Let's wait and see
I read the article by your Assistant Editor, Zafar Sobhan, about Barack Obama. The article was "Straight Talk: Yes we can" published on 7th November 2008. He mentioned Barack Obama as being a "man of unusual thoughtfulness, judiciousness, and integrity". How has Mr. Sobhan reached this conclusion? Is he caught up with the anti-Bush rhetoric, and Obama-mania? George Bush junior was one the most bloodthirsty president America has had, thus it is not difficult to support Obama. Although this does not imply Obama will be any better.
Let's wait and see what Barack Obama does and how he handles his foreign policy, especially in relation to Palestine and Iraq. He could start at home by improving the situation of Native Americans who live in deprived 'reservations'. As for Obama's impact on Bangladesh, Mr. Sobhan is right that it will be little or negligible. Bangladesh does need good leadership. Disappointingly, I don't see it coming from the forthcoming elections in Bangladesh.
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