Barack Obama For President: The Newest Deal
Editorial Endorsement: Candidate Merges Cool With Activist Instincts
When Franklin D. Roosevelt lifted his hand on March 4, 1933, to take the oath of office after an American financial earthquake, our financial system was so broken that many felt it needed a savior.
Within 100 days, the four-year governor of New York—whom Walter Lippmann had declared “a pleasant man who, without any important qualifications for the office, would very much like to be President”—had broken through the national panic and redefined the ambitions of the American presidency.
The current crises match what Franklin Roosevelt faced: We have been dealt a financial body-blow, and are running a pair of wars.
On the other hand, the next president will be following George W. Bush, whose lack of leadership almost guarantees his successor will be judged a paradigm of informed decisiveness and focus by comparison, no matter which candidate wins.
America in 2008 has a choice between two candidates who may be the most impressive pair of party nominees in 50 years. One of them represents the best of the 20th-century American character; the other embodies the potential greatness of the American future.
We endorse Barack Obama for president of the United States.
John McCain is a good man; he may be a great one. Despite his almost irredeemable choice of running mate, he remains the same rough and ready rebel who snarled and yapped his way off the carpet last winter when he had already been declared D.O.A. and won the Republican nomination, vanquishing the slick and slimy former governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney, who endured Mr. McCain’s bite during the primary debates and limped off the stage to the dark shadows reserved for reformed hypocrites.
Mr. McCain’s self-described straight-talking persona is well earned, his character is legend, his sense of humor intact, his integrity one for the books.
Mr. Obama, the Democratic nominee, is something else altogether.
“I would not be running for president,” he said in March, “if I didn’t believe with all my heart that this is what the vast majority of Americans want for this country. This union may never be perfect, but generation after generation has shown that it can always be perfected. And today, whenever I find myself feeling doubtful or cynical about this possibility, what gives me the most hope is the next generation—the young people whose attitudes and beliefs and openness to change have already made history in this election.”
In an amazing stretch of campaigning, Barack Obama infused the American democratic process with vigor and life. In a season of manifest corruption and martial arrogance imposed by the Bush administration, his campaign restored integrity and personal investment in the American political system. The very caucuses that the Clinton campaign derided put thousands of Americans in gymnasiums and schoolrooms speaking for their candidates, whoever they were, with a passion that was Mr. Obama’s gift to this season.
Some of this can be ascribed to the fact of his being: He is, as he described it, “the son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas … raised with the help of a white grandfather who survived a Depression to serve in Patton’s Army during World War II and a white grandmother who worked on a bomber assembly line at Fort Leavenworth while he was overseas … married to a black American who carries within her the blood of slaves and slave owners. … I have brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, uncles and cousins, of every race and every hue, scattered across three continents. … In no other country on earth is my story even possible.”
The 20th century is behind us. We are a nation of ongoing action, a nation of economic strength combined with moral inculcation. That particular merger adds up to creating the moral and financial strength to meet any crisis of the 21st century. A nation that cannot employ and secure its citizens cannot secure its place in the world, militarily or diplomatically.
Mr. Obama has provided an impressive set of proposals to lead the nation: to intelligently secure the American economy; to forward a 21st-century approach for independent American energy; to reduce the American fighting forces in Iraq; to focus on the crisis in Afghanistan; to speak precisely with impressive perspective on American priorities around the globe; to protect the integrity of the appointments in the Supreme Court; to demand a centrist government from this Congress; to restore a plain-spoken, non-ideological White House.
His proposals and drive offer America an uplifting glimpse of a nation that continues to influence and define goodness in the world, not with troops and enforcement, but with the power of ideas, ethics and decency. Mr. Obama appeals to our sense of justice when he speaks about the ways in which the Bush administration has manipulated the law to suit its political goals. He speaks to the nation’s justified doubts about the Iraqi misadventure, and has a plan to bring that sad chapter in our history to a close while refocusing our efforts against our enemies in the caves near Afghanistan. Mr. Obama does not condemn the war in Iraq for being wrong on its own terms, and it’s clear at this juncture in the campaign he will not jeopardize the gains made in that conflict.
He understands the importance of a green economy, of restructuring the American economy as powerfully as Edison and Ford did at the beginning of the 20th century. He has a deep, comprehensive commitment to the environment that ought to command bipartisan consensus as we seek to reduce greenhouse gases, reduce our scandalous dependence on foreign oil, and embark on one of mankind’s great missions—saving the planet we love.
