This is Obama's Time...

...and quiet time for Republicans.

In the national elections of 1932, the nation paused, evaluated and reversed course to a better future. Republicans ran from, but could not escape, the taint of Hooverism. In disgust, virtually every corner of the country voted for Democrats and change. Now, America is poised for exactly this magnitude of change. Across America, voters clearly demonstrated that this election is about two things: change and competency.

Even though the stock market crash was in 1928 it wasn't until the 1932 national elections that the American people paused, decided and turned the country completely around. In 2006, the country edged toward change. Now, we as a people realize that the extreme conservatism dominating the Republican Party produces only division and incompetence. We are demanding a reversal of course. Two quick examples, a group of evangelical citizens who supported Santorum allow me to join them for the occasional breakfast. The leader of the group said we have decided not to vote for ANY Republicans. Stunned I asked why and was told; "They need quiet time for how they messed up the country." Second, a local politically active military veteran and rabid Republican whom I like and with whom I often trade political barbs told me that he would now vote for "my guy." Stunned yet again, I asked if he meant Obama and his reply was yes. The old veteran said the country is really messed up and we need change.

The people see that Rovian tactics and strategy which emphasize division and conflict only provide failed, incompetent government. This 2008 campaign is about performance, not ideology. You can hear screams from the usual right wing chorus that Obama has the most liberal voting record in the Senate. Even if true, who cares? All the better to toss out the failed right wing agenda and turn this country in a completely different direction.

Obama is a strong honest candidate who inspires an enthusiasm seldom seen and generates a hope reminiscent of the Kennedy Days. I supported Hillary but the American People decided -- they don't want cautious change they demand complete change, a 180 degree turnaround. Fine with me, let's get going.

Join me in tossing out the old and bringing in the new. I just signed up with Veterans for Obama and I am reporting for duty. I invite anyone who believes our military and country deserve better to join me.

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Comments

[mom2sons]

We all deserve better than what we have right now in the WH. Prosecutions to come 2/14/09. Special Valentine Day Roundup from AG and President Obama.

[Gma11]

Welcome post to read! Thank you.

Now I hope the looney left doesn't screw it up!!

[XME]

Thank you. I have forwarded the Veterans for Obama link to my father to encourage him to "enlist'. He's a retired USAF colonel, 25-year military man and Vietnam vet. He's extremely concerned about McCain as our possible president. I've always supported Obama, but his concerns about McCain certainly gave me more to think about.

[HalDonahue]

My thoughts are that McCain seems to have morphed into an opportunist. As a POW he was treated horribly and by all accounts served well. My concern is that, in the SC primary, his very children and family were viciously attacked and yet he accepted it. At that point I wondered what other values else he would compromise. This year we seem to be finding out, he backed down on the torture issue and on the new GI bill. We do not need a president who is in the thrall of the Republican Party and with no fight left in him. Just my thoughts

[XME]

I agree. Though rather than looking at him as someone with no fight left in him, he comes across to me as someone who's simply obsessed with "winning" the Iraq war, and who seems to care about the US military as a force, but not the individuals. His statement that he will "never surrender" in Iraq was, to me, pretty scary. I'm finding it hard to believe he actually even cares about the economy, health care, and even our troops AFTER they've served. Might not be the case, be this is how he comes across to me...a former POW who's somewhat Obsessed with "beating" our enemies, who all seem to represent the people who held him prisoner. Retribution is a scary trait in a president.

[calluna]

"Even though the stock market crash was in 1928...."

Not to be too nit-pickey, but the Stock Market Crash was in the fall of 1929.

[HalDonahue]

Duh! Thanks a case of little keys, fat fingers and bad proof reading...thank you for pointing it out

[catuskoti]

Hi Hal,

You right: "You can hear screams from the usual right wing chorus that Obama has the most liberal voting record in the Senate. Even if true, who cares?"

Exactly! As the Bush-dominated republican party shifted to a routine of extreme, anti-ordinary American ideology, a reliable "liberal" voting record is a sign of pragmatism and integrity.

All best wishes,

[HalDonahue]

Thank goodness the people have caught on. Just say no to Republicans has to be everyone's personal motto these days. We must confront them every time

[tompoe]

Hal makes some good points. I like the stuff about pausing.

"AT&T cannot seriously contend that a reasonable entity in its position could have believed that the alleged domestic dragnet was legal."

A judge in charge of the AT&T lawsuit said those words. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt as to recognizing the obvious, that domestic spying is illegal, and goes against everything America stands for. So, what is Obama doing, when he suggests the telcos get immunity? The answer, more of Pelosi's "impeachment off the table" nonsense.

Shall we pause? Acts that seek to destroy our Constitution are impeachable offenses. They also require recall of elected officials that break their oath to uphold our Constitution. Shall we pause? What do you say, Hal?

[MPeter]

Thanks Hal. Welcome on board. Lets change America and change the world!

[HalDonahue]

thanks