Obama Is Winning

Wow. These elections are interesting. Following it on CNN. Senator Obama seems to become the next President of the United States of America.

Thanks, everyone, for following this blog. It's all moving in the right direction. :-)

SEIZE The Day!

Regardless of where YOU stand politically it is important that you show your opinion by VOTING. These elections are way too important to be overlooked. Democracy IS the best cure for some of the elitist actions we have seen all over the world.

Ever wondered why so many are disgusted by politics?
Many have told that they previously didn't vote - in fact, weren't even registered as voters - but have registered now that Obama was a candidate. With Biden next to him it's a strong team.

IF John McCain were to win the elections I suggest we pray for his health. America doesn't deserve a fake as Sarah Palin as President if John McCain wouldn't survive a full term as President.

Anyway, message of the day: GO vote. Make your position clear by voting. You would regret it if you didn't vote and the wrong person got the all-important office of President.

Carpe diem. Seize the day.

Obamas Infomercial - see for yourself

Instead of hearing what others dislike about Senator Obama's infomercial, why not watch it yourself and make your own decision?

Did Obama Break Any Ethics Laws?

Now, under the title of "Obama Broke Illinois Ethics Laws" some journalists have tried to insinuate that Senator Obama broke the law as state legislator when he received "speaking fees" - see the news here: http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/obama_broke_illinois_ethics_laws_as_a_state_legislator/.

Listen, there are many formats used by OTHER politicians. "I will do the job, but please donate to my favourite charity", or "....please donate to my campaign fund." What would be the difference?

Donations to campaign funds would be tax deductible for the one who pays, and campaign funds are not taxed, so in fact Senator Obama has done more than many others have, when considered ethically. Because the tactics employed by former candidates have not been illegal per se. It is fair to speak before supporters before you speak to non-supporters, and there would be no law against that.

But this type of article shows just how DIRTY some people will play to imply wrong motives. Let me say it again, Senator Obama IS honest and he IS a worthy candidate for the office of President of the United States of America. He has disclosed all he needs to do, and poor devious attacks from his opponents won't change that. If you check both sides of the story.

When The Gloves Come Off

In this final blog article before the Grand Election I would like to summarize a few key points I have found very interesting about BOTH campaigns. It is not only I, but even many political analyzers who have noticed that Obama ran a FAIR campaign whereas McCain ran a very biased and negative campaign.

Much like former elections, this campaign was PERSONAL. Republicans made a mess of world politics, and now they want to blame everyone else for THEIR mistakes while having had eight long years at the reins of control. The Democrats would have had great difficulty in explaining how wonderful everything would become after this George Bush-era IF Hillary Clinton had been elected. There would always have been a return to the Bill Clinton-era when she is married to the former President.

However, just as preconceived ideas, innuendos and theories have been rampant in this catfight, it would be fair to end by saying that from a Danish perspective (mine), the United States have had awful corpses hidden in the closet after Anti-Terrorist laws have greatly DEVALUED our democratic freedoms.
Surveillance is all over the place, not only in Echelon, but all over the planet. Supposedly to make us feel safer, but freedom-loving, law-abiding citizens have become LOSERS in a game in which they have never been heard nor respected.

If EVER there was a time when morale needed a great boost it would be now, but fighting among themselves will never solve these issues. Therefore, the recent turn-around of the Republican campaign seems only too shallow a sign of window-dressing. Changing the gift-wrapping doesn't change the basic fact that Republicans want CONTROL to an extent they would never have accepted before.

So, when you choose between the two candidates, my hope is you will remember who stood for good morals and ethics all along, remember who fought most fairly and who TRULY deserves to run the office of President of the United States of America.

Who Won the Debate?

Barack Obama beats John McCain on the important issues of the day.





Sources:

• http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/08/politics/2008debates/main4508430.shtml?source=mostpop_story


• http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/07/cnn-poll-obama-gains-on-issues-personal-qualities/

Judicial Confirmation Network Campaign Will Backfire

The recent campaign from the Judicial Confirmation Network will backfire. Their attempts at smearing Senator Obama will backfire. Why some want to promote any candidate by having to smear the opponent is a mystery to me...





