Putin as Person of the Year in Time?

I was somewhat surprised to see that Time had selected Russian President Putin as "Person of the Year." Though I sent them a Letter to the Editor it wasn't accepted, and therefore I release my comment on this blog for anyone subsequently interested:

Choosing Putin as POY was somewhat a surprise. Noone can blame him for following the political ideals that he has, but it has to be said that his steel hand has been behind much suffering in many states. Many conspiracies have been weaved and much has been done to twist events to fit the "brand" that the Putin regime has tried to build.
Condoleeza Rice would have been my choice for POY any time. She is so darn popular and has still withstood the temptation to run for President. So truly a special lady that would have been much more worthy of the attention of your magazine.

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Hillary won Florida, and congratulations with that. Looking forward to Super-Tuesday and hope Sen. Obama will get a fair chance - despite the mudthrowing from some.

Barack Obama Wins South Carolina

It was truly a convincing victory for Sen. Barack Obama tonight. A very good speech thanking the people of South Carolina. There is no doubt indeed that Sen. Obama is te voice for change and the voice for the new generation.

Thankfully, Sen. Obama doesn't fall for the temptation to run the same smear campaign as the Clinton arena has done. Keep up the good work, and kick her backside. :-)

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Barack Obama on Good Morning America

Diane Sawyer interviews Barack in New Hampshire. Aired as "Good Morning America" on January 7^th, 2008.

Is George Bush a puppet on a string?

When Sen. Hillary Clinton begins her morning speech with saying the President should assure people could stay in their homes, and repeating her words on "freezing" interest rates, and soon-gone-on-retirement President Bush gets a decrease in national interest rates, one must ask: Is George Bush a puppet on a string?

Or, thinking back to the Chaos book I mentioned earlier this month, one might also read this as preparing (paving) the way for Hillary....

Well, the best thing is actually that getting positive attention from an unpopular President is like a Judas kiss - the ultimate sign one should beware.

Remember to think carefully about what you decide to do on Super-Tuesday. That vote may decide what happens in the next four years - or at least a serious indication of what will happen on National Election Day.

Looking Forward To Super-Tuesday

I won't hide the fact that I am looking forward to the super-primary when 22 states get involved in making a decision about who they want as candidate in their parties. I like some of Huckabees' moral lessons, but I still think Sen. McCain will win when the going gets tough...

On the democratic scene, Sen. Clinton is performing surprisingly well in single states. The question remains how she will handle many states in one day? Will she be able to come across as a leader? I fully admit I don't like the perspective of her becoming a presidential candidate, but I do admire her tenacity. She does keep at it, and she gets fine results.

The challenge is therefore, for Sen. Barack Obama, to focus more fully on unity both nationally and globally. There are great challenges ahead in foreign policies, and IF Sen. Obama's advice on Iraq had been followed things would truly have looked a bit differently. Noone defends the late dictator Saddam Hussein by saying that, but it is simply a matter of fact that civil unrest has been all too rampant.

A complete strategy in that region will require a strong leader of America imho. :-)

US Presidency - The Future Role

In light of the recent comments concerning fighting abilities of European troops from Mr. Gates it will be highly important for a future President to restore good relations with European nations who have [need I remind Americans? ;-)] been very supportive of numerous missions. Not only Iraq and Afghanistan but also in Security Council decisions.

Instilling doubts into people won't decrease stress factors for families and will also deteriorate team morale in those soldiers who are on missions.

Need I remind politicians how detrimental a lack of political backing really IS on military people? This ain't no Rambo movie. It's bloody real for the many who are doing their level best instead of sitting on their rears in DC with bitter comments...

Worth remembering, I think.

Yes AND No, or Yes Or No?

When seeing how Hillary Clinton originally voted regarding the Iraq invasion, it would seem highly improbable that she will be any clearer on other subjects. Reference: http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/04/21/iraq.hillary/.

Barack Obama Was Clear From The Start

Although Hillary seems bent on overlooking this, Senator Barack Obama has been clear from the beginning. He was against the invasion, and today we can all see that it was the right opinion because, once again, the US has been totally unable and unprepared to create any lasting solutions.

Anyone with any knowledge of the Middle East would have known that a military invasion had to be followed by strong democratic education of a nation that was accustomed to simply just doing as they were told under Saddam. One would truly have to be naive to ever believe that such a deep adjustment from dictatorship towards democracy would happen automatically...

Democracy Lessons

One feels tempted to almost suggest democracy lessons online so other countries could also get a foretaste of what democracy is all about. It is such a modern venture to use YouTube, but in areas such as this fast solutions are apparently prioritized over lasting solutions.

Good Book, Conspiracy or Dangerous News?

You are free to choose what you think, but I certainly found this blog rather interesting. It is run by Michael S London who has authored the book "Controlled Chaos". His blog can be found here: www.controlledchaosthenovel.com/Blog.aspx.

