McCain Wins Virginia, Maryland And Washington D.C Primaries Despite Conservative Ire
Rolling Over in His Grave
My Uncle G was a Richmond, Va., resident for much of his adult life, until the day he passed on nearly six years ago. I respected him for many things, not the least of which were his intelligence, his ambition, and his notable successes as an engineer and businessman, one who accumulated, enjoyed, and left behind considerable wealth. Small surprise that Uncle G was a … [Read more...] about Rolling Over in His Grave
Hillary-Obama Expose the ‘Germ of an Identity Crisis’
Is the Democratic Party about to rip itself asunder just before the general election begins? Pierre Rousselin of the Le Figaro warns, 'For a party that thought it would prevail easily, in this division there is the germ of an identity crisis even more menacing, given that the Obama-Clinton duel risks deepening the fissures.' By Pierre Rousselin Translated By Kate … [Read more...] about Hillary-Obama Expose the ‘Germ of an Identity Crisis’
Robert Gates: Crazy or Cold-Hearted?
Hans von Sponeck, former UN Human Rights Coordinator and deputy UN Assistant General Secretary responsible for the Iraq Oil for Food Program, said last weekend at the Munich Peace Conference: “You have to be either crazy or cold-hearted to see Iraq as a success.” According to this article in Germany's Neues Deutschland, Robert Gates should be heeding these words, especially … [Read more...] about Robert Gates: Crazy or Cold-Hearted?
Virginia Primary: Obama Wins But Republican Race Too Close To Call
Several news organizations report that Democratic Senator Barack Obama is projected to win the Virginia primary handily in a victory that indicates growing widespread support -- and that Republican Senator John McCain is still getting a stern political spanking from hard-line conservative voters in a GOP primary race that remains too close to all. MSNBC reports: Sen. … [Read more...] about Virginia Primary: Obama Wins But Republican Race Too Close To Call
Virginia Loves Obama
I may not love Barack Obama but Virginia's Democrats apparently do. Polls in Virginia have closed but polls in Maryland and D.C will be open for awhile yet. Washington Post: Sen. Barack Obama scored a convincing victory over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in Virginia's Democratic presidential primary, an early indicator of a strong showing for the Illinois senator in … [Read more...] about Virginia Loves Obama
Who to Vote For
Daryl Cagle, MSNBC.com … [Read more...] about Who to Vote For
SurveyUSA gives Clinton 17 pt. lead in Ohio 3 weeks out
From Ohio Daily Blog: SurveyUSA has released a new Ohio poll taken 2/10 and 2/11 and it shows Hillary Clinton with a big 17 point lead over Barack Obama among likely voters: 56% Clinton 39% Obama Clinton is buoyed by a strong showing among women (62% to 33%), voters over 65 (64% to 30%), Democrats (58% to 37%), whites (62% to 32%), Hispanics (87% to 8%), and … [Read more...] about SurveyUSA gives Clinton 17 pt. lead in Ohio 3 weeks out
Ignored, and Forgotten
Syria is engaged in a renewed crackdown on political dissent, culminating with the recent detention of Riad Seif (left), a prominent opposition leader. This won't be the first time that Seif's been in jail - in 2001, he and several other pro-democracy advocates were thrown into prison for five-year terms, effectively ending a period of political openness known as the "Damascus … [Read more...] about Ignored, and Forgotten