So here's a little story for you: Today while I was getting my nails done, I overheard two 18/19 year-old girls sitting near me chatting about the election. I started eavesdropping right away, of course--- I mean, thats what you do while you get your nails done. And also I was so heartened that people of our generation are jazzed enough about this political situation to gossip about it at the spa! Anyway, they were talking about who they would vote for--- I don't know if it was hypothetical or not. The blonde blew on her nails and said, "Well I LOVE Obama. He's so hot!!"
Well its true. Looks-wise, there's not much comparison.
But it tuned me in to something interesing I've noticed. Even republicans don't say "I LOVE McCain!" They just don't. This LOVE is reserved for Obama and his "fan club" of followers. His charisma and charm are striking enough to earn his ideas the attention they deserve. I'm not saying its a good thing, or a fair way to do politics... but then is there a fair way to do politics?
On the flip-side, I see bumper stickers that say "I'm voting for the babe"... meaning, of course, former beauty queen Sarah Palin. But do we really want a "babe" who can't even run her own home town sitting in the White House when McCain pops off from stress or plain old age? I'm just saying, if you are going to go with the "hotness" factor, make sure you look more than skin deep too.
The fact that Obama is LOVED is an extremely beneficial thing when looked at on a global scale. Our allies, with whom we have lost much face in the past 8 years, LOVE Obama. He is so charming that he captures their support more with every new speech and visit... not to mention his ideals and IDEAS are sound and intelligent (he can pronounce "nuclear"). His election would not only signal to them that the American people are ready for a change back to a country that is as strong as its ideals, but it would also make them feel as though they had a friend in the United States again. Oh, yeah, that whole "ally" idea, where we're supposed to listen to thier advice and help them out... Bush kinda forgot about that.
Obama will revitalize American fast-food as well... we can finally call them "French Fries" again without getting wire-tapped.
xoxo heN
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