Kelly Spellman

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  Kelly commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  E-Cards for Your Favorite Dictator

  Wow..... that totally just made my day. hahaha

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  Kelly commented on the article | about 3 years ago

  The 2008 Hall of Shame: Awards for the World's Worst Human Rights Abusers and their Enablers

  Just to follow up with/add to Michelle’s comments re. Mugabe and Bush: Despite the fact that President Bush’s terms in office have been tarnished by devastating actions against various parties, overall he did not act unilaterally.  And though we may not always agree with what they say and do, we cannot deny that Bush’s decision-making was supported by a Senate and a Congress made up of representatives chosen by the people of the United States. It is not fair to put Bush in the same category as Mugabe who operates a government on intimidation, fear, denial of access (for those who have the ability and desire to assist) and abuse or death for his own citizens who show even the slightest signs of dissension.  The elections in March, which showed overwhelming support for the MDC (or at least enough to force a run-off), seems to reflect a strong desire for change and an end to Mugabe’s reign. I get the impression that people are tired of a government who does not act on their behalf.  As Michelle stated, unlike in the United States, the ruling party in Zim has consistently acted contrary to the wishes and needs of the people of their country and refuses to release their grip on power. I may not always agree with what my government does… but Mugabe’s unilateral decision-making does not sound like the country I live in.

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  Kelly signed the petition | over 3 years ago

  Commit to Break the Silence on the DRC