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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.

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Budapest, Hungary

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Shake and Make Up

I hope that President-elect Barack Obama shakes the hand of John McCain - and that he does so sincerely.

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car33 Author Profile Page:

Mr. Vamos,

I believe Sen. McCain will not only shake
cmburn

President Obama’s hand, but will also be the biggest supporter and unifier of the US Senate under an Obama administration. I also believe that Vice President Biden and Sen. McCain will do everything possible in Congress to rebuild the American economy and restore America’s international image. These men are more than just gentleman, they are the epitome of American patriots

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cmburn Author Profile Page:

Mr. Vamos,

I believe Sen. McCain will not only shake President Obama’s hand, but will also be the biggest supporter and unifier of the US Senate under an Obama administration. I also believe that Vice President Biden and Sen. McCain will do everything possible in Congress to rebuild the American economy and restore America’s international image. These men are more than just gentleman, they are the epitome of American patriots.

car33 Author Profile Page:

Gentlemen can always shake hands.

President-elect OBMA and Senator John McCain are America's finest Gentlemen something America and World has not seen in a long time.

They both love America with out a doubt. Men do move on after the good fight.

TracyAligDowling Author Profile Page:

Thanks, Mr. Vamos. Yours is one of the few sane comments. Years ago elections were civil in the United States -- I yearn for the time when they become so again.

jrubin1 Author Profile Page:

I think Sen. McCain needs to invite Sen. Obama to one of his houses for a barbeque evening with his family and Sen. Obama's family.

helloisanyoneoutthere Author Profile Page:

President-Elect Obama holds no animosity towards Senator McCain.

Even though he could, what with all the labels of Marxist, Socialist, terrorist, and activist; or with attendees calls for "lynch him," and "kill him" at Senator McCain's and Governor Palin's stump rallies, he has every right to be.

Let's hope that in return, Senator McCain can also shake the hand of Senator Obama and be sincere!

ideasdonotlove Author Profile Page:

I agree with this. Shaking McCain's hand is a great way to show he's ready to move forward. I would love to see this.

alarico Author Profile Page:

That's already happened with both of their speeches.

What's next?

Nevermore53 Author Profile Page:

Whatever makes you think he didn't or he won't??? Obama is a gracious man and I am sure that McCain great concession speech has put any disharmony at bay.

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