US President Barack Obama has ended his visit to Africa by warning the continent will not advance if its leaders refuse to step down when their terms end. “Nobody should be president for life,” Mr Obama said. He was speaking at the African Union’s headquarters in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, the first time a sitting [...]
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What if Obama had Romney’s Profile?
on September 30th, 2012
What if Obama was the CEO of Bain Capital and sought profit by any means necessary, including outsourcing jobs to foreign countries?
He would certainly not be able to tout this as an accomplishment on the campaign trail. What if Obama was only willing to show two years of his tax returns? This would surely be scandalous because no other president in U.S. history has concealed their tax returns.
Clinton Says Africa Must Fight Corruption to Boost Trade
on June 14th, 2011
Secretary Clinton spoke at the close of a forum on the AGOA trade preferences that have been the cornerstone of U.S. investment in Africa for more than ten years.
Business and civil society leaders at the meeting called on the Obama administration to do more to encourage direct investment in Africa
Obama and The Republican Identity Crisis
on June 3rd, 2011
The growing Republican identity crisis has been manifested in other ways as well. Traditionally, the party that has advocated the “Traditional Values” platform, Republicans seem more inclined not to practice what they preach.
Michael Jackson, Obama, & Political Calculation
on July 17th, 2009
Guest Columnist: Renford Reese, Ph.D. I learned of Michael Jackson’s tragic death while in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. I was shocked and deeply saddened like many of the Dominicans and people around the world. I felt compelled to call family members and close friends to discuss this tragedy. It was the void and emptiness I [...]
Breaking View: GOP Extremism Killed Romney’s Chances, Professor Writes
The overarching posture of modern day conservatism is oppositional. The no- compromise stance of Republicans has proven to be sophomoric, counterproductive, and undemocratic. Ask New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, what Republicans really think about bipartisanship and compromise—even when dealing with a devastating natural disaster.