Perhaps one of the qualities which Obama has demonstrated throughout his campaign is that of embracing world citizens; it has made him enormously popular across the globe. As the only superpower left and the preoccupation which the USA must have with hostile and humanitarian issues, also its obligation to making the globe a peaceful place, it seems a no-brainer that the presidential candidate should possess this quality. People better than us have suggested that leaders are people who inspire others to follow their vision. If we match up McCain and Obama using this criterion Obama leads by leaps and bounds.
With the days left to go to the big day reaching single digits, Obama, if we are to believe the polls ,leads by a comfortable margin. The analysts have forecast that the race will tighten-up and the specter of the Bradley influence lurks. Whatever happens, Barack Obama, a Black man with a Muslim sounding name, has done well. We wish him God’s speed as the majority of Americans and world citizens alike anticipate his ascension to the office of President of the United States.
Most Black people in the Caribbean feel emotionally connected to the event unfolding. As a predominantly Black nation much has been said about whether Obama is qualified for the job. When one considers some who have gone before we have quickly dismissed those arguments. The Youtube video above which is a tribute to Obama in calypso form seems appropriate.
Our thanks to BU family member VR for sending it to us.
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