MIMBARI'S VIEWPOINT:

May 05-2008:

WORD-UP:

Best Wishes For The Mexican Independence Anniversary!

Cinco De Mayo is here again, and all Mexicans at home and abroad may be celebrating this momentous occasion. It is a good thing at these occasions to reflect upon where you as a people have been, and how far you have come in the journey after gaining independence.

A Happy & Peaceful Cinco De Mayo to you all, my Spanish speaking Mexican brothers and sisters!

Derryck.
NYC.
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WORD-UP:

First Lady-Laura Bush Spurns The Burmese Government!

First Lady Laura Bush said today on a radio broadcast, that the Burmese government failed to make public, the expectation of a severe cyclone storm heading their way in Burma.

Thus causing the deaths of thousands of it's citizens.

Imagine that, when her husband did not respond to the Katrina & Rita hurricane disaster in New Orleans and Mississippi, until seven days into that disaster.

Why did she not publicly SPURN her husband for failing to act in times of dire need?

This is all hypocrisy!

Derryck.
NYC.
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WORD-UP:

The Power & Influence Of Trade Unions!

The executive branch of any Trade Union may endorse a particular candidate, for reasons best know to themselves or their self interest.

But there is no guarantee that the general membership may vote in the primaries or general election, for that candidate that their union endorsed.

Just a reminder!

Derryck.
NYC.
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May 04-2008:

WORD-UP:

It Is Not Michael-David Or John!

There was a time in America, especially if you are a new arrival on these shores, and your first name does not sound mainstream.

You were expected to change it, less you stand out too much.

Some Kruger's became Kevin.

Some Haniff's became Harold:

Some Maya's became Mary.

Today it is cool to be BARACK OBAMA.

We have come a long way people, and we still have some ways to go yet!

Derryck.
NYC.
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May 03-2008:

WORD-UP:

Why Are Some People Rejecting Identity Cards?

Identity Cards are a MUST have in many cultures. But here in the USA, it seems to be getting a lot of flack, by some who feel it infringes upon the privacy of people.

* Would anyone be able to apply for a Driver's license without some form of Identity?

* Would someone be able to open an account with any bank, without some form of identity?

* Could anyone identify a corpse without some form of identity?

Especially, if no one provides any description of that person or corpse?

* And could anyone TODAY, board a plane without any Identity.

So GET REAL people. Identity cards are supposed to verify that you are what you claim to be, and nothing else!

Derryck.
NYC.
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