These are 21st-century issues, defined by a man who understands that such issues require solutions that post-date the There Will Be Blood era.
It’s true that Mr. McCain has taken on Big Oil and that he has opposed drilling in the Alaskan wildlife refuge—admirable positions. But his nuclear-laden energy policy lacks the creativity and vision of Mr. Obama’s, whose vocabulary on the issue and the environment in general exceeds that of Mr. McCain’s.
We are trying hard not to hold Mr. McCain guilty by association with the egregious, greedy, anti-democratic crimes of the Cheney energy commission—but we have to admit, it’s more difficult than we would like.
These kinds of critical domestic issues are not Mr. McCain’s strength, and it shows.
We cannot say we are big fans of Mr. Obama’s tax policy. Mr. Obama promises that 95 percent of Americans will see no tax increase under his proposals; indeed, they will get a tax cut. The burden of his tax hike will fall on the more affluent 5 percent of the nation. Pardon us for our skepticism, but that sounds like a bill of goods, one that we’re not buying. And why, in any case, should Mr. Obama be contemplating any sort of tax increase at a time of such economic uncertainty? Much will change before Inauguration Day. Even more will change before Mr. Obama figures out how to get from the Oval Office to the Cabinet Room without a map. Why should he lock in a tax hike now?
One of the glories of the Clinton years was the economic bench that the “Economy, Stupid” Bunch brought to Washington: Lloyd Bentsen, Bob Rubin, Larry Summers. We’d like to see Mr. Obama reach out to the centrist and business-loving branch of the Democratic Party once more.
Our choice was made somewhat more difficult by a nagging hope that Mr. McCain would turn his campaign around and remind us more of the man we knew. It’s not too late for that, but the past months have shown us the kind of president that Mr. Obama might be.
The times call for a leader in tune with the America that is to come, a president who understands that the problems of today and tomorrow require us to think new thoughts. Barack Obama understands that we must restore our American democracy and move forward, as President Roosevelt planned to say in his last speech, “with a strong and active faith.”
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ALL THE FREAKIN' CORRUPT LIBERAL SURROGATES ARE MARCHING OUT TO "DEFEND" ACORN'S CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR OF FRAUDULENTLY REGISTERING VOTERS.
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WE MUST STOP THE OBAMA ELECTION!
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OBAMA'S ELECTION WOULD BE "GRAND THEFT" OF OUR ELECTION PROCESS!
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I know this was a difficult decision for youse guys, who, if I remember correctly, backed George Bush in the previous two elections. As a citizen, I thank you for this endorsement.
McCain’s primary task is to tell the truth to the American people about a THE PATTERN of Barack Obama’s radical past associations (Ayers, Wright, Ayers-Obama-Acorn) and connect the dots to Obama’s recent socialist like rhetoric (“spread the wealth around”) and polities ($1 Trillion in tax credits to filers who pay no taxes).
McCain may not win, but if he does not inform the American public about Obama in a methodical step-by-step way, who will?
People are so consumed by the economy, they are not paying attention to the fact that they are about to plunge this country into socialist policies that only exist in the most left leaning of European countries.
Obama surrogates have already called the war hero “dishonorable,” a racist, and likened him to infamous segregationist George Wallace (who barred black children from attending white schools)—so what does he have to lose by telling the truth at this point? Nothing.
The threats, intimidation, and litigation that have been the hallmark of every campaign waged by Obama past and present should not silence John McCain from telling the truth.
After Obama called Bill Clinton a racist, we know this is a smear, and who is really playing the race card, so go Mac go.
Mccain used to be a great man. What the HELL happened to him???? He decided to put MCCAIN FIRST and forget about his country. Blind ambition... what a true shame.
McCain still is a great American and a hero, both for his military service and his actions in the senate. He's in the tough position of trying to show people what is obvious to slightly less than half of us at the moment: that Obama is really, really, really, really bad for America. It's hard to do that without being negative in tone.
Obama has acted one way his entire life. He's been a very far left, divisive person who rarely ever crossed the aisle, and then only when he saw personal advantage. However, he sells himself as this "new kind of politician" who is bipartisan, goal oriented and inclusive. Those descriptions fit McCain a heck of a lot better than Obama. Obama could not even unite his own party. He is a leftist, and his idea of "unity" is that everyone else has to cave in to his ideas.
