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Why I support Obama

So as many of you know, I like to think I march to the beat of my own drum politically. If anyone looked at my ballot yesterday they would have most likely scratched their heads. There were “conservative” votes, “liberal” vote and votes for my Dad, who in my opinion is ALWAYS the obvious choice if you want something done right. I personally like to consider myself a Libertarian, and loved the idea of Bob Barr becoming President, but I know that just wasn’t in the cards. Anyway I wanted to share why I support President Elect Barrack Obama. Now I don’t completely agree with him and his views, I would say that he represents me only about 50% of the time but there are a few things that tell me he is the right man for the job right now. I think everyone can agree that the last 4-8 years (depending on how dramatic you would like to be) were not the best in America’s grand history, I wouldn’t say they were the worst, I don’t think we can begin to understand the strife and struggles in the country during the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the Great Depression etc., but they were pretty bad times. The Economy is crap, our allies have turned their back on us, the dollar is crap compared to the euro and everyone seemed pretty down about where the economy is heading. I think we all can agree that we needed a change. Something new, something that doesn't resemble what we currently have.Here's what has impressed me about Obama. He did what most thought impossible, he got people caring and got them out there and got them to the polls. That is a feat! He got the most "apathetic" generation to the polls en masse. He got the mandate that many have said has been missing for the past 8 years.Another thing is that he is a family man. I can't exactly say why I love that, because I'm not completely sure, all i know is I can tell he loves his family and that touches a little warm spot in my heart.What also got me is that he was able pull in people from both sides and convinced them that he was what America needs, you gotta respect that. Either way, I don't care who you vote for, it's happened; Barrack Obama has won the Presidency, if you don't like it, that's fine you're allowed your own opinion. But here's what I challenge you... if you're not happy, do something about it in 4 (well 3) years. Give your all to the next candidate; donate to their cause, donate your time, encourage others to get out there as well and campaign your heart out, just like Obama’s supporters did for him, maybe then you might be happy with the next election, but as for me I feel the hopefulness and excitement in the air and I’m quite interested to see how the next few years will play out.

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