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Minority Report in the Land of Obama

Like most of America, I waited with baited breath for the expiration of the infamous “First 100 days”, an arbitrary deadline during which we expect to measure the mettle of new presidents.
Although a few things were disturbing near the end of that time period, I (and most Americans, I think) gave him high marks for [...]

Truth and Integrity

Truth allows you to live with integrity. Everything you do and say shows the world who you really are. Let it be the Truth. ~ Oprah Winfrey1
After eight long years of lies, both obvious and subtle, from a President who nonetheless claimed the moral high ground in all things, it is immensely, beautifully refreshing [...]

Obama’s Inaugural Address, January 20, 2009

My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the [...]

Reflections on a Dream

Some two hundred thirty years ago, fifty-six men put their signatures at the bottom of a document that would form the basis for a new nation, and thereby change the world. They did so knowing that, should they ever be caught by the British enemy, they would be tried as traitors and hanged. [...]

American by Birth

(This is just a quick note. I hadn’t meant to comment on this, but it still irks me. Therefore do I have to comment.)
It never ceases to amaze me how sexist people really are. You’re surely heard all the debate about how Barack Obama isn’t a “natural born citizen” because his father is [...]

The Michelle Obama Effect

As the initial euphoria, excitement, disbelief and sheer joy of Barack Obama’s win infused the psyche of the American people (and myself), I have, like everyone else, concentrated most of my postings on him. The last several days, however, have reminded me of something I realized the very first night but hadn’t processed yet: [...]