Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Shocked by the Humanity

The public cannot believe it has glimpsed the delicate and personal underpinnings of international relations.

Russia and America may not be entirely honest and open allies, but the reality of a globalized world is the inevitable cohabitation of relatives forces of suspected malice and purported sanctimony as determined by each of nearly 200 nations. This is complex stuff.

If Americans are truly concerned about Russia, it should be as an model of how not to prioritize free speech within society. Instead of fearing an outdated nuclear threat, Americans should look to the circumstances surrounding Putin's recent election and constitutional 'maneuvering' as a warning about misuse of power and its ability to silence public opinion.

The supposition that Obama's exchange is shocking behavior on the part of the President reveals the public's petty sensitivity to being excluded from the procedures of setting policy, and says little of its collective understanding of historical perspective. As evidenced by the tone of forum comments and blog posts criticizing Obama's leaked comments (a term I prefer to "gaffe"), there's a reason the vast majority of Americans are not consulted in foreign policy matters.

Setting a civil tone in domestic politics is a necessary place to start in sustaining this country's health. The feigned bafflement by politicians at the notion that the President conducts business of importance behind closed doors for the presumed benefit of our nation is a step in the wrong direction.


Sunday, March 11, 2012

Whilst Covering Politics

Although I've tried to keep a busy schedule, you can't fill every day with politics. Below are a selection of photographs captured on my travels during the 2012 campaign.

To view the full gallery in a full screen slide show click here.

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Friday, March 9, 2012

Rick Santorum – Jackson Museum Rally

View the complete gallery from Rick Santorum's Jackson campaign event at the Mississippi Museum of Agriculture and Forestry in a full-screen slide show here.

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Newt Gingrich – Jackson Hilton Rally

View the complete gallery from Gingrich's Mississippi campaign event in a full-screen slide show here.

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