Libby Purves loved Obama's speech in Ghana:
Mr Obama cut across a lot of nonsense in averring that Africans are
no more or less capable than anyone else of good, evil, venality,
heroism and patient nation-building. Yes, they have a harder struggle
than many, because of wars and wrongs. Yes, they have some terrible
leaders (but they overthrew apartheid and gave the world Nelson Mandela
and Desmond Tutu). Yes, they are made up of tribes with ancient grudges
— but so is Northern Ireland and much of Europe.
I watched and read the speech. It was as almost always well written and beautifully delivered, but I'm waiting for actions, for a change in policy that would illustrate that Obama practices what he believes rather than just preaching what ought to be. I'm firm believer that policy in cases where realities are harsh matter more than divinely inspiring and inspired words. In short, I'm waiting for the possibilities to become realities.
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