Comments on: Do South Africans care who gets elected President of the United States Tuesday, November 04 2008? http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:58:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Who was Ernesto “Che” Guevara? | Cape Town news http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2908 Who was Ernesto “Che” Guevara? | Cape Town news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:58:33 +0000 http://capetownnews.co.za/?p=887#comment-2908 [...] an earlier thread about Barack Obama, Che Guevara was briefly discussed and it became clear to me that we have forgotten who he was and [...] [...] an earlier thread about Barack Obama, Che Guevara was briefly discussed and it became clear to me that we have forgotten who he was and [...]

]]> By: Richard Catto http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2924 Richard Catto Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:42:09 +0000 http://capetownnews.co.za/?p=887#comment-2924 @Eric: I have high hopes for Obama's presidency. The world has been at odds with America throughout the 8 year long Bush administration. I think we can all get to a better destination when we travel together. I wonder if Obama will scrap Bush's goal to land a man on the planet of Mars by 2020? I think there are far more pressing problems to solve than that. @Eric: I have high hopes for Obama’s presidency. The world has been at odds with America throughout the 8 year long Bush administration. I think we can all get to a better destination when we travel together.

I wonder if Obama will scrap Bush’s goal to land a man on the planet of Mars by 2020? I think there are far more pressing problems to solve than that.

]]> By: Eric http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2917 Eric Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:44:23 +0000 http://capetownnews.co.za/?p=887#comment-2917 About Che – although Che is portrayed as the iconic Marxist, there are some that would say that his approach to social questions was anything but Marxist. Revolution brought about by the heroic actions of an individual (and in Che’s case, a very good looking individual) is antithetical to Marxism. The seizure of political power by the working class is what Marx envisaged. Castro’s dictatorial regime with its secret police and imprisonment of political dissidents and rivals is not what Marx had in mind. It is no coincidence that Che enjoys so much popularity amongst middle class radicals. After all, he, like them, was utterly cynical about the strength and the abilities of the working class. The drubbing that the Republicans underwent indicates the American people’s repudiation of Bush’s policy of war, torture and wholesale violation of civil and human rights. However, I view Obama with caution. You may remember that during his campaign Obama did not promise an end to war, but rather promised a choice of wars. While American troops may be pulled out of Iraq during his term in office, thousands more are going to be poured into Afghanistan. I think that following his electoral victory a lot of illusions about Obama are being cultivated. He underwent his apprenticeship in the two party system in America, and above all, he is a representative of the American ruling class. About Che – although Che is portrayed as the iconic Marxist, there are some that would say that his approach to social questions was anything but Marxist. Revolution brought about by the heroic actions of an individual (and in Che’s case, a very good looking individual) is antithetical to Marxism. The seizure of political power by the working class is what Marx envisaged. Castro’s dictatorial regime with its secret police and imprisonment of political dissidents and rivals is not what Marx had in mind. It is no coincidence that Che enjoys so much popularity amongst middle class radicals. After all, he, like them, was utterly cynical about the strength and the abilities of the working class.

The drubbing that the Republicans underwent indicates the American people’s repudiation of Bush’s policy of war, torture and wholesale violation of civil and human rights. However, I view Obama with caution. You may remember that during his campaign Obama did not promise an end to war, but rather promised a choice of wars. While American troops may be pulled out of Iraq during his term in office, thousands more are going to be poured into Afghanistan. I think that following his electoral victory a lot of illusions about Obama are being cultivated. He underwent his apprenticeship in the two party system in America, and above all, he is a representative of the American ruling class.

]]> By: blade http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2925 blade Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:58:53 +0000 http://capetownnews.co.za/?p=887#comment-2925 Obama 4 yo MAMA :) Obama 4 yo MAMA :)

]]> By: Richard Catto http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2909 Richard Catto Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:49:01 +0000 http://capetownnews.co.za/?p=887#comment-2909 @Bobby Revell: Thanks for your comment, Bobby. I'm with you on drug laws. The Prohibition of Drugs must end. However, I doubt that Obama feels the same way in this. Obama's speech invoked powerful emotions in me when I viewed it on YouTube. I eagerly await his assumption of office on Jan 20 2009. It's going to be interesting to see how he deals with Iraq and Afghanistan. @Bobby Revell: Thanks for your comment, Bobby. I’m with you on drug laws. The Prohibition of Drugs must end. However, I doubt that Obama feels the same way in this. Obama’s speech invoked powerful emotions in me when I viewed it on YouTube. I eagerly await his assumption of office on Jan 20 2009. It’s going to be interesting to see how he deals with Iraq and Afghanistan.

