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Joke of a Travel Warning


Before their loss, the conservatives publicly expressed hope that their loss would trigger revenge attacks in the United States.  Although the Embassy has no specific information about potential conservative attacks, demonstrations by groups opposing the elections may take place with little or no public notice.  The Embassy would like to remind Indonesian citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and violent and may spread in unpredictable ways.  Eastern interests can become targets of random attacks by groups of demonstrators such as these, and targets can include individuals identified as Eastern or places where Easterners shop, work, live, study, recreate and worship.  Indonesian citizens are urged to exercise caution, maintain a low profile, to stay current with media coverage of local events, and to be aware of their surroundings.

Read here for the joke of a warning by the US government for Indonesia.

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From the department of creativity

Or as they call it over there, The United States Secret Service, comes the latest round of code names for the First and Second Families of the US, as found on Truemors.

Barack Obama: Renegade
Michelle Obama: Renaissance
Malia Obama: Radiance
Sasha Obama: Rosebud

Joseph Biden: Celtic
Jill Biden: Capri

Aside from the linguistic creativity part, I don't know why they bother anymore

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Indonesia for Obama

These were from the Indonesia for Obama party at Bellagio Plaza, Mega Kuningan in Jakarta, held by Democrats Abroad and Indonesia for Obama movement. To my surprise, not a single American I've met since returning to Indonesia is a Republican. Almost every one of my American friends were there celebrating history in the making. Obama's step cousin was there to rouse the crowd, his former school mates were there as well.

There was a rendition of both the US and Indonesian national anthems on a la Hendrix. It was electric. They even had red, white, and blue balloons. Unfortunately I arrived there a bit late so I missed out on the pins and buttons.

                         
Click here to download:
ObamaParty.zip (9595 KB)

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