A New Hope
April 1st, 2008 by Wyatt
I have written much here about our family, our faith, my love of sports and technology, and even some opinion. I’ve tended to focus on the area of anthropogenic global warming due to it’s highly scientific discussions (at least by those who want to stick to the science, but that’s another blog entry).
I have not written much about my political leanings. It’s no secret to those close to us that I’m what you would call a very conservative Republican. I think Ronald Reagan is easily in the top five best presidents this country has had. We can debate about whether he’s second, third, or fourth, but he’s clearly the kind of leader I would love to see again.While I have been a strong supporter of the current President Bush, I do think he has slipped in some areas and incorrectly assessed the right path for this country. Still, I think he has been far better than the alternatives that ran against him in 2000 and 2004. What may surprise you all is that my association with the Republican party is not automatic. I have strong opinions about what is right for this country and I’ll go with the best opportunity to see that happen.
So, it is with some surprise in myself that I announce my enthusiastic support for Barack Obama in the upcoming presidential election. I have no love for the Clintons or their ilk. They only believe in whatever will get them into office. They have no morals. Senator McCain, likewise, has burned his bridges with me with some ill-advised compromises on campaign finance reform and judge approval. Senator Obama, however, clearly has some strong beliefs in how best to help this country continue on into the next decade. I haven’t felt the hope and faith in a politician since what I witnessed with Reagan before I could vote. I want to be part of a new dawn in America. I want to support the candidate most likely to make the sweeping changes that this country doesn’t even know it needs.
So, I ask you to open your minds and hearts and join with me to support the candidate that gives the United States the best opportunity to stay safe and premeire on the world stage for decades to come.
Join me in supporting Barack Obama.