There are far more important things ahead for the country, but any back alley cat loves its kittens more than anything else. Politics has certainly become a somewhat dirty business when some won't see the big picture, but want to spread their bitterness like poison.

In other words: I'm glad it's soon over when the next President has been elected. :-)

Book Sales - Amazon Figures

Funny actually, but the Republicans are desperados - total despair is rocking the boat at the end of an era. The Bush-era. Now, even book sales are entering the debates in some circles with all sorts of presentations being made about red, blue or purple books on Amazon. All that is needed is to look at the following graphic to see who sells best.



Why all the frustration and confusion about what type of people buy what type of books? There is an income difference that influences part of the choice. Some people simply can't afford books, and they deserve our empathy. Next time you want to throw some out, consider reselling them so others can benefit from them, or perhaps even give them to charity so others can benefit. Private library facilities at hospices, day care centers etc could also benefit from your donations of books.

Why throw something out that could benefit others? These are some of the many aspects why many feel Senator Barack Obama is a breath of fresh air in politics. A whole new mentality is setting in, and we need a superpower that believes in the words "Yes We Can"

Listen to Obama

Some people seem bent on misunderstanding anything Senator Obama says. It seems like instead of listening to the man, some want THEIR own prejudices somehow posted into whatever he says.

I recommend everyone listens to Obama. If they did they would hear good ethics and morality - something sorely missing when you want to go to war with anyone with whom you might disagree with.



Listen to Obama instead of over-interpreting him on 12seconds.tv

Senator Obama Says It Clearly - Yes You Can...

The ads are clear. Senator Obama IS the best candidate for the Presidential elections in November. Wanted to share them with you, the readers of the blog.










Joe Biden IS the right Vice Presidential candidate also, and he is a credible first aid for the coming President of the United States, Senator Barack Obama.

Abuse of Power a Republican Quality?

On July 28^th 2008 it was announced that "Investigation to begin into whether Governor Sarah Palin abused her power in firing Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan", and luckily - on August 30^th it was declared that "Despite VP nomination, Palin investigation continues".

Pray for McCain's Health IF He Becomes President

You need to pray solidly for John McCain's health if he is ever elected President because when power corrupts and VP-wannabee has already achieved such notoriety for having a difficulty in selecting between private and public interests, it would be far worse to ever see her handle national security.

If John McCain ever thought he would get a card that could attract disgruntled voters who wished Senator Clinton had won over Senator Barack Obama, he need not worry. No decent woman would ever abuse her position to handle private disputes in public. It may be Republican, but we've seen enough backstabbing in the years since Bill Clinton left the White House.

If ever in doubt, think of the danger of Governor Palin ever having to handle so much power when she has so little talent for it.

Strong Choice of Vice-President

It speaks very loudly of both the integrity and fairness of Senator Obama to choose a candidate for Vice President who formerly spoke against him. Unlike McCain, who follows the George Bush tradition of only surrounding themselves with yes-men, it is good to supplement one another. Sometimes disagreeing is the best first step for good friendships and good work relations. It speaks louder than any smear-campaigns that come out from the Republican camps.

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In Springfield, Illinois, supporters share their thoughts on Obama and Biden's first joint appearance.

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Joe Biden's first appearance as Barack Obama's running mate in Springfield, Illinois can be seen here:

Senator Obama in Berlin

This speech talks for itself. I look forward to Senator Obama winning the elections in November.





Have a nice weekend everyone. :-)

Lunch With Senator Barack Obama?

Five grassroots donors shared a lunch with Barack in Muncie, Indiana and had the chance to discuss their concerns, talk about their experiences with the campaign, and share their own stories with Barack.





I must say that Senator Obama is a likeable person. He would be welcome for lunch ANY day... :-)

Hillary Now Endorses Senator Barack Obama

At the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, Senator Hillary Clinton announces her support for Barack Obama and encourages the Democratic Party to unite in electing him the next President of the United States.

Predatory Lending

Barack Obama continued his Change that Works for You tour, talking about predatory lending, in Chicago IL on June 11, 2008.





