Obamania

I feel like a lame John Kerry (‘First I was against the war, then I was for it, then against it…’) I really was behind Obama at the beginning. I thought that someone with his record, “look”, and well-spokenness (as opposed to my bad writiness) could win the nomination, and, ultimately, the presidency. Really he is the only one of the Democrats that appears to have a very solid anti-war stance, this, ironic considering my lead-in, mostly because of his voting record on Iraq.

Anyway, I just wanted to share how overcome with joy I was, after having turned coat, defecting to the Hillary camp for some months, hearing that Obama won Iowa. And, when he said “They said this would never happen” at his speech, I have to admit, yes, I did shed a few tears. The significance of a black man winning anything in this presidential race hit home like a pile of bricks when he said that, my heart melted, and I realized the error of my ways.

What fooled me into thinking that Hillary is electable anyway? We all know she isn’t. Too many people hate her.

Now is the time for change, and the people know that, I think. A friend and Washington insider is trying to tell me that Obama doesn’t have a chance. What does he know? Hell, he even thinks that McCain is going to win the Republican nomination. I sincerely doubt that.

Anyway, I am all for Obama. I only wish that he would get with an elocution specialist or something and improve his delivery. He says “uh” way too much especially when improvising in debates.