Debunking Obama Myths
March 2nd, 2008 -- Posted in American Politics | 3 Comments »The critical Texas and Ohio primaries are upon us with the race looking as divided as ever on the democratic side while Senator McCain continues to build momentum coming up to the general election. This division within the democratic base should worry all segments of the liberal populace because all this competition is draining the energy from the average citizen as well as their enthusiasm to vote. Some people are honestly getting tired with the constant media attention on the election and the competition between the candidates so much so, that they might not vote come the general election. I have no definitive proof of this but it is just the general feeling I get when I speak to some of my friends in America. Whoever comes out ahead on Tuesday, it is my strongest belief that the other person should step down for the good of the party.
Every day I watch Senator McCain gain valuable endorsements, smiling while he spreads the Republican message around the country. Good for him but very bad for the rest of us who want to see a Democratic president take office next year. I am an Obama supporter for many reasons which I won’t go into at the moment but like many other Democrats I would not mind if Hillary won the democratic nomination and the election. I took a fairly length break after writing the earlier sentence to have some dinner and watch the Daily Show by Jon Stewart which airs on Saturday here in Ireland. His guest for the show was former secretary of state Madeline Albright, a democrat and a brilliant woman who advocates a withdrawal from Iraq. She has also endorsed Senator Clinton as being the person who “knows how the Whitehouse works.”
Does that knowledge necessitate the best outcome for the American people? In part perhaps… but not necessarily as a great article in Time gives us a clue into the qualities of a President. The article is entitled: “Does Experience Matter in a President?” They go over in detail over all the past presidents focusing on those who had experience and those who did not have any and compared presidencies. They came up with one definitive conclusion being that having experience does not necessitate a good presidency. I will refer to the last paragraph:
“When Americans pass over the best-credentialed candidates because their heart or their gut leads them elsewhere, they are only reflecting a visceral understanding that the presidency involves tests unlike all others. They are, perhaps, seeking the ineffable quality the writer Katherine Anne Porter had in mind when she defined experience as “the truth that finally overtakes you.” An ideal President is ruthless and compassionate, visionary and pragmatic, cunning and honest, patient and bold, combining the eloquence of a psalmist with the timing of a jungle cat. Not exactly the sort of data you can find on a résumé.”
The point of this entry was to debunk a few Obama myths running up to the election so that people can clearly determine who is the best candidate to lead America in the 21st century. Former Secretary Albright herself mentioned that the new President is going to need to have unique qualities that no one else has therefore leaving the field of potential candidates quite open.
- Myth: Senator Obama does not have the experience of Senator Clinton or Senator McCain in domestic and global issues. Truth: He does not have the experience but as proven above and also mentioned in my previous entry. Experience is not essential and neither does it guarantee someone who can fix the modern America.
- Myth: Senator Obama’s middle name is Hussein there he has some sort of hidden link to Islamic radicals and will bring about the doom of America from the inside. Truth: I don’t have a middle name and I plan to rule the world! Seriously
- Myth: People like me who support Senator Obama are just sheep caught up in the media frenzy and have no distinct minds or thoughts. Truth: Senator Obama actually appeals to the Smart People in society as proven by the exit polling in past primaries. Do we call people with Bachelor’s, Master’s and PHD’s sheep? I think not, these people are following the Senator for a reason because they have read his plans for the country as outlined on his website and understand his words for what they are.
- Myth: Senator Obama will reduce funding to the Military thereby stifling our ability to defend ourselves against Terrorism. Truth: What is the best way to kill many small groups of enemies? With a Broad War? No! With small surgical strikes as advocated by Senator Obama. This strategy will prove far more effective and less detrimental to the global image of the USA.
- Myth: Senator Obama and his wife are not patriotic because they do no wear buttons, flags or put their hand over their heart etc… Truth: How is patriotism defined by a button or an action? Who among us has the right to define the concept? I know so many people who live in America and say horrible things about the place, does that make them love the country less, off course not… America is great because people can voice these things. Senator Obama cares about the future of the USA otherwise why would he waste his time running for president? Also check out this video about Conservative hypocrisy concerning the button issue…
Lastly I would like to stress to people from all walks of the political spectrum, the USA needs change and Senator McCain and Clinton are not the change that the country needs. Electing either of these two people will not solve the problems of China, the Economy, Terrorism or Immigration. These are the kinds of problems that require someone with totally different thought, someone who can think so far outside the box he ends up swimming in the ocean. That candidate is Sentaor Obama. Goodluck Sir!
