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Even if Hillary were to win all of the remaining primaries and caucuses in equally impressive fashion, she still would not make much of a dent in Obama’s lead amongst pledged delegates. This, no matter how the Democratic Party ultimately decides to include disqualified delegates from Florida and Michigan. [Hillary’s ‘big-state” (superdelegate) endgame, The iPINIONS… Read more.
Today Israelis “will attend picnics and barbecues, the traditional way of marking Independence Day.” And, considering that they’ve spent every day of their 60-year existence fretting about or fighting against the declared intent of Arab neighbors to “wipe Israel off the map,” this is certainly cause to celebrate. Accordingly, I wish Israelis a Happy Birthday… Read more.
Reports are that 10,000 people were killed and millions more dislocated when Cyclone Nargis devastated Myanmar last week. And relief workers say tens of thousands remain unaccounted for (and are probably dead). Rather puts the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina in perspective, doesn’t it…? But since it’s not wise to question why, how or where Mother… Read more.
Last year, Barbaro was being hailed as the latest horse with a legitimate shot at winning the Triple Crown since Affirmed won it in 1978. And, after winning the Kentucky Derby by one of the largest margins in history, he had everyone in the world of horse racing salivating at the prospect. Therefore, I understood… Read more.
Last week, Britain’s ruling Labour Party suffered its worst defeat in local elections in 40 years. And to add insult to injury, the opposition Conservative Party also wrested control of the capital for the first time in 30 years when its candidate, Boris Johnson, upset Labour’s heavily favored incumbent Ken Livingston to become the next… Read more.
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On January 30, before the jury in the tax evasion trial of actor Wesley Snipes began deliberating his fate, I published an article titled Actor Wesley Snipes takes on the IRS in the dumbest role of his life. And here, in part, is what I wrote: His conviction, which I expect the jury to announce… Read more.
Over two years ago (on 10 April 2006 to be precise), I published an article exhorting all people of political conscience, especially black Americans, to take time off from work to join a national day of marches in support of (illegal) immigrants rights. Unfortunately, the issues that compelled my exhortation then remain so unresolved that… Read more.
