Longing for an Obama of our own

[babylonsister]

http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/348046

Longing for an Obama of our own



Mar 20, 2008 04:30 AM
Bob Hepburn


Why doesn't Canada have its own version of Barack Obama?

Many Canadians have been asking that question ever since Obama launched his presidential campaign complete with his spell-binding speeches, his slogan of "Yes We Can," and his promise of real change in America.

That question became more obvious after listening to Obama, who is trying to become the first black U.S. president, deliver a bold and passionate speech on Tuesday that confronted head-on the deep racial divisions that have long existed in the United States.

In the speech, which he gave in a bid to address a campaign uproar sparked by controversial comments by his former pastor, Obama talked of anger that persists among black Americans, of the resentments of white Americans, of how America is stuck in "a racial stalemate."

It was the type of speech you never hear from Canadian politicians – tough, poignant and addressing a serious issue that touches the lives of every citizen and that far too many people, politicians included, want to ignore or dismiss.

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But he has brought hope and energy to American politics.

Hopefully that energy, especially among younger voters, will eventually flow north into our politics.

Bring on Obamamania – right here in Canada!

[BumRushDaShow]

1. It never ceases to amaze

how the political cartoonists come up with their depictions. LOL

[babylonsister]

3. I think this one is cute! nt

[BumRushDaShow]

14. I agree!

It's just that it's fascinating to see those artists/commentators at work and how they evolve what will be their representation of a public figure. I remember watching a special or segment a long time ago on political cartoonists. They have a difficult job!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

2. Germans want an Obama too, British want one too, everybody wants one

[Arugula Latte]

7. Will they take Hillary Clinton? We'll ship her over there.

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[LisaL]

8. No, they want Obama.

Well, if it was up to me, they could have him.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

15. Everyone wants Obama

because he is great!

[BeyondGeography]

4. Think Obama will be popular out there in the world? NAH

[TomBall Democrat]

16. He already is popular

The world loves Obama.

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/21/obama-fever-in-europe/

[sueragingroz]

5. I know of someone who can really excite Canadians about Politics again.

http://www.belinda.ca/

[FightingIrish]

6. I'm sure they need one, but he is ours.

I was very close to him today and take my word for it, the greatness is palpable.

[AZBlue]

9. Love it - I'll have to forward it to my Canadian friends!

[sueragingroz]

10. I also had the opportunity to vote for this woman in Ottawa South

from wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monia_Mazigh

She ran against but lost to Liberal candidate David McGuinty, the brother of Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty. Despite finishing third, her 8,080 votes were the highest the NDP has ever won in Ottawa South federally or provincially until Henri Sader won 8,138 votes in 2006.

I'm proud to say that I was one of those votes.

[mikelewis]

11. Because Canadian's don't let their government get as outrageous as ours...

Because every action must have an equal and opposite reaction... we are blessed with the good politicians the bad politicians create. Reagan, Bush 1, Clinton and Bush 1/2 created Obama... they are the shadows that give him his dimension. Canada would have to get a lot more evil to be able to create a Person like Obama... maybe you should just be grateful you don't have too many Obama's running around... be careful what you wish for... you just might need it.

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

12. Obama is one of a kind

I've been waiting my whole life for a politician like him.

[Tarheel_Dem]

13. k&r

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