Very well spoken. Senator Obama IS worthy of becoming the next President of the United States. :-)

I Was RIGHT!

I am not the least surprised that I was right in anticipating Senator Barack Obama would become the Democratic nominee for President of the United States of America. There is absolutely nothing surprising in that result. Given the fact that Mrs. Clinton destroyed her own credibility, she would have faced a very difficult battle in competing against Senator John McCain.

It's High Time To Wake Up!

It's high time to wake up to reality. John McCain will stop at nothing to discredit his opponent. He has already shown the exact same traits that made George Bush a highly unpopular president. An arrogance against those who disagree that WILL become his greatest liability unless someone gets the message across to him.

Senator John McCain will never become President if he continues his present style. It's not guesswork but a simple fact of life. People are disgusted at Republican beating around the bush. When difficult things need to be changed a President in office should be courageous enough to admit an error was made. George Bush would rather break an arm before he ever gave an apology. No matter how much evidence is presented against him.

Everyone can see it, except themselves. That's why Republicans have a hard time understanding the wishes of the people for their coming elections for a new President. They WILL get a new President. His name will be Barack Obama.

The Inevitable Conclusion

There is NO DOUBT in my mind that Hillary will loose the competition for becoming a candidate for the presidency. She should have many opportunities to draw quite a few lessons from her failed campaign, but - somehow - her stubborn attitude indicates she would rather continue 'TIL THE END rather than come to the logical conclusion that she won't win...

Why This Stubbornness?

It does seem rather desperate that she clings so hard to a dream that is so close and yet so far away, knowing full well that it was the entire STRATEGY that failed. Changing personnel during the campaign was no lifesaver either. In fact, she should have asked herself very different questions when she even considered running for a candidacy.

Some points to consider:

• Her credibility in marriage. I can understand situations when private couples find their way and overcome the hurdle of adultery, but Bill Clinton lied for quite some time about the incident. If Hillary would have shown STRENGTH as a female wannabe-leader, she should have "fired" Bill back then, and run her campaign from that perspective. That would have raised the hopes of every single American woman hoping for someone to openly state that sexual morals shouldn't remain in the gutters as is so rampant in so-called modern times. Hillary could have read it from my theme page right here: http://blunck.dk/politics/clinton/ but for those too weak to TRULY LEAD they often only surround themselves with yes-people, and consequently only get the information they WANT instead of the information THEY NEED...


• Her credibility in general. Anyone remember the gunfire-mistake? Anyone remember the countless mis-speakings and consequent attempts at rectifying? Think before you speak would have been the best policy, but - again - Hillary started mudthrowing and had serious problems when debates were about issues. She preferred personal smear, and she has been punished by the people for it. Rightly so.


• Playing the ex-first lady card. It goes somewhat with point no. 1 as being somewhat blurry, but even worse is the fact that Hillary should never have involved both her daughter and ex-husband in this campaign. If she wanted to be the winner she should have stood tall by herself. It is sad to let the press eat at the ruins left of a family life so obviously torn about as the first two terms under Bill, her husband.

There are many other lessons that could have been drawn from this, but - as I have said above - Hillary won't consider material when it comes from non-supporters and when you prefer to surround yourself with people who only nod at every idea you can get while taking a shower in the morning, things become blurred.

It would have been wise to take courses in communication and listen to criticism to adjust one's strategies accordingly, but that is ONLY something a strong leader would do, and THAT is only one of many flaws of Hillary and her attempts at running for Presidency.

It was fun writting this blog. Things are running in the right direction, and I anticipate that from now on it will be uphill for the man I believed in right from the beginning. I look forward to Senator Obama becoming the next President of the United States. :-)

Obama IS RIght — Clinton and McCain Should Listen More Carefully

ABC's Dan Harris Reports that economists and experts say Obama has the correct position on the gas tax issue. Here's the video:

Changing Support From Clinton To Obama — Here's Why.

Here are three courageous people in Indiana who talk about why they switched from supporting HIllary Clinton to Barack Obama.

Who Will Become Presidential Candidate?