I support McCain, not only because he's a decent, honorable American, but also because Obama is a slick snake-oil salesman who is actually selling Hugo Chavez style socialism with a double scoop of Michael Moore on top.
It's as clear as day. This election represents the past vs the future. Are we ready to embark on a new era or do we want to delay it? The mood of America suggests that we are ready. And the best thing about it is, as always, the world will follow America's lead.
Obama has a vision but it is not an American vision. He has rhetoric but no record of accomplishment. You say McCain is guilty of association and I say Obama is guilty by association. He is not worthy to hold office in the finest land in the world. Who are his associations: Davis, Wright, Rezko, Ayers, Dorhn, Pfleger, Odinga. How does he explain these associations? He says they're distractions, they're looking past not forward, they're not true. He prevaricates and evades like a pro but not like a president.
He has deep ties to ACORN and they are trying to steal the election. Well, actually Obama was trying to buy the election with his payment of $800,000., which was originally listed as stage and lighting fees! I love my country and I want a president who loves it too. McCain/Palin in 08
Nah. In any major effort to sign up a lot of new voters, a few mistakes undoubtedly get in there, and someone ought to proofread the thing and throw those out, but most of the Acorn voters will turn out to be legitimate. The key thing is that Obama inspried the desire to vote in huge numbers of people who were so disenfranchised and disgusted with the whole thing before that until now they wouldn't even consider registering. It's great that Americans who were too apathetic to vote before now want to.
Why? Is it seeing a "minority" candidate for the first time? For some minority voters I'm sure it is. But for most people, the Obama phenomenon is because he actually gets the right answers. We're tired of having a C student running the country. It's time for a guy who is really smart, thoughtful, and wants to give Americans a good life. All of you conservatives who are afraid of him ought to relax. Yes, he's young and relatively inexperienced -- although he IS a senator! But when you are hiring for a job, sometimes you take a chance on a newcomer who hasn't done a job before but clearly shows that he can -- it's capability we need, not experience unless it was a GOOD experience of someone getting it right, and that isn't McCain. Lincoln wasn't so old and experienced either, and had the same gift of putting the people, principles, and a belief in this country first. Obama will win, he will assemble a team of other smart people whose collective experience will be beyond what any individual could offer, and he will manage them by listening, thinking, and coming up with solutions that aren't just knee-jerk reactions to crises again and again. Aren't you sick of a president who never sees the next one coming?? Don't you want someone who makes the right call soon enough to do something about it??? Obama will be fine.
Obama isn't the "future". Every idea he's proposing has been tried and has failed elsewhere. Unless we want a future like Cuba or Venezuela we need to discard the statist model. It doesn't work. Obama is more "the past" than McCain is. Transfer payments under the guise of "tax cuts" for people who pay no taxes. "universal(ly bad) health care. Soak the rich (has never worked). All this stuff has been tried, over and over again, and it has failed every time. How is that the future?
How is this a "new" and a "change" election for the "21st century" WHEN DEMOCRATS KEEP COMPARING OBAMA TO FDR WHO GOVERNED OVER 70 YEARS AGO!?!?!?
This election is more of a nostalgic throwback to the 1930's!
BTW, FDR WORSENED the Depression with his programs, it lasted a full 12 YEARS until we got into WWII.
"One of the glories of the Clinton years was the economic bench that the “Economy, Stupid” Bunch brought to Washington: Lloyd Bentsen, Bob Rubin, Larry Summers. We’d like to see Mr. Obama reach out to the centrist and business-loving branch of the Democratic Party once more."
Hahaha, that's a good one. Obama is CAMPAIGNING on higher taxes, higher corporate taxes, and LESS free trade. The exact OPPOSITE of what Clinton did.
Obama is an idealistic partisan liberal (aka a moron), he is not going to bring on any centrists because he isn't a centrist. Clinton was.
