Archive for the 'Elections' Category
A Loss For Zimbabwe
Posted on June 22, 2008 - Filed Under Africa, Elections, Zimbabwe
Change, real change for Zimbabwe seemed to be only days away. After years of running this once proud nation into the ground, President Robert Mugabe finally had a challenger worthy of the succeeding him. All that needed to happen was for a free and fair election to take place on June 27th. […]
Read More..>>Oil and the Moon
Posted on June 21, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, climate crisis
As the price of gas inches closer to $4.50 a gallon, its no wonder it has become a central issue in the Presidential election. The issue is how to best bring down the price. John McCain and Barack Obama have very different ideas on which is the best policy to pursue. […]
Read More..>>A Moment for Zimbabwe
Posted on June 13, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Zimbabwe
Most of the United States is focused on an election - the race for the White House which takes place in November. But perhaps now as the primaries are finally over and the general is in its early stages, its a good moment to pause to examine the June 27th run off election in […]
Read More..>>A Grand Compromise For the Democratic Party
Posted on May 5, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Elections, Obama
The Democratic party is about to face a no-win situation. Polling shows that if Barack Obama is the party nominee, 25% of Hillary Clinton’s supporters will vote for John McCain. Conversely, should Clinton win all those first time voters and activists who sprung out across America to support Obama would quickly disappear, robbing […]
Read More..>>A Growing Crisis in Zimbabwe
Posted on April 23, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Zimbabwe
All the elements are in place. It is the perfect storm for all the things that can go wrong in a struggling nation. There is rampant hyperinflation, unemployment is at 80%, there are food and money shortages and the populous is desperate for a change. Welcome to Zimbabwe.
Last month, the citizens has an […]
A Tense Moment for Zimbabwe
Posted on April 3, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Zimbabwe
There has been talk recently about rising inflation in the US. It is clear that prices are on the rise. It costs over $3.00 per gallon for gas. The cost of food in the supermarket is higher as wheat prices have gone up. But the kind of inflation the people of Zimbabwe have had to […]
Read More..>>In Zimbabwe, is the Fix in?
Posted on April 2, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Zimbabwe
Clearly, this is not a good sign.
The newspaper owned and operated by the government said today the election is close and headed for a runoff between President Robert Mugabe and his main opposition rival, Morgan Tsvangirai.
Here’s the problem with that announcement - all international observers saw this election as easily going against Mugabe and when […]
Serbia to Hold Elections in Kosovo
Posted on March 31, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Kosovo, Serbia
Serbia has decided to hold elections in serb occupied regions of Kosovo.The problem? Kosovo declared independence from Serbia last month, making it a separate nation. But Serbia has not recognized this independence and is now acting accordingly.
“Kosovo is part of Serbia and parliamentary and local elections will be held in this territory,” Slobodan Samardzic said […]
Could Zimbabwe be the Next Kenya?
Posted on March 30, 2008 - Filed Under Elections
Inflation is running at over 100,000 percent a year. Unemployment is around 80%. The ruling party has been in power for decades. Time for a change, right?
Results from the election are trickling in and the government early Monday halting the counting of votes, a clear sign that something is afoul.
Yesterday the people […]
Clinton Campaign Under Fire
Posted on March 28, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Elections
This wasn’t the best week for the Clinton Campaign. Senator Clinton’s comments about landing in Bosnia during a 1996 trip were played over and over again, showcasing the difference between what she originally said happened after the plane landed and what actually did happen. Candidates makes honest mistakes, from both parties, and there […]
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