Congratulations USA

Congratulations. May at least 4 years with Obama be enough to undo the wrongs that have been done to your country through 8 years of George W. Bush. Embedded video from CNN Video

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Bush’s second inaugural speech

Bush can be a scary man, once you start to realise what he is actually saying. Scott Rosenberg summarises Bush’s “victory speech” pretty well.

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What does the US have in common with North Korea, Iran, Cuba, China and Indonesia?

I’m sorry but its not a joke and there is no punchline. What the US has in common with these others not-so-peace loving countries? It requires all journalists from foreign countries to apply for journalist visas. Thats right, even journalists from the “coalition of the willing” and the countries that the US has a visa…… Continue reading What does the US have in common with North Korea, Iran, Cuba, China and Indonesia?

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Electing to leave

From the October edition of Harpers magazine: Electing to Leave (Harpers.org) So the wrong candidate has won, and you want to leave the country. Let us consider your options. Funny piece – if not a little discouraging, written before the election. [Via Joi Ito]

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Vote or die

Today is the day. If you are a US citizen today is the day where you have to do your duty. (Given that you haven’t already). Remember: If you don’t vote, you are not allowed to complain about the powers that be the next 4 years! OSCE is monitoring the US election, as will countless…… Continue reading Vote or die

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NASA Photo analyst says Bush wore a device during debate

Salon.com News | NASA photo analyst: Bush wore a device during debate Oct. 29, 2004 | George W. Bush tried to laugh off the bulge. “I don’t know what that is,” he said on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, referring to the infamous protrusion beneath his jacket during the presidential debates. “I’m embarrassed to say…… Continue reading NASA Photo analyst says Bush wore a device during debate

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