I endorse Barack Obama
Two entries in one day, I know that is pretty amazing but I told myself today that with Super Tuesday looming, I would like to write this article or rather this endorsement. The few people that read this blog may wonder what is the point of writing a long endorsement that will not influence many people but it is to these people I say that the smallest difference is a difference none the less the few people that do read my blog go out and vote for Obama, I know than that I have contributed in part to electing the man who will change America and the world that we live in.
I live in Ireland for the moment where the two largest minorities are Polish and Chinese, and if I asked the average Irishmen if they would ever vote for a non-Irish Taoiseach (Like the President), the answer would be no. I think America has come along way from the racial tensions of the 20th century into an age where race is not a major issue. I have listened to the commentary about Senator Obama since people were speculating that he might make a run for President and a lot have people do not notice he is black. I for one do not, the very first thing I noticed about Senator Obama is at the last DNC where I thought to myself, he is an excellent speaker. Does this mean he will be a good President? Far from it but it is one of the essential qualities.
If we look back at the last century or so, society and civilization as we know it are defined by good speakers. From Winston Churchill to Nelson Mandela, people who can get on stage and rivet an audience so that no matter how long and boring the speech is, they stay interested. Senator Obama is one of these people, he will bring a passion and consistency to the presidency that we have not seen in many years. He will be the kind of President that we need in the 21st century to save the economy as well as bring America back into the limelight as the super power it is supposed to be.
That being said, he will also said he will also realize that China and Russia are going to remain Super Powers for the foreseeable future and there is nothing that can be done about that. The USA is entering a new era where the President must work hand in hand with the likes of Dmitry Medvedev and Wen Jiabao to create the world that I want my children to live in. A world where the peace is prevalent and terrorism becomes a word of the past, immigration is no longer an issue because people can move freely around the world but most importantly the future president of the United States of America must create a world that is sustainable for future generations to come.
No one country can be number 1 anymore, Senator Obama can assume the presidency without the baggage of the past. Larry King commented on CNN that people like John McCain and Hillary Clinton are using the same old playbook for a world that has changed. This is true, John McCain often talks about his time under the Reagan administration, that was a different time and a different world and Senator McCain cannot save the USA from the economic crisis that has arisen or increase the competitive level of the country compared to the likes of China and Russia.
For those of you that have read this blog, young and old I urge you to think about the long term future when voting for Senator Obama. Vote and Support a candidate who can remake America into the country it should be for the 21st century. I may be 25 and some people may discount my support as the folly of youth but look back at history, and it will tell you that knowledge gets you so far but you need charisma, talent, passion and strength to truly make a difference in this world. Senator Obama has this and I wish him good luck as the future president of the United States of America.
February 03 2008 11:00 pm | American Politics
February 4th, 2008 at 1:17 am
Nicely written Crian. I couldn’t agree with you more.
February 7th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Obama talks about change but what sort of “change?” That’s what bothers me. I don’t know whether you read my post on Obama or not because you didn’t comment on it, but I’m sure you know that I won’t be voting for Obama. Well… what can you expect from a Republican? LOL!
I believe either Obama or HIllary will strip our military to the bare bones, exactly as Clinton did when he was president. I’ll say no more… we both know we’re on oppisite sides of the fence on this one. I’m just happy when I can talk reasonably to any Democrat on the internet. Some of them get so ticked off, and I know that’s true of many conservative Republicans too.
Hope you have a great day!
February 7th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Sorry for typos. I should always remember to preview before publishing, but since I’ve been blogging for over four years without learning that, I guess I’m not going to!
February 7th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Hey Gayle, I actually have been keeping tabs on your posts on Obama “Pied Piper” entry for one. I was actually watching the news when Romney dropped out of the news today with a friend of mine who used to live in NH and is republican. She made a good point about the military which is something I have not thought about. That if the military leaves, what about the people of Iraq? I always thought that the price of American lives is not worth the squabbles between the different muslim factions but savings lifes is also important. I know Obama never does go into details in his speeches but the literature on his site if true says alot. I have been meaning to write about this in more detail but I have been busy with some preparations for a job in Korea. Thanks for the read by the way.