Go Obama!

From Australia

Not all eyes. Millions of us can't bear it. We're watching football or surfing the net or, well, anything but watching the abortion party cavort in Mile High.

If we recognize that for some of us our greatest fear is not his inability to command the country, but rather his colour, we would come to appreciate that his purpose is concrete.

He seems to be sincere and at least is young enough to exhibit some energy to fighting for the causes he beleives in.

Bravo, Bravo. As a Canadian, I cannot believe the negative ads and blatant lies that are told and repeated on television in attack ads. You are better than that USA, you have more potential than that. Listen to a wonderful man that has morals and ethics. How can you even consider voting for McCain. Your place in the world has been so diminished with George Bush and will be with McCain. YOU can do better America. Please vote Obama. Please

Outstanding speech!! After 4o years of witnessing politics as usual, and the civil rights movement, I am proud, American, and hopeful!!

There is no doubt in my mind, that at the end Barack Obama will be the new President of the United States of America. The polls right now mean nothing, let us look at them 4 weeks before the 4th of November and then take polls every 3 days. That is when one will know how things will go.

Wow. I was on the fence until I saw that speech. Obama finally came through with some details in concrete terms of what his plans are. I shuddered. If you are upset about how upside down Bush Co. spending is, it seems pretty clear Obama plans to out do them.

I realize today in Obama moment when he told to every world that I accept be a presidential nominee of one of America’s, a real change not only in USA but in entire world.
Today I see a real opportunity to myself and my daughter to be and seek a real chance to grow up and be a better person either.
I'm not from USA,but I feel like the Americans peoples the reason of Obama be a nominee.
He can change,not only the USA with her actions,but the entire world.

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OBAMA SPEACH, WAS INCREDIBLE, INSPIRING, COMMITTED TO A GREAT NATION WHO HAS BEEN WAITING FOR CHANGE; A CHANGE THAT IS LONG OVER DUE.

Beatriz Saldivar, Fort Worth, Texas
(In memory of Sgt. Daniel Torres, killed in Iraq 2/4/05, 2nd tour, stop loss order)

True, oratory is not enough. But Obama did a lot more – he inspired. Leadership is more about inspiring people to accept change and Obama did just that exquisitely. I am not an Amercian voter but I will write to all those I know in America to vote for him. Its not just the Amercians who need Obama – the whole world needs him no.

After watching AND listening to President Barack Obama, it is clear to me that he is the one to lead this country. Of course the McBush camp is speechless, they should concede. Barack Obama should be the 44th president of the United States by ACCLAMATION!

I am a Canadian who yearns for the promise of America that I saw as a youngster in and through the speeches of John F. Kennedy.

America needs, once again, to understand that its greatness comes not by projecting power, but by the wisdom that is demonstrated by its wise use. The world needs America to be strong, it does not need America to unilaterally impose its will. America remains a great nation, borne of people with a love of freedom, democracy and compassion. What we all need is the wisdom of America, its ingenuity and its strength.

Einstein once said;

"And the high destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule, or to impose himself in any other way."

And so it is with the United States of America.

I, like millions of Americans see hope in a new name and a new vision of America.... and it 's name is Barack Obama.

God Bless the United States of America.....

Can anyone explain why Obama has been wearing an American flag on his lapel during this DNC?

O = Obama – next President
B = Biden – next Vice-president
H = Hilary – strong voice and leadership in the Senate
B = Bill – new Worlwide GOODWILL AMBASSADOR

New Slogan
Our Best Hope Begins

The key is that people should listen to what each candidate has to say. They surely should not listen to what journalists, show hosts and moderators are saying the candidates have said.
If one would carefully listen, each American can clearly hear where the differences are in the policies of Mc Cain and Obama, and with that make up their own mind.

There is one thing I do have to mention which has bothered me for a while now. Why do people think, that if one was a soldier and a POW, it would make a good leader? Why would that mean that the same person would be a great commander and chief?

Leadership is a given, you either have it or you do not. You can learn to be a good executive manager, but that has nothing to do with being a good or great leader. Leadership is not something you can learn or comes with experience. You either have it or you do not.

Mc Cain is a very good manager, but certainly has no characteristics of a leader. He is a follower and you can clearly feel that he would be lost without the support beams which direct him continuesly.

Should anyone feel this is disrespectful towards Mc Cain, I am sorry to say it is not, but simply the truth.

