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So much of the criticism of Barack Obama seems to be that because his speeches sometimes move people emotionally, many of his supporters are blinded by this "phenomenon" and are not focusing enough on Obama's "substance". People argue about the so called "experience" factor, and worry that Obama supporters are not aware of the major issues that need to be addressed. As a supporter of Barack Obama, I assure you, I am aware of the huge and very real issues and problems facing our country, and as a mother, I am extremely concerned about the future of our country and what it holds for my children. I worry about my Social Security and future medical costs, my children's job opportunities, and the possiblity that my teenage son may someday be called to serve in this horrific war.
Yes, we have major problems that need to be addressed, and urgently. But I also submit to you today, that we are a nation of people who are hurting and discouraged. If you disagree with me, if you're happy with the way things are going in this country and things are going your way, that's great. You must be one of the privileged few. But I think most people are more than a little frustrated right now. We have been fed nothing but lies and superficial bull crap for the past 8 years (and before) and are wondering just where our countrys' humanitarian foundations have gone.
Anyway, I honestly tried to watch Obama's speech in Philadelphia in it's entirety with an open mind, and a clear head. I've been very disheartened in recent days to hear some of the sound bytes of Obama's former preacher from the pulpit of his church in Chicago. I am white and was raised in an upper-class, white family in the suburbs of D.C. in the '70's and '80's. I have never been knowingly racist, and have always felt that all that "racial" stuff happened "before my time".
But when Barack started talking about his white Grandmother being scared if she saw a black man behind her when she was walking down the street, the recognition set in. I know I'm not alone in being a white women who, upon seeing a Black male behind her, clutched her purse a little tighter, walked a little faster... In spite of myself, I found myself in tears by the end of the speech, and I am NOT A CRYER!
The next day, I saw a picture of a black man who was in the audience listening to Obama's speech that day, and tears were rolling down his cheeks as Obama spoke as well. I wondered how it felt to know someone was afraid of you just because of what you looked like.
A person can be the best speech writer in the world. But for most people, an emotional reaction cannot occur without a truth being touched.
I support Barack Obama for President - now more than ever. The truth hurts - but the truth also heals. And Lord knows, our country needs a lot of healing right now.
What a wonderful heart felt post, thank you for sharing that!!
You're welcome to vote for whom you wish. But know thy facts when you do. The governors of Michigan and Florida decided to go against the rules of the Democratic National Committee and change the proscribed voting dates. THEY broke the rules and now cannot figure out how to give their citizens the vote. Obama and Hillary were not to be on the ballot, but Hillary, because Obama was ahead, decided she would put her name on the ballot because she needed the votes and is the reason why she is begging for those states to find a way to allow their people to vote. Obama said, OK if they decided I shouldn't be on the ballot, so be it. I will follow the rules. He even says now (CNN - Larry King last night) that if they find a way to remedy this situation, he is all for it. So why you blaming him? I realize Hillary is blaming Obama for this but wrongly for the history I just cited, and you fall right into it instead of listening and deciding with your own mind and not Hillary's.
Obama said he will abide to the primary in Michigan if the DNC passes it. The DNC passes it and now Obama is having second thoughts. If Obama is so up to following the rules, he should of did so as well with Florida. I will explain no more... I no longer need to. I wouldnt be surprise for years or decades to come the choices of the DNC and many others on ignoring these two states/ striping their delegates. Will be looked down on by many, yet they may have a better hand with elections and wouldnt allow such to happen. So I have no more to worry.
The DNC passes it and now Obama is having second thoughts. If Obama is so up to following the rules, he should of did so as well with Florida. I will explain no more...
Hillary agreed that the votes would NOT count in Florida or Michigan. She has changed her mind to suite her own goal. She changed her mind about Iraq. If she became president could America keep count of her changing decisions?
Obama said he will abide to the primary in Michigan if the DNC passes it. The DNC passes it and now Obama is having second thoughts. If Obama is so up to following the rules, he should of did so as well with Florida. I will explain no more... I no longer need to. I wouldnt be surprise for years or decades to come the choices of the DNC and many others on ignoring these two states/ striping their delegates. Will be looked down on by many, yet they may have a better hand with elections and wouldnt allow such to happen. So I have no more to worry.
Ok so he reads and speaks well. You are voting for him based on that?
Dig down deep into your heart. Do you really really really think he can or will even try to do what he promises? Or are you just voting for the lessor of 2 evils?
Just like 2 wrongs dont make a right, 2 evils still = evil.
No politico clown has ever kept a promise. Ever. I guess you think Obama will. I bet my life he will not.
I call Sheep on this one.
This is the first time in I don't know how long,that I don't feel like I am voting for the lessor of 2 evils. I feel like I'm voting for a man that will do the best he can in the best interests of the American people, and it is a very good feeling for a change.
Sassy
Obama said he will abide to the primary in Michigan if the DNC passes it. The DNC passes it and now Obama is having second thoughts. If Obama is so up to following the rules, he should of did so as well with Florida.
Obama doesn't make these rules. Are you really forcing yourself to ignore this? The rest of your post is garbled, and needs clarification.
I will explain no more... I no longer need to. I wouldnt be surprise for years or decades to come the choices of the DNC and many others on ignoring these two states/ striping their delegates. Will be looked down on by many, yet they may have a better hand with elections and wouldnt allow such to happen. So I have no more to worry.
The rest of your post is garbled, and needs clarification.
Oh, wow, I feel a song coming on! (To the tune of "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer")
Grandma got run over by Obama
Campaigning for the presidency
You may say Obama's not a racist
As for me and Grandpa, we believe
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