dhw1949's Blog

I wonder what kind of deal Obama worked out with the Kenyan government to keep his birthplace quiet....

What do you make of the Kenyan government banning contact between Obama's family and the press? (1231 votes)

It's further evidence the government of Kenya is cooperating in the cover-up of Obama's true birthplace 85% (1049)

If Obama cherished the God-given liberties behind the First Amendment, he would speak out against this government abuse of his relatives' free speech rights 9% (115)

The Obama clan is losing its freedom to speak because the government sees them as a money maker for the country 2% (23)

This is just a way for corrupt petty bureaucrats to demand bribes 1% (12)

Kenya is a sovereign nation and can do as it pleases 1% (10)

Other 1% (9)

I'm not sure whether it is the "government" or overzealous bureaucrats protecting their turf who imposed this gag order 1% (7)

Obama's victory is a source of pride for Kenya - it's understandable the government would want to end the media's unfounded rumor-mongering 0% (3)

I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding 0% (1)

The government is investing a lot of money in the Obama Cultural Home project and it rightly wants to keep it untarnished by squabbling relatives talking to reporters 0% (1)

This isn't about the Obamas - it's the result of the government's crackdown on the press in general 0% (1)