Archive for March, 2007
ONE Representative Bono Meets With Presidential Candidates
ONE is planning to have 4 million (US) members by the 2008 presidential elections. That alone says alot. But it sure is nice to have a ‘front man’ like Bono taking our message directly to the people who can act on it. If he can win over Jessie Helms, he can surely make a strong [...]
Obama Visits Selma for Voting Rights March Commemoration
Watching CNN’s coverage of the participation in the Selma Voting Rights March Commemoration by both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, it might lead one to think that the Democrats are only interested in the Black vote, and have no other reason for taking part in these activities. I prefer to believe what Hillary and Barack [...]
Bono’s Acceptance Speech at NAACP Image Awards
This is a very powerful speech. He received a standing ovation at the end. Selected quotes from the speech: “True religion will not let us fall asleep in the comfort of our freedom.” “Love thy neighbor is not a piece of advice, it is a command.” “God has a special place for the poor. God [...]
