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Democracy Interrupted

This painting was commissioned by someone working in Afghanistan and he wanted to immortalise his time over there. His request coincided perfectly with the shambles that was the elections and the announcement of Karzai's eventual and somewhat unconstitutional (perhaps?) victory and re-election to President. Hurrah for democracy! Though thats all in the past now, quickly forgotten about and life goes on.

Obama Speaks to HRC

President Obama spoke at the HRC dinner tonight, on the eve of the march on Washington. I listened to it on Sirius OutQ. Frankly, I didn't hear anything that I haven't heard before. There was no exciting news, no big surprise. I would have loved to have heard strong statements on the ballot initiatives in Maine and Washington, but he said nothing. He reasserted his commitment to repealing DA/DT and DOMA, but gave no details on how or when that might happen. Disappointing.

''We should not be punishing patriotic Americans who have stepped forward to serve the country,'' Obama said. ''We should be celebrating their willingness to step forward and show such courage ... especially when we are fighting two wars.''

So do something about it. You have the power. Whenever someone says Obama is too busy and will get to DA/DT at the appropriate time, I think of the gay service men and women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Imagine the stress they are under. Obama doesn't have it so bad, does he?

Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Wow, that's a surprise. It's intended to be encouragement for him to continue his mission as opposed to reward for accomplishments. It still seems a bit premature to me. I had a short story published and would like to write a novel. Would someone nominate me for the literature prize?

I kid. Actually, I believe it reflects the world's relief that we finally have a calm, measured, highly intelligent President. After 2004, I think most of the world held it's breath waiting for Americans to regain their sanity.