President Barack Hussein Obama delivered his final State of the Union address Tuesday evening. Using his trademarked style of eloquent speech, the President of the United States focused on national security, the economy and election process as well as encouraging Americans to embrace change. He spoke of the many changes the country has soared through [...]
Monday, January 11, 2016, marks the beginning of the United States Supreme Court’s new year, and, with 2016 being an election year, decisions rendered by the Court could have an impact in the political realm. The Court has a controversial docket in the coming year, including cases on abortion, affirmative action, contraceptives, immigration, labor unions, and voting rights. [...]
According to the NBC News Entrance Polls, questions of age, ideological differences, and issues have influenced which Democrats supported Hillary Clinton and which backed Bernie Sanders in the Iowa caucuses held on Feb. 1, 2016. At 11:20 p.m. CST, the two are still neck and neck. Clinton was chosen by 88 percent of Democratic voters [...]
According to Vanity Fair, Hillary Clinton’s “victory over Bernie Sanders is inevitable.” They have made this prediction, even though Sanders is leading in New Hampshire and Iowa. He has produced a video ad that evokes feelings of hope, entitled America that has seemed to truly touch hearts. So why the bold prediction from Vanity Fair? [...]
After spending over ZAR 4 million to attend the annual African debate in Davos, Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, failed to take part in the discussion. It would seem that the leaders of South Africa do not take pressing issues seriously, and one can only assume the government is aware of the possible [...]
The African National Congress (ANC) is using racism as an election theme, and the latest call to lambaste another Democratic Alliance (DA) member gives credence to the party’s failing ability to retain originality. DA MP Anchen Dreyer attended an event on October 10, 2015, which commemorated Paul Kruger, president of the Transvaal during the 1800s. [...]
In an extraordinary move, President Jacob Zuma offered to pay back some of the money spent on the Nkandla upgrades, and this strategy could be his downfall, especially as Julius Malema steps up the game on corruption. When the public protector issued a statement two years ago urging the president to repay some of the money, [...]
South Africa is concealing the reality of racism and, without condoning the recent backlash of remarks made by members of the public and government, it is indeed a huge favor. People will believe that South Africa is in severe trouble, and the recent racist remarks have set in motion a process to help others understand [...]
The African National Congress (ANC) ruling party of South Africa are now able to steal and eat the workers’ pension and provident fund money with ease, and as fate would have it, the ANC have apparently started stealing the money. The United Democratic Movement's (UDM) Bantu Holomisa has filed a complaint with the Public Protector, [...]
F.W. De Klerk has entered the South African racial debacle by lodging a formal complaint. What can the South African government do to eliminate racism? South Africa, it seems, is going through a mini-revolution, and in certain quarters, tempers have reached the boiling point. Black, colored, white and Indian people all have a list of [...]
The death of 17 foreign nationals in Istanbul on Jan. 12, 2016, at the hands of a “Saudi-born Syrian national" affiliated to the caliphate ISIL, is arguably a disturbing sign that Istanbul is being slowly turned into a graveyard for tourists. According to media reports, most of the people killed by the suicide bomber were German nationals on holiday. The [...]
As the Islamic Republic of Iran celebrates the lifting of crippling international sanctions imposed for its controversial nuclear program, the Obama administration has met fierce criticism from both the domestic turf and Gulf region for being lenient towards Iran. The International Atomic Energy Agency certified that Tehran had complied with the terms of the nuclear [...]
On Jan. 26, 2016, Pope Francis welcomed the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to the Vatican as Tehran seeks to re-engage the world after years of international isolation. The Vatican said the historic visit by Rouhani was an important gesture of goodwill that will help in bringing peace to the volatile Gulf region. However, observers strongly [...]
On Jan. 24, 2016, the editorial board of the Boston Globe Newspaper published their support for Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary. The board states she is the best choice, not because of her opponents weaknesses but, instead, for her "demonstrated strength and experience." New Hampshire's primary is scheduled for Feb. 9, [...]
Even though the most common term used in the United States for nominating a candidate is called a primary, the election process includes caucuses and primaries. In 2016, voters in America have more access to terminology through the internet, yet the facts may be confusing. There is more focus on the Iowa Caucus, which is scheduled [...]
According to NBC News, Martin O'Malley, 53, has announced plans to suspend his presidential campaign. The decision was made early in the evening during the Iowa Caucus when he failed to gain enough votes. The former governor of Maryland originally launched his candidacy with big hopes and a strong resume, but his campaign never gained momentum. [...]
On Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, the first event to select delegates in the presidential nomination took place in Iowa. The caucus results have brought disappointment to many candidates and their supporters. However, excitement and encouragement were also found by others. The final polls on Jan. 30, stated Hillary Clinton had three percent more support than [...]
Laurent Gbagbo, former president of Ivory Coast, pleaded not guilty to four charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Jan. 28, 2016. Gbagbo was charged with murder, rape, persecution, and other inhumane acts allegedly committed by his supporters during the 2010 presidential election standoff with the incumbent, President Alassane Quattara. His arraignment [...]
