With less than 48 hours remaining before Election Day, it is evident that all along there has only been one candidate in this race. Having watched all of the debates and having followed the campaign analysis closely, I believe that I am not the only one who has seen the stark differences between Barack Obama and John McCain.
Frankly, I don’t need a 72 year old to dictate my life’s future, regardless of his – dubious – military past and veteran status. While I have great respect towards war veterans, John McCain seems to be an artificial idol that did not earn the POW title by means of fighting like thousands of other Americans. The true POW veterans delivered Europe free from the Nazis and liberated nations with their sacrifice. John McCain simply came in and out of Vietnam as a career choice owed to his high military official father.
But enough of John McCain, whose most flexible body part seems to be his eyebrows. In all the televised debates, Barack Obama maintained a relaxed stance, a non pretentious attitude and an honest “in your eyes” stare. He held his spouse, Michelle, and kissed her in public showing his true emotions; those of a family man that aimed for the American Dream and is about to conquer it and write history while doing so.
This election will determine whether America moves forward, into the 21st century as a nation with a common dream: to raise from its 9-11 ashes like an eagle soaring into the skies. The fear, self-pity and hostility towards America from foes and former allies alike, will end once a respected man assumes the top spot in the country’s leadership. The statue of Liberty is the icon of freedom across the globe, signifying the land of opportunity and success. The youth of America must live in a country where they can pursue their dreams and hopes and aspirations; not in a country that rests in its own muddy shadow of a glorious past.
Unification of the two major parties towards a common goal, towards success, towards hope, towards restitution of America cannot occur under John McCain. Barack Obama is the suitable choice and he is a man of integrity, culture and honesty. And as such, he can lift up America and lead it towards its leading place among the other nations of the world.
I am so delighted to read this post. I am glad you took the courage (if you needed it) to openly express your views.
I think John McCain should now focus his attention on his concession speech, and forget about winning. Perhaps if he tries hard enough, he could win the vote for the best concession speech ever. That’s the only thing he has left to win.
I listen to the Sarah Palin prank call, and that for me just illustrates even more how much of a joke this whole McCain/Palin ticket is.
America deserves better. The world deserves better.
The things that you said about McCain are all so dang unimportant… you are not voting for a man because of his age, because of his eyebrows? Come on! Yeah, John McCain sucks, I can’t stand the man but this is the best that you can come up with in attacking him?
Our country is so screwed, a lot of it is because of people, like you, that cant think and come up with any valid reasons for saying anything. IF McCain sucks so bad (I believe he does) then why don’t you actually write some example of why he sucks… yes I hear you, his age and his eyebrows.
And suddenly Obama will make a good president because he has an “in your eyes stare” and his kissed his wife? Do you have a brain capable of reason?
With an electorate that is as unintelligent and un-knowledgeable as yourself we are screwed no matter who we vote for.
An American with a Brain… Unlike the others.
Troy, if indeed you are “an American with a brain”, make sure you use it on November 4th. In my blog I state my own opinion and one of the key points is, as far as I am concerned, the age of the candidates. At 72, John McCain is 3 years away from the average American male’s end of life span. His age also defines a set of values and inhibitions that do not belong to my generation. I am sure he’s a wonderful grandpa.
And if you don’t believe in body language that means you never dated attractive girls (assuming that you are a guy.) If you cannot read past the speeches and the delivery of read notes and the overall semantics of politics, you cannot connect with any of the candidates.
No, our country doesn’t suck because of any lack of reasons for supporting this or the other candidate. It sucks because people don’t go out to vote and expect everyone else to take full responsibility for the outcome.
So, if you think McCain sucks, hopefully you will express your sentiment by casting your ballot, instead of delivering your frustration speech at my blog.
Kevin, the first indication of McCain’s lack of judgment was the choice of Palin for his VP. If he made such a bad choice, having all the time from March to August to decide, what would I expect from him with regards to running a nation of 300 million Americans?
I usually do not comment publicly on politics expecially this one because it devides us as a people. I beg you all to remember that we are all Americans and as such should treat one another with courtesy and respect.
On election day. It is your civic duty to vote. For me I have decided to sow my vote as a seed to God. I have picked my candidate but I am still in prayers and will gladly obey the will of the almighty if he will me to vote one way or the other.
In the end it is God that chooses a leader. Contrary to what others may claim. God is neither a republican nor a democrat.
