February 4, 2008

• Well tomorrow is the first of the 2 big election days this year. And we all know how important it is to vote, after all I have posted about that numerous times. That being said I want to stress how important is is to vote for Barack Obama. First of all I want to address those nasty rumors that have been floating around the internet. I got an email that said that he was sworn into office with a Koran. This of course, is not true. But, because it was in an email people though it was true. The email said to even go to Snoopes.com to verify the validity of this rumor. Well, I went there and you can too

  http://snopes.com/politics/obama/obama.asp

  This is a website that is supposed to debunk rumors. Unfortunately since the world is filled with morons, they don't bother to read what is literally right the fuck in front of them. Its a classic case of only seeing what they want to see. The red bullets are the rumors that are not true, the green ones are the rumors that are true. Yes, it is true that Barack Obama has not only been photographed with his hand not over his heart during the national anthem, but a video is also out there too. Now some people might consider this un-American or not patriotic, but first consider what I witnessed last night during the playing of the national anthem during the Super Bowl. The camera cut away to about 15 American troops in Iraq. Not one of them had their hand over their heart. Also I have been to many sporting events and do not see many people with their hand over their hearts. This just in: there is nothing wrong with not putting your hand over your heart during the national anthem. As for the controversy about him not wearing a flag lapel, and although I'm certain there are a lot of people who disagree, I again do not see anything wrong with that. When most politicians wear an American flag pin, they do it just to get votes. I strongly feel that they do not do it as a sense of patriotism, but only because they know they will alienate certain voters (think Republican southerners, among others) who feel that failure to wear a symbol such as a flag pin basically amounts to treason. Obama is simply making a statement that one does not have to wear it to be considered patriotic. Just because you wear it, does not make you patriotic or any more of an American than anybody else. Sure, George W Bush routinely wears one, yet his flip attitude about the US constitution shows his lack of patriotism and disrespect for American ideals and values. The flag on his lapel does not make him patriotic, one has to follow through on the actions of being patriotic. Actions such as voting and upholding the constitution. I'm proud of the fact that Obama doesn't sink to the level of pandering to those types who believe wearing a flag is more important than knowing and following the bill of rights.

  Then there are the issues. I'm sure everybody knows his positions on the issues, after all he is a Democrat. But, in case you don't here is a quick guide. Like every other reasonable person, he wants to end the war in Iraq. He is concerned for the environment and wants to invest in a clean energy future. He is deeply concerned about poverty and has plans not only to help the poor, but to put them on a path to help get them out of poverty. I can go on and on. Both being Democrats, he and Hillary Clinton are a lot alike with regards to the issues. Both would make fine choices. Yet, one stands a far better chance of beating the evil Republicans in November. That person is Barack Obama.

  Allow me to explain. The past months has really focused a lot on race, at least between Obama and Clinton. I feel that unfortunately Clinton has alienated a lot of black voters with her (you can lump Bill in there too, after all he is is campaigning for her and therefore represents her) treatment of Obama recently. Blacks may not be so forgiving come November. Also, with Obama he will draw out the black vote in droves much in the same way Bush drew out the Evilgelicals in the 2004 election. And its not only blacks who will vote for him. Its also left leaning Republicans. I know a couple of Republicans who think very highly of him and not only are planning to vote for him tomorrow (ok, so one of them is only voting for him as an anti-Hillary vote) but also think he might be the best candidate out of both parties. One of them is a racist, I have heard him say many things about blacks and yet, he is voting for Obama. Let's face it, Hillary is a divisive person, you either love her or hate her. She would scare off some independents where as Obama excites the crucial independent vote. Because of this, he is the better choice. Not only does he stand the better chance of beating the Republicans, but more importantly he would make a great president. Please give him a chance and just read about him and the issues. Check out his website:

  http://www.barackobama.com/index.php

  But, enough about politics, its now onto the important stuff. Everybody is still abuzz about the Super Bowl. Before the game I was trying to size up the Patriots, could they be the greatest sports team of all time? I had a feeling they might lose the Super Bowl, but still thought they would win and we could start the debate. Although the game was amazing, the loss drops them from the discussion. To be considered the greatest sports team of all time you have to win the championship. You also need to finish with one of the best records, if not the best, in the history of your sport. That leaves us with the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls, the 1998 New York Yankees, the 1927 New York Yankees, the 1972 Miami Dolphins, the 1985 Chicago Bears and the old Montreal Canadians (sorry, not a hockey fan and can't name the year) as the teams that one can make a strong argument about. Shit, I don't have time right now to go into more of an argument, so I will just let the debate again.

  Ahhhh, who am I kidding, most of the people that read this don't care enough about sports to debate.

  • 10:13 pm
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