Posted in War of Misinformation on November 24th, 2009 No Comments »
I wonder how that appeasement tastes to Obama right about now.
First he boldly proclaims the US demands a freeze of Israeli settlements. Netanyahu and the Israeli right-wing tell the U.S. president to go f**k himself.
In only a matter of weeks, Obama bends over on the Israeli settlement issue and lets Netanyahu have his way with [...]
Posted in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda on November 18th, 2009 5 Comments »
It’s sometimes hard to identify your own culture – particularly for Americans, who are comprised of so many different people. People overseas often ask me what my favorite American food is. When I say Mexican, they just give me a strange look. But really, what is American food? Burgers and fries? (no, those are “French” [...]
Posted in Kenya, Uganda, War of Misinformation on November 10th, 2009 2 Comments »
I believe the word is “appeasement.”
Obama, after first making an allegedly “bold” stand on the Israeli settlement issue a few months ago (even though his “bold stand” was the same as every other president that came before him…) has caved. Given in. Cried ‘Uncle.’ Bent over.
Appeased.
Except when the U.S. government whimpers and admits defeat to [...]
Posted in Rwanda on November 3rd, 2009 11 Comments »
It’s noticeable as soon as you cross the border from Uganda.
A palpable anxiety, hanging in the air over the country: a sense of apprehension. Rwanda feels like it’s trying to enjoy a brief respite from violence, knowing that a similar future is inevitable. The genocide of 1994 may be in the past, but the causes [...]