Yes, Obama used to like to "darrell it up," as you can see from the photo above. I like how haggard he looks, like he's been on a two day drinking binge and is enjoying one last smoke before he passes out for 20 hours.
Anyone that's spent any time around me over the last year has no doubt heard me go off on a political rant about Obama. I'll try to keep this as brief as I can, but I feel VERY passionate about this candidate and this election. Never before have I found myself pleading with friends and family to get registered and take a serious look at the candidates and our options. It worked in one case (thanks Roach for registering) even though that particular friend of mine continues to embarrass himself publicly by stating he's voting McCain.
I want to break it down for you here. This is why I'm voting for Obama, and why you should consider it too:
1. FOREIGN POLICY - Barack had the balls to oppose the Iraq invasion from the start. He said, "invading Iraq will take away our resources and focus on the war we should be fighting in Afghanastan." Hmmmmm, it's 6 years later and there's no peace in Iraq, thousands of American troops are dead, we're spending 10 billion a month there, and bin Laden is still waltzing around the mountains free as a bird. Also, Obama believes in diplomacy as a FIRST option in foreign affairs. None of this "bomb first, ask questions later" Bush bullshit. If we can talk to our enemies and negotiate we can resolve issues as well as restore our standing in the world. A lot of people in the world hate the U.S. right now, and with the stubborn, war-mongering ass clown in the White House, I don't really blame them.
2.VOTING RECORD - The McCain camp has repeatedly attacked our boy for having "the most liberal voting record in the Senate." . . .and that's a bad thing because why?
3. ECONOMICS - Obama has been called an elitist intellectual, which may be slightly true, but he understands the issues concerning "Joe Six-Pack" out there. Unlike the redneck, ridiculously under-qualified running mate of McCain, Obama is not actually an "average Joe," but can relate to those folks and be an advocate for them. He's for middle class tax breaks, whereas McCain wants to continue to help the elite and even offer tax cuts for corporations that are doing terrible things to this planet. "Trickle Down Theory" my ass. Obama has said, and I paraprhase, "I will focus on new, alternative sources of energy that will create thousands of research jobs in the process." Hmmmmmm, helping the environment and creating jobs. . .is this starting to make sense to anyone else?
4. HE'S BLACK! - No, seriously. I think it would be a huge step for our country to elect an African-American president. Think about all of the young, impressionable white children in the South. Their biggest association with a Black Man will be President of the United States. If you associate blacks with such a high ranking office, it will have a serious impact on national racism.
5. NEW POLITICS - We've all heard "B. Boy" talk about the "Change he will bring to Washington." Here's the thing - I believe him. Petty inter-party fighting and distractions don't help policy get passed. Obama's television ads have mostly concentrated on what he will do as President, rather than attacking McCain over frivolous comments. Obama also rejected federal funding for his campaign, instead relying on small donations through his website from thousands of supporters. It shows you that grass roots campaigning can work. I only pray that when Obama is elected he fucks with Washington like he's promised, getting rid of the corporate lobbyist influence and making and enacting policy that will help the majority of Americans.
So much for being brief, huh? I plead with you to take a serious, close look at the candidates and choose who you think will best represent you as President. That's the beauty of democracy, you may not agree with all of the decisions being made, but you at least have a voice in your vote to pick a candidate that will best represent you. I welcome any comments or arguments here, and I promise I'll get back to my old, ridiculous self on my next blog! Thanks for listening.
Look at this guy! Not only is he the best possible candidate for leader of the free world, but he could whoop your ass up at some hoops, too!
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