Obama's Victory is a Quiet, Yet Historic Moment

I growing up as a kid in many small towns in the south discriminated against having doors slammed in my face cause of the color of my skin beaten and taunted I wept tears of joy over Obama's victory not because I am Bi racial just as he is and grew up without a father but because he gives hope to so many regardless of race ,gender or religion yes this was a very big victory for African Americans but also for the smaller man that for the last 8 years that were kicked down and stepped on no it is not the government's place to solve all of our problems but it is their place to be honest with the people of America and look out for our best interest something the government did not do the last 8years I am looking forward to change for our country my kid's futures and this historic win shows me America is no longer blind but still has a long way to go before we can say we are at peace with the way things are.

Phillip DAnna of AR 9:06PM November 05, 2008

Past experience of any candidate should matter, but in the right perspective. However, in times when new directions are necessary, as is the case now in this country, a visionary candidate is what we need. Obama may not have many years of dogmatic experience as Senator Mcain,but provides the needed recipe to move us to new horizons. Mcain is an old-time politician with old ideas of the old America. The new America under Obama provides hope, inspiration, vision and unity among all Americans and even to some extend the world at large. Color, race, gender or religion has no place in the new America. Obama will help us reach that level. He is our Man.

Jerry Ngati of CA 2:46AM June 12, 2008

Obama ought not to win the election because he is black (actually he is bi-racial). It is a historic moment all right to have a black individual win the nomination for the Democratic party, but does Obama have what it takes to be president? Being black and a skilled orator is not enough to win. He has done next to nothing in the Senate during his short time there. Mostly he voted "present" which is a cop-out. Stand up for what you believe in and cast your vote accordingly in the Senate. Also his questionable acquaintances scare me. What about Wright, Rezko, Otis Moss, Pfleger, and probably others as well. The Black Liberation Theology taught in his former church, Trinity Church of Christ, has some scary doctrines. In short, what does this man want and what does he really stand for? Nobody knows. He is an enigma and he is trying to get into the White House by stealth.

Brits Donossian of CA 1:40AM June 10, 2008

As a Republican that is fed up with dishonesty, friendships with oil companies and the disregard to hard working men and women trying to eek out a living in today's economy; I am thrilled that Obama won the nomination. My children are biracial and it means the world to me that their future is brighter because of this shinning moment in American history. Racism is still prevalent in many communities and states within America, but it is amazing to me that ignorance can still be passed on from one generation to the next. Kids today are exposed to so many different races and cultures which should help them look past skin color to the heart and soul of a person and then decide if they are worthy of a vote. Knowledge is power which should be used to benefit a new generation of American voters. Racism and ignorance are the enemies not an African-American man running for President.

KJ of CA 1:42PM June 09, 2008