Apparently, today is officially "dress-up" day on the presidential campaign.
Drudge is highlighting a photo of Barack Obama from one of his foreign trips a couple of years ago. To some eyes, it might seem like a Taliban Halloween costume.
Drudge claims that the photo was circulated by Obama's main Democratic rival -- even as he points out the hypocrisy of such an act.
Indeed, if this was from Hillary Clinton's campaign, then someone will probably be fired for distributing it.
Take away the mudslinging angle and this is an opportunity to enjoy the costumes.
For example, take a look at this snapshot of Clinton with Benazir Bhutto in 1995. Here she is with one hat or another.
While those are good, I think they compare unfavorably to this one of cowboy Obama.
One thing is certain. It is too bad that Rudy Guiliani cannot be considered for this competition.
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Showing posts with label Benazir Bhutto. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benazir Bhutto. Show all posts
Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Bhutto
I'm not altogether sure how to react to the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.
Murder is awful, of course, but this death probably does not significantly alter the prospects for democracy in Pakistan. In her previous terms as prime minister, she was NOT known for great achievement. She kept the military at bay, temporarily, but did not apparently slow Pakistan's nuclear program. Moreover, the prospects for genuine democracy in Pakistan seem fairly bleak with or without Bhutto.
The former head of the Oxford Union was a member of a powerful political family and democrats should not be eager to celebrate dynasties. Many of her family members died violently -- including two brothers killed under mysterious (and perhaps murderous) circumstances. The family expatriated great wealth and faced numerous accusations of corruption.
This murder may destabilize Pakistan -- conceivably, it could topple Musharraf -- but Bhutto herself was a flawed vessel from which to deliver better governance.
The world may never know if the killing was instigated by the government, the Taliban, or some other violent extremists. Which would be worse?
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Murder is awful, of course, but this death probably does not significantly alter the prospects for democracy in Pakistan. In her previous terms as prime minister, she was NOT known for great achievement. She kept the military at bay, temporarily, but did not apparently slow Pakistan's nuclear program. Moreover, the prospects for genuine democracy in Pakistan seem fairly bleak with or without Bhutto.
The former head of the Oxford Union was a member of a powerful political family and democrats should not be eager to celebrate dynasties. Many of her family members died violently -- including two brothers killed under mysterious (and perhaps murderous) circumstances. The family expatriated great wealth and faced numerous accusations of corruption.
This murder may destabilize Pakistan -- conceivably, it could topple Musharraf -- but Bhutto herself was a flawed vessel from which to deliver better governance.
The world may never know if the killing was instigated by the government, the Taliban, or some other violent extremists. Which would be worse?
Visit this blog's homepage.
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