As followup to my last post about how people the world over are celebrating Barack Obama's election victory, check out this video from Africa. I am sure there are many similar videos out there. This one features footage from Ghana, Kenya, Ivory Coast and Congo. Maybe I will look for one from Uganda.
Why do YOU think these people are jumping up and down, crying, and dancing for joy? After all, Obama is going to have his plate completely full fixing the many serious problems right here in the US. Is it because of his Kenyan ancestry? Or that he is a symbol of a changing attitude in the US toward minorities? Or is it just the prospect of a shift from a war-mongering, torturing, UN-mocking, imperialist leader to one more interested in peace, diplomacy, human rights and equality for all? Probably all of the above, and more. I would love to hear your opinion.
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The US President is arguably the most powerful position in the entire world. To think that someone of color from a single parent home could rise to that level is a huge inspiration. And to think that the US will actually have someone in charge who seems to give a damn about the rest of the world is a huge bonus! Obama's cousin in Kenya was on the news today - his family there have become local celebrities. (btw - N. and I were laughing earlier wondering if they plan to pull a typical African family thing and show up on his doorstep unannounced until he buys them a ticket home.)
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