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Why are they running to the polls now
More passion and hope for change expands on the horizon as we wait the final decision. The Obama train races for the White House with huge numbers of international journalists, editorial writers, and bloggers of all sorts rooting for Obama's Campaign for Change. Why? Everybody worldwide wants change for America. While pundits shared comparisons on television of great past presidents, Parade Magazine busily published a survey (10/2008) of seven traits of the two greatest presidents.
Obama ranked far above McCain in five of the seven traits, the highest with a 38 percent difference; one tied 50-50, and another with two percentage point lead, Obama in front. No doubt about it, this election may be close, but the American public has expressed loud and clear their disappointment about the absurd attacks hurled at Barack Obama by John McCain. You'd think a 26-year seasoned senator and former Prisoner of War would think a little closer about what exactly his words imply about our country, our government, our leaders and our citizens.
Additionally, McCain repeatedly tried to create a racial and religious divide in America, along with terror-mongering all attributed to Obama as evidenced at some of the McCain rallies. Some McCain supporters even berated Obama's racial identity and religion, albeit incorrectly, over the course of two years? Sadly, McCain has tried to persuade the American public that Obama maintains ties with terrorists and promotes socialism. He evidently forgot that presidential candidates go through rigorous security clearances at the Top Secret/Special Background Investigation (TS/SBI) level.
All members of their family do as well. In one of the TV ads, McCain says he's been tested. Exactly what test did he receive to reside as our next president? Was he President Pro Tem when we weren't looking? I don't think so. And did running mate Sarah Palin get tested too? Maybe the qualifications stand as years of entrenched politics, Bush supporter, and don't let me forget maverick. By the way Maverick never has been considered a positive quality, unless of course, your job was on Wall Street or in real estate. Best of all, McCain must see Obama as a formidable opponent who displays all the characteristics of a charismatic leader. If not, then there would be no need for McCain to dream up ludicrous claims about Obama and questionable connections to the underworld.
But wait, there's more. Does McCain expect the American public to believe it all? Think about it, if America wants different results, then we need to get on board the do something really different overhaul train. Let's unload an antiquated infrastructure; try diplomacy and communication with our foes; reinvent health care for the masses; carve new standards for election campaigns; restore ethical values and respect to government; promote racial, religious, cultural and gender equality, and surrender major funds for education renovation, just to name a few. America needs a president with lots of energy to mobilize an entire nation, and in the words of Colin Powell, a steady hand of leadership.
A president must be fit for constant high stress, educated by the best in the world, seasoned in the trenches of America and harbor an acute awareness of world issues. Our president must be a bridge to both youth and maturity, personify cultural astuteness both at home and abroad, and exude a charisma unlike any before to stand up to the long road ahead. Barack Obama is the only choice for a new America and the restoration of foreign diplomacy and teamwork. 04/11/08 Didim Today
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