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Barack Obama: A New Hope for America and the World |
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Written by Randall Reiserer
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 05:38 |
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Page 1 of 2 The American public has spoken and their answer is Obama. There is no question in serious minds as to the historical nature of America’s decision. In the eyes of many voters, Barack Obama was as improbable a candidate as one could imagine, yet he stands before us today our president elect.
The 2008 election was not just a victory for Democrats or Obama supporters or African-Americans, it was a victory for the world. At this moment, the nations of our planet are reaching out to pat us on the back. Kenya has declared November 5th a national holiday. And some of the celebrations in Europe have rivaled those here at home. This election belongs not just to citizens of the USA, but to a world that was pulling for Barack Obama, a world that longs for leadership in overcoming historical prejudices. Today, the United States of America has reclaimed that leadership role.
Barack Obama has become an iconic international figure. He represents worldwide hope for change and rationality. On a small, crowded planet, we need global politics that bring people together in pervasive solidarity. We need political figures that represent our commitment to free societies, where the humble can achieve greatness through excellence.
From this day forward, when a child is born on America soil, he or she can grow up with confidence that anything is possible and any goal can be achieved, regarless of skin color. This historic election is proof that our great multicultural country has finally come of age. We have matured beyond mere talk about equality, we have elected to demonstrate our convictions.
Americans rallied behind Obama not because he had superior experience, but because he brings solid character and good judgment to the table. Voters deftly sensed a gulf in judgment between the candidates when Obama chose a seasoned veteran of Washington as a running mate and McCain picked an obscure governor whose knowledge of government lacked substance. Indeed, in some revealing interviews Governor Sarah Palin appeared less qualified to hold high office than the news reporter who interviewed her. Had John McCain chosen a truly qualified running mate, we might well be talking about his victory today.
We should hope that this decision echoes in the hearts of all Republicans, especially those who stuck to the party line in the face of unprecedented decay in our economic and social infrastructure. The reign of a corrupt administration is almost over, and the Republican party will have to regroup and reevaluate their platform—and it’s about time. Let us help them adjust by never letting them forget what our nation suffered under their party’s rule.
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