Barack Obama, It's OK to be in Indiana and not Memphis

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Monday April 07, 2008 · 1:03 AM PDT

2008/04/07 · 01:03

My dear friend Cornel West, I can appreciate your disapproval of Barack Obama's absence at the MLK's event in Memphis but I emphatically disagree with you because your position as noble as it may sound is pathetically wrong.

To rebuke Obama for not making a symbolic visit to Memphis is to ignore the enormous responsibility he has for successfully conducting his campaign for the most important political office in the land, the president of the United States. Is there any priority greater than that at this time for Obama?

As hard as Obama has tried to convince people that he isn't doing things the same old way, some folks like you my friend still don't get it. Obama is hunting for an elephant and can't afford to stop and throw stones at small animals. This is an old African adage and you sir Cornel West may want to add this to your wisdom pouch. It's important to note that my comment by no means diminishes the event.

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Sunday March 30, 2008 · 9:12 PM PDT

2008/03/30 · 21:12

Race and gender have become major issues in the campaign. It's not surprising but rather disturbing that the Democrat party should be guilty of this vices. This is the sort of tactics the republicans are famous for because they lack core values.

It's obvious that Barack Obama is likely to win the nomination and this possibility has seriously affected the stability of the traditional power structure of the Democrat party and the Clinton machine. There's widespread panic in the Clinton and McCain camps to the extent that both camps have formed an unholy alliance to attack Obama.

Because Obama is clearly the supremely superior candidate, there's no way to stop him the conventional way except to resort to the use of racial attacks and gender baiting by the Clintons and Republicans.

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Monday January 14, 2008 · 1:20 AM PST

2008/01/14 · 01:20

Barack Obama, an equal opportunity candidate

It's obvious that Obama is not white enough and certainly not black enough. He does however presents himself as an equal opportunity candidate.

There's a piece of him for the white color conscious voter and a piece of him for the black color conscious voter. It would be nice if race was not a factor but let's not kid ourselves; we are all not so blind.

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Sunday January 13, 2008 · 1:06 PM PST

2008/01/13 · 13:06

What war? This is not war. Somebody aptly called it "Bumper sticker war" and indeed, that's what it is.

To call the Iraq escapade a war is a mockery of the highest order and an assault upon our collective intelligence.

There are lots to be gained from this military adventure namely, money, power and influence.

Those who profit from the spoils of this adventure are the privileged few found along the corridors of politics in Washington and corporate boardrooms across the globe. If there are winners, are there losers?

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Saturday January 12, 2008 · 2:26 AM PST

2008/01/12 · 02:26

Hillary, don't tears me sis

The 2008 presidential campaign started off with Hillary as the inevitable establishment candidate. Her earlier attitude was that of supreme confidence bordering on a twinge of guarded arrogance.

To emphasize strength during the debates, Hillary stated that she was not being attacked because she was a woman but only because she was winning.

Hillary also stated that she won't attack other democratic candidates but would rather direct her attacks towards GWB and the republicans.

Hillary claims that she is more electable because she has been tried, tested, proven and stamped ready to be president. Well then, how can the tears in New Hampshire be explained?

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Tuesday January 08, 2008 · 7:53 PM PST

2008/01/08 · 19:53

Three war ships and five speed boats, a dangerous encounter of cats and mice in the Persian gulf. What's up? Is the US ready to escalate military activities against Iran? Who's got a clue?

This speed boat exercise was a demonstration by the Iranian revolutionary guard showing how they will intercept and attack the U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf. The white objects dropped in the water were simulated attack runs and the delivery of missiles and torpedoes. Remember the PT boats of WW II? There may be a different level of sophisticated weapondry but the tactics remain the same. In the end, things will explode in a big way.

The Persian Gulf presents a great risk to large U.S. and allied war vessels due to limited maneuverability through the narrow water passage ways. The proximity of Iranian land stations make surprise attacks by enemy speed boats very likely. The potential for successful strikes and heavy casualties against allied vessels can't be dismissed with callous arrogance. This encounter is very serious business. Are we ready for action? Remember the British sailors?

Hillary vs Obama, change trumps bad experience

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Sunday January 06, 2008 · 1:33 AM PST

2008/01/06 · 01:33

This writer predicted the outcome of the Iowa democratic caucus with unabashed boldness, Obama to win, Edward to place, Clinton to show. It happened just as predicted because the hand writing was on the wall for all the wise to see.

The Obama phenomenon is very inspiring such that it provides sufficient impetus for most Americans of all shades and political affiliations to be audacious and hopeful just like the man says.

This awesome Obama force that was unleashed in Iowa is going to gain momentum like the rush of an atomic blast that will sweep across this nation with unimaginable impact on the political, social and economic landscape of America and indeed the world.

So, what now New Hampshire?

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Saturday December 29, 2007 · 8:12 PM PST

2007/12/29 · 20:12

Only days before the Iowa primary, Obama, Hillary and Edwards are running neck and neck on the stretch to the finish line. As a betting observer, I put my money on Obama to win, Edward to place and Hillary to show.

The campaign rhetoric has been hot and negative mostly from the Hillary camp. The lady was dubbed the inevitable candidate to win the democratic nomination by a partial and manipulative media influenced by the Clinton political machine. The Des moines Register is an example. Every body would have swallowed the propaganda, matched along like sheep, just waited in the end to crown her majesty Hillary the president except, Barack Obama and the smart people of Iowa have something to say about it.

This race has come down to Hillary vs. Obama and it presents a serious challenge to the American voters starting with the Iowa primary. The dilemma facing voters is the choice between a fresh thinking and capable leader like Barack Obama and a crafty and divisive political opportunist like Hillary Clinton. Let's examine the two candidates carefully before casting the critical vote to turn this country around or continue in the path of national suicide.

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Monday June 04, 2007 · 8:25 AM PDT

2007/06/04 · 08:25

Barack Obama for President,2008

The 2008 democratic presidential election debate is begining to present the contrast between the presidential hopefuls. After listening to two of the debates, it is becoming clear that the most important subject of concern to the electorate is the Iraq war.

This is the subject that shapes up to be the defining yard stick of critical presidential leadership quality and which candidate has the edge.

Close observation shows that Barack Obama is the real leader amongst the pack. He delivers his message with ease and the punch of a young,fresh footed skillful fighter, sparring with old tired opponents whose experiences serve little against the force of the future.

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