Take THAT.

One of the problems facing the Obama camp is the constant accusation that his campaign is full of fluff, full of rhetoric, and that we Barack supporters are naive to entrust him with the presidency. After all, what has he done? Does he have ANY accomplishments? Can you name one?

I've personally been subject to this condescending talk.

And it pisses me off.

So for those Obama skeptics out there, here's an excerpt from a recent Huffington Post article that might help set the record straight:

...anyone acting as an Obama campaign surrogate -- should be able to rapidly list the important issues that the Illinois Senator has championed. This includes the Lugar-Obama legislation that has helped decrease the threat of old nuclear, biological, and chemical weapon in the former Soviet Union and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 which Obama co-authored and that led to USAspending.gov, which keeps Americans better informed on government spending.

Obama has also been very active in legislation to end the Iraq war and the much-heralded Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act, which passed in July of 2007 and addressed the hideous treatment received by Veterans under the Bush administration, began its legislative life as the Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act, introduced by Obama earlier in the year.

But here's the thing that any person going on television to represent Obama should repeat without end -- and that should also be a part of the Obama campaign's standard playbook: No Democrat, including Senator Hillary Clinton has been able to do one hell of a lot that meets the accomplishment benchmark of "passed legislation" in a time of unending, record-setting Republican obstructionism.

Obama has been in the Senate for three years, two of which were spent with a Republican majority that would not even let legislation sponsored by Democrats reach the floor for a vote and, on the few occasions where Bill Frist granted such a luxury, Republicans shot down most Democratic initiatives with extreme prejudice.

Boo-yah.

Democracy?

As of today, the Democratic Delegates scorecard looks like this:

Clinton 1268

Obama 1361

Needed to win: 2,025

This race is damn close. And the fact that the candidate might be decided by 796 superdelegates - the privileged few, who NONE of US voted for - is leaving a nasty, bitter taste in my mouth.

One superdelegate said, "if 795 of my colleagues decide this election, I will quit the Democratic Party. I feel very strongly about this." That was Donna Brazile, who has worked on several Democratic presidential campaigns. Word, Donna.

The only way is for superdelegates to go with the popular vote. Barbara Boxer promised to give her vote to whoever her constituents chose. You other 795 superdelegates, you should do the same. Otherwise, you'd be undermining the votes of millions. And you better believe the Democratic Party would have some serious explaining to do.

Michelle.Obama

Michelle would make a lovely first lady. She's got class and brains. For those who are in for the Billary package, think again; the Barchelle package is by far the better deal.

NO HE CAIN'T

Hilarious.



--Aaron

health.care

Yet another reason why I'm voting for Barack.



I find it interesting how easy it is to like this guy. Unlike most candidates, Barack doesn't come out as too cocky or too fake--you can genuinely feel the wholeheartedness in his tone of voice.


--Aaron

Happy Lunar New Year

Until recently, I thought Barrack was losing the race with Asians, particular those who celebrate Lunar New Year. Big ups to him.

February 1, 2008

Dear Friends,

In a few days, many of you will start celebrating the Lunar New Year. On behalf of Michelle and my two daughters, I want to offer my best wishes to you for a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year.

The Lunar New Year has always been a special holiday to me. As you may know, I have had the privilege of being part of the Asian American community throughout my life. I grew up in the unique Asian American and Pacific Islander culture of Hawaii, and I also spent several of my formative years in Asia, which gave me great insight into – and a great appreciation of – Asian cultures and peoples. These experiences also allowed me to develop lifelong bonds with relatives, classmates, and friends of Asian descent/ancestry. So I am proud to say that I am one of you, and it is my great honor to celebrate; the Lunar New Year with you.

This year will be an exciting and historic year for all of us. As I campaign across the country, I am frequently reminded of the tremendous contributions and aspirations of our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. From early Asian immigrants who built the Transcontinental Railroad to Silicon Valley Internet-age entrepreneurs, from neighborhood restaurateurs to Nobel Prize-winning scientists, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have played a significant role in building our great nation. I am inspired by how traditional Asian values of education, family, and hard work continually strengthen the social, economic, and cultural fabric of America. Together, we will help write the next chapter of the great American story.

In 2008, we have a unique opportunity to transform our nation and change this world, by rekindling the American spirit and ideals. Regardless of our backgrounds, our parties, or our race, we must come together as Americans to restore and revive our nation’s global leadership and moral standing in the world; we must come together with other countries and peoples to build a solid foundation for peace and security in the 21st century. In this same spirit, we must come together to provide the basic rights of health care, quality education, and good jobs to all Americans, secure our borders and fundamentally reform our broken immigration system, and end the cynical and divisive politics in Washington.

So on the eve of this New Year and this new era, with you as my inspiration, I pledge to work closely with you and with all Americans. Together, we shall overcome. Together, as one nation, we will restore and realize our shared American dream and our common destiny.

Yours sincerely,

Barack Obama

The particular sentence popped out at me:

"Together, we shall overcome. Together, as one nation, we will restore and realize our shared American dream and our common destiny."

I don't know a lot about politics but this is the first time I've taken a man of politics so seriously. I also don't think I've ever felt this patriotic--just imagine how I'll feel when he becomes president.

I'll admit, I wasn't an Obama supporter from the start and just reading about him, I find myself relating to him even more.

--Aaron

vote for obama

just vote yes on obama.

#1 you have to go to a website to see if you have a candidate...that you like.
#2 if you wanna, just go buy it, a sweater, so you donate.
#3 if you gonna, just doing that doing, that makes change.

If you haven't seen it yet, peep out the Will.I.AM video:



Millions are also donating to the campaign. I just dropped a bill. You should too.