Old alliances no longer reliable - Battle lines are being drawn

HAD he lived John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United Sates would have been 100 years old yesterday — even if such longevity seems unlikely for a man of his profession and legendary appetites.

Even though it’s more than 50 years since an assassin’s bullet ended his Camelot presidency, his charisma still exerts its influence.

Just like Barack Obama, who is enjoying a tour of the world’s best golf courses, Kennedy offers a startling contrast to today’s White House tenant.