Barack Obama made history by becoming the first African-American to win the US presidency.Barack Obama, who launched an admittedly improbable campaign for the presidency 21 months ago with a remarkably focused appeal to a widespread hunger for change in a distressed nation, has claimed an insurmountable majority of the electoral votes required to name him the 44th president.
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"..distressed nation.." ????
The US is no more distressed than any other country in the world, except for the fact that we have so many other nations hanging on for monetary support and defense.
The United States has proven once again that it can handle the peaceful transition of power, in a way that avoids bloodshed and tragedy. While I don't believe Barak Obama's policies will be good for our nation, his victory is a signal that we have made incredible progress in our fight against racism. America, once again, has shown a progressive, incredible face to the world on the right way to do things.
The status quo will remain...anyone who believes any "change" will be for the better is terribly naive. The rich will still get richer, the poor will still be a burden on society, and the working class will still foot the bill. And while I'm totally indifferent as to who "won" the "election", I feel that his "test" that was foretold will not be a pleasant experience for anyone.
Has anyone noticed that recently in Europe they start pronouncing it like Obamma in stead of the American pronounciation Obèèèèèma?
What could be the reason for that? How would you pronounce it in Kenya??
How do you pronounce "Obamma" and how do you pronounce "Obeeeeema"?
(Sorry, I don't know how to do those accent marks).
In America, we pronounce it o-BAH-mah. Rhymes with Obama rhymes iwth Mama.
Does it really make a difference if he's called 'african-American' or 'black' in the grand scheme of things?
I'm incredibly proud and hopeful that he will be an amazing president.
Few things make a difference in the grand scheme of things, I'm sorry I wasted your time with such trivialities. Of course, your pride and hopefulness are truly meaningful on a universal scale.
In California: One minute after 8pm PST they announced he won! My vote counted! My vote! It made a difference--for the ENTIRE WORLD! The first time I ever voted that dunce Reagan won (noIdidn'tvoteforhim)--now I have hope. Now it can be cool to be an American again!
90% of african americans vote democrat in every election. You find the increase in 5% somehow racist?
Don't most people vote for the candiate that has their interests at heart? I'd find it odd if they didn't. That's not racism, that's common sense.
Barack Obama is an very smart choice for president because African Americans need a change and McCain is old.For all the people who said Obama is not a good choice 1 question for you, what makes McCain better?
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