Pshaw! It's unbelievable tha tpeople fall prey to rhetoric so easily. George Bush is a C student and, GASP, we won't be led by another! Who the Hell cares what grade one makes in college. Grades aren't indicative of one's abilities to lead. Look at your scholatic records and tell me you wouldn't be P'd off for being passed over for a raise ir a promotion because you weren't quite as intelligent as your office mates. Look how P'd you'd be that a young upstart who whispered empty platitudes to the the boss got what was rightfully yours. Obama is that upstart and the boss are the Americam people. We've been lied to over these last 8 years, not by the "Bush/Cheney cabal", by the media who hate our current president so much that they'll do anything to insure a Democrat victory. Obama may be smarter than me but I don't look for "smarts" in a president. I don't want someone who can quote Nietszche, Sartre, or others to me. I want somebody with wisdom that sees that our problems weren't caused by an unpopular president but by our very natures. We want everything that everyone else has and be damned if we can't get it now. I want a president that will tell us that, in our need to see others succeed, we've hurt the ver ones we intended to help. I want a president who will tell the hard truths and won't slough off the hard questions with "above my pay grade" BS. I want a president who has served this country faithfully as a soldier, as a Senator, and as someone who loves this great nation, and who, rather than being a fellow traveller with one-time and present-day radicals, worked across the aisle with members of the opposition to pass legislation meant to make us greater. Senator Obama, while quite the gifted speaker, has done nothing in his life other than give some good speeches and served the interests of his mentors and power-brokers in Illinois. Yes, this country needs changing in some ways, but I don't think I'd like the change put forth by a class rhetorician. I make around $53K a year and hate the fact that people are bought off by the "over $250K a year" argument. I hope someday to make that amount, as do most of you, and resent the fact the Senator Obama thinks that those fortunate people should subsidize my standard of living. I don't want that kind of change and resent the effete attitude (speaking of Sarah Palin as an irredeemable choice of running mate, how, er, elitist)of the Observer editors in their endorsement of Obama. I'd hope the American people would look to their own intellect to elect our president and not to the editors of a newspaper or online magazine to make their choice. The decision is a stark one and I implore you to look past the rhetoric and focus instead on past actions.
I like Obama's plan and he would make an excellent president ...we need to keep the foriegn based bilderberg group out of this election and too dis-bann the rockafella CFR think tank leave the american people alone and that goes for our money too ....let this man lead this nation and stop the racial bull-sh_t like colorado and Ohio so called voter fraud.....where they want 200,000 voters challegened ....anyone you or me can fill out a fake registration using a made up name ...but its the election board to question the voters citizenship ...school records, birth records or DMV ....must verify.........
Thank you for this.
It was beautiful to read... I don't want to join the mud pit. Just wanted to say that your endorsement is one of the best I've ever read, albeit a little late. But I won't hold it against you.
This is the election of my generation (a 29 year old). Just imagine having to spend the last 8 years of your young life listening to W and watching him destroy the country you're about to have a stake in as a young professional. We want change. Period. And fortunately fate through us the best man for the job.
And besides, Obama is on Facebook, he even has a social network. He truly represents the future of this country.
Obamas policies are not those "only seen in the most socialist european countries", they're similar to (but at this stage only the merest baby steps towards) those seen in the MOST advanced european countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, basically everywhere -except- the USA. And they work. Exceptionalism is one thing, holding on to outdated ideologies when they are clearly no longer working (and in fact damaging society) is not clever, and should not form any part of the "American Way".
While shocked by this crisis we have a basic belief that we cannot fall as far or hard as the US can in our basic standards of living because we've set things up to be more consistent and provide much more social assurance. I would wish the same for Americans eventually. Barak Obama wants this for you as well.
I firmly believe Barak Obama is the man America needs right now.
Thank you for your concise and clear comment. It is sad that some Americans are allowing their political emotions to oevrshadow that crisis that the Republicans contributed to due to their mismanagement and misrule!
After supporting Clinton and being internationally humiliated and extremely disappointed, I scrutinze the character and past voting history of each and every candidate.
When you look at the two side by side, how can you choose anyone but McCain? He is a national hero and has been serving this country since he was 17 years old? Who of us has had that long a history of "good stewardship?" No one but my mother and I can tell you that someone that is that strong can fight and win anything that comes his way.
On the other hand, you have a very young, very inexperienced (by his own party leaders standards) person with questionable contacts and career helpers. But he is a rock star. Do we really need another rock star? I would sooner Gina Davis for President.
The choice is clear to me. I thought McCain kicked major butt last night and Obama was sitting like a whipped dog not a president. It is a shame that the media stole the nomination from Hillary and now is stealing the president's seat from a very worthy man.
Wake up America and stand to be counted!!!!
Having been born in Canada and lived there for 30 years, I can tell you that what Barack Obama advocates is NOT Socialism. I despise that system and wouldn't be voting for Obama if he were a Socialist. One big problem here in America is that Republicans (which I have always been) constantly raise the spectre of "socialism" any time someone tries to implement a policy that doesn't involve a complete lack of government regulation. It's about time Republicans grew a brain and stopped trying to scare people by shouting "socialism", it just isn't true. This is the same group that is willing to take up arms against their own people to defend the right to bear arms, something else that's more than 200 years old and completely out of context in a civilized nation.
