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Obama – Africa does not need strongmen

July 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment · documentary, economy, politics

Kameraad Mhambi really really likes Barack Obama.
It’s rare that I agree with one person on so many things, and then this person happens to be the world’s most powerful president. Below you’ll find a reason why I say this. It’s an excerpt from his speech to the Ghanaian parliament.
If this speech had been [...]

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The Obama era

January 21st, 2009 · 5 Comments · economy, environment, politics

obama the cowboy, originally uploaded by Mr. Wright.

I have followed Barack Obama’s speeches for some time now, and I’m busy reading his book. I have to say yesterday’s was a bit of an anti-climax for me. Parts of it seemed a little – corny.
Perhaps though it was not the speeches fault.
I am hungry for actual [...]

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This is democracy

November 5th, 2008 · 24 Comments · politics, the power of identity

Last night we witnessed history, as one of the most talented politicians of a generation – and a black man – was elected US president.

To understand the momentousness of this occasion one just have to have a cursory look a the history of racial strife in the USA. A history of bigotry that at [...]

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Obama & McCain face off

November 4th, 2008 · 5 Comments · art & culture, politics

I’m all sweaty palmed. So excited. Cant wait for this election.
Just yesterday I thought I found my favorite Obama clip. But this one is better.

The USA has made many mistakes in the past. But they also have a lot to be proud of.
The big open internet that your using to read this post, [...]

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Skanking to Barack & Roll – its US election time

November 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · art & culture, politics

Tomorrow night Mhambi is going to stay up all night to watch the glorious spectacle that is the US election.
Since Mhambi is a Obama man – even though Sarah Palin looks the awsomist – I’m going to be flipping through YouTube and listen to all the pro-Obama songs, while keeping another eye on the the [...]

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Joe the plumber shows why Obama is a superstar

October 17th, 2008 · 3 Comments · politics

Barack Husein Obama was accosted this week by a plumber – Joe – that wants to start a business. Joe feels that Obama tax plans – which aims to cut taxes for the poor and tax richer Americans more – is bad for him and bad for entrepreneurial America.

Obama’s response is fantastic. He engages Joe, [...]

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