Chez Moi (Insha'allah)

I'm scheduled to leave for the United States from Casablanca at 12:20 PM, Moroccan time. Hopefully, all will go well. Am looking forward to returning to teaching and seeing how the country recovers from the low point we've reached in the Arab world. I don't expect a president who prizes looking decisive and "leaderly" will shift course quickly. At least the subject is under discussion and debate. Kofi Annan's parting criticism at the Truman Library was appropriate. It would be great if the U.S. can again pursue the goals of democracy and promotion of human rights from a position of moral authority.