Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - OH MY--RE LINCOLN PROJECT

something can be true and not true.

i agree w baba m, another powerful figure in a neoliberal age will come to power. on the other hand, it makes a difference to have autocracy vs democracy.

the difference might not be felt by nigerians, unless there is an oil crisis or something equivalent; the autocract might start a war in iraq just to control the region, and still give more carrots to africa.

but in the end, the damage done by autocracy will be felt deeply.

fascism cost the world 100 million dead. that's just the start of it

ken

kenneth harrow

professor emeritus

dept of english

michigan state university

517 803-8839

harrow@msu.edu

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Subject: USA Africa Dialogue Series - OH MY--RE LINCOLN PROJECT

 

Oh my. 

"You're either with us, or against us. 

Now what's it gonna be?"

Have we not heard this before, 

Not so long ago, 

From a former US President? 

Barring a lethal pushed-button in the interim, 

And regardless of the level of political hysteria, 

We shall merely have the same, 

Or another oligarch at the helm of the US 

After the November elections. 

One would adopt more diplomatic rhetoric, to accompany his rule; 

The other would not. 

Sadly, Democracy is now just another word. 

Indeed a mantra today proclaimed by nearly all world rulers, 

Including Dictators. 

Voting folk do have a choice; 

They can choose, 

Which oligarch they prefer. 

We here in Brit 

Chose Boris. 

And if it's any consolation, 

The serious thrust of the modern oligarch 

Has only started. 

The grip will greatly tighten, deepen and extend

As the years of this century 

Move forward. 

Any doubts? 

Ask any Nigerian. 

Love, Baba m

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If Greg Palast didn't do it for you try these folk. The 'mourning america ' video focusing on Ohio is super smart and effective . Please forward. 

https://lincolnproject.us/  

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