Saturday, 18 May 2013
Victory For Barak Hussein Obama By Hannatu Musawa
Hannatu Musawa
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Hannatu Musawa As the deadlock of the race is about to be settled, as both candidates pursuit of every single vote comes to an end, as Americans decide their president for the next four years, for all Obama supporters all over the world, the lead for Barak at the US presidential election is a relief. Even for those of us who have no direct connection with America, the race was excruciating to watch because it is so ruddy close.
But though the race is closer than initially predicted, Barak’s narrow lead is still a decisive one; one good enough for those of us who hope and pray that Barak Obama will eventually emerge victorious.
From the time that Mitt Romney emerged as the Republican Party nominee, I was not as convinced as some that the race would be a walk over for Barak. Like him or hate him, Romney is an accomplished politician born with a political silver spoon, a great leader, an astute business man and a person that is more than fit and qualified to occupy one of the highest and most powerful offices in the world.
Having secured the ticket of his party, he came into the race as the underdog to a very likeable but flawed Obama. In the aftermath of the party conventions, Barak Obama was clearly ahead in the polls and the bookies favorite to win, while Mitt Romney faced accusations that he was a man who was affluent, arrogant; callous, aloof and out of touch. It seemed inevitable back then that Barak would win. Romney himself furtheraugmented this following a series of personal gaffs by himself and a stunningly incompetent campaign team.
The extremely damaging tape, which caught Romney alienating 47% of the American electorate, reinforced the suspicion and adverse assessment people already had of him. His incredibly chauvinistic and pigheaded support of Richard Murdock in the wake of Mourdock’s rape comments saw Governor Romney alienate himself further from the vital female vote that was so crucial to his campaign victory. Then there was the imprudent advert released by Romney’s team that infuriated the motor industry, which suggested that some vehicle production was to be relocated to China due to cheaper labor. This one advert fortified the notion that Mitt Romney was an adversary to the crucial Mid-western blue-collar voters.
However notwithstanding all of this, during the course of his campaign, Romney managed to take on the challenges of his potential failure head on by reinventing himself, presenting an image of a moderate conservative within a highly conservative party. He backtracked on some of his earlier controversial promises, distanced himself from the party he was leading and by extension distanced himself from an incredibly unpopular and moronic President Bush. And a large number of Americans bought into it.
So, there and then it proved that the game wasn’t over for Governor Romney; that he could reach out and snatch victory right from the palm of a seemingly complacent President Obama. So there and then the race for the White House really and truly began and the game was on!
The American Election 2012 has been a very interesting and surprising one. It has been a bitter and unpleasant campaign with a horde of seemingly critical moments that had the potential to alter the overall outcome of the elections particularly in favor of Romney. But none of them left a lasting impression. President Obama came into the race with a truckload of mistakes and weaknesses but whatever they were, the opposition seemed unable to effectively exploit them.
The attack of the American Embassy in Libya and the murder of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans were considered a death knell to Barak’s popularity surge. But Obama managed to dodge this and so many other bullets that were coming his way. Somehow, all the shockers and the outrages during this campaign have one way or another worked to the Presidents advantage.
Elections are decided by the basics. Apart from the fact that Barak Obama is one of the most likeable public figures of this generation. Apart from the fact that Obama must be the one person the lady luck chose as her first born. Apart from the fact that this one man has managed to catch the imagination of the whole world since he came onto the scene, the reason why Obama is about to win the American elections and is about to embark on another four-year term is due to the fact that none of the major political changes projected by Romney and his team have crystalized.
For a start, there was a belief that the passion that saw Obama into office in 2008 would vanish. Many of us thought that the euphoria that followed his last campaign and victory would have dimmed owing to the harsh reality and ongoing struggles of the ordinary American voter.
Several commentators were of the opinion that Romney would have absorbed the misplaced euphemism from a fractured society and stubborn economy. But that really wasn’t the case. The Democratic base doesn’t seem to have lost their appetite and energy. And this energy was part of the factor that has given Barak the momentous lead in the undecided swing states where Romney is facing margins too expansive to close.
