MIMBARI'S VIEWPOINT:

June 06-2008:

How Can Barack Obama Prepare The Electorate For The General Election?

* Come up with strong, specific, conclusive, practical, realistic, and no nonsense plans for the future.

People will instinctively know if or when you are just politicking or being un-realistic!

* You are either going to speak DIRECTLY with hostile or un-friendly leaders, with some prior preparation. Or none at all!

This position MUST be CLEARLY spelled out to constituents.

* Troop withdrawals MUST be based of the general's perception, plans in place, and reality.

Advocating for time lines or precise dates for withdrawals is not a sensible way to sell this idea.

* What specifically will be done in infrastructure development, for job creation. Must be outlined clearly. Who will benefit, and what skills will be needed, or encouraged is also important to outline.

People must be able to figure out how they will fit in with these future proposals or plans.

* Finally, if you are perceived as un-believable or too abstract with your ideas or proposals, people will not move your way in the Fall election.

Derryck.
NYC.
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WORD-UP:

Prepare Yourselves For The Changes To Come:

The democrats ( I hope) come November, will attain the White House. Senator Barack Obama's plans are people oriented. His Healthcare package, his economic plans for national infrastructure development, his green and technological plans for alternative fuel sources, and his college oriented preparatory plans for high schoolers, and college bound children, are all slated for legislative actions.

Should we win the White House, I hope that all low income and middle income families are preparing their children for these changes. This should be the priority of all parents across the board, to enlighten, encourage, and insist that full participation and access to these opportunities, as they come on stream.

This is our moment, this is our time, this is not the time to waste, procrastinate, or falter!

Derryck.
NYC.
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June 06-2008:

WORD-UP:

Job Security & The Un-employment Threat!

With the current national economic crisis around the world. Unemployment is on the rise, food shortages are also on the rise, and rising prices in all consumables are inevitable.

Sucking up to your boss, being on time on the job, not taking any sick leave, or reporting sick to work, for fear of losing one's job is also a concern for many.

But when you are employed, your are likely to get fired at anytime, regardless of what you do as an employee. That is a fact of life.

So keep looking for another part time job, just in case!

Derryck.
NYC.

MIMBARI'S VIEWPOINT:

June 03-2008:

WORD-UP:

Venezuela"s New National Intelligence Laws!

Interior Minister Ramón Rodríguez Chacín announced the intelligence overhaul in a public appearance here last week, saying it was needed to combat "interference from the United States" by having intelligence agency workers imbued with "ideological commitment."

On Monday, however, Mr. Rodríguez Chacín softened his tone, saying the law would not lead to political intimidation or restrict freedom of expression. "We are talking about the responsibility all Venezuelans have with the security of the state and the resolution of any crime," he said.

CONCLUSION:

This legislation was coined behind closed doors, and without any public debate or referrendum. It reminds me of The Ascroft National Security Legislation/Act here in America, that we are all subjected to, under this political climate of fear and ignorance.
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China's Olympic Committe Banned Items:

The advisory issued by the Beijing Organizing Committee includes a ban on bringing into China "anything detrimental to China’s politics, economy, culture or moral standards, including printed material, film negatives, photos, records, movies, tape recordings, videotapes, optical discs and other items."

All rallies, demonstrations and marches, at athletic sites or anywhere else, are also banned during the Games unless approved in advance by public security agencies, a longstanding policy in China even when no Games or other big events are being held.

CONCLUSION:

Yes, China is using every means to prevent material they feel will fuel any subversive acts or dissent during these games. I still feel strongly that ALL athletes should ban those games. The principle at stake here is what is MOST important.

Without Human Rights-There Is No Humanity!

Derryck.
NYC.
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June 01-2008:

WORD-UP:

Can Puerto Ricans Vote In The US Elections?

Puerto Ricans on the island of Puerto Rico cannot vote in the US national elections for president. Unless they reside in one of the 50 states.

Puerto Rico is a colony within the US commonwealth. Even though they are considered US citizens, they cannot vote for the presidency, because that island is not a independent state as yet.
Puerto Ricans are divided between those who want independence, and those who prefer it to remain a colony.

Derryck.
NYC.
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