Feb 3

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.

The New American President

Jan 18

Its about 11:06 pm here in Ireland and too my dissapointment, Hillary Clinton has in all esscence won the Nevada Caucuses. This is not bad news by any stretch of the imagination for an Obama supporter like myself however I have this feeling that Mrs.Clinton will start to pull ahead in the coming weeks and months. This is nothing something I would like to admit because I adamantly believe up until this very moment that Barack Obama is the best choice for the next president for the United States but I must accept the reality of the situation.

Clinton has most likely won in Nevada but there are still many other States where the Obama campaign can turn it around. I think the biggest problem with the Obama campaign and the canidate himself is that people percieve him to be inexperienced to run a country like the United States. Speaking to a colleague of mine at work the other day, she said the only reason she supported Clinton was because she had more experience. I agree that this is a good reason to support a canidate however it should not be your only reason. Mr.Obama is a new to Washington in ever sense of the word but I think the United States needs new at the moment.

I love the USA and I think it is a great country but there are some fundamental flaws that need to be fixed. The economy for one, considering the lackluster economic package the president offered this past week. Have a look at the ABC Facebook poll that I extracted from my facebook account:

A Facebook ABC Poll on the Economy

Americans are worried about the economy contrary to what Republicans will tell you, and no wonder considering the sub-prime crisis, slow job growth and slow down in home sales. Foreign entities are ploughing cash into debt laden American companies like Merrily Lynch, Citigroup which is not only a security risk but is something that could hurt American policies in the years to come. Despite my favoristism towards Mr.Obama I believe the next president needs to take drastic steps to change the direction of the economy.

It’s getting late here so I would like to conclude with a Video from Hillary Clinton’s stop in Nevada (Courtest of YouTube of course):