The behemoth of a fledgling economy and the high unemployment figures, which was expected to give Mitt Romney and the Republican Party victory on a silver platter, was not to be. The blessing of lady luck was on the side of Barak because just as the factors of a fractured economy were about to bite the US president, vital economic indicators stayed on a positive trajectory with the effect that wide-ranging economic assurances rose in their wake. By extension, the unemployment figures suddenly went down. This saw a rise in Barak’s approval ratings. “No time like the present!”
And who could forget the first presidential debate, which leashed life into the Romney campaign and unraveled the moving train of Barak’s victory. With his lackluster performance, in Denver, Obama performed the part of a presenter who stands on stage to introduce the main act in a show. That act was Mitt Romney and the governor came out all guns blazing, shinning and thriving. Suddenly, thanks to Obama, Romney looked like the better occupant of the White House. A reset button had been pushed, the playing field had been leveled and, for Obama, the heat was on for the first time in the race.
While Barak fought back and won the two subsequent debates, the dynamic encasing the race radically changed course. But even with that, the essentials remained unaffected. Slowly with determination and the hand of lady luck, the narrative in Barak’s favor finally began to realign itself.
The most palpable came in the form of a devastating hurricane Sandy. Barak Obama cut the figure of a compassionate and sensitive president who was well and truly in command by responding to the plight and need of his people. He toured the areas affected with Chris Christie, a Republican Governor. He fully supported the relief efforts and the relief agencies. This was the same sentiment that endeared the American people to a widely unpopular George Bush in the aftermath of the 2001 Twin-Tower attacks. Mitt Romney, on the other hand failed to capitalize on presenting himself to the American people in the same way.
But despite any of the factors that may have played into Barak’s potential victory, the bottom line is that he is a good man and a successful president that has done a good job since he has been in office. The last four years have been tough for President Obama. But even with the challenges he has faced especially in managing a slow economic recovery, he has been able to sustain the economy. He has readjusted the negative image of America created by the Bush administration. He has annihilated America’s no 1 enemy, Osama Bin Laden and has secured America against any major terrorist attacks on American soil. He has spelt the end of two unnecessary wars and is calling American soldiers back home. That is certainly not bad for a man that was ridding against the wave.
By the looks of it from the exit polls, Barak Obama is well on his way to victory. This son of the world ends the 2012 Presidential race much in the same way he began; on the back of the ultimate victory. And as his lead increases, as the final results are being read, I would like to congratulate Americans all over the world in advance for making a wise a right decision, not only for America but for the whole world.
Hannatu Musawa
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@OSIRIS Ramses: Doing Literal translation like @OC
Submitted by Shaka dZulu (not verified) on November 13, 2012 - 19:23.
You are misquoting me. You should analyze the whole paragraph.
This Afghanistan and everywhere you're calling are your people, b/c they are too literal and always quoting OUT OF CONTEXT.
See an example down @OC. He was literally translating a Hausa idiom into English and SEEING 'BLOODBATH' everywhere.
This column will soon go down; If not I'd have added you to the Talibans.
You're GENERALIZING. It's a fallacy in logic.
@Shaka dZulu : END OF DISCUSSION!
Submitted by OSIRIS, Ramses (not verified) on November 13, 2012 - 17:17.
"You are being too literal. Fighting can be for a good." Shaka dZulu.
Yeah, like Boko Haram, quoting Koran 9:29 to kill defenceless men, women and children in their places of worship. Yeah, like Othman dan Fodio eliminated the Hausas in the 19th.century. Yeah, like Mohammed and his horde of barbaric lunatics exterminated 200 million Africans in the name of Allah! Like all the Islamists who kill wantonly - from Mali, Sudan, Somalia through Indonesia to Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan in the name of Allah. Yeah, all out of context!
Look, I´m done with you. If you refuse to use your head and prefer to remain an Arab Abd, that´s your prerogative! But let me tell you something: I´m NOT a stupid "turn-the-other-cheek" Christian! We need to give you guys a one-way ticket to Afghanistan!
@OSIRIS, Ramses: Free as the Eagles
Submitted by Shaka dZulu (not verified) on November 13, 2012 - 16:57.
