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LETTERS TO THE EDITORS                                                                                                                                             By Marjorie Harp                                                                                                                        Please write to us at  readersmail@lafemmemagazine.com  Mp marjorieharp@lafemmemagazine.com                                                                                               

KERRY SCORES BIG TIME! US presidential debate

Millions watched the two men joust for votes

Dear Marjorie: I was undecided and not sure about John Kerry. Now, I am. He was clear and determined in his debate. Bush was vague and on the defensive. And as usual, he was covering up his mistakes.  He is arrogant and stubborn. We as Americans we deserve better. We witnessed history. Just imagine four more years of Bush reign. It would be a catastrophe. Anne Richard explained it well. She said :" Bush has no clue how to get out of Iraq. He fell short.  He did not connect with the American People." The so-called flip flopper was more convincing. Bush said :I know how the world works". He does not. Kerry appeared relaxed and skilful.  Anne Richard said:" My Gosh, Bush does not know how to communicate with world's leaders." I am for Kerry, now. What do you thin? Jeremy Houston, Austin, Texas, USA

Jeremy, President Bush said: "The only thing consistent about my opponent's position is that he's been inconsistent. He changes positions. And you cannot change positions in this war on terror if you expect to win."  Senator Kerry said: "This president has made, I regret to say, a colossal error of judgment, and judgment is what we look for in the president of the United States of America." President  Bush said he was confident of poll victory because he had shown the American people he knew how to lead. Senator Kerry said US security depended on strong alliances, which President Bush had left in tatters around the world. Senator  Kerry said the war in Iraq had been a diversion that had no links with the 11 September attacks, adding the war was a "colossal error of judgment" and that many top military figures agreed. Senator  Kerry said President  Bush had not exhausted all other means of dealing with Saddam Hussein before going to war. He said the US should have kept its focus on Afghanistan where the real war against terror was focused. President Bush rejected Senator Kerry's accusation that invading Iraq had been the wrong priority, arguing that he had to deal with both Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein. So, what did we learn from this debate? Not much, except that Senator Kerry is not really a flip flopper.  Ann Richard commented: "This debate made a big difference. Kerry will go after the terrorists. He was very decisive." So? What message did we get from both men? Not clear. Republicans are still republicans and democrats are still democrats and we are caught between. And politicians will always be politicians.-Marjorie

 

 

Roberto Benigni

Benigni's Holocaust comedy was controversial but won a clutch of awards.

ANOTHER MOVIE-COMEDY ABOUT BUSH

Hi Marge: Expect more criticism from the Bush's clan when they will see Benigni's new film about Iraq. They are going to raise hell, as they did with Moore. Roberto Benigni is to make a film about the Iraq war and Bush's charade. Benigni plays the part of a poet who is in Iraq by chance and is caught up in the events. "War naturally is the background of the film and my character is directly involved in it. This poet ends up in Iraq by pure chance," Benigni told Italian Rai radio. I met with Mr. Benigni in Roma. He is credible. Lisa Fortini, Venice, Italy.

A CHILD PRODIGY

Marla Olmstead

Marla Olmstead from Binghamton, Upper New York State.

Hello Marge: Bring it to the world, let the world  know about this little genius from my hometown Binghamton, New York. Her name is Marla Olmstead. Her art has been  compared by critics to Jackson Pollock and Wassily Kandinsky. And she is only 4 year old. She has already sold about 25 paintings, and made over $40,000. Now, this is something! I took the liberty to send you prints of her work. This little girl is something else. I think you should write an article about her. You will make us so happy here in Binghampton. Thank you Marge. You know what to do.  Brian Cooper, Binghamton, New York, USA.

I will publish her work. You bet! Thank you for the tip.

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Paintings by  4 year old, Marla Olmstead

Marla Olmstead's Dinosaur

Marla Olmstead's Ode to Pollock I

Marla Olmstead's Aquarium

THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME

Hey Marge; Are you ready for this? Four months ago, I contacted 4 dealers in New York and told them I have in my possession a rare treasure from the 14th century. Typically and as expected, they laughed at me because I am nobody. I made it clear to them that I have a stolen page from a manuscript written in 1400 known as "Les Heures de Sforza". Previously, this page was a part of the art collection of Mr. John Malcolm a noted Scottish art collector. As a middle man, I asked only $20.000 for this rare treasure but they turned me down. They told me that nobody is interested in stuff like this. The original page was hidden for centuries in Italy and was part of the estate of the niece of the Duke of Milan, Princess Margaret of Austria. Now, and thanks to British scholars, the page was recently sold in London for $300.000. This should tell you a lot about New York's art dealers. They are vain and silly. Emanuel Bruno, Kent, United Kingdom

Sforza Hours

"Les Heures de Sforza" which was commissioned in 1490.

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