There are very few occasions in rhetoric and public speaking, like "Gettysberg Address" of Abraham Linclon, "Ask not a country can do for you" by JFK, "I have a dream" or "I see the promised land" by Martin Luthur king, defines what we come to believe and cherish for ages to come. They leave us with most powerful, influential ideas that we carry on through out our lives. In this age of "fast food", these occasions have increasingly become rare. People with courage, ability to take the most difficult issues with honesty and challenge the hipocrisy are almost unheard heard of. Authenticity, ingenuity is all we crave and pray for deliverer.....in the electoral politics. I guess, the search for 'authenticity" is finally over with the man - Barack Obama.
I am particularly impressed with "A more perfect union" speech of him. This is available in youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrp-v2tHaDo&NR=1
I am still soaking into this speech...I do not have enough words to express, my feelings. The speach is stirring, candid, intelligent and high headed..... I am deeply moved!
I am still soaking into this speech...I do not have enough words to express, my feelings. The speach is stirring, candid, intelligent and high headed..... I am deeply moved!
Barak Obama in real sense is reminds me of the novel written in 1964 by Irwing Wallace's "The Man", where a black president goes through racial prejudice and descrimination, political pressures (impeachement), personal cricises and comes out on top!
Barack Obama is not a black candidate, he is a candidate who is black. He is proving again and again, that is he transcends race with his loftiness, ability to inspire, provide hope and taking a higher road. I hope he will be rewarded presidency for his wisdom and understanding of the complexities of the world. I am sure, that he will capture the imagination of the world, will grow in stature to be a fine stateman.
Barack Obama is not a black candidate, he is a candidate who is black. He is proving again and again, that is he transcends race with his loftiness, ability to inspire, provide hope and taking a higher road. I hope he will be rewarded presidency for his wisdom and understanding of the complexities of the world. I am sure, that he will capture the imagination of the world, will grow in stature to be a fine stateman.
America, do the right thing, elect your president on merit!! There is a lot at stake : US spremacy as a world power, influence in a multipolar world. Your president should best signify what your country stands for. Prove that you are the country of liberty, unlimited opportunity and a culture of fairness and openness. Prove that you are capable of judging people by the content of their character and not the colour of their skin.
May god bless Obama....