It's not what the Arabs think but what we think of ourselves that matters
Slavery is a thing of the mind: "The last of the human freedoms", as Steven Covey calls it. We and others may look at the Arabs as favoured like we do the Americans, or the Europeans; & that's even b/c we're diminished by the Nign oppressor class.
Honestly, you know that the slavemaster is in chains too, by the fact that he lacks the spiritual, mental, & physical energies to be a complete human being.
NOT A GOOD PLACE TO BE
@OSIRIS Ramses: On Obama's name(s)
Submitted by Shaka dZulu (not verified) on November 13, 2012 - 16:07.
I agree with your premise, but allow us the academic freedom to point historical facts when they are called for.
On a lighter mood, Obama is one of most successful men in history. He's achieved what was thought impossible. He's with the greats.
If the Christians can now claim him, we (Muslims) have only the historical affinity. It may be misplaced, but in these Islamophobic times, we feel safer, believing he'll always be an objective arbiter.
Why argue over a C. The Arabs too use K inplace of the C
@OSIRIS Ramses: On "Kill the Jews, Christians, & Infidels"
Submitted by Shaka dZulu (not verified) on November 13, 2012 - 14:56.
Let's put it this way:
You are being too literal. Fighting can be for a good. Mandela, Sankara, Cabral, etc. all fought. If I pick a thorn on your path, or fought an evil urge, that's a good fight too!
And, anywhere you see A FIGHT, there's always an evil or an oppressor lurking around. The fight isn't neccessarily physical; it can be metaphysical or even passive.
Hadiths can be authentic, discredited, weak, or strong. For the Qur'an its imp. to always look at the CONTEXT(S). So tread carefully!
WHERE THERE IS BAD THERE IS GOOD. I SEE NEW WORLD OF ISLAM
Submitted by Pastor Commander Samyoung Onwuzulike (not verified) on November 13, 2012 - 01:26.
The 1st English Language Holy Ghost taught me when I was a baby. Being sturbon boy much indepedent child. speaking like old people, my mother always shout on me.I will take charcoal to wrote on my mother's wall. Where there is bad there is good. I believed the true foundation of Christ Last Salvation is Islam. Islam is liberty religion that freed Jesus Christ from the curses of the Father God and Men. Although my Islam is based on Mother Christ and Her Son Jesus Christ which was the testimony of Hagar and Ishmael her son. I believed in Nigeria we have some wise men the Arabs from East. Those who saw the Star of Jesus Christ when he was born and brought gift for him. Where you have the biggest Mosque in Imo State is not far from my house about two miles apart.I see New World of Peace and Prosperity coming from Islam. This same Islam of death will turn to be of liberty.
@Shaka dZulu (5): Arabs do call you Abd (slave!)
Submitted by OSIRIS, Ramses (not verified) on November 12, 2012 - 18:57.
We are not Arab Abd but Abd Allah. And if we allow Barack to write his name as he wants, then I should be allowed to practice even a non-African religion. You should be happy, cos that's not a negation of your doctrine of 'THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOM OF OTHERS Shaka dZulu
My good brother, you know damn well that Arabs call you Abd! That´s not even debatable!! Arabs are brutal racists, having enslaved and exterminated nearly 200 million Africans in course of 1400 years! They still enslave Africans this very minute!
Sure, you have the freedom to worship the Arab Allah just like other Africans worship the Jewish/European Jesus!! But in light of our discussion so far, I think it´s madness! You kill your own people because your Arab Allah tells you so. THINK! Worship your African God. Or if you prefer, worship God the African way! Not Arab, not European, not Jewish, not Asian. African!! Or else, you´ll forever be a slave!
@Shaka dZulu (4): So, you agree with me......
Submitted by OSIRIS, Ramses (not verified) on November 12, 2012 - 18:40.
I agree with you, but I think there's nothing wrong in using the other forms (Mubarak, Al-Mubarak, Barak, Barakat, Wabarakat or the adopted Hausa/Kanuri Barka/Bara'ah, etc.) Shaka dZulu
You still haven´t got it!! If you really agree with me, then it logically follows that NO ONE(including you and Hannatu) has the RIGHT to tell Obama how to write his name; period! That makes Hannatu´s insistence on "Barak" silly and self-conceited, thereby depriving Obama of his right and freedom to write his own name the way HE wants! Hannatu is trying desperately to ENFORCE her Islamist garb on Obama and that´s totally unacceptable!
