Why Can't We Vote?
(Australia) The way Americans vote will affect the rest of the world, but world-citizens, while they have strong opinions, can't take the action they want. It can be a frustrating...
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Keep the Japanese in mind
(Japan) Seiichi is looking forward to a newly elected U.S. president, and wants the media to give more balanced coverage to the Republicans.
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The Great Presidential Race
(Australia) A Campaign metaphor... see comments for more info.
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Why Americans should "get out the vote"
(Hong Kong) Coming from Hong Kong, where representatives are appointed, not elected, gives more perspective on the importance of voting.
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A Taste of Garnaut - The Climate Challenge
(Australia) The world is looking to the US for leadership on climate change. It must be a major part of the election debate.In Australia planning for an emissions trading scheme...
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Presidential Dogfight: Convention Clouds
Wonder if George W. Bush will be able to give John McCain as rousing an endorsement as the Clintons gave Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Mind you...
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Slappshots - the homecoming
Aggression cannot be the answer to aggression. but in the end, are we just genetically geared to NOT co-exist as a species? How can the simplest of facts escape us everytime.
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Start by Reuniting the American People
(Japan) A new U.S. president would need to start by reuniting the American people-- only then will any change come about.
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The U.S. needs to recapture its moral authority
(Indonesia) The United States used to be a moral beacon on the global landscape, but hasn't been practicing what it preaches.
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Changing America's Image Overseas
(France/China) Americans should realize what an impact their voting makes on how other countries see them. If Barack Obama is elected he will present a different image of the US...
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