Reply #16: What "Experience" has bought us [View All]

The argument that Obama's time as a community organizer,Professor, & State Senator, as being insufficient to show leadership for the office of President of the US is silly. Think about what Gee Duhbya's experience has bought us. In comparison Bush has NEVER served the public in any office other than a purchased Governorship of a politically corrupt state that caters to "Big Bidness". His first term as President was also purchased and the evidence is overwhelming that his "People" manipulated and bought his election. The second term was won because the Democrats couldn't find anyone truly worth while to run against him. His experience is in being the puppet and clown for the special interests he represents.

Hillary's experience and record are fairly good but that does not always equate with the ability to lead and unify people. In fact, she seems to have the opposite effect in polarizing people, whether on issues or the trivial matters of her grating personality.She seems so subject to opinion polls that it paralyzes her from being truly pro-active in her decisions or positions.

A true leader is not one who bullies or manipulates people and organizations to do his bidding, or whose leadership can be purchased by special interests, or who caters to whatever the polls dictate. A true leader is one who educates himself and staff on the important issues at hand, who weighs the options and outcomes of each decision, who is willing to listen to people that he may not agree with or like and still respect their position. A good leader is able to pull together opposing sides and come to a healthy balanced compromise that benefits the most on both sides. A good leader is one who shows grace under the constant glare of public light. A good leader is one who can motivate, inspire, and show by example the value of action and work toward a common goal. A good leader represents the best in himself/herself, and all of us in the choices to do good, say good things, act upon good instincts, and enact good laws. A good leader creates a setting where many people of diverse cultures, religions, races, and motives can come together to reach balanced treaties. A good leader will show strength of character, conviction, and universal values by his decisions, both in his personal life as well as his public life.

I believe Barack Obama has reflected every one of these traits. It's because of his past record that I believe in his future as the President of OUR United States. He represents the best in all of us and I believe he will represent our nation in the worlds arena with the grace, dignity, strength, and intellect that such a position requires. If anyone can take the bag of broken glass that will be the legacy handed to them in the coming presidency, he can. I believe he has the skills to appoint and direct the right people to help make a beautiful stained glass window of the whole mess. His integrity inspires me and I believe he represents the kind of leader America needs.