Re: [Marxism] Obama Followers

[David Picón Álvarez <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

First, my apologies, I wrote down that message quickly and chose the wording 
very badly.

> What list are you referring to?

This one.

> And if you meant THIS list, who do you consider "Obama followers"?

I should have used a different word, perhaps trackers. There are people on 
this list, including you, who are following Obama's campaign and consider 
that support for him is not inconceivable. Following here just in the sense 
of keeping informed, tracking, etc.

> And, oh yeah, what boycott of the 2008 Olympiad?

This is Obama's statement:

"If the Chinese do not take steps to help stop the genocide in Darfur and to 
respect the dignity, security, and human rights of the Tibetan people, then
the President should boycott the opening ceremonies. As I have communicated 
in public and to the President, it is past time for China to respect the 
human
rights of the Tibetan people, to allow foreign journalists and diplomats 
access to the region, and to engage the Dalai Lama in meaningful talks about 
the
future of Tibet. I am also deeply concerned about China's failure to support 
efforts to halt the genocide in Darfur. Regarding the Beijing Olympics this
summer, a boycott of the opening ceremonies should be firmly on the table, 
but this decision should be made closer to the Games."

So, that boycott.

--David.


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