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Posted at 9:54pm on May 9, 2008 Enough about Zimbabwe! What about Equatoreal Guinea?
By Spirited
Since independence in 1968, Equatorial Guinea has been ruled by two men - from the same family - who have been described by a variety of human rights organisations as among the worst abusers of human rights in Africa
BBC Country Overview of Equatoreal Guinea.
Meanwhile, you probably haven’t heard much about the weekend voting in Equatorial Guinea, the pro-American, oil-rich nation led for the past 29 years by Brigadier General Teodoro Obiang Nguema.
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Posted at 11:33pm on Apr. 30, 2008 McCain the Human
By Spirited
The Great McCain Story You've Probably Forgotten
Maybe deep down there, the old McCain exists. The one who opposed tax cuts, the one who was against Bush's war blunders, and the maverick who was willing to cross the aisle where no other Republican would. Admittedly, I disagree with McCain on most issues but at least he is one of the few candidates with sanity. He recognizes climate change and opposes torture. He knows war and he knows he is a hawk. Unlike other presidential candidates who attempt to hide their policies, we know what we can expect from a McCain presidency: war. Maybe there is some truth to that Straight Talk Express. However, let us not associate sanity with liberalism or moderation.
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