My friend Dan has been working to convert me into joining the Obama cult for the past month or so. Every morning he comes to the office and tells me about Obama. I keep telling Dan I’m not sure my citizenship papers will be completed in time for the elections, "so you might be preaching to the wrong crowd here." "But you can convince your husband," he tells me.
I tell him: "I like Obama, but Hillary is the one with the experience. She is the one who will be able to deal with the sharks."
He says "You are from Jordan, you like monarchies and you feel secure with having the same family in politics." "Maybe," I respond.
"But Obama strikes me as arrogant and overconfident for a junior senator," I say. "And Hillary is not?" he retorts.
Dan never stops. He sends me links and articles to show me how good and genuine Obama is. I have to admit, though, Obama is looking good these days. Even as a self-described Clinton supporter, the Obama charm is reaching me. I guess it is the message of hope that touches me most. We all need hope. Obama might sound naive and might be describing a fairytale political existence, but hearing him is inspiring although I do not quite buy it. I guess I’m too jaded to believe in radical changes, especially when it comes to politics.
Today is Super Tuesday and you can feel the excitement in the air, at least here in DC. I would be happy with either one of them winning, but then again my opinion doesn’t mean much. However, my husband is still undecided. Maybe Dan needs to go chat with him.
Obama all the way. He’s smart and believes in countries talking to each other even if they’re considered “enemies”. It’s the only way to fix the damage Bush did with his arrogant administration over the world stage. I think we’re going to see a different America under Obama. Whereas with Hillary expect more of the same political bullshit.
Hareega
Was I talking to you? Also who said that everyone that doesn’t support Obama is racist. I don’t support Obama to being with.
Arabi
Bad news for you Natasha,your Hilary just lost your home state too,hilary is in bad shape ,I think she will be removed from the picture once and for all pretty soon ,Iam so happy,who needs another Zionist in the white house.
Arabi for God’s sake man, not everyone who deoesn’t support Obama is a racist. I don’t like a lot a lot of Arabs and I consider a lot of them as total morons but that’s not because I’m racists against my own race.
Go Hillary 🙂 Time for a woman to take over, enough of Bush and his likes.
And thank you for welcoming me to America. I really felt unwelcomed until you welcomed me. lol
You’re quite welcome — and you proved no point
And I honestly could give a damn who you vote for…but thanks for sharing.
dm
Who told you I want Obama? If you really need to know I want McCain.
Also the fact that you got so angry proves my point.
Also just for the record, I want a white president, I don’t want black president.
Anger management could help.
And thank you for welcoming me to America. I really felt unwelcomed until you welcomed me. lol
Arabi, stop projecting your own prejudices on me. If I don’t want a black president (which IS NOT true) then you obviously don’t want a white president you prejudiced moron. How do you like me acting like I know you? I suggest you keep your mouth shut because you don’t now a damn thing about me! Just because I don’t think someone should be elected president just because of the color of their skin means I’m prejudiced? It’s attitudes like that that make me so incredibly angry about this! Obviously you can’t read.
Again, I don’t care what race,nationality, gender, etc a candidate is. I base my vote on who I think can actually help this country.
Funny how you forgot about that statement, or did you just choose to ignore it? Besides how do you know I’m not married to a black person? How do you know I don’t have loved ones who are black? You know NOTHING about me so stop acting like you do! Welcome to America where people have the freedom to CHOOSE who they want as president. Just because I don’t want Obama in doesn’t mean I am prejudiced. I am using my OWN FREEDOM OF CHOICE to vote for Hillary. My God, I hate talking about politics with people like you. So what if I want a different candidate in office from who you want? Get over it and grow up, and race has NOTHING to do with it. You are the one who is making this about race, not me.
dm
You might not admit it, but obviously you have a huge problem with a black or even a non white president for that reason.
If you think Obama is naive, I’d rather have him as president over a zionist, evil Hillary Clinton.
Hareega,
You make some very good points. I do know of some who want him in because he’s black, but I do know of many who want him in because they feel he is the best leader. Your point about racism is very good, but can’t we say the same about women as well? Women make up only 17% of our government. Electing a female president will show the world that the U.S. isn’t as sexist as is thought. The discrimination argument can go for either candidate.
As far as experience, I do feel more comfortable voting for someone who has it, which isn’t Obama; however, very valid point about Cheney and Rumsfeld. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.