Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Election Nobody Won

Posted on March 10, 2009 by MichaelSharp

Inauguration Day 2001 marked the end of a political season that saw Gore sacrifice his principles and Bush sacrifice our democracy, all to the great god Winning. After a campaign directed by Madison Avenue, the post-election debacle made it clear … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning: Jews Return to Germany

Posted on March 10, 2009 by MichaelSharp

BONN — Most of the other children in the film stand up straight, almost militarily erect, and look right into the camera. They state their names and hometowns in clear voices. The announcer explains how they became lost from their … Continue reading →

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Despite the Pain, Kyrgyzstan Holds to Its Western Course

Posted on March 10, 2009 by MichaelSharp

Bishkek Kyrgyzstan — Natalia had to sell her cow last week. In the warm months the cow could graze along the roadsides on the edge of Bishkek. It gave enough milk for her three children with some left over to … Continue reading →

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