Why Obama is good for everyone

Barack Obama is good for all of us. Electing this man president is just what America and the rest of the world needs right now.

Good For Blacks

Obviously, for black folks, Obama becomes an incredible point of inspiration, particularly for the older generation and the younger kids. The older generation of blacks who lived through the civil rights era can see a miracle happen in their lifetime -- from riding the back of the bus, being sprayed down with water hoses, and trampled by horses, to watching a man of color assume the leadership of the most powerful country in the world.

And for the younger generation who have yet to graduate from grade school, there will be
no more excuses about what a black man can't do in America. Once Senator Obama
becomes president, all excuses from young black men are done with. And every black parent in American could rightfully say, "You see that, Darnell. If you work hard and do what you're supposed to do in school, you can even become the president." And then they can turn on the TV, flip through the newspapers and magazines, or listen to the local radio stations for proof.

Good For Whites

But it's not just blacks who benefit. For hard-working American white folks, Senator Obama would be a constant wake up call that there's no more privilege for white skin in America. That nonsense stopped a long time ago actually, but too many white folks have continued to hold onto racism as their only means of pride in this country. They tell each other "At least we ain't black."

Well, I got some hard news for these white Americans. You may not be black, but if you believe that you can still work for the good-old American factories, with no education, no ambition, and remain employed there for forty-something years, while expecting a
retirement fund when you turn 65, you better wake up and smell the coffee fast. And choosing a 72-year-old white man to help you continue to feel comfortable in your white skin, while holding on to a dying illusions of the old-boy network is not going to help you, your kids, or your grandkids prepare for the reality of the new world.

Rich white folks don't care about you. They fire you on the spot, give your jobs to factories overseas, pay themselves billions of dollars in executive salaries, and they're now busy lining up to capitalize on your foreclosed homes. And they're bragging about it too! Right in your face. So think about that for a minute.

Good For Latinos

For Latinos, I know you guys just wanna get along and become true blue Americans. So I can't blame you for not lining up with us forever-complaining black folks. After all, you guys were not dragged into this country in chains for free slave labor; you traveled here on your own free will. But at the end of the day, once I had a chance to think about it, I'd tell my Mexican kids, "You know what, if a black man can become president of United States of America, then how long will it take before we can get one of you boys ready to run? You hear me, Eduardo. We gotta start making some bigger plans than just working on Mr. Charlie's landscaping business. We gotta start thinking about owning the company." And you know what, siding with another old white man will not get you any closer to where you need to go.

So if I'm a deal-making Latino, I would tell that young man of color, "Okay, Obama, if we give you our votes, here's what we want back in exchange . . ." And I would remind him every day of his term in office that Latinos helped him to become the president, while preparing my own boys to run for president next. But if you stand pact with someone else, then expect to keep getting what you've been getting; low-paying labor, field, and construction jobs, along with academic double talk, old English slander, and threats to return your relatives across the border.

Good For Women

For American women, I like Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton too. She's always been a tough woman, since the moment she first stepped foot into the White House nearly two decades ago. In fact, I actually thought that I would be voting for her as the first woman president. But the reality is, Obama created more momentum than Hillary. By the time she finally found her groove, it seemed that her politics were telling white Americans to "side with me and I'll hook you up when I get in."

Nevertheless, nobody's perfect. Hillary was doing whatever she could to win, so I forgive her for her final desperation. But here's the deal now. Similar to Latinos, the election of a man of color gets women a lot closer to the next election. So if I'm a deal-making woman, I'd tell my daughters, "That all right, Susan. Hillary didn't get in this time. But if there is no longer an immediate assumption of a white man claiming the lead position of power, then part of that glass ceiling that we've been fighting so hard to crack has been broken, and we're definitely up next. So get yourself prepared to run." But if you vote for a 72-year old white man, who is obviously Gung-ho about war, then what do you tell your daughters then?

Good For The Rich?

For the American rich, Senator Obama gives you an opportunity to show your patriotism and humanity. I also understand that you have an American right to protect what you've earned. Nevertheless, there comes a time when a rich man or woman must begin to think about contributing to the inspiration of his or her nation. How can you call yourself proud to be an American, and then read about hundreds of thousands of citizens who are losing their jobs, their homes, their health insurance, their hope, their confidence, and their can-do spirits, while you complain about a loss of some of your eight-figure income to increased taxation?

If you have a surplus of money, then allow yourself to help your country to get back on its feet. So yes, Senator Obama is good for you guys too, to challenge your loyalty to the betterment of your country. And if you're so concerned about his beliefs and policies, then call his office and schedule a sit down meeting with him. It's time to negotiate.

Good For The Young

For the young, Senator Obama makes all the sense in the world. It's a new world, baby, one with all hues of people. That's the real melting pot; white, black Latino, Asian, Indian, and all mixtures in between. The young understand that, and they're perfectly comfortable with it. And if you think for a minute that they still are uninterested in voting, you will soon find out in a couple of months. Obama has given the next generation of voters a real voice.

They can actually help to make the changes that he believes in. And for young people, change is normal. So if Senator Obama wins with their votes, you can count on that generation to keep on voting. And from his election on, no candidate can assume that he or she can pass over the American youth as apathetic.

So again, Obama is good for us all. We must all continue to treat our nation as a living organism of fresh energy. Otherwise, why even go through all of the hoopla of electing new officials? We could just elect one president until he or she dies in office before we move on to the next one. The expectation of, and the need for, change is the way that our American system was established in the first place. And it was done to protect ourselves from tyranny.

Good For The World

Internationally, other countries are thrilled about Obama. And yes, he would immediately become one of the most popular leaders in the world. Is that a bad thing? In my years of experience in viewing leaders, charismatic and inspirational people have been able to get a lot more accomplished than those who are not.

Sure the job would place a hell of a lot of pressure on him to perform. Well, tough cookie. He asked for it. And if you're the number #1 draft pick, then that's how it should be. But he doesn't seem afraid of the position at all. He seems quite natural for it. We all have to admit that. And we can talk about his lack of experience all we want.

But Senator McCain has not had any presidential experience either. And we have no idea what he's really going to do in office. But I can tell you this; the world won't be as excited about McCain. And I honestly have nothing against him personally, I just recognize the power of momentum when it's right there in front of me. And Senator McCain has none.

Does that mean that McCain would be a miserable president? No. But it does mean that the world would not pay as much attention to him. And with the state of our economy right now, we can't afford to be ignored.

Popular leaders get people excited. And when people get excited, they feel more confident. And when people feel more confident, good things happen. And when good things happen, we all benefit from the positive energy.

Even Good For The Media

And the media, well, you don't have to guess who they would love to cover. Senator Obama would sell more newspapers, more TV time, more magazines, more radio talk, more web site blogs, and every other news medium that you could imagine. And there's nothing that Senator McCain can do about that. This is not even politics, this is pure personality. And when you have to chose one or the other, you go with the stronger choice.

In my book, this choice is no competition. If Obama were a 46-year-old white man, with the same charisma and eloquence, like a young Bill Clinton or a young John Kennedy, he would
become the president like they did. So don't be fooled by all this talk about his youth and inexperience and his blah-blah-blah.

The fact is, the nation's hesitation with his election is all about the color of his skin, and the
reality of his heritage. But if Obama is good for business, and good business keeps America healthy and strong, then this presidential election looks like an easy decision.

Vote Yes! for Obama, because the man is good for us all.