3 posts tagged “barak obama”

It seems real now, even though we knew he'd be running since January. And now that it's real, I'm starting to let myself feel...hopeful. No other candidates make me feel hopeful, certainly not Hillary. I can see Obama as president, and unlike many, I believe his relative inexperience is asset. He has yet to be corrupted by DC, and his baggage is minimal. He is the anti-Hillary, and if he plays his cards right, I don't think he'll have a problem beating her for the nomination.

Now please, God, don't let my hopes be crushed again...

After months of observers assuming he would run for the Democratic nomination this year, Senator John Kerry has announced he will not be seeking a second run for the White House. My reaction is bittersweet.

Anyone who knows me knows I was one of his most fervent supporters in 2004. I treated that election like my life depended on it, and I was heartbroken when he lost. I chalk up my melodrama during that election to being 14. I'm naturally prone to hero worship, but I took it to a ridiculous level with Kerry. I thought he could do no wrong, and I defended his every move, even the indefensible ones. (Not a big deal considering there were many more who viciously bashed his every move.)

Looking back, I think it's more cute than anything. But I've learned a lot since then, and now I can see why he lost and why he'd probably lose again. He doesn't have what it takes to win in a political enviroment where one single soundbite can end an entire lifetime of political promise. I still think he'd make a great president, and I'm not afraid to say it. I know he's become a political punching bag and a punchline for the right, and I know they would have a field day ridiculing me, but the truth is, John Kerry is a great man, a war hero (damn straight he's a war hero), and a thoughtful mind that this country could be lucky to have guide it.

...Which makes it all the crappier that he simply doesn't know how to win a presidential campaign. It's just not in him. Which is why I decided months ago that Barak Obama was my guy. And now that he's officially running, I'm pumped and ready to do this thing. I've got a great feeling about this. I'll be 18 by the time November of 2008 rolls along, and I can't wait to truly participate in our democracy for the first time.

Sure, I'd prefer if I'd be voting for Kerry's reelection next year, but that's just me. Heck, I would have taken a mute parrot over Bush in 2004.

Welcome to my blog.I am 17 years old,I love politics,and I love expressing my opinions.

These are some of my opinions:Barak Obama should be our next president.Beyond terrorism,global health and poverty is the most important issue facing us as a human race.Bono is one of,if not the, most brilliant political minds in the world.The United Nations is an essential institution.George w. Bush is not a good president,but neither is he the worst.While I disagree with her policies,Condi Rice is a great inspiration to female politicos such as myself."Liberal" is not a dirty word and should be worn proudly.I do not believe in parole for violent criminals-I believe in life sentences generally for twice offenders,sometimes even for firsttimers,though of course I see things case by case.Climate change is real and is not being fully addressed.

My ambitions are:graduate college,join the Foreign Service,be appointed Ambassador of a third world country,become Secretary of State,then become President.

When I register to vote next year,I will register as a Democrat,but I won't be a typical Democrat.I try to see the world beyond our own borders as much as possible.It helps me to keep sight of what's truly important and not get bogged down on Mark Foley or other outrages of the month.I'm outraged by terror,extreme and stupid poverty,hunger,and unnecessary death by unnecessary diseases,in our nation and every other.

On a lighter note,my favorite show is 24,and David Palmer is better than most real presidents.

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