Barack Obama is a leader, no more no less and it is a leader the country needs who knows what to do and he surely knows what needs to be done, how and when

Wow! What a speech! As an Amercian living in Tokyo, I couldn't be prouder of the vision Barack has laid out.

ITS IRONIC, THAT THE CNN REPORTERS TAKE IT SO PERSONAL THAT PEOPLE LOVE OBAMA.........EACH AND EVERY REPORTER HAS DISPLAYED SO MUCH UNPROFESSIONALISM AND JEALOUSY AS IF THERE PERSONAL OPINIONS MATTER!............... THIS IS WHY WE THE YOUNG GENERATION PAYS THE MEDIA NO ATTENTION, THEY ARE PAID OFF TO SAY WHAT THEY WANT TO PUBLIC TO HEAR..........GROW UP...REPORT FACTS AND NOT ACCUSATIONS.

THE TRUTH HURTS................ YOU CAN'T ACCEPT THE TRUTH... YOU LIVE AND DIE WITH LIES........

after 32 years of marriage, the last 4 years have devasted my family, i fell into the deepest depression ever, lost hope, lost even my desire to thrive, i forgot how optimistic and how much i use to dream of my future together with the only love of my life, my wonderful hard working loyal, responsible husband, we use to travel abroad, proudly, our american dollar use to go such a long way, now we can barley cover over monthly expenses, gas, utilties, groceries, medication, auto and health insurance, taxes that are killing us, my husband retires in 2 years, his health is failing, mine is not good, due to stress and hopeless-ness for our future, i just do not understand how Bush can get away with what is has, what are republicans thinking? my husband told me from the onset of his reign that Bush was in this position, not only to revenge a personal beef with his fathers old buddy sadam hussein, but also to line the pockets of his oil buddies, i said no way, that cant be true.....well just look, wake up mccain supporters, do you want china to run this country, they own us, have you paid attention to our dollar, it is so so sad, i was raised republican, no more, i can not afford to be, after watching obama speech, i cried, i felt alive again, i felt hope, he gets it, he has been there, where i am today, he shows me anything is possible, i have heard so many negative comments regarding his race, such as oh great, now blacks are going to take over the white house too, that is so bigoted, and that is such a sin my christian american friends, do the right thing, this is not a black or white thing, it is taking america back, how dare bush give american buisness's a tax break for taking their buisness from america, how dare him!

As a long-time American expat, I've watched from afar as the great country that I love stumbled these past eight years. I admit, I began to lose my faith in the strength, the courage and the judgment of my own people.

But as I listened to Barack Obama speak, and as I saw him stand there on that stage in front of tens of thousands of Americans, thanking those who put him there, what came to my mind was the image of the phoenix, rising from the ashes.

Whatever happens on election day, nothing can take away the newfound respect that I have for my country and its brave citizens. Thank you, America. I love you! May god bless Barack Obama!

I hanged to his every word uttered by your great Obama not realizing that I was teary-eyed too, like the millions over there although I am not an American. Maybe I was yearning for a similar leadership from my country that offer some hope and equal opportunity for my children and my grandchildren and everybody's else children and grandchildren of my country. Hopefully, they also can have the opportunity to realize their dream.

Hopefully, Obama's speech also move and touches the hearts and souls of many of my leaders also.

True, oratory is not enough. But Obama did a lot more – he inspired. Leadership is more about inspiring people to accept change and Obama did just that exquisitely. I am not an Amercian voter but I will write to all those I know in America to vote for him. Its not just the Amercians who need Obama – the whole world needs him too

Are you nuts? After the last 8 years what person will seriously wonder if the GOP is the part that can govern? I find the fact that people are actually buying this GOP line of 'he is too popular and too good to be president' truly bizarre.

In the country I live in – Aksakals(Elders or white bearded) are respected as they act as advisors on matters concerning the society. While the leaders are the energetic and young, full of vigor and enthusiasm to lead. They have perception and their reflexes are energetic to any response but for the elderly it is better to sit and give advises because physically they cannot perform hard work. Look
back into the history – Alexander the Great – was 34 years of age when he had accomplised his goals and he must have started off on the long road when he was in his early twenties. In those old times he must have gone through difficulties and hardships and he could endure because he was young and energetic.
Our dear McCain has to realize this is not his time – he is an Aksakal and has to act as advisor. Leading is energy and vigor and this is not there with him. Better give advises, support and buckup Obama to be the your next leader. OBAMA'08

Sure, there's a lot of rhetoric coming from the Democrats. Obama is a great speaker but speaking isn't everything.