Regular readers will long ago have noticed that I prefer Senator Barack Obama as candidate for the Democrats. I know some disagree with my decision, and others feel that a Dane (person like myself from Denmark) should stay out of American politics.

In the interest of democracy I would say that we Europeans do follow the elections very closely for several reasons. One of these is the fact that we realize there is great importance in who LEADS America in the years ahead.

On foreign policy subjects, Russia, China, Iran, Iraq, the Middle East, Africa and the entire globe has global challenges that we need to get settled. Not only compared with wars but also in what concerns the weather and the impact from the environment. Such subjects are HARD for many Americans, at least when a Republican President is at The White House.

Internally, it is just as important to find a person that can unify the country. Americans have been scattered for many reasons. They need to find common ground, and in my honest opinion Senator Barack Obama WOULD become the best President.

Anyway, we will be busy following your primaries. :-)

Obama Says What Others Think...

It is a well-known trick to play "war-on-words" when issues are too difficult to deal with. The entire discussion between Clinton vs. Obama is primary example of that. Senator Obama says things straight as he sees them, and Hillary's crew has played war-on-words ever since she fell behind.

Look at the facts, folks. Obama runs his own campaign on ISSUES - issues confronting Americans, and involving other nations as we interact with America. The issues were never whether or not Hillary could become President. She no doubt could.

Facetiously one could even say she would be the first female president running for a third and fourth term. :-)
Just kidding. :-D

But, nonetheless, issues have NOT been at the center of the Clinton campaign. She has shown her worst sides and her ugliest ability to truly play politics. If anything, this campaign was the biggest proof that politics is a dirty business. We are faced with an opportunity to find common ground and none of it has ever sunk in.

To say it straightforwardly, Senator Obama has hit a nerve with many of the policies he has gained votes for. Why don't the Democrats start walking IN pace instead of the cacaphony going on at the moment?

I personally feel the Democrats are hurting themselves, and though senator McCain may not be any favourite he sure as anything has at least stood by his opinions. NOW is the time to decide on who the Democrats want to run for office. At least if in-fighting would otherwise continue.

"Think before you speak" is the best policy - everywhere and anytime. :-)

Why Barack Obama's Campaign Works...

Senator Barack Obama talks about community organizing and how he's carried that experience into his campaign. One very good reason why it's a success. :-)

After April Fool's Day

The best April Fool's Day piece of news would have been "Clinton resigns from competition to settle with family." Partly because everyone that knows the lady knows she's ambitious. She is stone-cold and has run a darn hard campaign. April Fool's Day would have been a good day to test the option.

But she didn't. To my knowledge noone else did either, but it sure would have been good news for the American people.

Chelsea is being used as one of the final pawns to bring momentum to a campaign that has clearly gone off the track long ago.

Move ahead and think. Make sure you participate if you live in any of the states running future primaries elections. The people is waiting for YOUR response.

Why Hillary Wants To Run for President

As most readers will have noticed, Senator Clinton has strange "recollections" - most recently she "remembers" both landing under sniper fire and that there was no welcome committee. Both claims clearly evidenced by CNN and other sources as completely the opposite of the truth.

WHEN you look at a Senator who claims knowledge of law - in fact even an attorney at law - one has to wonder how she ever made a living as a lawyer. She must have had a lot of clients jailed on counts of perjury if they had similar problems with recollecting what actually took place.

She's a joke, but it's no wonder she has to stay in politics. Her credibility is so bad she has to continue. Exit Hillary!!

The United States needs a true leader with good moral standards. Both candidates exhibiting those traits would be either Republican John McCain or Democrat Barack Obama.

Barack Obama: Latest Video 2

Looks Like Hillary Is Loosing...

Just like I expected when I started following the American primaries, John McCain is the Republican candidate. In the absence of Condi running, John McCain is the next best choice from a Republican perspective.

Just as logical is the fact that Obama is still in the lead. Anyone with eyes to see can see why. He is a good speaker because he speaks truth, a natural leader and a moral person who truly brings pride back into the office he may very well enter after the General Elections will show the result.

I envision Barack Obama as the next President of the United States.