Let it be said straightaway: I like a good book, and I do enjoy a good conspiracy. What I won't accept is ANY group that would ever set themselves up a mediators, middle men or wiseguys. Democracy MUST be a direct mandata FROM the people, BY the people and any candidate MUST be responsible towards HIS or HER mandata FROM that people.

So while I doubt there is any truth to the Skull and Bones story, it's still interesting. In a race for the presidency it WOULD be interesting if she would issue statements or if any of the readers of the blogs asks the right question when opportunity presents itself. :-)

One Hillary Commercial That Works

One would have to praise Sen. Hillary Clinton and her team for the production of this video on the American economy. It is true that George Bush - even in the last few days - has totally disregarded the economy. He even said he saw "signs" of optimism. Whether that was looking in his own wallets, facing retirement or whatever else is unknown.

However, any thinking Republican will have to agree that the middle class does pay the taxes of the economy and more should be done to avoid major cutbacks and a real crisis.

Untamed, crises can end in depressions.

Sen. Barack Obama Gains Support From Several Sources

The press release from Unite Here contains some very good reasons why many of us feel Sen. Barack Obama IS indeed a man OF the people who would be the best candidate for the Presidency. See more below:

Self-Respect - a Missing Commodity

Whether or not one agrees with John McCain is irrelevant. It is praiseworthy that he speaks in clear terms - even in the face of opposition on some of his positions.

In the same way, Barack Obama CAN indeed talk of change because he hasn't corrupted himself with any wrongdoing - that we know of.

Somewhat different is the situation when discussing the ever-present, tear-dropping [whining... ;-)] Senator Hillary Clinton. She gets a lot of exposure on international TV, yet noone asks the necessary questions. What could people be thinking?

• I think many are thinking: "Why didn't she kick I-didn't-have-any-sexual-relations Bill Clinton out of the marriage?" Many no doubt feel it's tragic enough that either his libido was bigger than his self-restraint, or that they should both have concentrated more on keeping one another content in ALL areas. But what people THINK is one thing, how they will vote is another.


• Why hasn't she voiced how she wants to be DIFFERENT from her husband? Why get his "support" if talk is on change and a new direction?


• What will be her position on international questions? Not just Iraq, but foreign policies in general... No need for spin if real politics were discussed.

Anyway, self-respect should be visible in any President-candidate. People are free to choose as they will, but they should think very carefully about what strategy they want. People need to get behind ads, spin and all the smooth-talk.

Selecting someone for four years is a highly important decision and deserves your full attention. :-)

The Clinton and Bush Eras

Let it be stated straightaway: I would have wished that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice would have run for Preident. I would have thought it rather interesting to see two women fight off this campaign. What the heck? There have been so many campaigns with men running the race, so why not?

Presidency Isn't About Gender
Somehow, that is very true. Nonetheless there is something strange ruminating just under the surface. At the end of the Clinton era we all looked forward to a strong man taking over the reins of the White House. Somehow, the scandals became too much.

With George Bush a continuation of the former Bush-era was repeated. George Jr. was no doubt both a better President than his father, but in other ways he also brought some of the elements of "24" to life...
All the double-talk, hidden agendas, strange policies etc all added to the more than complex puzzle that American politics has become.

In that light, change would be a very welcome part of the 2008-campaign. And while we are at it why not get the one female candidate that everyone seems to like. Condoleezza Rice is that person.

I will keep you all updated on this blog as things unfold. Stay tuned. :-)

Primary in New Hampshire...

Looking at the elections from a Danish perspective is certainly interesting. We are greatly impressed by Barack Obama. For the Democrats two essential firsts are being introduced:

1. If Hillary wins the candidacy, she could become the first female President


2. If Barack wins the candidacy, he could become the first President with afro-American roots

I find both prospects historically interesting. :-)

Barack Obama is fighting with having to quit smoking if he moves into the White House. That is a battle I am sure he will overcome. He does seem like a man of character. No doubt his inexperience will awaken the wolves in sheep's clothing..... That is a very sad perspective, but fore-warned is fore-armed.

Hillary, on the other hand, can be defined as ambitious beyond belief. She is viewed by many as the strong woman that "ruled" her husband - apparently not all that passionate in the bedroom, but certainly a moving political fighter that will do virtually anything to become President herself.

I have had a theme page on the candidacy for some time, last update on May 3rd 2007. That page is entitled: "Hillary Rodham Clinton - Smart Wolf In Sheep's Disguise?" It contains many of the unanswered questions that Hillary will face.

Anyone that even remotely considers voting for Hillary in coming primaries should read the article "Why Does Hillary Clinton Fear Condoleezza Rice?" That article is very interesting indeed and all Barack Obama fans might want that link to circulate far and wide. Let the wolves be identified.

PS: Just so noone is in doubt, the writer feels that either Democrat Sen. Barack Obama or Republican Sen. John McCain are the most worthy candidates. :-)