miércoles, agosto 27, 2008

Vote Democrat - Look Forward!


After hearing the much awaited (by some) Hillary’s speech last night I hope those undecided and supporters of the ex-first lady put an end to the doubts they may have about Barack Obama and unite behind him.
At this point and time, it doesn’t matter what anyone believes should have been the outcome of the primaries - They Are Over! - and the presidential candidate for the party is Obama.

Unless those who’d prefer Hillary are not real Democrats, just personal fans of the lady, I’d like to think they‘d consider the consequences of not supporting the present candidate and either go for a no-vote or give their vote away to McCain. It could precipitate a disaster and more of the same, no matter how crafty the Republicans are in disguising McCain as a “different” candidate. Let’s not kid ourselves. McCain IS Republican. McCain has been with Bush’s policies all the way in most critical matters.
Besides the fact that he’s considered a hero from the Vietnam era (thousands could be in the same category by the way) there is no special reason to believe he will change the present loosing policies.

As far as the noise made by the Republicans and some in the media indicating that Obama does not have the experience to occupy the White House, I wonder who does. NOBODY has the experience for the job. Being President is a matter of beliefs, in how much the person cares for the country and what he or she will do for the rest of us. That takes an intelligent leader able to surround himself with the proper entourage and advisors to fill the void where needed. A thinking person, with enough flexibility to adapt, consult and make the right decisions is what we need, not a crusty, set in your ways individual who’s dragging the heavy baggage of the present policies.

Young blood, new ideas, a fresh approach to our problems is what we need. Obama represents that. So, Hillary fans, get real, be a Democrat first and vote for Obama.