Tadias Editorial
Editorial
Published: February 4th, 2008
New York (Tadias) – This year Ethiopian Americans will participate in one of the most exciting and consequential elections in decades. Both candidates would make dynamic presidents. And, if elected, will make history. We have no difficulty in selecting which one of two will eventually become a more powerful historical figure. We strongly endorse Senator Barack Obama.
The senator from Illinois distinguishes himself by appealing to basic human decency. He transcends false divisions rooted on race, language, gender, region and religion. His public service record in Chicago, his time as a civil rights lawyer, his years as constitutional law professor, and his Senate experience all prove that Obama is a seasoned candidate who can bring about much needed change in American politics. Senator Obama has demonstrated passion and dedication on issues that are important to Ethiopian Americans, such as immigration, education and health care.
Senator Obama is a son of an immigrant. His father was born and raised in Kenya. Obama’s father travelled to the United States on a scholarship to pursue his education at the University of Hawaii. It was there where Obama’s parents met. Obama’s father eventually went to Harvard, where he received his Ph.D. and later returned to Kenya, where he worked as a government economist until he died in a car crash in 1982. Obama travelled with his mother from Hawaii to Indonesia and lived in both California and New York before working in low-income communities in Chicago, Illinois.
A Columbia and Harvard alum who graduated as President of the prestigious Harvard Law Review, his credentials can match or surpass any other American president. But Obama’s asset is his vision, his courage, and his integrity. His words touch every heart – the MTV generation rallies for him as much as do those who lived in the Kennedy era. Last night’s Superbowl Champs, NY Giants, have decided to skip the traditional festivities in Disneyland, officially endorse Barack Obama and plan to attend Obama’s speech today in New Jersey. He is leading across borders echoing MLK’s words: “Unity is the great need of the hour.”
There is a bit of each and every one of us in Obama. His story is our story. We believe that an Obama presidency will instantly reverse the public relations damage done by the current administration and defuse anti-American passion around the world. We encourage Ethiopian Americans to vote for Senator Barack Obama.
It is only appropriate to close this endorsement with Obama’s own words as he addressed the people of South Carolina who gave him a historical landslide victory:
“And as we leave this state with a new wind at our backs, and take this journey across the country we love with the message we’ve carried from the plains of Iowa to the hills of New Hampshire; from the Nevada desert to the South Carolina coast; the same message we had when we were up and when we were down – that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope; and where we are met with cynicism, and doubt, and those who tell us that we can’t, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people in three simple words:
“Yes. We. Can.”
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“As for all you Hillarians, I’ve got news for you too. Did you see how she was able to rally mostly the “undecided” against Obama using the fear tactic…”
But it’s okay for him to use the same ad in the exact same way the very next day because he’s the black man who nobody dare criticize.
Shameful, hypocritical racists… LOL!
When you don’t have a strong argument, resort to name-calling!
Way to go, Steve!
The facts speak for themselves. Your issue, not mine 🙂
That wasn’t so hard, was it? You can be civil. You tried to bring me down to your level, instead you are up here with me…
Welcome! Now, we can talk!
Let’s pretend that facts are of value to you for a minute.
Didn’t you have to rewrite or copy/paste my line just to make your point (a weak one at that!)? Well, that’s exactly what the Obama campaign did, they replayed the same ad so we know what he’s responding to.
Hillary said in so many words: “In this scenario, you are not ready.”
Obama said: “In this same scenario you are talking about, you bet I am ready!”
She came up with the idea to trigger fear, there is no denying that! By the time, the 2nd ad ran, some were already shaking!
And, add to that publishing his photo wearing another country’s traditional outfit to imply he is Muslim, trying another fear and hate tactic.
Anything else?
Remember no name calling, try to keep it civil.
I find it amazing how this blog’s mood swing follows the tone of the campaign. When dirt fly around the media, then people get angry (on both sides), and resort to name calling.