Thank you for your opinion. I disagree on the divisive claim; when it comes down to deciding what’s best for the future of this country I don’t trust the future to a warmonger, old man. The Republicans picked the wrong horse for this race. It painfully shows.
If God were on the ballot, I would vote for him.
Yeah,
My comment was a bit crude. I am just so sick of hearing from Obama supporters who can’t really give valid reasons for voting for him, just because he makes them feel good or he has good body language or he has “in your stare” eyes.
The man has never DONE anything that shows that he has leadership qualities. He voted present more then most members of the Senate (a way to avoid actually showing where you stand on issues). He basically has just done nothing to say “Hey, I am the leader that you are waiting for after 8 years of Bush” except to have “in your stare” eyes.
Don’t think that I am bashing Obama to build up McCain, I think that he sucks too.
We need a leader that understands the constitution, that understands the greatness of our country and know what is wrong and has ideas on how to fix it. Basically, we need a man like Ron Paul. The constitution is too important to give the presidency to men like Obama and McCain.
I just want to hear someone give a valid reason for voting for Obama, not this small little reasons that fill the blogs (He makes me feel so good!)
If Barack Obama can run the country half as well as he ran his campaign, he’s got my vote. I’ll keep it at that.
Troy, I think you’re missing the forest while being fixated on a single tree. Are you saying that Obama voters are uneducated, kool-aid drinking brothers from the hood? And you’re missing the point of my post. If you find it overly simplistic, it’s the simple things in life that count the most. Joe the Plumber – to borrow a lame example – would care less about the constitution’s fine scribblings and would rather sit down and have a talk with whoever candidate offers the most honest handshake.
Ron Paul is 73 years old. He’s probably a better figure than most conservatives – I don’t buy that Libertarian stuff – but at the end of the day we need a man that’s less than 1/2 a century old. There are many reasons to this that go beyond the scope of this post and my blog in general.
Steve, the type of campaign that Barack Obama has ran made a definite difference in how formerly undecided voters decided to join along. Also during the debates, Obama was gracious towards McCain; never condescending (do you remember “That one!” by McCain?) and kept his cool. McCain’s bad temper was his downfall; nobody wants a grumpy old man at the White House.
@ Troy
Please bear in mind that my vote is not yet cast and remenber my first post as you read this.
It is only right to give honor where honor is due.
A good leader picks wise councel.
Obama picked Biden, McCain picked Palin.
Obamas campaing is the most efficient campain in the history of our time. He picked the right people to manage his campain affairs.
Look at the way both have ran their campains. As a web enterpreneur, I am intrigue and amazed at the same time.
Obama brings hope to a whole new generation of people.
Treats everyone with respect witout condecending looks or remarks. This will be vital when talking to leaders of countries we may not fully agree with. People can read body language but it does not end their.
Obama is an effective communicator. Go through history. The power and gift of speech has moved more people into positive territory than insults and attacks.
Obama has always been at the top end of his Class while McCain has always been closer to the bottom of his class. Check the records.
It is about time we elect a leader who is smart. I am tired of the jokes on W Bush and his apparent lack of sound thinking. I want a leader the world can respect.
We are not getting far as a nation with wars and arrogance, may be a little diplomacy and tact will be more effective.
The world wants to love America again.
The world want their hero back.
We need a leader the world can believe in.
This fact is uncontestable. Obama is a generation smarter than McCain.
Though I never expect us all to agree but Obama is a visionary. Whether or not he wins depends on Gods plan for America.
Acro,
I do remember the “That one” remark by McCain in the debate. It made me sick. Its really a big surprise how the media failed to pick up on it.
If there are 300 million people living in America, and the McCain/Palin ticket is the best that a political party can come up with, something is wrong.
Obama offers the possibility of ideas over rhetoric, discourse over divisiveness and patriotism defined by diversity. Republicans (whom I have voted for more often then Democrats) have simply become a party of fear mongering and divisive politics. Whether Obama succeeds in uniting the nation and allowing for political discourse with charges of being unpatriotic remains to be seen. But I’ll take a chance on that cause any day. Just look at McCain’s campaign strategy to see how he might also run the country. Do we really want someone who is willing to ‘smear the other guy’ just to get elected? Isn’t that what we saw over the last 8 years?
Change offers possibilities. I’ll take change.