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According to the European commentariat, the US is full of hypocrisy, racism and bigotry. To disprove this, it must elect Barack Obama, not for his conspicuous political history of vision, leadership, accomplishments and experience, but for what he means for others — an African-American, and the popular choice of European latte drinkers. Elect him because of the turnout at his Berlin summer speech, not because he is the most qualified man to lead America (and the world) through perilous times.
Emanuele Ottolenghi writes from BrusselsPrevious columns
EMANUELE OTTOLENGHI
October 2008
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September 2008
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EMANUELE OTTOLENGHI
August 2008
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EMANUELE OTTOLENGHI
July 2008
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June 2008
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