Apr 14, 2009
Are Somali pirates getting a fair shake in the media? Were the British, Spanish and Dutch not pirates back in the day?
More dangerous than Johnny Depp wearing eyeliner, but less sexy, Somali pirates are the latest trend too hit poverty-drought-famine-AIDS-genocide stricken Africa. Somali pirates earn far less than a Hollywood blockbuster in ransom money, but have wreaked more havoc than the Hulk. Capturing over 180 ships last year. Holding crew and contents for ransom.
With fishing livestock extinct, Somali men had no choice in taking to the waterways armed with rudimentary weaponry. “We have no life here. There’s no economy. We have to do ... Read More
Apr 7, 2009
Categories: News
For security reasons, the White House had made no advance announcement of the visit and did not release details of the president’s schedule.
But the BBC’s Jim Muir in Baghdad said there had been widespread speculation that Mr Obama would visit either Iraq or Afghanistan at the end of his Europe trip.
US President Barack Obama has said the time has come for Iraqis to "take responsibility for their country".
Mr Obama was speaking during an unannounced trip to Baghdad, his first visit to the country as president.
He was greeted enthusiastically by US troops, whom he praised for their "extraordinary achievements" in Iraq.
Mr Obama also had talks with Iraq's leaders, and confirmed his plans to withdraw all US troops from Iraq by the end of 2011.
The president flew into Baghdad's international ... Read More
Apr 1, 2009
It’s great to see Obama’s team working on many issues, and discussing solutions with many top individual across America.
"Most Americans Don't Blame Obama For Economy, Poll Finds" - The Huffington Post.
I looks like Americans can see that with a full plate Obama is getting things done. President Obama has more big issues to deal with then any other U.S. President. President Obama is fighting a financial crisis, a global recession, auto industry needs a bailout, credit has dried up and things aren't over. Americans are confident that these issues will be dealt with properly unlike the fast acting, no consulting way President ... Read More
