Democratically Obama Stands

Like sand through the hour glass, so are the weeks left in the race ... and Barack Obama now finds himself standing on unfamiliar ground. Democratically he stands and John McCain thinks he may have the upperhand. But, does he?

McCain reminds one perhaps of the Roman god of passage, doors and doorways. And doors signify opportunity. Unfortunately where one enters, there one exits too. A man likened to Janus, the Roman god with two faces that are looking in opposite directions symbolizing change and transition, McCain only seems to be two-faced.

Yes, America needs some help in Washington DC, but honestly ... McCain is not the man to bring that change.

Perhaps McCain thinks he has the skill to make a difference on Wall Street. But, this is what the people want to hear. Especially those who have suffered unemployment in the last twelve months; those who are now spending more and more on insurance for less and less benefits; and those who can't come to terms with the possibility of a first black American president in the history of the country.

McCain wants everyone to know that with his skills and experience, the forty-something Democrat has no chance. And after eight years of Republicanism in the White House, what are the chances that a Democrat will win?

So the message is out: Obama is too young and inexperienced and too Democratic. But democratically Barack Obama stands ... for something. He knows McCain is throwing empty words around and Obama is not afraid to challenge the audacity.

McCain has taken Obama's strategy for change. Everyone in America wants change. McCain knows it. Obama's been playing that tune for many long months of campaigning. And suddenly McCain thinks he can pick up and carry on. But, which of the two will convince America that they can bring on the change most successfully?

Obama offers change from a democratic point of view. McCain will bring change through the policies of the Republicans, with President George W. Bush as its foundation. While McCain is trying to step out of the shadow of George Bush, Obama is sticking to his message of change. It's a message bringing change - for the better - to people's lives.

As a presidential candidate, Obama has made a lasting impression, not only in America but throughout the world. He's the man people want in the White House. They like what he presents and they're optimistic about how he will improve America's relations with the world. Obama wants to improve the world we live in.

His smile is genuine. His eyes show intelligence and compassion. He speaks with warmth. He has a vision bigger than Wall Street and the White House and perhaps it's time to give the Democrat a chance.

Democracy is government by the people. This ideally means that Obama is a man who believes in the ideals of democracy.

If Obama wants to change the economic and social priorities of America, he has the Democratic spirit to do it.

If Obama doesn't seem to notice the Republicans, Libertarians, Reformers, Socialists, Conservatives, or for that matter any other politically-minded individual in America, it's only because he's focused on the United States of America. To him, it's about all the Americans.

If Obama can address issues of race and inequality, it's because he wants America to stand united and deal with shared problems.

Millions of people feel that a change is needed. The decision is to vote for the person who will actually bring about that change. Those who have real hope for beneficial change will look to a man like Barack Obama and support him now and in the future.

Democratically Obama stands.