@Shaka dZulu (3): More examples of "kill non-Muslims" orders
Submitted by OSIRIS, Ramses (not verified) on November 12, 2012 - 18:16.
Sahih Muslim (1:33) The Messenger of Allah said:
"I HAVE BEEN COMMANDED TO FIGHT AGAINST PEOPLE TILL THEY TESTIFY THAT THERE IS NO GOD BUT ALLAH; THAT MUHAMMAD IS THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH“
Sahih Muslim (19:4294) "When you meet your enemies who are polytheists (which includes Christians), invite them to three courses of action. If they respond to any one of these, you also accept it and withhold yourself from doing them any harm. Invite them to (accept) Islam; if they respond to you, accept it from them and desist from fighting against them ... If they refuse to accept Islam, demand from them the Jizya. If they agree to pay, accept it from them and hold off your hands. If they refuse to pay the tax, seek Allah's help and fight them"
@Shaka dZulu (2): A few examples of "kill non-Muslims" orders
Submitted by OSIRIS, Ramses (not verified) on November 12, 2012 - 18:09.
Bukhari (59:643) - "Testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, or else I will chop off your neck!"
Ibn Ishaq/Hisham 992: - "Fight everyone in the way of Allah and kill those who disbelieve in Allah."
Ibn Ishaq/Hisham 327: - “Allah said, ‘A prophet must slaughter before collecting captives. A slaughtered enemy is driven from the land. Muhammad, you craved the desires of this world, its goods and the ransom captives would bring. But Allah desires killing them to manifest the religion.’”
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Not to forget: THE SWORD VERSE - Koran 9:5. If you don´t know it, google it!
So, do you want more examples from the Koran and the Hadiths???
@Shaka dZulu (1): A few examples of "kill non-Muslims" orders
Submitted by OSIRIS, Ramses (not verified) on November 12, 2012 - 17:59.
Koran (8:12) - "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them"
Koran(9:29) - "Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued."
Ibn Ishaq/Hisham 992: - "Fight everyone in the way of Allah and kill those who disbelieve in Allah."
Tabari 9:69 "Killing Unbelievers is a small matter to us"
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THANK YOU SR FOR RESTORING THE PICTURE OF HANNATU
Submitted by Pastor Commander Samyoung Onwuzulike (not verified) on November 12, 2012 - 15:49.
When we are doing our good works for mankind the people asked us who will pay us? We say Lord Christ who sees all secrets both for livings and dead will pay us. Sahara Reporters Lord Christ have used you to free the people of Imo State and Ndigbo from slavery He must pay you in Christ name amen. My command to President Johnathan you published is a great weapons of freedom for Imo State and Ndigbo. I know the power behind the Command, many things happened before in spirit between Nigeria Government and I which am trying to speak to Nigerians sound like sounding samba to the ears of people because there is no physical prove to them, but this command to build One Giant Refinery,and Petro Chemical Plant in Imo State with immediate work on New Niger Bridge will be the testimony to proves the power of Christ in us. Thank you for restoring the picture of my angel Hannatu.
WHERE ARE YOU MY ANGEL? YOUR FACE IS MISING IN SAHARA REPORTERS
Submitted by Pastor Commander Samyoung Onwuzulike (not verified) on November 12, 2012 - 00:43.
Why you guys are very jealousy of my angel Hannatu? You removed her picture from Sahara Reporters. The wife of Greater Than King Solomon Commander Samyoung. Come to Washington DC honey and celebrate with us the victory of President Obama. it's victory for equal rights, victory for all angels of One love. Victory for Christ Wisdom and Grace Power. My Beloved same manner we shall celebrate in 2015 when Nigeria will received the return of their Mother Christ into Aso Rock. Our Mother Christ our grace men of traditions and customs sacked and sent into wilderness like their father Abraham and his wife Sarah who sacked Hagar and Ishmael our father into wilderness. They sacked her from her Kingdom of Peace called Nigeria.
I know sr won't post my
Submitted by ure3304Anonymous (not verified) on November 11, 2012 - 22:21.
