Friday, September 19, 2008
Madonna dedicates ‘Like a Virgin' to Pope in Rome
Pop star Madonna, once accused by the Vatican of staging one of the most satanic shows in history, surprised fans by dedicating her hit ‘Like a Virgin' to the Pope at a sold-out concert held in Rome."I dedicate this song to the Pope, because I'm a child of God. All of you are also children of God," the 50-year old ‘Queen of Pop' told the 60,000 fans that flocked to the Italian stop of her ‘Sticky & Sweet' world tour on September 6.
Italian newspapers gushed over the singer's electric performance and called the dedication a surprising provocation.
"At the Roman leg of her tour, Madonna didn't miss the opportunity for a provocation that will certainly be discussed," Italy's top newspaper Corriere della Sera said in a front-page report.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Race is likely to remain major point of contention in bitter contest
Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama have tried to step back from a divisive debate over race, with each candidate denying that he was the first to inject the issue into the campaign.
Nonetheless, the candidates and campaigns have been battling over the issue and which side was engaged in ‘low road' politics, an indication that race is likely to remain a major point of contention in what is becoming an increasingly bitter contest.
For Obama, the argument is an unwelcome distraction that could complicate his efforts to win over voters who may be skeptical of a relative newcomer with a less than typical background.
It also pulls the focus away from his efforts to focus on bread-and-butter economic issues.
For McCain, any hint of racist tactics would hurt his efforts with the moderates and independents he needs to win in November.
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Nonetheless, the candidates and campaigns have been battling over the issue and which side was engaged in ‘low road' politics, an indication that race is likely to remain a major point of contention in what is becoming an increasingly bitter contest.
For Obama, the argument is an unwelcome distraction that could complicate his efforts to win over voters who may be skeptical of a relative newcomer with a less than typical background.
It also pulls the focus away from his efforts to focus on bread-and-butter economic issues.
For McCain, any hint of racist tactics would hurt his efforts with the moderates and independents he needs to win in November.
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To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: accused, African American community, Barack Obama, battle, black nationalists, campaigns, candidates, debate, economic issues, politics, Race, Sens. John McCain, St. Petersburg, voters
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