If you don't think that the financial sector needs to be policed, then go and put your life savings in stocks and see what happens. Your hard-earned wealth will become the large-screen TV in the home of another Wall St. executive. We need rules and accountability in any and all areas of society that can affect the well-being of "joe average citizen". Most of us are held to some sort of standard at work, and if we don't measure up, we get canned. Why should the finance sector be any different?
As for the scare tactic that states that people who make over $250K will have their wealth "spread around", this is hardly what Obama has in mind. My wife and I are very close to that mark, and I'm not worried. Let's face it, the government is going to take your money one way or another whether you like it or not. It's how they distribute it that's important. I personally despise the fact that the huge chunk I pay each year goes to tax breaks for the corrupt oil oligarchies that Cheney is in bed with. Think about the corrupt CEOs that are making millions. They are the ones that should be scared, and rightly so. They fleece America and will have to pay more. Why? It's easier to raise their taxes than close the myriad loopholes that exist in the tax code. We need quick action in DC, and let's be honest, raising taxes on the plus-$250K crowd is quicker. The govt. could have tried to manipulate loopholes and other covert ways that these people protect their assets, but why bother?
Have you ever considered that a large sector of "Hollywood" makes more than $250K, and most of these people support Obama? You see where these people live? Beverly Hills! You think they're clueless when it comes to money? No! They have sharks for accountants and lawyers. Do they seem worried? No. Why are you. Most of you bloggers don't make enough to be concerned. So stop sounding off about something that doesn't even concern you.
Your scare tactics are ineffective in this election.
MR OBAMA IS THE MAN WHO WILL LEAD THE WORLD NOT ONLY THE AMERICAN,S TO THE CHANGE WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bravo! I write letters to the editor in my small town. Is it O>K. if I quote you?
I was aboard the USS Forrestal with John McCain (LCDR McCain). He was arrogant then and arrogant now. He was disrespectful then and still disrespectful. It would speak out out of turn in ready-room meetings without having all the facts and he's doing the same thing now. Because he was a pilot in VietNam and a POW does not qualify him to lead the country. Because one is a great basketball player doesn't make him a great coach.
The future of this country belongs to our young people. Us older folks have blown it.....its too late. The "good ole boys" network is over. The time is NOW to make change. Barack Obama is that change. Not only because of his race, but primarily because of his vision. Our country needs a Vision. Without a vision, you perish. Just the management of his campaign speaks to me about how this "inexperienced person" beat out all of THOSE EXPERIENCED PEOPLE. Good managers don't have to know everything about everything, but they do have to have really good people around them who are good at what they do. Barack Obama's campaign management and strategic plan speaks volumes about his "experience". Take note from that and allow him to lead our country into the future.
Up to this point in time, the mainstream media has treated Sen. Obama like the "Teflon Don."
Sen. McCain should challenge Sen. Obama on his poor judgment in choosing business associates, eg; Bill Ayers who is an unrepentant home grown U.S. terrorist, the Acorn group, former Fanny Mae CEO Franklin Raines and his social mentor, Rev. Wright whose anti-US philosophy was ingrained into Sen. Obama's head during his adult life! Sen. Obama admited on tape that he listened to Rev. Wright's sermons while in law school. Give me a break! Are the American voters so dumb that they can't put 2 and 2 together and come up with 4?? Sen. Obama is, if elected, going to turn the American Democracy into a Social Welfare Autocracy.
Sen. Obama is a very well poised and intelligent liar! All gullible American voters, please stand up!
Sen. McCain needs to contact Rudy Guilliani and ask him to be his Attorney General to prosecute for malfeasance the fraudulant CEO's of the Wall Street firms, Congressional Black Caucus who pushed back on more regulatory guidelines for Fannie and Freddie, and Bush Admin. officials who failed to alert the American taxpayers about the impending mortgage and banking crisis.
AmericanVoice
Utah
NOT SOCIALISM?......think again!
Obama is a far left Sual Alinsky socialist-minded pseudo-democratic demagogue who is pretending to be a Patriot!
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Up to this point in time, the mainstream media has treated Sen. Obama like the "Teflon Don."
