2009 – the list
It is Kopfzeiler’s tradition (see 2007 and 2008) to make a list at the end of each year. So, without further ado, let’s say goodbye… Weiterlesen »2009 – the list
politics
Is Mr. Thaksin losing his superpowers?
For some, he is the hero of Thailand’s underpriviledged; for others, he is simply a businessman trying to grab power at any price: Even in… Weiterlesen »Is Mr. Thaksin losing his superpowers?
The indispensible bad* guy
Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame is said to have deep links to the brutal forces of Laurent Nkunda. This needs more investigation – but until then,… Weiterlesen »The indispensible bad* guy
Kopfzeiler’s endorsement: Barack Obama
In January, I endorsed both of them. Here comes my suggestion who to vote for on November 4th. A new hope beyond rhetoric? (via radiospike… Weiterlesen »Kopfzeiler’s endorsement: Barack Obama
India gets heated
Poverty and demographic change are shaking different parts of India: The multi-ethnic nation sees violence errupt as its rising economy excludes some of its most… Weiterlesen »India gets heated
Presidential candidates: Could have done better
Kopfzeiler endorsed John McCain and Barack Obama in January. As presidential candidates, they have disappointed until now. This especially true for the former maverick John… Weiterlesen »Presidential candidates: Could have done better
Thabo Mbeki – modern Africa’s shame
Robert Mugabe will manage to cling to power. South Africa’s president is one of the people to blame for it. Mr. Mbeki’s quiet diplomacy, uncovered?… Weiterlesen »Thabo Mbeki – modern Africa’s shame
Walter wakes up
After weeks of being soft on Prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, Italy’s opposition leader Walter Veltroni has finally started to take his job seriously. It is… Weiterlesen »Walter wakes up
About elitism, patriotism and winning John Doe
No tie, but worse: No pin! (via calij brown, Flickr) There is not a shadow of a doubt: Even if Hillary Clinton wins the Pennsylvania… Weiterlesen »About elitism, patriotism and winning John Doe