World Issues

An Australian For Barack

By John ⋅ November 26, 2008 ⋅ 4 comments

For ease of access and as an historical record for Obama supporters,”An Australian for Barack” is a group listing of 50 of the 121 magazine articles I managed to write while supporting Barack via my website Telling Thoughts during the 2008 US Presidential campaign. Links to the articles, many of which include videos,are listed monthly in chronological order.

Tags: , America The Beautiful, An Australian for Barack, Barack, John Hay, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Telling Thoughts, Thanksgiving

Clinton: Healthcare = Mission Possible

By John ⋅ November 15, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

According to some media reports, the President elect Barack Obama, has offered the position of Secretary of State to the junior Senator from New York - Hillary Rodham Clinton. If that is the case, I would be more than surprised. Responsibility for healthcare reform I could understand.
Of one thing we can be sure. That is, that this story has not come from anyone in the official Obama transition team. In a tightly run Obama operation that is the only source for information about appointments in the future Obama White House administration.

Tags: Ambassador to the United Nations, America's Healthcare Plan, Barack Obama, Chairman of Democratic Governor's Association, Democratic National Convention, Governor Bill Richardson, Hillary Clinton, Nobel Peace Prize, President elect Obama, Secretary for Energy, Secretary of State, The Huffington Post

The Obama Presidency & Amazing Grace

By John ⋅ November 10, 2008 ⋅ One comment

At this point in time however, it is appropriate to give thanks that a man of such calibre has been elected to lead the United States through what is an extremely troubling time in US domestic and world affairs. Especially at a time when inspiring and practical leadership is necessary to give people hope for the future, plus evidence and assurance that America’s ship of state is in safe, wise and caring hands.

Tags: 44th President, Amazing Grace, American People, Chicago Sun - Times, Inauguration, Mr President, President elect Barack Obama

The Victory Speech / President Elect Obama

By John ⋅ November 6, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Never in the experience of Americans, particularly older African Americans, did they by their own admission, ever imagine such a result was possible. At Grant Park and across America, tears of unadulterated joy flooded the cheeks of young and old, rich and poor, and all manner of people who in their ethnic and racial diversity comprise the population of the United States. As the euphoria grew, it triggered a joyful release of long pent up and very deep feelings.Their emotion was palpable, moving and beautiful to see.This was humanity at its finest.Change came to America, on that momentous November night!

Tags: African Americans, America, change, Chicago Illinois, Grant Park, Presidential Election 2008, Senator Barack Hussein Obama, Victory Speech

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!

By John ⋅ November 5, 2008 ⋅ 4 comments

America, your first day in a country now even closer to your heart’s desire is dawning. Your impossible, improbable dream of a President Barack Obama has in one momentous day, become the new American reality.

Tags: American Reality, Barack Obama, Broadway, Gordon MacCrae, Oh What a Beautiful Morning, Oklahoma, President Barack Obama, USA

Obama’s Quest / America’s Impossible Dream?

By John ⋅ November 3, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

This is your chance to be one of many, and through “E Pluribus Unum” - “Out of many, One”. A more united America will grow. In Barack Obama’s own words, “A more perfect union”.This time, the power of your voting choice can change your life, change America and thus change the world. This day will be yours to remember.

Tags: Akin Salawu, American Voter, Americans, Barack Obama, E Pluribus Unum, John Hay, President of the United States of America, Springfield, The Impossible Dream, Tony Awards, United States of America

Some Silly Sentences / Seven Days Out

By John ⋅ October 28, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

It is mind boggling to think back and recall how it all began with Iowa and how long this journey has been. I have tried to imagine how Barack feels, including all of you who have organised, volunteered, donated, and dedicated yourselves to the cause. Everyone who has been involved in this campaign should feel very proud. It has been an amazing effort and an historic contest. Now in only seven days, the fruits of your labour will be known. This final drive could make all the difference

Tags: Al Gore, Alaska, Alligators, Australia, Barack Obama, Biden, Caribou, Cockatoos, Everglades, Florida, Governor, John McCain, Kangaroos, Koala Bears, Republicans, Sarah Palin, Steve Irwin, The Power of One

The Loneliness of Leadership

By John ⋅ October 26, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Who would want such responsiblity at such a time? He does. Who could ever face such challenges? He has to date. Who is capable of meeting them? He is. Who will be America’s next leader? On November 4th 2008 it must be Barack Obama. He has shown the way.

Tags: Albuquerque, America, Grandmother, Hawaii, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Madelyn Dunham, Reno, Senator Barack Obama, You'll Never Walk Alone

Shoes of a Community Organiser

By John ⋅ October 24, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Having seen the outrage expressed after learning that the McCain campaign used donated funds to spend $150.000 on Sarah Palin’s outfits, my first thought after seeing this photo of Barack Obama was, “hang on a minute, these are the shoes of a community organiser” and I smiled. The shoes say it all.

The “Meet Me In St Louis” Desktop Look

By John ⋅ October 21, 2008 ⋅ One comment

With only two weeks remaining in the 2008 Presidential campaign, I wanted to give my computer desktop a fresh look which captured the Obama story to date in one image. The Obama rally in St Louis delivered it, in a 100,000 ways. Maybe you might like to do something similar with your desktop? With this photo image mine looks brilliant. I’m really fired up.

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