Saturday, February 16, 2008

why Barack Obama???

Ok, I'm sorry to bust out one of my nerdy topics so soon but, I can't hold this back anymore. Something's got to be said, cause if I have to talk to another person that tells me how much they love Obama without knowing ONE SINGLE THING ABOUT HIM, I'm going to have to knock myself unconscious just to keep myself from doing something else that I would regret. And, if you don't know anything about politics, well, you should, so read this.

This is without doubt the most interesting political race I have ever seen, and if you know me and where I've been the past 4 years, I've seen my fair share. Just a question, what do you get when you combine the most Liberal Republican debating the most Liberal Democrat... The 2008 Presidential Election.
I'll say it right now, Barack Obama is going to be the next JFK. This man is winning the hearts and minds of Americans faster than you can say Herbie Hancock. I talk to everyone I can in Utah, the most conservative state in the country and it seems like everyone is in love with the guy. Not only is he going to win this election, but I can see Barack winning in a complete landslide over McCain. How???
Obama is the most passionate and moving speaker since Ronald Reagan. Every young American is in love with him, and everyone, since he was first elected Senator just a couple years ago, is afraid to criticize him because, ok I'll say it, he's black. And nobody wants to be accused of being racist. The experts have all come up with these stupid reason why no one will criticize him, but that's it. Simple. I'm not going to lie, I like Obama. Personally, if I could invite any politician to come over and watch the NBA all-star game, it would be him, hands down.
And there in lies the danger. Did you notice how I didn't even mention anything he believes. In New Zealand of all places when I was there on vacation and I had to stay at the airport all night for my flight the next morning, I read his newest book, "The Audacity of Hope." Great title huh? Well, this is what I learned. Barack is left... far left. In fact, experts say he's the most Liberal politician in congress right now. Wow! Yep, only nobody knows that. I think 20 year ago you could have passed him off as the next Vladimir Lenin. If you don't know who that is, look him up.
People, especially my peers in Utah have no idea what the guy believes. All they know is that he's a cool guy and that they hate Hillary Clinton. I'll tell you right now that I would rather have Hillary any day than elect Barack. She's far more rational on the issues.
So, just to name a few of the things he believes... He wants to socialize health care, make the constitution more "flexible," raise taxes dramatically, redistribute America's wealth within America, and redistribute America's wealth outside of America to the rest of the world. Also, his political philosophy is that of moral relativism, and situational ethics, in other words, there are no absolutes. As a Christian, its hard for me to accept an individual who doesn't believe that anything can be certain. In short, he wants to expand government control to the point where we become a socialist european country. These are just a couple of the issues we will face with Barack. Its funny to me how one of his slogans is "Real Change" I believe him, I believe he can change America, just not the America that I want to live in.
If you're ok with all that, and still think its cool to vote for Barack, then vote for him. I'll I'm saying is, I told you so.
Last question, What else does this remind you of... Who do you get when you promise to save everyone by taking away individual personal responsibility, use force, empower leaders and institutions and not individuals. And, pass it off SUCCESSFULLY by making it sound like a great idea by being a great speaker?
you tell me.

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