Today could be a huge day in the history of the world. America may just manage to appoint its first black President. This really depends on the balance between the intelligent citizens and the Republicans and the proportions of which manage to drag themselves out to vote.
Having watched the process over the last , How many months? I would not be surprised if the vast majority had died from sheer boredom. The electoral system there seems to us outsiders, such a complex and tedious procedure, seemingly there to assure that they find the best man (probably) for the role. Amazingly they still managed to elect Bush, Reagan and Nixon. I find it a little sad that in such a vast and talented nation that they can still put monkeys in charge.
Will Obama be any different? Well he will look different that is for certain, he seems enthusiastic and smart but will he be able to be his own man or will he, like so many before him, respond to the money that pulls his strings. JFK tried to be his own man, and look where he ended up.
It would be good if Obama, should he be elected, can change the way in which the Americans see the world and the way in which the world sees America. Should he fail, then the world may live to rue that horrendous combination of McCain and Palin.
I wish him, and the people of America, the very best of luck.
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