Tag Archives: Barack Obama

Obama – Now or Never

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Daniel James

In the post war era, it is difficult to imagine a more challenging set of circumstances for an incoming President: inheriting two controversial theatres of war, the worst financial crisis since the great depression, a tarnished US reputation overseas – particularly with Islam, the constant thereat of terrorism and the unrelenting pressure of being the face of hope and change. Continue reading →

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The Mid Terms Live Blog – Results and Fall Out

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Daniel James

As an Australian I’m as keenly interested in the outcomes of these elections as many Americans. Issues such as America’s stance on climate change, it’s relationship with developing nations and the third world, the use of its own awesome military and the direction it takes its fragile economy. Continue reading →

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The US Mid Term Elections – An Outsiders View

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Daniel James

Has there been a more contentious or eagerly anticipated mid term election period in recent history? After two years, the once tremendously popular, almost modern iconic, young President and his party has a battle on it’s hands. Continue reading →

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The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear – An Outsider’s View

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Daniel James

I can’t help but be fascinated by this weekend’s Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. Now I must admit upfront that I am unashamedly a tremendous fan of both Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. Continue reading →

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