So I spent some time watching the Oprah/Obama circus yesterday I couldn’t help but wonder about the influence of Oprah in the lives of Americans, specifically, Black Women. Now we all are aware of the good deeds that Ms Winfrey has done, we’re also aware of the influence her talk show has had, but can she really help this untested politician win the votes of Americans. Should we listen to Oprah and vote for Obama because she believes he’s the right candidate??? Should you cast your misgivings aside now that the Big O has thrown her weight behind this dude?
We all know that Obama is a good dude. His track record speaks for itself but is he ready to take on the role of being the most powerful man in the world??? Is he ready to take orders from Bush’s older brother, Mr. Ben Laden? Maybe Oprah has analyzed every possible angle and believes that we the people should elect this man because he is ready to lead and take this country to the next level. I’d like to think that she’s a smart woman but her endorsing Obama will not sway me and hope it doesn’t coerce the rest of America to vote for Obama because of her support.
I like Obama. I think he is an asset to America and the uphill movement. Is he ready for the throne??? Maybe not but he isn’t too far behind Hilary or Edwards. Oprah is a celebrity and she’s voicing her preference, maybe she could have done it in a quiet manner but then again she is one of the most influential women in the world. Does she speak for Black Women in America? To a certain extent, I think so, due to her ‘I did it my way’ approach. She got to the top without much help and Black Women, black folks give her a lot of respect for that.
So as the elections approach, the circus gets crazier, and people like Oprah will try to help you make up your mind, or they’ll it for you. I urge you to pick ka candidate from each side and analyze the pros and cons of each. At this very moment, I am somewhat torn between Obama, Clinton and Paul. I am still doing my homework and hopefully you are too. Voting is what the half of the world hope they could do, so being here in the states give you that privilege…take advantage and make your vote count.
Don’t let the celebrity effect influence your vote…
Well... I have great respect for both Obama and Oprah, even if this seemed like a "circus", I think it was worth it. America as a whole need to start recognizing that our blacks are not only educated but capable of getting positive things done... Unfortunately, education can't change the color of your skin, but it can sure get people to take notice and start giving respect where it's due.
ReplyDeleteIt's was a good try, both Obama/Oprah have worked hard all their lives to get to where they are at, why not use the "power and respect" they've gained...
Obama/Oprah, they're like the "elite", the people in our generation that we can look up to, the kind of living legends that continue to carry that fire of hope that so many have thought was burned out.