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Miklos Vamos

Budapest, Hungary

Miklós Vámos is a Hungarian novelist, screenwriter and talk show host. He is one of the most read and respected writers in his native Hungary. He has taught at Yale University on a Fulbright fellowship, served as The Nation’s East European correspondent, worked as consultant on the Oscar-winning film Mephisto, and presented Hungary’s most-watched cultural television show. Vámos has received numerous awards for his plays, screenplays, novels and short stories, including the Hungarian Merit Award for lifetime achievement. The Book of Fathers is considered his most accomplished novel and has sold 200,000 copies in Hungary. Close.

Miklos Vamos

Budapest, Hungary

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Elect a Woman President
It always matters (a bit) who the elected politicians are, as they have the power to shape the future of any country. But they are limited in what they can do by short terms in office -- and in the end, show me one country that isn't doomed.

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JRLR, Canada:

Should the only remaining reason for voting be: "Let's give a chance to a woman", substance must be painfully lacking in each and every candidate.

April 23, 2007 8:39 PM | Report Offensive Comments

Posted on April 23, 2007 20:39

Tirade:

Having a vagina does not automatically qualify one to successfully run a country.

April 23, 2007 1:02 PM | Report Offensive Comments

Posted on April 23, 2007 13:02

Bazza:

Is this really the most coherent argument for Segolene Royal? "It doesn't really matter so they might as well have a woman??"

If you don't have anything meaningful to say...

April 23, 2007 12:23 PM | Report Offensive Comments

Posted on April 23, 2007 12:23

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