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Feb 11
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How a job is created

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This morning I called in to C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to answer the question “Is it fair that the Obama administration has been called anti-business”. To give you some context, I consider myself a democrat and I voted for Obama (and attended the rallies, etc)
I’ve been ruminating over the issue for most of the day. Here are a few more thoughts.
At the front of every American’s mind right now is the awful job market. America has lost more than 8 million …

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Oct 18
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China’s influence in Africa

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As an African American, or rather, an American African (I’m white and African born), I hear a constant flow of stories about China’s increasing influence in Africa. They’ve clearly taken a long term view on Africa, perhaps motivated by their projected energy and natural resources needs. If you subscribe to the US view that free trade is good, then this is a good thing. [You can't have it both ways folks!]
Whether or not you think it’s good for the continent, …

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May 1
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May Day Seattle March

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Taken a few minutes ago on S Jackson St and 2nd Ave in Seattle – a block from our office:

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Apr 14
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Something for Obama fans and for Clinton fans

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If you’re an Obama fan, read this. If you’re a Clinton fan, read the rebuttal here.

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Jan 27
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The Kennedy’s and the Obamas

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Caroline Kennedy, JFK’s daughter, has an excellent op-ed piece in the NY Times tomorrow titled “A president like my father” about why she supports Barack Obama. Here’s a quote:
I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them. But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president — not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans.
If you saw Barack’s victory …

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Jan 14
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Oh Wesley!

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Even if Wesley Snipes is right about not having to pay his taxes, he’s missing the point. If you’re enjoying the fruits of government infrastructure then you’re morally obligated to pay your taxes. My guess is he’s really not that naive. He’s just fell in with the wrong crowd and dug himself a hole so deep that he has no choice but to go to court.
Of course if he wins and we’re all not obligated to pay income tax… now …

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Oct 19
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South African Freedom of the Press

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From Jonathan Shapiro’s Zapiro daily cartoon at the Mail & Guardian in South Africa:

This is what he’s referring to.

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