You have gazed at the world from distant shores; you have lived far away from the center of action. You know how it feels to be an outsider, not only because of the color of your skin, but also because … Continue reading
Two years ago, when the prospect of another election loomed, I hoped that Hillary Clinton wouldn’t run. I thought she had no chance of winning. The Republicans hated her. Even Democrats disliked her. Many women could not relate to her. … Continue reading
For years, I have been asking the question, “Where is the outrage?” When George W. Bush took America into never-ending wars against Afghanistan and Iraq, I asked the question, “Where is the outrage?” When it became clear that the wars … Continue reading
In this election cycle, I finally lost it. I cannot stomach American politics any more. There was a time when I used to relish it, when I used to like watching debates and discussing policy. No more. The current election … Continue reading
Jon Stewart labeled the Democratic National Convention, “Hope and Change—II.” Larry David, the creator of Seinfeld, quipped that Obama’s 2012 campaign platform is “Less Bad is Better Than More Bad” or, alternatively, “We Could Have Done Worse.” I can see … Continue reading