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Bill Clinton Delivers Scathing Rebuke Of Trump, Endorses Kamala Harris In Powerful DNC Speech
Former President Bill Clinton delivered a powerful address at the Democratic National Convention, drawing a stark contrast between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Clinton characterized Trump as a self-centered leader who “creates chaos” and “curates it,” while portraying Harris as the candidate with the vision and experience to tackle the nation’s challenges.
“In 2024, we have got a pretty clear choice, it seems to me: Kamala Harris, for the people. And the other guy, who’s proved, even more than the first go-around, that he’s about me, myself, and I,” Clinton said to a packed audience in Chicago on the convention’s third night.
Clinton, who accepted the Democratic nomination in Chicago in 1996, emphasized that Harris possesses “the vision, the experience, the temperament, the will, and yes, the sheer joy to get something done.” In contrast, he described Trump as someone who “mostly talks about himself,” advising the audience to “count the I’s” the next time Trump speaks, highlighting his self-centeredness.
“If Harris becomes president,” Clinton said, “every day will begin with ‘you, you, you, you,'” underscoring her commitment to the American people.
He also took a jab at Trump’s assertion during a debate that nobody respected America like they did when he was president. “Look, you got to give it to him, he’s a good actor,” Clinton remarked, mocking Trump’s claims about respect from North Korea and Russia.
Clinton’s speech wasn’t without humor as he poked fun at Trump’s “endless tributes to the late great Hannibal Lecter,” a fictional character Trump has referenced on the campaign trail. Clinton admitted that even he, once dubbed “the Explainer in Chief” by President Obama, was stumped by Trump’s repeated mention of Lecter.
However, Clinton’s message carried a serious warning, calling on Democrats to avoid being complacent. “We’ve seen more than one election slip away from us when we thought it couldn’t happen,” he said, urging voters to stay focused and not be distracted by “phony issues” or overconfidence.
This marked Clinton’s 12th address at a Democratic convention, a tradition that began in 1980 when he was a young governor from Arkansas. While his influence in the party has waned in recent years due to shifting political tides and reevaluations of his presidency, Wednesday’s nearly 30-minute speech demonstrated that Clinton still has the ability to captivate an audience.
At 78 years old, Clinton acknowledged his advancing age, noting that he is “the oldest man in my family in four generations.” However, he emphasized that his support for Harris and the Democratic ticket remains unwavering.
“If you vote for this team, if you can get them elected and let them bring in this breath of fresh air, you will be proud of it for the rest of your life. Your children will be proud of it. Your grandchildren will be proud of it. Take it from a man who once had the honor to be called in this convention, ‘a man from Hope,'” Clinton said in his closing remarks.
ExxonMobil Guyana has announced plans to increase oil production from its Stabroek block by 18,000 barrels per day (bpd). The capacity of the Unity floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel will increase from 252,000 bpd to 270,000 bpd, pending approval from local authorities. ExxonMobil Guyana currently produces 665,000 bpd, and future developments include the Hammerhead project, which aims to produce 120,000-180,000 bpd. The company’s investment is set to further strengthen Guyana’s economy as it grows into a major oil producer.
In political developments, President Irfaan Ali has announced several benefits ahead of Guyana’s upcoming elections. The new incentives include free college tuition and a one-time cash handout of nearly $1,000 per household, benefiting 264,000 families. The minimum wage will also increase from $350 to $500 starting next year, aimed at reducing the cost of living for Guyanese citizens.
Guyana’s economy, bolstered by its growing oil sector, saw a remarkable 60% GDP growth in 2022, the highest in the world, according to the IMF. To further utilize oil revenues, the government is launching various infrastructure projects, including hospitals, schools, and a $1.9 billion gas-to-energy initiative.
At the same time, the 115th COTED meeting on agriculture in CARICOM is tackling challenges like climate change and underdeveloped agricultural value chains, working towards the 25 by 2025 Food Security Initiative.
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CARICOM ministers gathered in St. Vincent during the 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) to address regional food security and sustainability. Key discussions included the “25 by 2025” initiative, blue economy development, and strategies to enhance intra-regional trade and agriculture. The ministers are also preparing for COP29, pushing for urgent climate action, and seeking financial commitments to protect Small Island Developing States (SIDS) from the impacts of climate change. Notable awards were presented to outstanding farmers for their contributions.
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