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How a job is created

Thursday, February 11, 2010

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 [...]

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China’s influence in Africa

Sunday, October 18, 2009

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 [...]

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May Day Seattle March

Thursday, May 1, 2008

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

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Something for Obama fans and for Clinton fans

Monday, April 14, 2008

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

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The Kennedy’s and the Obamas

Sunday, January 27, 2008

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 [...]

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Oh Wesley!

Monday, January 14, 2008

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 [...]

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South African Freedom of the Press

Friday, October 19, 2007

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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