So, for the last few weeks I've been pretty uncertain about which candidate I will vote for in the primary this Tuesday. Obama and Hillary both have different policies with which I agree. Lately though I've found myself leaning towards Obama, why... I'm not certain, I think he really appeals to our generation. After prompting from a friend I decided to attend a rally for Hillary tonight at Bowie State University. I wasn't sure what to expect. We had great seats. When Hillary took the stage we were literally 15ft from her...It was pretty amazing. Martin O'Malley was right next to her along with Anthony Brown the LT. Governor. The crowd roared for her and I found myself brought to tears. When she spoke she spoke with strength and certainty. I found myself drawn to her ideals and inspired by her policies. Everything she talked about and everything she stood for tonight are areas of great importance to me. I would love to see universal health care, and the war in Iraq end. She also spoke of equality, which whispered hope to my happy ears. She seemed so distant before, like a person I had never met. But after tonight she seemed like a friend of many years, one that I trust and one that echoes my same values.
After she finished speaking she made her rounds to sign posters, shake hands, and take pictures. I couldn't believe how close I was to her... 3 ft from the possible president of the US. I could have reached out and touched her if it wasn't for the stern looking secret service officer.I'm still not positive whether I will be voting for Obama or Hillary. Maybe I will have a better understanding after seeing Obama tomorrow night.
I can't fully explain what happened in me tonight, but what I can say is that I am encouraged and excited for a president. This election isn't about picking the lesser of two evils. Tuesday is about picking one of two great candidates. And imagine that, the possibility of two great presidents. I'm excited...
8 comments:
unfortunately jer, in an empire, you're always voting for the lesser of two evils. the question is, who do you want to be the next emperor?
obama wants to attack iran/pakistan. hillary's not opposed to it either.
as much good as i hope one of them does in office, i wouldn't place my bets on either of them being as wonderful as left-leaning christians hope.
personally i'm about poking holes in ceilings. a half kenyan gets elected... that's a hole in the ceiling for me, ya dig?
don't fool yourselves, they've all been bought, that's how the system works.
Wow, way to be downers. You are fully entitled to so; I do it regularly, and you make valid points. I still feel that Obama is the first candidate who seems to care about people not just because of their benefit to the US's economy. He doesn't just spout political rhetoric either, which is the feeling I've personally gotten from everyone in years past.
Also, good idea not to try to touch Clinton Jeremy, since one secret service guy was apparently shooting laser beams out of his eyes. (check the pic)
there's nothing 'downers' about my comment.
political elected officials are purchased by lobbyists and special interest groups. they are funded, elected and propelled by these groups, in order to protect their interests.
they have all been bought.
i didn't say that to suggest that i don't think obama or hillary can/would do some good things for this country, but rather to say that it's always dangerous to place too much expectation on a president.
skepticism in politics is a very healthy thing. i think we should always be suspect of what sounds too good to be true from a politician, regardless of their genuine personality.
oops... that comment seems to be in response brian. so, ignore my response.
speaking of change, how about a new post
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