"I admire Russia for wiping out an economic system which permitted a handful of rich to exploit and beat gold from the millions of plain people...
As one who believes in freedom and democracy for all, I honor the Red nation." --FRANK MARSHALL DAVIS, 1947 In his memoir, Barack Obama omits the full name of his mentor, simply calling him "Frank." Now, the truth is out: Never has a figure as deeply troubling and controversial as Frank Marshall Davis had such an impact on the developm. "I admire Russia for wiping out an economic system which permitted a handful of rich to exploit and beat gold from the millions of plain people..