Senator Barack on Senator Clinton's "3:00 AM" TV Ad

Senator Obama spoke to supporters in San Antonio, TX about a recent ad that Senator Clinton's campaign put on television.





By the way it was also interesting to hear Senator Barack Obama's response to George W. Bush's final State of the Union address.

Akron OH Speech Sets Mrs. Clinton Straight!

Senator and Candidate for Presidential Candidate Nomination Barack addressed attacks that came from Hillary Clinton on February 23, 2008.

We Need You Texas

Please listen to Senator Obama speaking in Houston Texas after winning the Wisconsin Primary.

This isn't "just" eloquence. This is an American who loves freedom and brings decency back into American politics.

Mrs. Obama Has Class

Senator Obama has a world-class card that's being played right now.

Watch this from CNN:

Michelle Obama Speaking At Ohio State University

Michelle Obama addresses a crowd at the Ohio State University on February 15, 2008.

This is very interesting background information about Sen. Barack Obama. So I wanted to share this with all of you.

Have a nice Sunday. :-)

Sen. Barack Obama on 60 Minutes

Following him on the campaign trail through the week of Super Tuesday, 60 Minutes hosts an extensive interview with Senator Barack Obama.

Washington State Governor Endorses Obama

You definitely want to watch this as Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire endorsed Barack Obama on February 8, 2008 before a crowd of 21,000.





Have a good week everyone. :-)

Winning Most States and Most Delegates

A Chorus of Millions

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Ed Schultz Confirms Obama Success

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Congratulations to Sen. Obama for winning most states and most delegates on Super Tuesday. As was expected, the American people sees through all the thin air and empty promises from the Clinton clan. There is no real change involved by letting the Clintons get a third term - and we should be grateful for that sign.

The people want REAL change, and Sen. Barack Obama is the one who can deliver that change.

Super Tuesday Speech

Super Tuesday

Regardless of who wins, there is no doubt this is a MAJOR happening in American politics. It is the first multi-state test of stamina, character, politics, charisma, communication skills and probably also just a little bit of luck in who spent the best media dollar.

The whole discussion of all the media circus scares some of us little nations. We do have commercials, but not yet on tv. However, it seems TV still holds a bit more power in the American population compared with for instance the Danish population. We do use the internet far more.

May the best candidates win on BOTH sides.

PS: John McCain and Barack Obama are my guesses of winners in both camps, if you didn't know already from reading this blog. :-)

Putin as Person of the Year in Time?

I was somewhat surprised to see that Time had selected Russian President Putin as "Person of the Year." Though I sent them a Letter to the Editor it wasn't accepted, and therefore I release my comment on this blog for anyone subsequently interested:

Choosing Putin as POY was somewhat a surprise. Noone can blame him for following the political ideals that he has, but it has to be said that his steel hand has been behind much suffering in many states. Many conspiracies have been weaved and much has been done to twist events to fit the "brand" that the Putin regime has tried to build.
Condoleeza Rice would have been my choice for POY any time. She is so darn popular and has still withstood the temptation to run for President. So truly a special lady that would have been much more worthy of the attention of your magazine.

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Hillary won Florida, and congratulations with that. Looking forward to Super-Tuesday and hope Sen. Obama will get a fair chance - despite the mudthrowing from some.

Barack Obama Wins South Carolina

It was truly a convincing victory for Sen. Barack Obama tonight. A very good speech thanking the people of South Carolina. There is no doubt indeed that Sen. Obama is te voice for change and the voice for the new generation.

Thankfully, Sen. Obama doesn't fall for the temptation to run the same smear campaign as the Clinton arena has done. Keep up the good work, and kick her backside. :-)

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Barack Obama on Good Morning America

Diane Sawyer interviews Barack in New Hampshire. Aired as "Good Morning America" on January 7^th, 2008.

Is George Bush a puppet on a string?

When Sen. Hillary Clinton begins her morning speech with saying the President should assure people could stay in their homes, and repeating her words on "freezing" interest rates, and soon-gone-on-retirement President Bush gets a decrease in national interest rates, one must ask: Is George Bush a puppet on a string?

