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Nov 01
2008
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I'm not feeling you barackPosted by Stephen Wanyama in Untagged   |
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As others plot to build airports and rename secondary schools in your honour (brief clip I saw of Senator Obama high school in Kogelo), i will be looking Tuesday to ignore the Obama lovefest, when as I hope he wins.
There was this friend in high School who derided what he called Utu Umati , or following the crowd. I never was one for utu umati and this influences me in a direction far more critical of Obama than most.
A few gripes,
a) Obama and the US military
b) Obama and Afghanistan
c)Obama and Jerusalem
d) Obama and abortion
e) Obama and homosexuals
f) Obama and accounting
okay, McCain is worse, far worse (remember pat buchanan insisting that a president Mccain would make Cheney look lke Gandhi? I admit Obama must pander to a backward people, but still......, some of this is unnecessary.
Now about McCain, here is a beautiful graphic.
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written by Enigmaress , November 02, 2008
Totally feel you, am having a hard time identifying with both Obama or Mccain... I sorta feel like the general population feel that they are obligated to support any presidential candidate even when, kinda like choosing the lesser of the two evil. As for me, Ill just stand on the sidelines and watch the drama unfold...
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written by ezz , November 04, 2008
In kenya, i think half the population could be having the same feeling. Cos after all where Kenya is concerned, Obama and Bush (mccain?) are on the same side.
But last time i checked we're not eligible to vote?!
(BTW, that undefined obama 'change' thing, does it remind you of something?)
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But last time i checked we're not eligible to vote?!
(BTW, that undefined obama 'change' thing, does it remind you of something?)
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written by jaya wardene , November 04, 2008
People, people! you guys ought to hear yourselves. I have never heard such negative and defeatist attitudes in a run-up to an election of such great significance.
With that sort of attitude, my friends, a stand-up comedian would have the audience weeping in minutes.
This is the sort of talk that could lose us the election. Whilst Obama exhorts the Nation to go out and vote, "...take your friends and tell your neighbours.." we have here people talking of sitting on fences or standing by the sidelines.
The author draws up a shopping list of Obama's shortcomings just before the wedding day....and then tells us that McCain is worse. Please don't confuse the swing voter.
As for the bystanders, stop wasting time complaining and go cast your vote. I expect that if by bad luck McCain wins you would still be complaining. Whilst real people across America and the wider world are demanding real and meaningful change we have others standing by the road-side peddling doom and gloom and waiting for that most elusive of all of God's creations ......the perfect politician. Wake up.
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With that sort of attitude, my friends, a stand-up comedian would have the audience weeping in minutes.
This is the sort of talk that could lose us the election. Whilst Obama exhorts the Nation to go out and vote, "...take your friends and tell your neighbours.." we have here people talking of sitting on fences or standing by the sidelines.
The author draws up a shopping list of Obama's shortcomings just before the wedding day....and then tells us that McCain is worse. Please don't confuse the swing voter.
As for the bystanders, stop wasting time complaining and go cast your vote. I expect that if by bad luck McCain wins you would still be complaining. Whilst real people across America and the wider world are demanding real and meaningful change we have others standing by the road-side peddling doom and gloom and waiting for that most elusive of all of God's creations ......the perfect politician. Wake up.
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written by Enigmaress , November 05, 2008
Damn Jaya!! Just calm down already!!! OBAMA IS PRESIDENT NOW!!! So you can rest easy already!! Personally, I said that I am just going to sit back and watch the elections go by because of personal reasons and not because of "negative and defeatist attitude." as you so passionately splattered up in here. The last time I was excited about elections (Dec 07 into Jan 0
- I ended up witnessing a family member decapitated and dismembered right before my very eyes, thats how come I swore to keep away from politics at least until my PTSD symptoms get better.
Thats all Jaya... I am genuinely super happy that OBAMA has made history as 1st Black US President!! The victory is actually a double and triple joyous occasion for KENYA. Plus all AFRICANS in general are super happy!! OBAMA has given people hope for sure!! So its ok to relax and party like its 1699!!! I know am screaming louder than anyone in my hood right now... lol!
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- I ended up witnessing a family member decapitated and dismembered right before my very eyes, thats how come I swore to keep away from politics at least until my PTSD symptoms get better. Thats all Jaya... I am genuinely super happy that OBAMA has made history as 1st Black US President!! The victory is actually a double and triple joyous occasion for KENYA. Plus all AFRICANS in general are super happy!! OBAMA has given people hope for sure!! So its ok to relax and party like its 1699!!! I know am screaming louder than anyone in my hood right now... lol!
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written by jaya wardene , November 05, 2008
A fantastic result that went way beyond our wildest expectations...You are right that OBAMA has made history and his drive and ambition will energise and inspire millions of young people ...not only in America, Kenya or Africa, but all around the world.
This victory is a victory too for those who dare to hope....
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This victory is a victory too for those who dare to hope....
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