Saturday, July 12, 2008

Irham, Jakarta
Bush has never been a popular figure in Indonesia -- a Muslim country with a strong history of anti-imperial struggle (notwithstanding of course, its own colonial adventures in East Timor and Papua) -- and his re-election ensured that dislike of Bush would extend to the American people.

Recently, though, it's once again become cool to be American. "From Amerika? Barack Obama, Ya!"

What can I do but smile and shrug my shoulders?
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Anonymous said...

Hi Isabel,

I'm really enjoying your pictures and so glad to know that you're enjoying yourself and broadening your exposure to the peoples and places of the world. We heard from Zachary a few days ago. He is also traveling with a friend to Laos and Thailand now. We also saw Sophia in Salt Lake last week. She took part in a Big Mind session at the Zen center that was been filmed for a DVD. Next week Dad and I see Sophia again in Arlington. The Stryks as well. Take Care. Mom

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