Noted civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis said president elect Donald Trump is not a "legitimate president" during a recent interview with NBC's Chuck Todd, and he won't attend his inauguration. The Georgia Congressman said "the Russians help elect (Trump) and destroyed the candidacy of Hilary Clinton in the process." The president elect wasted … Continue reading John Lewis is legitimate →

When we think of Rhodes Scholars immediately our thoughts revert to gifted students traveling to Oxford England and studying in their chosen fields. Only the very best with high IQ's are excepted into this renowned institution known for research scholarships named after the British adventurist, Cecil John Rhodes, who died March 02, 1902. But there … Continue reading Cecil Rhodes was more than Oxford Scholarships →

Fidel Castro has done some pretty cruel things since taking power in 1959. He overthrew strongman Fulgencio Batista and installed a communist system that employed torture, executions and imprisonment, instead of religious and democratic freedoms. Individual Cubans were denied land ownership, minerals and other resources that followed in exchange for food, housing and education. It was not … Continue reading Fidel Castro legacy will be positive →

Never in my wildest dreams did I envision Donald Trump as president of the United States of America. The controversial New York businessman with questionable business practices insulted his GOP pretenders into submission during the primary, and ditto Hilary in  general election. "Crooked Hilary" became a rallying call for a silent cache of  voters who became unhinged with … Continue reading Blame White Women for Hilary’s Defeat →

Few Surprises in American Politics.  Donna Brazile the ultimate Democratic insider was fired by CNN recently for passing on questions to the Clinton Campaign prior to a debate against Bernie Sanders. According to an article in Washington Post.com by blogger Erik Wemple, the president of CNN Worldwide Jeff Zucker was critical of her for the … Continue reading Donna Brazile Reportedly leaked CNN Debate questions to Hilary: Surprised? →

The loud voices from protestors challenging the authoritarian and undemocratic government in Ethiopia is legitimate, but the violent attacks on factories, farms and other businesses are a negative hit on foreign direct investments needed to continue Ethiopia's impressive record of economic growth. Protestors, mainly from the two largest groups; the Oromo and Amhara are upset with a government run mainly … Continue reading Ethiopia: peace and stability over violence →

When a true a patriot like General Colin Powell calls Donald Trump a 'national disgrace' according to leaked emails, it seems to me voters should be turning to Hilary in droves. But that's not the case. Depending on who's doing the polling they are running about even nationwide. In fact the so-called real estate mogul is … Continue reading Obama deserves four more years →