I knew it would happen. In the midst of the post-election euphoria people would grin at me and say "USA? Obama!" And that was in Africa! You should have seen the headlines. They all rejoiced that America had finally overcome it's inherent racism (gag me!) and looked forward to a US administration that would shower support and international leadership on the continent of Obama's ancestors.
Two weeks into it, the people of Zimbabwe can now see the kind of support and international leadership that he's willing to give.
With friends like Obama, who needs enemies.
theMK
Two weeks into it, the people of Zimbabwe can now see the kind of support and international leadership that he's willing to give.
The Obama administration has toned down U.S. rhetoric against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, dropping for now a public demand the veteran African leader step down, said U.S. officials on Monday.['Cause we don't want that!]
The goal...was to give southern African nations breathing space in dealing with Mugabe [because they've been so effective so far] who has agreed on a power-sharing arrangement with Zimbabwe's opposition.
"What Robert Mugabe needs to do, is to do what's best for the people of Zimbabwe [he's already demonstrated a desire for this, obviously] -- and an effective power-sharing arrangement [it's been so effective so far with Mugabe just rolling over and conceding his power] ... that's what needs to happen," Wood said.
With friends like Obama, who needs enemies.
theMK
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