On the eve of President Obama's birth date, thoughts turn to his time in office. As a man, countless admire the person, Barack Obama, and yet, feel that they cannot fully celebrate his performance. Hope has all but disappeared. Audacity appears vanquished. Still, some are sure that there is reason to believe. People ponder potentials not fully realized. Prospects for change loom large. Several may be shared in the sentiments offered on this auspicious occasion.
Dreams have yet to die. The desire to write to the President on the anniversary of his birth or converse with him personally is strong. Most will only be able to meet Mister Obama circuitously. Nonetheless, millions will try to talk to the man in the White House. People, such as esteemed Educator, Doctor Cornel West has addressed the President profoundly though the airwaves. "One of America's most provocative public intellectuals," West speaks of what is needed for a genuine success. The Princeton Professor ponders aloud; if only President Obama advanced classlessness.
John Conyers put impeachment on the table. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi said to place such a 'distraction' on the table is tantamount to treason. Newly appointed, anointed Pelosi let it be known, there was business to be done and Democrats would do the deeds she deemed necessary. These did not include prosecution of the President or his Vice. Hence, Conyers removed censure from the agenda He had other concerns. His own appointment as Chair to the Judiciary Committee hinged on whether he honored the wishes of the recently selected Speaker.
People ask why I support someone seen as unelectable, Congressman Dennis Kucinich. The mere title, "Congressman," alone states that this man was elected. Thus, he is electable. Indeed, Dennis Kucinich was voted into office on more than one occasion. Personally, I am proud to state I cast a ballot for this esteemed and gentle giant, and that I will again. Many have voted for Dennis Kucinich in the past. I trust , just as the Presidential candidate from Ohio does, that they will again.
(On Saturday, September 8, 2007, I was honored to witness wisdom at work. According to the Palm Beach Post, Hundreds in West Palm Beach [came together to] protest the war. Those that stood silently, with fingers raised in the sign of peace appeared to focus on the current combative circumstances in Iraq. However, the marchers knew, peace throughout the planet was, and is, their truer vision.
Each advocate expressed his or her desire for global tranquility. They walked down Okeechobee Boulevard and Tamarind Avenue. Drivers passed by and honked their horns in support. Some waved expressions in-kind. Others voiced thanks to the marchers. Young and old, hiker and those in motorcars united in a common cause.
After the demonstration, the local activists quietly entered the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Their purpose was one. Protesters, myself among them, waited to hear the Ohio Congressman, and Presidential hopeful, a person like no other, Dennis Kucinich, present his plans for a permanent global peace.
Introducing the inspirational candidate was another wise and wondrous man, Jeff DeLuca. The young and impressive Mister DeLuca is kind enough to share his words here at BeThink. I hope you will find this missive as magnificent as I do. I think this treatise might advance greater thought and discussion. Please share your reflections.
I am pleased to present Jeff DeLuca.
I thank you Jeff for all that you are, share, and do. - promoted by Guest Author)
I want to start by thanking you all for braving the heat to be here and march with us for this important cause. The time has never been more urgent for us to hold events like these and to unify under that notion that that it is time to bring the troops home alive now.
We have watched the carnage unfold now in Iraq for four and a half years. Since George W. Bush told us we had accomplished our mission. We are here to let him and all his enablers know that we will not stand idly by as another 100, another 1000, of our family and friends dies as pawns in a bogus war waged for the Military industrial complex.
The quiet little man from Ohio is making gains. His mission is not yet accomplished; nor is his objective vengeful. Honesty and integrity are his vision. Congressman Dennis Kucinich does not think the President of the United States governs the people, or presides over the public as a ruler might. Presidential Candidate Kucinich believes in a higher moral standard. He has faith the person that holds the office of President has the power to bring peace to this planet. The former Mayor also holds that the Vice President must act with honor. He asserts neither in our current Administration does. The Congressman claims as do others that are joining him in expressing their concerns, we must work to impeach this George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.
Senator Barack Obama announces his candidacy. The date is February 10, 2007; it is bitterly cold. Yet, people turned out to hear this potential President. They wanted to listen to and look at the man they think is genuine. I invite you to read the transcript of this speech and then, assess for yourself. Might Senator Barack Obama be you man, candidate of choice, your President?
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