Of Obama

I know its a little late and all blogging bout this issue but here's my two sens' worth.

Barack Obama certainly made history as the first black to be elected to be the President of the United States.

Riding on a message of change, he managed to convince Americans, young and old, black and white, to propel him to the White House.

Reading newspaper articles & blogs, eavesdropping on people's chitchats (yes,me bad), PARTICIPATING in conversations, I conclude that there is a wave of positivity around Obama's win.

People are waiting to see him fulfill THE promise he made, CHANGE.
Certainly,him winning the Presidential elections is already change by itself. But the world awaits his decisions when he takes office next year. What change is he gonna usher in? What decisions are he going to make?
Will he get the troops in Iraq to retreat? Will he introduce revolutionary laws?

Generally, the world embraces Obama as their own. His roots stretch far, from Kenya to Indonesia to Hawaii. The general view is that because of all his 'connections', diplomatic relations will be better. Wars won't be started. FTAs will be kinder. No more 'campur tangan'.

I,however refuse to be dragged into this euphoria.

Yes, I clap my hands at Obama's victory, seeing racial oppression finally being overcome.
Yes I applaud how his campaign worked magnificently, reaching thru to the grassroots.
Yes I admire his oratory skills, being a public speaker myself I admire his ability to stir emotions and inspire thru mere words.

Not a single article I've read put Obama's win in a negative light.
Not a single person moaned over his victory.

But there are more facts that people have overlooked, blinded by the excitement of the moment.

People forget ONE important fact.


Barack Husein Obama is a Democrat.

This is the issue that has been pricking me.

He has openly said that he does not oppose abortion, gay marriages.
Now there are rumors that he plans to review stemcell research which has been blocked by the current boss, Bush.

He CLAIMS to be a Christian but if all this rumors are true, I don't see anything shows him standing out defending the core beliefs of his faith.

I laughed when the Republicans launched their gimmick; the poor Sarah Palin. She was a poorly thought decision which affected John McCain's chances.
However, I salute the Comical Duo for their stand on these controversial issues like abortion & gay marriages.
Even the HILARIOUS Sarah Palin for being renowned as a staunch advocate against these issues.

Yes, you can call me a traditionalist. Do I care?

Yes George Bush was an idiot who couldn't even speak English correctly with his irritating Texan drawl. But I respect him for not bowing to pressure from millions of Americans to make decisions that contradict his faith. I respect him for standing for what he believed in.
Under his admin, conservativeness ruled the day. Wait, I don't like the word conservative.
Under his admin, ethics and humane values ruled the day.

Besides that, Obama talked so much on change.
So far recent decisions show that he does not practice what he preaches. The appointment of Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff is one clear example. Rahm Emanuel was formerly a Clinton man. There are also many prospective future appointments which indicate the return of Clinton-era of admin. Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State??


Now,what change are we talking about?


I however admit that the day is still young. The man Obama has not even officially begun his duties as President of USA.

I would rather embarrass myself and eat my words when Obame really intridecus positive change rather than see my words come true.
Hate it or not, I can safely say that the future of the world lies in America, lies on the shoulders of a 'scrawny boy with a weird name'.

God Bless Barack Obama.