#22… If Barack Obama Became President
Aug 8th, 2008 by Jon
There are many obvious reasons why it would be scary if Barack Obama were to become president. One of the biggest reasons is that America would be venturing into unknown territory. Think of how important it was when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a public bus or when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball. These events shaped and inspired the years to come for us all. Now we may just have our first black president in Barack Obama. Compare this to sitting on a bus or playing in the majors and you will understand just how scary this could be if people are not willing to accept this huge change.
I do not mean to say that it will be scary in a bad way. It could be scary in a good way as well. The fact is that change is often times scary and change of this proportion and of this importance is impossible not to be scary. Heck, it is already scary every 4 years when we change leaders in this country. Now that race has been thrown into the mix, the ante has been upped. Truth be told, many people will not be ready for a black president (yeah, im talking to you deep south). They will reject it even and spew forth hate and discontent. It would present a huge challenge for Barack. But I believe that if Barack Obama handles his critics and haters right, that he could enact a profound change in people. Perhaps, he could have the biggest impact that any African American has ever had on this country. If he is elected, he will have 4 years to do just that. Being that this is not exactly a stable time for this country, his plate would be quite full.
Perhaps however, things will go completely wrong. Perhaps America is just not quite ready for, nor will they accept an African American president. This is where things could get the scariest. Perhaps the African American community would not even accept Barack Obama because they think that he is acting too white. Or on the flip side, white america may not fully accept Barack Obama because he is acting too black. It is the stereotypes, ignorance and inability to accept change that could make a Barack Obama presidency a truly scary presidency. In the end of things, it will take a huge effort and change in thinking by America for Barack Obama to become a successful president of the united states. It will also take tremendous will power, resolve and dedication from Barack Obama to do what is necessary and right during his presidency. If one side or the other does not make the effort for change, I predict we shall see a very scary 4 years if Barack Obama is elected president.
But I do hope that America IS indeed ready for a change of this magnitude and that Barack Obama is up to the challenge to lead our great country for what would be his ensuing 4 years as president.
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.FrancisScottKeyFitzgeraldFrancis Scott Key Fitzgerald, aka F. Scott Fitzgerald
This type of thinking is not only moronic, it’s also dangerous. And you wonder why police departments around the nation are preparing for the possibility of riots were Obama to lose.
You make it sound like anyone who doesn’t vote for Obama is a racist and that is purely ridiculous. I will definitely not be voting for Obama, not because of his race, but because of virtually everything he stands for. His health care plan will wreak havoc on the economy, his tax plans will wreak havoc on the economy, his “share the wealth” philosophy will wreak havoc on the economy. He’s against “trickle down economics” but what you don’t realize is that his philosophy is actually a trickle up poverty. You raise taxes on the top and you’ll see prices go up, jobs cut and laid off, and families out of work. Families will not be able to spend as they usually do which will be a double blow for companies and the cycle will continue at a downward spiral. There is no money to implement the the agenda Obama is planning. That will also be a cancer to our economy.
On top of that, who is Obama? I don’t really know! I do know he has lied about his relationship with ACORN. He was not only an attorney representing ACORN, but he also taught seminars at ACORN. On top of that, he has also donated $800,000 to the organization that is being investigated for NATION WIDE fraud. Not only on the issue of ACORN, but I have also not seen Obama being honest and straightforward with the American people on his relationships with William Ayers. Not to mention other acquaintances such as Tony Rezko.
You see, Jon, these are the reasons why I will absolutely not vote for Obama. It has nothing to do with his race. It is you, sir, and people like you, sir, who is making this about race. This mindset not only deeply offensive but also dangerous. Jon, you are free to voice your opinion. And that’s what makes this nation great. I am proud that America has come this far in racial reconciliation that an American of African decent can run with great popularity for the Presidency. But it’s not the color of his skin that I’m concerned about, its the content of his character. And it’s on that basis that I make my decision on Obama.
Thanks for the well thought out comment Chris, I always appreciate someone who puts some thought into what they say. You kind of misunderstood the point of my post however… actually the whole point of my site really. The theme is “It would be scary”, but in a more comedic tone than OMG, THE GOVERNMENT IS WATCHING OUR EVERY MOVE, WHERE IS MY TINFOIL. I’d like to point out that I made a post about why it would be scary if McCain were elected as well. Honestly it is scary times, and there are scary things about each candidate to me.
The race of the candidates to me is honestly not a factor… I just pointed out in my post that to a lot of people in our nation it is. Regardless of what happens, this is a historic election and I hope whoever is elected can do right. It will definitely be interesting.
One more thing… I more or less agree with your stance, so you can guess who my vote will be going to. This is regardless of race, but based on what I personally think this country needs. (Hint it isn’t someone who talks about change, but can’t back it up).