I have always been very impressed with Obama. I think he has been very forthcoming with the American public about all areas of his life. He is eloquent when speaking about his politics and views on what he envisions for America. And, lol...he carried himself well.
I was reading his speech again from the DNC today...wondering if the feelings that I have about my future, about the hope of things getting better in my life are the feelings that my parents and grandparents had when hearing Kennedy and King speak. Seeing the likes of Malcolm.
Is it a fair analogy between these men? Is Obama really speaking for civil rights or is the betterment of America at this point inclusive of the civil rights issue? Have some of the fundamental issues that were fought for during the 60's resolve themselves into just American issues rather than racial issues? There have always been issues in American that have made me feel as a Black American that though we've come a ways away...we are still 2nd class citizens. I hope this election does not prove to be a repeat of that.
I wish that I could better articulate how I feel about the upcoming election and what the outcome could mean for me, both as a women, mid 30's and Black. I have never felt this excited about the political process, reading and watching speeches in their entirety. He has motivated me off of YouTube for videos...I watch speeches instead now. I willingly support and defend his policies as I think he truly does speak for me, my community and my family. I feel included in America rather than excluded or on the outskirts.
He is the change I hope I experience in my lifetime.
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You articulated your feeling very clearly.
Barak Obama gives Americans hope that issues affecting us - education, economy, energy - will be resolved within the next decade. Hallelujah.
He's already affected change. Just today I read that Prez Bush has agreed with the Iraqi government to begin sending our troops home. You will recall from Sen. Obama's speech that he and the Iraqi government had already agreed on a timetable by which the troops would return once he became president. Doesn't matter who gets credit, or that the troops come home early. That's a good thing. So he's already initiated Change.
Barak Obama is young with fresh ideas for our country. He makes us feel that anything is possible.
So, I totally understand your excitement.
You've even passed that excited on to me as you've shared your research. Because of your enthusiasm today I'm a Obama supporter.
Vote Obama "08
lol...thanks Mom:)
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