Aug 30
Obama, the Heartful Politician
I have just sat, in my dressing gown, this morning – watching and listening to Obama’s acceptance speech on the web. I finished in tears . . . . Why? – because I am a sentimental old woman? – because I am a romantic? – because I too dream for a better future for my grandsons? – YES to all those questions. AND still, at 75 years old, I am also intelligent, resourceful, hopeful, positive, forward-looking and courageous. Five deeply loved family members live in the USA, including one of my grandsons – my hope is for them. Also, it is obvious to me that those of us who live on the other side of the Atlantic need Obama in the White House. Our two countries are inextricably entwined.
I have never been a political animal, even ‘though my uncle was Herbert Morrison and my second cousin Peter Mandelson! I have been a lazy politico. However, I do recognise genius when seen and heard; and believe that, when the time is ready, the right people appear. Do you remember the film Field of Dreams? The phrase repeated over and over again was “Build it and they will come.” In my long life I have found that to be true. I fervently hope that the Democratic voters of the USA will come in their millions.
What do you think? . . . . . . . . . . Persephone
September 27th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
I too hold your dreams that the American public will realize what we have been given in the form of Barack Obama. I watched the first Presidential debate last night and I was so proud to be a supporter of Senator Obama. He is such a fresh breath of air in his insightful answers, strong convictions, and most of all, hope for the future. I too hope that we are able to realize that the right person has appeared to lead us in this, our time of need.
October 14th, 2008 at 5:04 am
I too hope that Americans vote for Barack Obama. As An Australian I am keenly watching the lead up to the Presidential election. I agree he is an amazing man, very inspiring. I think he is the man the world needs as US president. I hope enough Americans agree with me.
January 21st, 2009 at 7:53 am
I sat yesterday with my Mother to watch the Inauguration of Obama. My mother said ‘I wonder what the American Indians think of all this’. It set of a chain reaction of thoughts for me. While the Obama story is truly historic, and nobody would deny this, how must the remaining ‘original’ Americans feel, the Natives Americans. First giving up their land to white men and now accepting an African American president and what is being seen as a victory for them. I cannot help thinking how much more monumental it would have been if a true Native American could have become president. Is it possible that there is a young person out there who will be inspired by Obama to make another kind of history?
January 21st, 2009 at 8:18 am
Inspired to dig deeper on the subject I have just added here, on Obama and the Native American. Web search for Obama and Native Americans revealed this site (one of many):
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/72336 well worth reading and following up in a year’s time to see if the change Obama speaks of really reaches the Native American people. I would like to see Obama walk the walk not just talk the talk on this issue. Is there any reason at all that he should not or cannot support their requests? He of all people must know what it is like to be in a minority group. I would add, in fairness, the search revealed Native Americans for Obama as well as against. Fascinating subject well worth pursuing in my view. By the way my Mother is 85 and I think she really hit a thought provoking subject with this one! I want to hear it for the Native Americans please.