tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868637208708070057.post8342032011157773637..comments2023-10-26T08:39:39.501-04:00Comments on The Global Observer: President Obama...and What To ExpectThe Global Observerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13799206875756322855noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868637208708070057.post-24414735490691466812008-11-05T22:05:00.000-05:002008-11-05T22:05:00.000-05:00Thanks everyone for the good comments. Obviously a...Thanks everyone for the good comments. Obviously a new day has dawned in American politics, and we all hope it will be a positive one. It is telling to see all the international accolades for this Presidential selection. It seems most of our friends and neighbors were/are real tired of some of our schemes and positioning as a government. <BR/><BR/>Jeff...my thinking on the post you quoted is that I disagree with "I don’t think the new president, be it Barack Obama or John McCain, has much hope to be remembered as a successful president. The situation they are going to come into is just too problematic." During these tumultuous times, it should actually be EASIER to make a difference and be recognized for it. Most of our historically favorite Presidential images were guys like Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt and Truman who each saw us through some of the darkest hours our country ever knew. In the heat of those times, these guys also took a lot of flack and did some very unpopular things that cause hardship and suffering of the electorate. I think we currently need some major adjustments and tough medicine. It is not going to be pretty or easy, but if successful over time, our new President could definitely take pride in some potential acheivements. I also think more AMericans are now in tune with what government is doing and the process...to that extent I hope we all get more involved in finding and promoting solutions for our country.The Global Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799206875756322855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868637208708070057.post-62949404026580000702008-11-05T13:03:00.000-05:002008-11-05T13:03:00.000-05:00Bueno, Obama el nuevo presidente de los Estados U...Bueno, Obama el nuevo presidente de los Estados Unidos de Norteamerica. Muy buena suerte para este, pais y el resto del mundo, ya que las decisiones que este senor tome de ahora en adelante nos afectaran a todos.<BR/><BR/>No tengo muy buenas esperanzas con el futuro que se nos viene, con este nuevo presidente, para mi es un ser arrogante, egoista, prepotente, que no importa que, como, cuando y donde tenga que hacer para lograr sus objetivos.<BR/><BR/>Esta eleccion de Obama es una clara y absoluta respuesta del descontento que hay por los dos malos periodos anteriores del Mr.Bush, no creo que Obama vaya a ser mejor...<BR/><BR/>Siento lastima por McCain, pienso que es un ser humano mas conciente, claro y objetivo que Mr.Obama.<BR/><BR/>Pero bueno, asi lo decidio el pueblo norteamericano, buena suerte y ojala todos los que confiaron en el, no vayan a ser defraudados. Pues quedo con un gran poder.<BR/><BR/>Suerte para el resto de nosotros.Bibianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10458425175434626232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868637208708070057.post-71973853627559007182008-11-05T11:58:00.000-05:002008-11-05T11:58:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868637208708070057.post-56104457823883135512008-11-05T11:53:00.000-05:002008-11-05T11:53:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868637208708070057.post-84176377933871465652008-11-05T08:05:00.001-05:002008-11-05T08:05:00.001-05:00Here we go! Hopefully Obama can improve Americans...Here we go! Hopefully Obama can improve Americans' status around the world, or at least the perception of America by foreigners. I cant tell you how awful it is to be abroad and be sneered at because I am an American, since so many people associate Americans with their leader. Needless to say, Bush didnt have the best rep abroad...kent doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216186659625356060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868637208708070057.post-38987686371109828562008-11-05T08:05:00.000-05:002008-11-05T08:05:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.kent doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216186659625356060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868637208708070057.post-52354855521242298582008-11-05T01:58:00.000-05:002008-11-05T01:58:00.000-05:00Hi ed,Nice post. Even though I was halfway around ...Hi ed,<BR/><BR/>Nice post. Even though I was halfway around the world I thankfully had the day off uni and ALL of the free-to-air channels in Australia covered the election (which was really surprising, as only one did in 2004. A symbol to how anticipated this election has been around the world!). A truly historic day, one couldn't help but be truly moved by his acceptance speech and seeing the massive crowd amassed before him. Black people and white people standing side by side in a common joy, and seeing people like jesse jackson crying, really touching. <BR/><BR/>I have very high hopes for Obama. One part of his acceptance speech that I thought you'd appreciate was his reference to how all of their goals for America might not be accomplished in one year, or even one term. I interpreted it as a recognition that a huge deficit significantly restricts the ability for the Government to expand spending. Which is unfortunately what the economy needs right now, with an interest rate so low that driving it down any further with monetary policy could risk a liquidity trap, fiscal policy is all that can save America from the recession looming. <BR/><BR/>I have been following Obama since he took his senate seat in 2004, so this is really an exciting day for me. Let's hope he impresses you and I!Timothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479630100587054989noreply@blogger.com