]]> By: Bobby Revell http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2911 Bobby Revell Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:50:14 +0000 http://capetownnews.co.za/?p=887#comment-2911 Hi Richard! I think McCain would have been a better president than Bush, but he is too hell bent on war - especially with Iran. I have nothing personal against Palin other than her lack of knowledge...lol. I am libertarian and I never had a candidate I really believed in. I oppose an over powered, over sized government. I oppose our severe drug laws that cost the taxpayers millions and destroy kids lives because of a few mistakes; however, I have a good feeling about Obama. He seems really calm and smart - a far cry from Bush. I have brutally criticized the American government as well as both political parties, but I am willing to give Obama a chance instead of blinding myself with my own political ideology. I am personally proud to have a black president and his election was extremely emotional for me personally. I did not expect myself to be so caught up in the powerful feelings - but I was. I will support Obama as I think he has the potential to be great. I will criticize anything he does I disagree with, but I will take a much different approach than in the past. I will refrain from negativity! I don't know why, but I think Obama will inspire much more than anyone may believe. And yes, Palin should have made a big deal out of people screaming racial profanity. I have always been sickened by racism as have you. Anyway, I am going to be supportive of him and hope he can deliver:) Hi Richard! I think McCain would have been a better president than Bush, but he is too hell bent on war – especially with Iran. I have nothing personal against Palin other than her lack of knowledge…lol.

I am libertarian and I never had a candidate I really believed in. I oppose an over powered, over sized government. I oppose our severe drug laws that cost the taxpayers millions and destroy kids lives because of a few mistakes; however, I have a good feeling about Obama. He seems really calm and smart – a far cry from Bush.

I have brutally criticized the American government as well as both political parties, but I am willing to give Obama a chance instead of blinding myself with my own political ideology. I am personally proud to have a black president and his election was extremely emotional for me personally. I did not expect myself to be so caught up in the powerful feelings – but I was. I will support Obama as I think he has the potential to be great. I will criticize anything he does I disagree with, but I will take a much different approach than in the past. I will refrain from negativity! I don’t know why, but I think Obama will inspire much more than anyone may believe.

And yes, Palin should have made a big deal out of people screaming racial profanity. I have always been sickened by racism as have you.

Anyway, I am going to be supportive of him and hope he can deliver:)

]]> By: Richard Catto http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2923 Richard Catto Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:33:56 +0000 http://capetownnews.co.za/?p=887#comment-2923 If the World could vote: http://www.iftheworldcouldvote.com/ The only country that likes McCain is Macedonia. Go place your vote for your choice of American president. If the World could vote:
http://www.iftheworldcouldvote.com/

The only country that likes McCain is Macedonia.

Go place your vote for your choice of American president.

]]> By: Richard Catto http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2922 Richard Catto Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:50:02 +0000 http://capetownnews.co.za/?p=887#comment-2922 @Afrikaner: a complaint has been sent to your ISP (SAIX). Please refrain from posting obnoxious comments. @Afrikaner: a complaint has been sent to your ISP (SAIX). Please refrain from posting obnoxious comments.

]]> By: Mr Afrikaner http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2921 Mr Afrikaner Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:36:47 +0000 http://capetownnews.co.za/?p=887#comment-2921 Once again, no referneces, no links, no new ideas, same old, same old. Write something decent, you simple cunt. Once again, no referneces, no links, no new ideas, same old, same old.

Write something decent, you simple cunt.

]]> By: Richard Catto http://capetownnews.co.za/2008/10/30/do-south-africans-care-who-gets-elected-president-of-the-united-states-tuesday-november-04-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-2920 Richard Catto Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:11:54 +0000 http://capetownnews.co.za/?p=887#comment-2920 Che was a Communist, but that is no crime. Terrorist is just a propaganda term with no meaning. You can read more about his life <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Che was a Communist, but that is no crime. Terrorist is just a propaganda term with no meaning. You can read more about his life here.

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