I’ve never identified myself as a party person, I never have, and don’t plan to ever be a card carrying member of a political party. I like to keep my options open. That said, in the upcoming election it seems that my choice is clear. Unfortunately, for many, they vote according to what they don’t …
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Iraqs new President
Iraq has a new President today. He is a Kurd named Jalal Talabani and he has been a prominent figure in Kurdish and Iraqi politics for many many years. I’m obviously not Iraqi, so I will defer to others who know the his story better than I do. First, Kurdo’s World has an excellent post …
UK, Blair gear up for Election.
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will ask the Queen to dissolve Parliament next week for an election in the UK sometime around May 5. Technically Blair still has another year on his mandate… but as is common in Canada, he senses that now is the time to have an election. (UPDATED) To read the full …