Still, in a world where communication counts as much (or more) than substance, it would sure be nice to have once again a president who can show the world he understands the issues and is trying to address them.

I've had enough of seeing my country be the laughing stock of the world each time our president makes a fool of himself on the world stage. Let's vote for someone who can actually line up two sentences without major grammatical errors – let alone massive political blunders.

Paul

What more qualities do we need?A president of vision,unique ideas and contemporary leadership skills...Obama has it all.I think it is expedient we give him a chance.

Making history and grat oratory do dot come by chance. few people on earth have done this. While they may not be sufficeint for leadership, they are necessary.

Obamas walk to fame has left footprints of leadership qualities, you dont have to have been in the frontline in a war to prove you are brave and courageous. Its the little leadership qualities you display as an individual and not as a team that show the content ot yóur charecter and Obama has it.

Gabriel Okumu , Nairobi, Kenya

As much as the Republicans may want the success of the Democrats to look like some kind of a personal glorification and ego driven journey for Barack Obama the man, it is not. His success mirrors America's desperate desire and hope for change. In fact, Obama is America's only opportunity to fill in the trenches its government has dug the last eight years that have separated it of much of the world's goodwill. There is never a guarantee on human choices and who knows Obama's election may be a mistake but at least it will be a different kind of mistake. John McCain represents the same mistake America and the world has been suffering for almost a decade and there is no ambiguity that if he becomes President the world will never have been further from being a peaceful place.

he has been inspired and he has taken the univrse, even this time god wants him to be there

Please America no more "C" students in the White House. We cannot afford anymore intellectual lightweights like Bush. The world is far too complicated a place.

Last week even McCain marvel at how far he has gotten after graduating at the bottom of his class at the Naval Academy.

This man cannot use a computer, admits he doesn’t understand the economy and is clueless in the art of diplomacy. America is no longer strong enough to simply "bomb" ourselves out of ever problem we face. We need smart, bright people willing to talk to our adversaries and have their respect. The world leaders and its citizenry have been laughing behind our backs the last 7 years and Putin laughed in Bush's face at the Olympics as he smiled at Bush ( the man who saw his soul) while at the same time launching an attack in Georgia. We simply cannot afford to be dismissed with such comical easy anymore.

Don’t vote your party anymore America – vote for the smartest, brightest person of the 2 poor choices we are left with. It’s all we can do to save our future.

Once again, the United States has been blessed with the opportunity of having a much needed and great leader. Don't pass up this chance. God bless our Favored Nation.

I cannot believe that Americans voted for Bush for 8 years. Now many also want to votes for a copy of Bush, McCain. Wate up Americans. I don't know Obama, but I am sure anyone (even me) can be better than Bush. If Americans don't know who to pick between a copy of Bush and Obama, then pick me as American president.

Please forward my message to all "Don't get it" Americans. Thank you all.

Great speech indeed, it lacked a clear reference to the latino emmigrants, but a bold statement.

Go Obama!

I, personally, would like to be in charge of my family's decisions...not the government.
GO MCCAIN!!!!!!

Also, could someone tell me what I'm suppose to run my car on if we're getting rid of oil?

I'm a conservative republican who this year will help to vote in obama. Because of the lack of integrity of the worst president ever to lead this great nation. Also because of the lack of forsight and insight of the mccain-bush doctrine, Let's return our Constitution to it's proper format, and heal the wounds of the last eight years. Obama will be in my Prayers.

I, too, am a long time American expat and have watched as the United States continued its rapid decline. I grew up in the '60's and remember all too well not only the tragedies of that decade, but the incredible pride I felt listening to John Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King. I didn't fully realize how I had yearned for that feeling of American pride once again until I listened to Obama speak last night. My husband (who is not American) had tears in his eyes when Obama spoke. For all of us who have become cynical, depressed and feel there is no hope for our country, Obama has given us back our sense of belonging and hope for the future of our country. I am so proud.