Thank god the air has cleared. Obama gave the race speech. I have to admit I cried. I can’t really describe why I could not control my tears, but I couldn’t. If you have not watched it, I think you should. Not necessarily to vote for Obama, but just out of intellectual curiosity. You will not be disappointed. I have always loved and respected Senator Obama, but the speech deepened my admiration and utmost respect for his intellect and leadership. The man never fails to rise to the occasion. He took one of the most divisive and dangerous attacks on his campaign and turned it around into a positive and healing and inspirational issue for the American people to tackle. This is leadership at its best.
Is he black enough? Is he white enough? Is he black and white enough? Is he American enough? Is he Christian enough?
Folks, give the man a break. Give him a chance. Judge him only on his character and intellect, and you got yourself a President that will distinguish himself in History.
Hanna, I am with you, sis!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8464923602139974671&pr=goog-sl
Dinner with Barack?
Make a donation in any amount between now and 11:59 pm EDT on Monday, March 31st, and you could join Barack and three other supporters for an intimate dinner for five.
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Please participate….i just did!
Please pass the above link to everyone you know. America should rememeber who the Clintons are!
Friends,
Do Billionaires Own the Democratic Party?
I don’t know if you saw this, but 20 big Clinton donors tried to bully
Nancy Pelosi for saying that superdelegates should let the voters decide
who becomes the Democratic nominee. This is the worst kind of insider
politics, and it has to stop.
You and I and everyone who has ever given money or time to a progressive
candidate make up the backbone of this party.
We need to send a strong signal that we, the small donors, will back
Democratic leaders with the courage to stand up for Democracy in the
Democratic party. Please join me and sign this statement today.
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Thanks!
I just want to invite you and your friends to join us
http://www.nationforchange.com/
Nation for Change Rally
WhenSat Apr 19 12pm – Sat Apr 19 4pm
WheremapFrank Ogawa Plaza, 14th and Broadway, Oakland, Ca
Created ByObama For America – Oakland HQ – External Calendar
DescriptionA Nationwide rally of Obama supporters, united for change, in support of PA
Please pass it you bay area friends and family.
I hope you can make it.
Cheers
Bizu
Honesty pays, but it doesn’t seem to pay enough to suit some people.
— F.M. Hubbard
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Hey my peoples…Right now is not the time to doubt instead lets take some action like our sister bizu…Or simply play your role and vote for something or someone. History has already been made and lets not forget it! The first ever elected Democratic nominee for President of the United States of America has been chosen and happens to be African- American.
And just like any other minority (non-white male), it takes time to get to certain levels, and positions, in life, sometimes gernerations…Why can’t white America at this time, acccept a black candidate for the nominee and even President, why not now? Its now or perhaps probrobly never in my book! Look at Jackie Robinson the first black to go pro in baseball, (people thought it would never happen, but not Jackie)! Did you know there was a negro league baseball team called “The Ethiopain Clowns”. Ironic, isn’t it? Black America even knew about us then, decades before we really started immigrating to this nation. See how it all relates, though. What about our own runners who were the first to bring gold not only home to our beloved Ethiopia but the African continent as a whole from the world olympics….There is a first time for everything including president.
For all you haters. Lets get rid of this backward mentality and put the Jesse Jackson era behind us. Anyway, Jesse does not have, half the finess, education, or experience as Obama has, neither does the other guy. Becareful, this is the same mentality which continues to keep us held down as a Third World Nation back home, most countries on our our continent, and even other black nations around the world!
There is always a new time, a new year, a new era, and some kind of change comes along with this, hopefully positive. Whom so better to do it then President Barack Obama. Besides I feel Democrats represent us here in America and our best interest as a whole and people much beter than Republicans ever could and will for that matter. Even if your doing well, you still have family here and abroad.
Have you heard this brother speak? Do you even know his background? As Ethiopians in America we can relate very well, believe it or not, (at least a little more than the other guy and lady). Isn’t Kenya alot closer to Ethiopia then lets say Europe last time I checked it was. Listen and take a look at the republicans than compare them to the Democrats, I’m sure sooner or later you will get my drift. If this country picks the rebulicans again…Oh help us all! So please god bless America with Obama. The question, and the answer, has finally arrived. Peace-Out. One.