Sen. McCain should challenge Sen. Obama on his poor judgment in choosing business associates, eg; Bill Ayers who is an unrepentant home grown U.S. terrorist, the Acorn group, former Fanny Mae CEO Franklin Raines and his social mentor, Rev. Wright whose anti-US philosophy was ingrained into Sen. Obama's head during his adult life! Sen. Obama admited on tape that he listened to Rev. Wright's sermons while in law school. Give me a break! Are the American voters so dumb that they can't put 2 and 2 together and come up with 4?? Sen. Obama is, if elected, going to turn the American Democracy into a Social Welfare Autocracy.
Sen. Obama is a very well poised and intelligent liar! All gullible American voters, please stand up!
Sen. McCain needs to contact Rudy Guilliani and ask him to be his Attorney General to prosecute for malfeasance the fraudulant CEO's of the Wall Street firms, Congressional Black Caucus who pushed back on more regulatory guidelines for Fannie and Freddie, and Bush Admin. officials who failed to alert the American taxpayers about the impending mortgage and banking crisis.
AmericanVoice
Utah
You are so right!!! I am wide awake!!!
John McCain is out of touch with the average citizen in America today. John McCain admitted he was no financial expert during the Republican debates and Tim Russert's Show. John McCain's VP admmitted on Kudlow,'she does not know what the VP does?'
I will not stand for another four years of Cheney and the Neo-cons. Its clear neither on the ticket knows what they are doing; so I assume, Cheney and company will rule once again.
I spoke to a republican friend of friend yesterday,he lives in one of these fancy buildings in the city, waterfalls in the lobby and all. Anyways he said, I am voting for Obama. His reason being, 'Palin was the wrong pick.' The 'Barry Bunch' are in denial, I wish they would get a life and turn the page...jeez
Sad that our possible next president couldn't even get a security clearance because of his past associations.
McCain took my decision from me. The day he chose Sarah Palin as his Vice President, I chose to vote for Obama. I cannot fathom how Palin has the experience, skills, vision ... abilities to lead our country if called upon. I have nightmares about her as a potential President. She is a dangerous choice and reflects poorly on what McCain could offer.
Thank you so much for this editorial endorsement - well done! Thank you James-glad to hear others who recognize McCain's arrogance and good ole boy attitude. Thank you Canadian for coming to the US with your clarity and wisdom. And as one who was also a single mom-hang in there girl-you're definitely on the right track and your kids are lucky to have a mom who sees and truly cares.
Perhaps, in this election it is too late to enlighten those who think Palin's lack of character and ethics qualifies her; or try to change those who are staunch believers that one's past survival qualifies to lead a great nation -its simply not true. Some will stay stuck in the past and old beliefs and frankly it surprises that those who think like McCain are even able to get on this venue and blog. You folks do realize that McCain brags about being computer illiterate yes?! Do you think computerization is a fad? Or that ANY real leader for the future could justify not learning THE tools of communication with what's happening globally? Hmmm - I feel more sorry for you than McCain if you do...
We - those of us who are banding together in hope and belief with Obama and Biden, will hope for you too. We'll continue to sincerely hope you see the light on many things - because as your brothers and sisters - we cannot truly rise until you do. I know, you think that's corny but for those of us who've been open, tested and prevailed - compassion grew above the strife. We too, as Obama, believe in unity. We'll continue to soar ahead to make things better for the future, paving the way for all of us as you continue kicking and screaming. And when you finally "get it" and need a shoulder to cry on - we'll be there for you then too...
"...and whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should..." - Desiderata
Everyone keeps saying how Sarah Palin is inexperienced...what about Obama. I am a bit confused on how much more this man has in experience to lead the country than Sarah Palin. Personally, I am very disappointed in both Obama and McCain and I really do not wish to vote for either one. However, it is our right as Americans to vote for our President and this I will do. I a very disqusted with our government and what they have done to the American people. Whoever becomes our next President will have their hands full. The first thing that needs to be done by either candidate when they become President is to "STOP SPENDING IN WASHINGTON". We all know in our personal lives that when you run out of money or low on money until payday, you cut back and stop spending. It is time our government does the same. One day, I hope we can all be proud again of our Country.
A new report from Pew suggests that this election has the potential to make 2000 look organized. With new voter ID laws, long lines, record turnout, wrongfully purged voter rolls, new machines and more, it could be a tense night, even if the outcome is decided early.
Click here to read the report: http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/report_detail.aspx?id=45316