I know sr won't post my response, but I will try anyway. President Bush is not a moron, he jettisoned
Romney not the other way around, on what grounds is Obama flawed, it's good manners to spell someone's name the way they spell it. Can you imagine Americans changing the way Africans spell their names to suit their American sensibilities?
You are a very intelligent woman but you are not objective in your analysis.
@OSIRIS, Ramses!!!!
Submitted by Shaka dZulu (not verified) on November 11, 2012 - 15:51.
On injunctions to "kill the Jews, Christians, and Infidels", I will like to contest that. Where exactly would you refer me in the Quran to get the qouted verse?
Barack is a Christian; most probably, a convert, but nowhere did he deny his earlier Muslim identities. And unlike you and me, he has the benefits of both worlds, and that's good for world peace; he's neither a Christian terrorist (like George Bush), nor an Osama.
@OSIRIS, Ramses
Submitted by Shaka dZulu (not verified) on November 11, 2012 - 12:07.
I agree with you, but I think there's nothing wrong in using the other forms (Mubarak, Al-Mubarak, Barak, Barakat, Wabarakat or the adopted Hausa/Kanuri Barka/Bara'ah, etc.)
We are not Arab Abd but Abd Allah. And if we allow Barack to write his name as he wants, then I should be allowed to practice even a non-African religion. You should be happy, cos that's not a negation of your doctrine of 'THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOM OF OTHERS
@Shaka dZulu
Submitted by OSIRIS, Ramses (not verified) on November 10, 2012 - 21:52.
The lady knows what she's talking about.
Bara(c)k is a corruption of the Muslim name (Mu)barak, which in the original form does not contain c. It's just anglicized for who knows what?
The question is: how does Obama write his OWN name? Last time I checked, everyone has the RIGHT and FREEDOM to write his own name the way he wants!
And that´s exactly the trouble with you Arab Abd and your masters: YOU DON`T RESPECT THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOM OF OTHERS! That´s why your Koran tells you to "kill the Jews,Christians and Infidels". You don´t respect the rights of others to worship God their own way.
By the way, Obama is NOT a Muslim.... Just out of curiosity: why do you - as an African - worship the Allah of the Arabs? Why not practise your own African religion?
NB: My previous post with the same heading was somehow mischieviously edited and distorted!! Whodunit????
I like your style - You write well.
Submitted by Chris (not verified) on November 10, 2012 - 15:04.
I enjoy reading your piece.You and Roudof Okonkwo top the list for now. Welldone!
@Shaka dZulu
Submitted by OSIRIS, Ramses (not verified) on November 10, 2012 - 03:29.
The lady knows what she's talking about.
Bara(c)k is a corruption of the Muslim name (Mu)barak, which in the original form does not contain c. It's just anglicized for who knows what?
@OSIRIS, @Supernova, @Samanguru.
Submitted by Shaka dZulu (not verified) on November 9, 2012 - 15:38.
The lady knows what she's talking about.
Bara(c)k is a corruption of the Muslim name (Mu)barak, which in the original form does not contain c. It's just anglicized for who knows what?
Samanguru, it's Hussein because Hussein is part of his name. It's not Hannatu but Barak's father that should be asked, '...why Hussein???'
Hannatu, US military did not create US states to favor a group
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 8, 2012 - 16:11.
Hannatu, Why compare the US with Nigeria? Military people from the north of the US did not restructure the country's political structure to favor the northern part of the country. But Hannatu's kinsmen in military uniform created states and littered non viable states all over the north, for the purpose of raking in more of oil revenues and over representation in the polity. This way, they dragged Nigeria's political process to its present state of quagmire.
SR is full of foolish
Submitted by Slim Shady (not verified) on November 7, 2012 - 20:50.
SR is full of foolish commentators. If not how could a cheated candidate in a severely rigged election i.e 2011 elections, congratulate the serial liar n promise breaker GEJ. And for you dwarfs let your women go in panties if you like, for most of you are by the way pagans hiding behind christianity, our women are too important to go naked, morons.
The Name Is BARACK, not Barak!
Submitted by OSIRIS, Ramses (not verified) on November 7, 2012 - 20:06.
