"To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
President Barack Obama
this whole inauguration thing has been all i've heard from most people for the past week. from people wanting to know what Mrs Obama would wear, to those wishing the day would come already so he'll get to work, t to those expecting his inaugural speech. talking about his inaugural speech. Number 44 as he would be called by some said something in his speech today that i hope nigerian/african poliSTEALtians heard as the whole world also did. its the quote above, i know you must have heard it but if not, join me in saying a prayer for our PEPPERSOUPing, SUYAing and BIG-STOUTing politician. not for them to keep up with the aforementioned but for them to take toposted quote and make it their new creed/mision statement/goal/purpose ati be be lo.
gist of my trip to naija later.
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when he said that, my friend sitting beside me @ d tym said "nigeria, hope u r listening"...lol!
i really do hope they are listening
when i was watching it live that statement stood out to mii esp. with the whole gaza situation going on right now
That was exactly what I taught when I heard this. It is my new creed men. Listen up if you want to go into public service. The Man is brilliant.
u went to naija?
i did o. it was just for a week and half though.
all you secret trip to naija goers and all. We could have jammed now . Anyway we can always jam since u are in my eyin ipako..in other words...you are leyin scranton.
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