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As it is, I'm pretty stoked. I think it's impossible for Obama to live up to all the promises he has made, but really, when's that NOT true for a president-elect? Or any elected official for that matter? Honestly, I just hope this makes some strides to help heal all the wounds of this country and helps to restore a better place in the world for us. And how...American to see a bunch of African-American Obamas on that stage with a bunch of blonde haired, blue eyed, European-American Bidens. I loved it.
And speaking of the world, my international flisters seem to be at least as excited by Obama's election as my fellow citizens. I tried to comment last night on several posts, but I couldn't really think of what to say. I guess I'm just insanely curious about what this really means to the rest of the world--why does every other country on the planet seem to be so fervently behind Obama? Is it about what it means for America and so we again become that 'beacon of light' and example for the rest of the world--that it gives hope to the rest of the world? Is it about what it means to your country specifically? What are your expectations of him and of America? And on a related note, of the responsibilities the rest of world places on America (and we place on ourselves), do you think they result from America's broad power and how we've inserted ourselves into other countries and the pull we have the world over, or do you think that other countries have an equal part in creating these expectations and responsibilities by importing our culture, our way of life and by accepting our help? Really, I guess I just want to know why this election means so much, what exactly it does mean, and why everybody seems (and probably is) so entitled to their opinion about it? Weigh in, invite your friends to drop by, whatever...I'm just extremely curious.
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giddy - Music:"If Everyone Cared" by Nickelback
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The US is a leader, and it should be. It's the United States, it represents the uniting we should do as a world, and I truly belive Obama will be able to to help the world get to that point. Do I think he'll be perfect? By no means. He's a man, and nothing more. But he's a man with a gift, which is he unites people. He makes people come together and fight for something.
Basically, the world today needs a superpower it can trust, and to do that it needs a leader that ignites that. Obama, imo, will do that. He'll also be more open IMO, not to mention clearer, when it comes to connecting with other countries.
He's also united with a woman who IMO will mean so much to America. I didn't just root for Barack, I also rooted for Michelle. I think they're wonderful human beings who will extraordinary things. It won't happen overnight, but it will hopefully get America back where it needs to be, in control of itself and as a leader for the world.
Do you feel left out when it comes to world affairs or do you want to be left alone (since the US seems to have a knack for doing the opposite of any given ally's wishes)? Or are you talking more about countries that the US hasn't had particularly good relations with--countries where our leadership has chosen icy silence (or a pre-emptive war) to diplomacy--and the circumstances created that have affected the world?
Um, did any of those questions make sense?
I think there needs to be more inclusion. We ALL live in this one world, we need to start working together instead of just inside our singular countries. Building up are own countries are necessary, but we can't just stay within those lines and not communicate. Not just talk, but communicate.
They made total sense :)
I think with America being such a world leader like it is, a lot of people didnt want to see someone who could've been another Bush elected. A lot of countries have been dragged into issues they shouldnt have during Bush's time in office.
Also? I was kind of scared for you guys if that um, interesting, VP of McCains got in.
I would've been more than kinda scared. Good god that woman is a moron. Her nomination is the biggest reason my mom didn't vote for McCain, both because Palin could possibly end up as President and because it seriously made her question McCain's decision-making abilities.
Palin was FABULOUS to make fun of though, so now that's she's lost, I'd like to thank her for participating. :D
And extrapolating from that, I like to think that if there are social reforms in America, where issues like abortion and gay marriage are debated, that will re-open platforms to debate those issues here. They were barely issues at our last election, no election candidate would go near them in Australia whereas they're so feverently debated in America. I guess I was hoping some of that would rub off?
I never really threw myself behind Obama though, I was more anti-McCain/Palin than anything else because I really thought that they would be the worst thing for America and then by proxy for the rest of the world. Obama was just the best bet for not-McCain. Because Sarah Palin is stupid. TRIG IS NOT A CHILD'S NAME. It's a horrible part of math.
Edited at 2008-11-07 09:33 am (UTC)