Just to get you up to speed on the happenings at the RNC so far: https://twitter.com/politico/status/755136476380356617 … [Read more...] about Monday Evening Thread: #RNCinCLE Day 1
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Friday Open Thread: Africa’s Worst Dictators
Mohamed Siad Barre (Somali: Maxamed Siyaad Barre; Arabic: محمد سياد بري; October 6, 1919 – January 2, 1995) was the President of the Somali Democratic Republic from 1969–91. During his rule, he styled himself as Jaalle Siyaad ("Comrade Siad"). The Barre-led military junta that came to power after a coup d'état in 1969 said it would adapt scientific socialism to the needs … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Africa’s Worst Dictators
Tuesday Open Thread: Africa’s Worst Dictators
Yahya Abdul-Aziz Jemus Junkung Jammeh (born 25 May 1965) is the president of the Gambia. As a young army officer, he took power in a 1994 military coup. He was elected as President in 1996; he was re-elected in 2001, 2006, and 2011. President Jammeh joined the Gambian National Army in 1984, was commissioned a General in 1989, and in 1992 became Chief commander of the Gambian … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Africa’s Worst Dictators
Monday Evening Thread: 11 days before the Orlando shooting, President Obama was asked about gun control. His response was perfect.
Via Fusion: Just 11 days before the Orlando shooting, during a PBS News Hour town hall, President Obama was asked about this “good guy with a gun” trope—and gave the most reasonable, responsible answer possible. … [Read more...] about Monday Evening Thread: 11 days before the Orlando shooting, President Obama was asked about gun control. His response was perfect.
Monday Open Thread: Africa’s Worst Dictators
I re-watched "The Last King of Scotland" this weekend and then read some extra information on Idi Amin and his rule. European conquests really screwed up the landscape and some of the culture in Africa. I also believe that European colonization played a role in creating terrible African dictators. Idi, for example was molded as leader by watching European rule. This week's … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Africa’s Worst Dictators