February 5th, 2008yo mama, obama
I voted for Barack Obama today, like I did a few years ago when he was vying to be Senator. I could write a list of the reasons why I think Obama is qualified and ready for the job, but you can read political punditry elsewhere. Since this is a personal blog, I’ll tell you my personal reasons for voting for him.
I look at our current administration in the White House and I cringe. I can’t stand to listen to the President speak. I am ashamed, as a US citizen, that this man represents us before the world. I think he is incredibly irresponsible and dangerous, and a liar to boot.
It is so cliché - Obama’s message about hope and change and the “Yes you can!” attitude. But it is something that I need. When Obama was running for Senate in Illinois, I was inspired by him. He is a man I want Matthew to look up to. I want someone in the White House who can restore dignity back to the position. I want someone who can inspire the masses because in my mind, this position needs someone powerful enough to lead not only the senators and representatives in Congress, but everyone.
Make no mistake - I think I share a giddy joy with many people across the US right now (and anxiety but that’s to be expected). I can’t remember an election where people were so excited and pumped and motivated and moved, either by Obama or Clinton. I will be voting for either of these two promising candidates, without a doubt. But my first vote went to Obama in 2004, and I am privileged to be able to vote for him again in 2008.
February 18th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Casey, we have had just that change in our Federal Government here in Australia. While Kevin Rudd is nowhere near as charismatic nor as inspiring as either Obama or Clinton, he is a breath of change in politics, and I can’t remember people being excited and moved and emotional about political doings so much as recently either. The apology to the Stolen Generations was such an important move forward in our life as a country. I hope you get the change you are looking for too!
March 9th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
You know, I don’t think the “yes we can” message *is* that cliche, sadly. I feel like I hear so much negativity, so much “that’s impossible” that “yes we can” is actually fresh and new.