Obama speaks, Ghana reacts (without cynicism)

Jane Doe, Reno, NV — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:17:06 GMT

Good read, thank you!

In the past, I've had the pleasure of working with people from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and (then) Zaire. Most were aged mid-20s to mid-30s, almost all were in the US to further their education. One thing that always struck me was how able they were to discuss politics and culture with great insight, intelligence and patience. They put us US-born folks to shame at many a (friendly, but intense) debate. And, you're right, there was very little cynicism, but a definite excitment to be participating in exchange of ideas. Thanks to my time working with those lovely people, I definitely learned to be a better listener and to appreciate their cultures.

Obama speaks, Ghana reacts (without cynicism)

TIna R., New York, NY — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:36:31 GMT

Dirk Todd just said that Obama was the son of a Kenyan goat herder. Inaccurate. Also, there were other inaccuracies in the report he filed tonight on NBC Nightly News.

Obama speaks, Ghana reacts (without cynicism)

Phyllis Kunz Louisville Ky. — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:08:22 GMT

In the Louisville Courier-Journal, about 4
or 5 years ago, perhaps longer, an African
woman was quoted as saying, "There is a
prophecy in Africa that someone from
Kentucky is coming." Mitch McConnell?
George Clooney?

Obama speaks, Ghana reacts (without cynicism)

Phyllis Kunz Louisville Ky. — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:31:49 GMT

PS And Louisville's own M. Ali who is
beloved by many all over the world would
certainly fufill the prophecy.