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Over the period of Black History Month, I had the opportunity to refocus on issues germane to this history given the numerous articles and contributions in both mainstream and social media.
One thing that continues to intrigue is how many of our cont...
DATE: Mar 04, 2017
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This should be an era when the statement “I” is no longer feared but accepted and honoured. One of the sad and demeaning aspects of repression is the tyranny visited upon the human spirit and how it removes the dignity of self-expression. Oft times, ...
DATE: Mar 02, 2017
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The economic phenomenon of the Donald Trump vision for America will certainly provide the screenplay to test the economic theories that have challenged the world for more than a century. The Trump cabinet is an unabashed conservative group of billion...
DATE: Feb 22, 2017
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We may have just learnt what is behind the police raid on Ewart Brown’s two businesses. Without this recent revelation, the raids seemed “over the top” and potential harassment.
Sadly, from a spectator position there would have been some who, like t...
DATE: Feb 20, 2017
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Watching the debate between Bernie Sanders and Senator Ted Cruz over the subject “Repeal of Obamacare”. During one of the exchanges, Cruz commented that the essential thrust of his administration was to guarantee that everyone had “access” to health ...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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The most overused word for today’s times must be the adjective “unprecedented”. I do not recall a time when a President of the United States has generated as much news over controversial actions that defy convention. Equally, I have never seen a lead...
DATE: Feb 09, 2017
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British Prime Minister Theresa May made a very tactful speech to the GOP last Thursday. In some ways I considered her speech as instructive and aimed at President Donald Trump’s global positions. She spoke about Isis and radical Islamic extremism. Sh...
DATE: Jan 30, 2017
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During the run-up to the 2012 General Election, I had contemplated running as an independent. The seat I chose was Constituency 21, won by Rolfe Commissiong. At the time, while canvassing, I felt very confident that I could win the seat, but it was g...
DATE: Jan 26, 2017
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Being among the politically disenfranchised through our societies’ undeclared anathematisation, there are many who will sit outside the door of honour. It is an oddity and a price that anyone will pay for being honest with their intellect and for bei...
DATE: Jan 21, 2017
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It is interesting to read the drivel from political pundits, extolling the virtues of conservatism while denigrating with righteous indignation anything remotely progressive as left wing.
Barack Obama has come to the end of his presidency amid a flur...
DATE: Jan 18, 2017
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