With such a clear vision he espoused If voting for Obama is wrong then I dont want to be right

With ALL the empty Ideas and plans Obama said and talked about doing...
I was SO SURPRISED I did not hear him plan a national day called
" Obama Day "

In reply to Jeremy's question as far as how is he suppose to run his car on other than oil? Seriously, before asking a stupid question do your research...there's other resources available now a days and there's also more fuel efficiency cars being made.
As far as the government making decisions for us....
How do you think gay and lesbians feel when your party tells them they can not marry....why shouldn't they be allow to marry....why does our government want to control us when it comes to who we decide to fall in love with.....gays and lesbians pay taxes just like any of us, and deserve the right to choose who they want to marry....who is the government to tell them otherwise? Have you thought of that....why are we still descriminating in the year 2008? It's time for change.....it's time for Obama/Biden

As a Proud US citizen, Military Member, Father and Husband, The US needs someone like Obama. His speech was outstanding, i hope he can do more than Bush has for the Military and military families. Right now the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Mccain is to old to lead this young country. We need a young mind fresh of new ideas, not the same old ideas. Once again I am Proud of my country and i will do anything to defend it and its people, and i hope you all make the right decisions not for yourself but for all the other kids that follow us because this affects them much more than it affects us.

jermey be smart and understand that there are other things besides oil. you are probably a young kid, who doesnt know better and is narrow minded or your just very old like Mccain and have that old way of thinking. As we can see you are a republican, so that shows you are narrow minded. first off, you are in charge of your families decisions and the goverment isnt telling you what to do. Obama has no intentions of telling you what to do he wants the people to vote and and tell washington what to do for this country. he cant make all the decisions himself. We as citizens play a big role in this country and thats why we vote. Thats one problem that Republicans have, they dont follow the constitution. so be smart there is ethynol fuel and other sources we can use. research and do something with your life. Help this country not yourself.

So Jeremy, but where and when did Obama say that he will take away you being incharge of your family's decisions?????

Oh here we have someone who surely understands that it is past 12 o'clock., NOT. Your car should not run on petrol (Oil) in 10 years from now, it should run on gas, solar power or any other energy source. Of course it could be that you are one of the 20% of Americans who can afford to pay USD 8 for a gallon of petrol.

I am not sure Jeremy, are you living on the same planet like the other 300+ million Americans???

A perspective from abroad if it helps make your decision:

Bill Clinton hit bulls-eye about the feeling of all 4 billion people living outside US: we are "far more impressed by the power of our example than the example of our power".

Bush administration was capable to turn all the admiration for US determination when pursuing an objective, the role model we always look to run our business and all compassion we felt on Sep 11 into smallness, oil-driven occupation, unilateralism typical from dictators.

Fight terrorism is something the world shall engage but use power to subjugate and threat sovereign countries is the first step to fall.

The world need a stronger and better US.

Go Barack Obama.

Americans moment of joy has come. Vote for Republican and continue your suffering, you have a choice now to vote for the right man sent by God (OBAMA). As a Canadian I feel so bad watching American going from grace to grass, the world believes you are interested in wars because of your selfish interest in other countries oil and .resources. How long will Republicans turn you to a laughing stock. OBAMA is here to deliver, give him a chance, forget about his colour, age and inexperience. Look at where the old and experienced Republican have taken American to, what matters now is how to move America forward and redeem the lost glory, I love America and will always do. Kikelomo Toronto, Canada.

The "abortion party"??? That sort of sophomoric dialog is embarrassing to me as an American. I'm guessing Obama/Biden didn't just *barely* missed getting your vote...

I'm hoping and praying, finally in my lifetime, we'll have a president n Obama that can represent our country in a way we can be proud of. He is already showing that he has the wisdom, intelligence, judgment and temperament of a true leader (who, by the way for you ultra-religious-conservatives, would like to reduce unwanted pregnancy, increase "faith-based" organizations and *gets* the fact that these are meaningful issues to many...).

Obama/Biden will show, again, that we not a nation only of simple-minded people. They'll represent our understanding that the world is getting smaller every day with all countries becoming more intertwined on all fronts: security, environment and very definitely, –> the economy<–. Can't wait to see what they can do when we give them a chance.