Or, thinking back to the Chaos book I mentioned earlier this month, one might also read this as preparing (paving) the way for Hillary....

Well, the best thing is actually that getting positive attention from an unpopular President is like a Judas kiss - the ultimate sign one should beware.

Remember to think carefully about what you decide to do on Super-Tuesday. That vote may decide what happens in the next four years - or at least a serious indication of what will happen on National Election Day.

Looking Forward To Super-Tuesday

I won't hide the fact that I am looking forward to the super-primary when 22 states get involved in making a decision about who they want as candidate in their parties. I like some of Huckabees' moral lessons, but I still think Sen. McCain will win when the going gets tough...

On the democratic scene, Sen. Clinton is performing surprisingly well in single states. The question remains how she will handle many states in one day? Will she be able to come across as a leader? I fully admit I don't like the perspective of her becoming a presidential candidate, but I do admire her tenacity. She does keep at it, and she gets fine results.

The challenge is therefore, for Sen. Barack Obama, to focus more fully on unity both nationally and globally. There are great challenges ahead in foreign policies, and IF Sen. Obama's advice on Iraq had been followed things would truly have looked a bit differently. Noone defends the late dictator Saddam Hussein by saying that, but it is simply a matter of fact that civil unrest has been all too rampant.

A complete strategy in that region will require a strong leader of America imho. :-)

US Presidency - The Future Role

In light of the recent comments concerning fighting abilities of European troops from Mr. Gates it will be highly important for a future President to restore good relations with European nations who have [need I remind Americans? ;-)] been very supportive of numerous missions. Not only Iraq and Afghanistan but also in Security Council decisions.

Instilling doubts into people won't decrease stress factors for families and will also deteriorate team morale in those soldiers who are on missions.

Need I remind politicians how detrimental a lack of political backing really IS on military people? This ain't no Rambo movie. It's bloody real for the many who are doing their level best instead of sitting on their rears in DC with bitter comments...

Worth remembering, I think.

Yes AND No, or Yes Or No?

When seeing how Hillary Clinton originally voted regarding the Iraq invasion, it would seem highly improbable that she will be any clearer on other subjects. Reference: http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/04/21/iraq.hillary/.

Barack Obama Was Clear From The Start

Although Hillary seems bent on overlooking this, Senator Barack Obama has been clear from the beginning. He was against the invasion, and today we can all see that it was the right opinion because, once again, the US has been totally unable and unprepared to create any lasting solutions.

Anyone with any knowledge of the Middle East would have known that a military invasion had to be followed by strong democratic education of a nation that was accustomed to simply just doing as they were told under Saddam. One would truly have to be naive to ever believe that such a deep adjustment from dictatorship towards democracy would happen automatically...

Democracy Lessons

One feels tempted to almost suggest democracy lessons online so other countries could also get a foretaste of what democracy is all about. It is such a modern venture to use YouTube, but in areas such as this fast solutions are apparently prioritized over lasting solutions.

Good Book, Conspiracy or Dangerous News?

You are free to choose what you think, but I certainly found this blog rather interesting. It is run by Michael S London who has authored the book "Controlled Chaos". His blog can be found here: www.controlledchaosthenovel.com/Blog.aspx.

Let it be said straightaway: I like a good book, and I do enjoy a good conspiracy. What I won't accept is ANY group that would ever set themselves up a mediators, middle men or wiseguys. Democracy MUST be a direct mandata FROM the people, BY the people and any candidate MUST be responsible towards HIS or HER mandata FROM that people.

So while I doubt there is any truth to the Skull and Bones story, it's still interesting. In a race for the presidency it WOULD be interesting if she would issue statements or if any of the readers of the blogs asks the right question when opportunity presents itself. :-)

One Hillary Commercial That Works

One would have to praise Sen. Hillary Clinton and her team for the production of this video on the American economy. It is true that George Bush - even in the last few days - has totally disregarded the economy. He even said he saw "signs" of optimism. Whether that was looking in his own wallets, facing retirement or whatever else is unknown.

