Comments on: Barack Obama’s next 1360 days http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-first-100-days/ Cartoon Blog on Politics, Economics and wonky Life in general Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:22:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: IH http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-first-100-days/#comment-1793 IH Fri, 22 May 2009 12:31:17 +0000 http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-next-1360-days/#comment-1793 As a new democracy, it IS actually vital that we compare ourselves (ie.SA) with other countries..not only with "the best", but also with those that have "gone horribly wrong" such as Zimbabwe.... The reason obviously being that the achievement of success comes not only with learning from one's OWN mistakes/experiences, but also from the /mistakes experiences of others. As a new democracy, it IS actually vital that we compare ourselves (ie.SA) with other countries..not only with “the best”, but also with those that have “gone horribly wrong” such as Zimbabwe…. The reason obviously being that the achievement of success comes not only with learning from one’s OWN mistakes/experiences, but also from the /mistakes experiences of others.

]]> By: PM http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-first-100-days/#comment-1735 PM Fri, 22 May 2009 08:40:00 +0000 http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-next-1360-days/#comment-1735 @Lekgotla - not sure if you received my email yet. In any case, please click here to <a href="http://www.wonkie.com/contact-wonkie" rel="nofollow">contact Wonkie</a> and let us know how to get in touch. Cheers @Lekgotla – not sure if you received my email yet. In any case, please click here to contact Wonkie and let us know how to get in touch. Cheers

]]> By: Lekgotla http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-first-100-days/#comment-1711 Lekgotla Thu, 21 May 2009 16:55:58 +0000 http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-next-1360-days/#comment-1711 @PM / @Tim - apologies: It appears it is PM asking about the e-mail. @PM / @Tim – apologies: It appears it is PM asking about the e-mail.

]]> By: Lekgotla http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-first-100-days/#comment-1710 Lekgotla Thu, 21 May 2009 16:54:52 +0000 http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-next-1360-days/#comment-1710 @Tim - I did not receive an e-mail from you. It's either not going through or delayed @Tim – I did not receive an e-mail from you. It’s either not going through or delayed

]]> By: PM http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-first-100-days/#comment-1707 PM Thu, 21 May 2009 14:13:54 +0000 http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-next-1360-days/#comment-1707 @Tim, Innocent - The Whole Truth cartoon strip covers international news and opinion not only South African issues. The post is not as much a comparison between Mr Obama and Mr Zuma or between the USA and South Africa, but still I really like what you say Innocent - South Africa should look to the best and aim to get there. @Lekgotla - crises are two-edged swords for presidents and while you're right it may turn sour for Obama if he cannot turn things around, I think more of the damage is likely to be attributed to Bush that to Obama in this instance. To retain both houses Obama has to ensure he plays the political game well - over and above getting his core job done. Did you receive my email by the way? @Tim, Innocent – The Whole Truth cartoon strip covers international news and opinion not only South African issues. The post is not as much a comparison between Mr Obama and Mr Zuma or between the USA and South Africa, but still I really like what you say Innocent – South Africa should look to the best and aim to get there.

@Lekgotla – crises are two-edged swords for presidents and while you’re right it may turn sour for Obama if he cannot turn things around, I think more of the damage is likely to be attributed to Bush that to Obama in this instance. To retain both houses Obama has to ensure he plays the political game well – over and above getting his core job done. Did you receive my email by the way?

]]> By: Innocent Mawera http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-first-100-days/#comment-1706 Innocent Mawera Thu, 21 May 2009 13:47:05 +0000 http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-next-1360-days/#comment-1706 I'm also not quit shore if we have to compare the president of a 15 year old democracy (Ruling His Native Land) and the Man of a Well Established Country (Who has African Roots), But if we want to be Powerhouse of africa then lets compare ourselves with the best. I’m also not quit shore if we have to compare the president of a 15 year old democracy (Ruling His Native Land) and the Man of a Well Established Country (Who has African Roots), But if we want to be Powerhouse of africa then lets compare ourselves with the best.

]]> By: Tim http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-first-100-days/#comment-1698 Tim Thu, 21 May 2009 08:04:24 +0000 http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-next-1360-days/#comment-1698 Singh,I`m quite uncomfortable talking about other countries affairs{let alone the US}while our country is really ailing and sinking deep in troubled-torn waters! I also don`t see any comparison between America and South Africa or Zuma and Obama since we are in the league of Lesotho and Swaziland in terms of economy strength and rule. Singh,I`m quite uncomfortable talking about other countries affairs{let alone the US}while our country is really ailing and sinking deep in troubled-torn waters!

I also don`t see any comparison between America and South Africa or Zuma and Obama since we are in the league of Lesotho and Swaziland in terms of economy strength and rule.

]]> By: Lekgotla http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-first-100-days/#comment-1692 Lekgotla Thu, 21 May 2009 06:30:29 +0000 http://www.wonkie.com/2009/05/21/barack-obamas-next-1360-days/#comment-1692 Well written on Obama's real politik journey. The global financial crisis and the attendant recession constitute a mixed blessing for Obama. On the one hand, the challenges for turnaround present enormous risk of failure. On the other hand, if there is a bottoming out and turnaound that is in part due to his interventions and also due non-specific factors related to a recession cycle, he will reap more than he sowed, including retaining majorities in both houses and reinforcing a "messiah"status in the global environment Well written on Obama’s real politik journey. The global financial crisis and the attendant recession constitute a mixed blessing for Obama. On the one hand, the challenges for turnaround present enormous risk of failure. On the other hand, if there is a bottoming out and turnaound that is in part due to his interventions and also due non-specific factors related to a recession cycle, he will reap more than he sowed, including retaining majorities in both houses and reinforcing a “messiah”status in the global environment

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