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Unintended connotations
Posted by: Ros on: January 21, 2009
I watched the inauguration yesterday with interest. I find it fascinating that in a country which is determinedly secular in its government, there is so much prayer in its political ceremony. At times I didn’t quite know if I was watching a service, a concert, or a political rally. The most jarring moments for me [...]
President Barack Hussein Obama
Posted by: Ros on: January 20, 2009
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Some thoughts from one who is no expert on American (or any other) politics: He is a black man. It is, I think unquestionably, a great thing for America to have come far enough out of the days of slavery and the civil rights movement to have elected a black man to be their leader. [...]
Who gets to choose?
Posted by: Ros on: September 5, 2008
- In: america | american politics | ethics | sarah palin
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Not me, obviously, because I’m not American. But I do think that there is an interesting dilemma posed for some by Sarah Palin’s nomination as Republican vice-presidential candidate. If you think Sarah Palin is a candidate who best represents your views and would do a good job, it is possible you may also think that [...]
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