However, any thinking Republican will have to agree that the middle class does pay the taxes of the economy and more should be done to avoid major cutbacks and a real crisis.

Untamed, crises can end in depressions.

Sen. Barack Obama Gains Support From Several Sources

The press release from Unite Here contains some very good reasons why many of us feel Sen. Barack Obama IS indeed a man OF the people who would be the best candidate for the Presidency. See more below:

Self-Respect - a Missing Commodity

Whether or not one agrees with John McCain is irrelevant. It is praiseworthy that he speaks in clear terms - even in the face of opposition on some of his positions.

In the same way, Barack Obama CAN indeed talk of change because he hasn't corrupted himself with any wrongdoing - that we know of.

Somewhat different is the situation when discussing the ever-present, tear-dropping [whining... ;-)] Senator Hillary Clinton. She gets a lot of exposure on international TV, yet noone asks the necessary questions. What could people be thinking?

• I think many are thinking: "Why didn't she kick I-didn't-have-any-sexual-relations Bill Clinton out of the marriage?" Many no doubt feel it's tragic enough that either his libido was bigger than his self-restraint, or that they should both have concentrated more on keeping one another content in ALL areas. But what people THINK is one thing, how they will vote is another.


• Why hasn't she voiced how she wants to be DIFFERENT from her husband? Why get his "support" if talk is on change and a new direction?


• What will be her position on international questions? Not just Iraq, but foreign policies in general... No need for spin if real politics were discussed.

Anyway, self-respect should be visible in any President-candidate. People are free to choose as they will, but they should think very carefully about what strategy they want. People need to get behind ads, spin and all the smooth-talk.

Selecting someone for four years is a highly important decision and deserves your full attention. :-)

The Clinton and Bush Eras

Let it be stated straightaway: I would have wished that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice would have run for Preident. I would have thought it rather interesting to see two women fight off this campaign. What the heck? There have been so many campaigns with men running the race, so why not?

Presidency Isn't About Gender
Somehow, that is very true. Nonetheless there is something strange ruminating just under the surface. At the end of the Clinton era we all looked forward to a strong man taking over the reins of the White House. Somehow, the scandals became too much.

With George Bush a continuation of the former Bush-era was repeated. George Jr. was no doubt both a better President than his father, but in other ways he also brought some of the elements of "24" to life...
All the double-talk, hidden agendas, strange policies etc all added to the more than complex puzzle that American politics has become.

In that light, change would be a very welcome part of the 2008-campaign. And while we are at it why not get the one female candidate that everyone seems to like. Condoleezza Rice is that person.

I will keep you all updated on this blog as things unfold. Stay tuned. :-)

Primary in New Hampshire...

Looking at the elections from a Danish perspective is certainly interesting. We are greatly impressed by Barack Obama. For the Democrats two essential firsts are being introduced:

1. If Hillary wins the candidacy, she could become the first female President


2. If Barack wins the candidacy, he could become the first President with afro-American roots

I find both prospects historically interesting. :-)

Barack Obama is fighting with having to quit smoking if he moves into the White House. That is a battle I am sure he will overcome. He does seem like a man of character. No doubt his inexperience will awaken the wolves in sheep's clothing..... That is a very sad perspective, but fore-warned is fore-armed.

Hillary, on the other hand, can be defined as ambitious beyond belief. She is viewed by many as the strong woman that "ruled" her husband - apparently not all that passionate in the bedroom, but certainly a moving political fighter that will do virtually anything to become President herself.

I have had a theme page on the candidacy for some time, last update on May 3rd 2007. That page is entitled: "Hillary Rodham Clinton - Smart Wolf In Sheep's Disguise?" It contains many of the unanswered questions that Hillary will face.

Anyone that even remotely considers voting for Hillary in coming primaries should read the article "Why Does Hillary Clinton Fear Condoleezza Rice?" That article is very interesting indeed and all Barack Obama fans might want that link to circulate far and wide. Let the wolves be identified.

PS: Just so noone is in doubt, the writer feels that either Democrat Sen. Barack Obama or Republican Sen. John McCain are the most worthy candidates. :-)