When a columnist cannot even write the name of the President of the USA correctly, one begins to wonder about the calibre of such a writer!
She made the error more than 10 times - which means it was not accidental!! Apparently, her Arab Islamist lenses have again beclouded her senses. As usual!
It´s pathetic!
Hanatu, Romney's Wealth Did Not Buy Him Presidency In US of A.
Submitted by Omoaholo Imogirie (not verified) on November 7, 2012 - 19:27.
Please Hanatu, Nigerian Moselms should learn a lesion from this. The Northern Nigerian Musilm Elites think they can buy the Nigerian Presidency with our stolen oil money. You see, the Americans do not give a dam to millionaire or billionaires trying to buy them with their wealth. Nigerians will fall for rich man gifts of bags of salt or rice. All Nigerian people know is their stomachs. Here in America the people refused for religion to play a major part in their government. Television Evangelist Pat Robinson ran for presidency with the hope of wining election with his religious credentials but failed. It is only in Nigeria that people win elections through religious violence. Hanatu you see, you are forced to cover your head everyday by your religion. Christian women are asked to cover their hairs during church services not on their private businesses. Your article should be directed to your moselm brethren. Thanks.
Ms Hannatu Musawa - And what is the message?
Submitted by OC (not verified) on November 7, 2012 - 16:03.
Why should we follow you? To discuss the obvious that everybody already knows, the US elections? Why?
Instead, you should send a message to all those that contest elections but lose. You missed a chance to tell people about the heroism of Mitt Romney, who, although he lost, but remained gallant by praying "for the success of President Obama to guide the US". Romney that conceded defeat and called on all parties across the divide to unite behind Obama and support him to move the US forward". His heroism should be compared to the person who called for "dogs and baboons and bloodbath", and who incited miscreants and hooligans "to make the country ungovernable".
Nice Write-Up, Hannatu
Submitted by Udam Ochiaghandigbo (not verified) on November 7, 2012 - 14:54.
That was a good piece but for stating that Obama was "likable but flawed" and "seemingly complacent" tend to ruiun your otherwise very nice piece. He was never flawed in any yardstick, but admittedly, he was not at his best during the Colorado debate, and, certainly, Obama was never complacent otherwise, he should have given up after the Colorado debacle. He campaigned till the end and earned a hoarse voice but still forged on.
@ Hannatu Musaw:Victory 4r Barak Hussein Obama By Hannatu Musawa
Submitted by pro_unitate? (not verified) on November 7, 2012 - 14:45.
@ Hannatu Musaw:Victory 4r Barak Hussein Obama! By Hannatu Musawa.
Hannatu, you need to give this your lectures on conceding political defeat and fostering national harmony to your fulani and kanuri elders: Nagodi(Boko Haram's advocate); Sen. Kanti Bello; Nasir el-Rufai, Atiku Abubakar,unretired coup plotters - Ibrahim B. Babangida, Maj.Muhammadu Buhari and Arewa Consultaive forum - ACF and Adamu Ciroma and all other Boko haram sopnsorswho still believe that Nigeria is the estate of only their fore-father - Uthman dan Fodio; these same have forgotten that, Shehu Uthman dan fodio existed until the early part of 19th Century A.D. and that his 18th Century barbaric approach of violent islamic political extremism and terrorist genocides cannot produce solutions to Nigeria's economic development or world peace. Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Libya, Yemen, Mali, and Syria are their fruits by which they are known
US ELECTION 2012
Submitted by teejayrious on November 7, 2012 - 12:02.
Most of us are celebrating the outcome of the US election in favour of Obama but we shouldnt ignore all the lessons learnt before, during and after the election. The composure of the candidates was very good and their was no love lost. I have seen various jokes going round on our Blackberry phones which truly reflect the reactions of Nigerian politicians after every election. The day we learn to have a common goal, the country will be a better place to live in if we ignore religious and ethnic politics.
Good piece...
Submitted by Sumanguru (not verified) on November 7, 2012 - 10:39.
Good piece, but why Hussain???
U write well
Submitted by One Love (not verified) on November 7, 2012 - 09:15.
Young woman, you write so beautifully well. We read, keep writing.