Obama is EXCELLENT! Way to go with your speech. I am just sorry that the media is avoiding playing it again. They want to focus on Mccain's pick who is anomally, I haven't spoken to anyone who even knows her and I know quite a bit of savy political people, none have heard of her. Is it true that Mccian only met her once? if that's the case it looks like a desperate move to me. So if old man Mccain is elected and he croaks, we're left with someone who's from a small town governing over few to governing over millions of American people where racial tensions, economic, financial hardships, homes lost and war are prevalent. Hey she's really no better than Obama as far as experience, but at least we've had the opportunity to see how Obama would govern us, we've seen him in political debates reaching across party lines to the job done, and in the foreign arena where he was received with open arms, far more than even Mccain who they claim is so experienced but he can't seem to take any real lead over Obama. It's amazing to me how the media fail to mention that. and how they down play it, but they only speak of the reverse in Obama's case. Another thing about the media is that they are barely talking about how Bush is making plans right behind our backs to keep American's in perpetual wars for years to come. If you visit the website Currents take a look at what they've found out that's not in the front pages but on page #8 in the headlines of a major news paper. It's almost laughable that we live in a country where the media who have so much power to lead us in which way they see fit, but not in the right direction. Obama had more viewers on the night of his speech than the opening of the Olympics, but you don't hear the news talking about it to much, lol. Who's side shall we say they are on?

That's funny. That's exactly what Obama said in his speech. This election is not about him. It's about us. Maybe he read your blog...

Our future is in America's hands. I am a Filipino and I am hoping that you will vote for the right President. We are greatly affected when a wrong American leader is elected. President Bush focused his attention to Iraq and he didn't give his best attention to his own country and see what happened. With America's economic struggle, we the third world countries are greatly affected. We suffer more if you struggle. U.S. is important to our lives and I appreciate the help of US to the Philippines. We are hoping and praying that the Americans will be wise voters. It's also for your own good. Please vote for Obama. He will surely bring all of us to our dreams.

actually do believe gay/lesbians should be able to marry. It's their decision, not mine or any else's for that matter.

Ethanol is more expensive then gas. Why would I want to go to something else that is more expensive and has been proved NOT to increase your gas mileage? Plus, 96% of the US has to be covered in corn fields to produce enough ethanol to power all the cars in the US.

http://science.jrank.org/pages/2576/Ethanol-Disadvantages-ethanol-an-alternative-fuel.html

Solar is too expensive, there's no place to refuel hydrogen cars.

Do any of you guys watch the history channel? There was a special on about a week ago and it stated if we stopped using oil to fuel our cars tomorrow, we still need 5M barrels a day for manufacturing and other needs. What do we replace that with?

How is everything going to be paid for? Taxes!!! Taxes!!! Taxes!!! Gotta love 'em. So obviously we'd tax the oil industry to pay for all this...so what happens when the oil industry's stop making profit and can no longer pay the taxes? No more money for alternative energy and then the taxes get passed on to Americans. It's makes as much sense as taxing cigarettes to pay for healthcare. Everyone quits smoking, then no money for healthcare. It's got to be made up somehow.

Don't get me wrong. I love alternative energy. I do think it's the way to go buuuuttt I don't believe in can be done in a matter of 10 years. We need to drill in the US and work our way to becoming energy independent.

Kind of off topic but why does everyone lay blame to the big bad oil companies? That's what they do is mine oil. Car manufactures make the hybrid cars not Exxon or Shell. Why don't we go after them instead of the oil companies. Car manufactures should be made to pay for this not oil companies. I mean, they have had the technology for hydrogen cars since the '60's.

Has anyone ever heard of the EV1?

http://www.whokilledtheelectriccar.com/

Now tell me who's the villain.

And VC, don't talk about discrimination. You must be sexist for not voting for Hilary. Discrimination is not a factor in this election as you democrats want it to be.

The age argument is a mute "argument." You could say people who are young or old who are voting for Obama don't know any better either. I mean come on, there's been 2 7 year olds telling Obama and his wife they're wrong about the war in Iraq.

My biggest problem with Obama is his lack of experience. The thing I'm worried about most is gas prices and I don't think he could handle a foreign incident such as the Russia/Georgia conflict or this thing going on with Iran. I think he's going to sit around and want to talk it over while we're, or our allies, are getting bombed. Other things that bother me are his past and present associations with people like Reverend Wright and Bill Ayers.

And this whole double standard thing with the democrats and republicans. You have John Edward cheating on his dieing wife and no one makes a fuss about it. But uh oh, now everyone thinks Trig is Bristol Palin's son. The boy is 4 months old...and she's 5 month's pregnant.....oooops.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/09/01/palins-17-year-old-daughter-is-pregnant/

And last but not least, if everyone wanted change the democrats would be winning by a landslide but, they're not. Why is that you may ask? Nobody wants a president with no experience.

I think Biden said it best:

"I think he can be ready, but right now I don't believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training."