Comments on: Random observations for the day http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2005/10/03/random-observations-for-the-day-5/ Opinions, commentary, na kadhalika Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:27:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: sunrise http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2005/10/03/random-observations-for-the-day-5/#comment-49 sunrise Wed, 05 Oct 2005 09:18:10 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=36#comment-49 Ory, the reason why Jeffrey Sachs is popular among the aid brigade is that he champions their cause. not only is he a brilliant mind, he has also worked for the establishment so he knows what buttons to push, but most of all, he champions the cause for aid. he happens to be the darling of the MPH (make proverty history) campaign which in some opinions is a multi billion pound business that relies on people like Sachs, Bono, Geldoff to keep their issues popular, the goodwill of people in western nations horror struck by images of starving africans (humanitarian porn i hear its called- or something like that) to shame governments into giving aid (of course on condition that it is managed by the very same people). imagine if word got round that africans dont need increased aid, but wealth creation (quelle horreur!!!). so spare the man for a second, he helps keep alot of people in pajeros. by the way have you checked out www.pambazuka.org? you were reviewed in the blog section a week or so ago. <strong>Thanks for your comment...spot on (and the pambazuka heads up, didn't know about that). As for Sachs, I'm still waiting for someone to point out a single success story of his...other than the ability to BS your way to the top. </strong><em></em> Ory,
the reason why Jeffrey Sachs is popular among the aid brigade is that he champions their cause. not only is he a brilliant mind, he has also worked for the establishment so he knows what buttons to push, but most of all, he champions the cause for aid. he happens to be the darling of the MPH (make proverty history) campaign which in some opinions is a multi billion pound business that relies on people like Sachs, Bono, Geldoff to keep their issues popular, the goodwill of people in western nations horror struck by images of starving africans (humanitarian porn i hear its called- or something like that) to shame governments into giving aid (of course on condition that it is managed by the very same people). imagine if word got round that africans dont need increased aid, but wealth creation (quelle horreur!!!). so spare the man for a second, he helps keep alot of people in pajeros.
by the way have you checked out http://www.pambazuka.org? you were reviewed in the blog section a week or so ago.

Thanks for your comment…spot on (and the pambazuka heads up, didn’t know about that). As for Sachs, I’m still waiting for someone to point out a single success story of his…other than the ability to BS your way to the top.

]]> By: lwandamagere http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2005/10/03/random-observations-for-the-day-5/#comment-48 lwandamagere Tue, 04 Oct 2005 12:39:42 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=36#comment-48 Ory, We miss you stateside but it sounds like you're havin' a ball over there. Speaking of random observations, you know about www.writely.com? Thought it would ticke your IT fancy bone. Keep the stories coming. LwandaMagere Ory,

We miss you stateside but it sounds like you’re havin’ a ball over there. Speaking of random observations, you know about http://www.writely.com? Thought it would ticke your IT fancy bone. Keep the stories coming.

LwandaMagere

]]> By: bankelele http://www.kenyanpundit.com/2005/10/03/random-observations-for-the-day-5/#comment-47 bankelele Tue, 04 Oct 2005 05:30:01 +0000 http://www.kenyanpundit.com/?p=36#comment-47 Can't believe I missed you at KC Ambassador <strong> <em>Kumbe, you also know this spot. My mouth is watering as I write this. The next lunch should be there</em>. </strong> Can’t believe I missed you at KC Ambassador


Kumbe, you also know this spot. My mouth is watering as I write this. The next lunch should be there.

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