Is this the Best Endorsement Barack Obama has ever had?

But it backfired spectacularly as many, many readers, not too schooled in the art of satire, failed to see the joke and were not amused

sorry i take exception to that.. i say the ones that dont understand satire is the New Yorker.

Everyoen knows you cant post satire without the satire tag anymore. or at the very least a winking smilie.  ;)

Finally the media acknowledged what we have know for sometime, that Obama may actually be the one that we have all waited for. Our very own modern version of a Jefferson, Lincoln, T.R. or J.F.K., one that inspires cynics like myself to get off their bagel chomping dupas and get involved to change the direction of our country and our mission in the greater world.

I believe that he will weather the next few weeks becoming stronger and emerging from the furnace of political conflict forged and prepared to take the stage as the leader which we can all follow and admire.  

I wish all media would follow suit...if not in ringing endorsements, then in not promoting Mccain and Palin's racism and false charadcter attacks by covering their angst-driven KKK rallies on their stations...they would be doing this country a great service

I am proud to live in a country where an African-American "skinny kid with a funny name" has an opportunity to win the election for its presidency.

For my part, however, this particular candidate is unfit for the job... I've watched him ever since his wonderful 2004 DNC speech ("there is not a Red States of America, or a Blue States of America, there is the United States of America").  At the time, I thought Obama really believed it.... but now I'm not so sure.  He said he is running because America "is not what it once could be", and he went on a world tour that culminated in a Berlin speech where he apologized for all American shortcomings, real or imagined.  He is embarrased of America, which I am not. 

Look, Obama's election will signal to the world that America is a truly free and open society.  I will congratulate him and his supporters for this historical achievement. 

But let's be honest about this point: Barack Obama is not the agent of racial reconcilliation in America, he is the beneficiary of it.  America is so ready for the kind of change that the election of a black president will signal, that it will look past a myriad of questionable judgements, legislative votes, personal associations, and the utter lack of leadership or understanding he has displayed in our current economic crisis (and hey, I'm not going to argue that John McCain has done any better on this last point either).

And heaven help us over the next 4 years if the Democratic pary gets a super-majority in Congress... it will take decades to roll back the stifling bureaucracies that will be introduced.

Hetep and Respect Ms. C, you write so nice, a wonderful rhythmic flow of softness and strength. The  excerpt  you presented is enough to cause me to go out and by my home town mag again.

The headline is a little strong for me but the content is not.

Clipped, tnx

Nathan you really need to lay off the kool-aid. It's distorting your perception.

Questionable judgements and associations of McCain and Palin: Liddy,U.S. Countcil for World Freedom, Iseman/Paxson, Hagee,Thomas,Rick Davis,Bouscaren,J.Parker,Annenberg,Oregon Citizens Alliance,Richard Quinn, AIP,Jesus for Jews David Brickner,Bishop Muthee, and don't forget Palin was under investigation for alleged abuse of power beforebeing placed on the ticket,McCain not vetting Palin, choosing to go to a smear campaign when he said he was against such a thing.

Legislative votes: votes 90% of time with Bush, votes NO on Veterans issue(they gave him a D grading), voted No to money for the troops because it had a time-line.

Economic Crisis: Told of of America the Economy was strong and then latter that day told America we were in a crisis. Put his campaign on hold but not really and said he wouldn't campaign again until the crisis was handled, of yeah has continually voted to deregulate which is in part why this crisis came about.

Lastly, please read  in my recommend reads in my column to see what the Republican have done to ruin this Country over the last 8 years. Keep in mind McCain's policies on very much like Bush's.

Nathan
Please check these recommend reads under my column

The Economic Consequences of Mr. Bush

The Bush Budget Deficit Death Spiral

The Make Velieve Maverick

Nathan - I understand how you might have interpreted Obama's comments as being negative toward his Country. But you must also understand that our European friends view us as arrogant and selfish. To admit we have some deficiencies is not unpatriotic, it is honest. We can no longer go around like Bush has done telling every other country we're better than they are. This is diplomacy, something that has been lost for eight years. We need international partners to solve world problems. If you have ever been in a position to lead, you know that others will not follow you if you think you are superior. I truly hope you will reevaluate your position on this, and recognize Obama's vision rather than falling for the "America can do no wrong" mentality.

I really don't understand why a vote against the democratic party in this election is conceived as a resistant to change.  People have voted against the Democratic party for as long as it has been around. Have we forgotten that Obama has affiliated himself with a political party? In all of this talk about change, somewhere we have lost the idealism of the party itself.  Many Americans do not agree with the politcial views or agenda of the Democratic party.  Many have been to quick to judge the reasoning of a Republican or any other party vote.   Telling us if we don't vote Democrat then we must be resistance to change is very narrow minded.  People want change, they prefer not to have it done the Democratic way.  No matter who was running on the Democratic ticket, many Americans swould not vote for them.  Barack is running for to be President for the Democratic party, not for the Obama party. 

nohandouts

I kind of understand what your saying but, IMO the people voting for Obama/Democratic Party see that he is the only candidate offering ideas of change. If a Republican was offering ideas of change or a better platform I would vote Republican.

I do agree that people have strong associations as to what each Party often represents. If you look up the definition of Democrat and Republican you will see that Democrats (Liberals) are usually in favor of change or invite different points of views,favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs,open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc . Republicans(conservitives) disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change.

Historiticaly if you look at the Deficit charts, history shows when a Repubican is in office the deficit goes up drimaticaly, when a Democtat is in office it gets paid down.

Thanks for your response Angie. However, I don’t believe a Republican vote is resistance to change.  In fact, I believe it is just the opposite.

Our Founders gave us a Constitution and Bill of Rights that severely limits the federal government. Gives more power to the states which are closer to the people they represent. Guarantees most of the power remains in the hands of the people.
Why? They understood that Power Corrupts and Tyranny results. They had to fight tyranny and were very smart about how to prevent tyranny.
If the power is spread as widely and a thinly a possible, then you can prevent any one group or individual from becoming powerful enough to become tyrants.
That philosophy requires each individual to be self-reliant, and responsible. It encourages work and permits each person to enjoy the benefits of his own labor. It also demands society hold the individual responsible if he uses his rights and freedoms to take away the rights and freedoms of others. 

Liberal philosophy (as it is currently practiced) is similar to Socialism. It is a system where you are forced to "share" the fruits of your labors with those "less fortunate" by the extortion of your money (and money is power) through the POWER of government (taxes) and give it to the politically powerful to use as they see fit.
That taking of your power places more power in the hands of a very few and creates stronger tyrants.
 

Our government has been growing within the Democratic philosophy and is out of control.   We have lost sight of the intention of our Constitution and Bill of Rights.  Voting for Republican is voting for change.  Change the road we have been traveling and revert to following the ideals of our founding fathers. 

MsCYPRAH

Your column deserves to be at the TOP of Newsvine!

I enjoyed reading all the comments as well.

Barak Obama truely IS the Honorable and Most Intelligent man running for Presidency.

He gets our vote.I knew from the start that there was something special about that man.