U.S.
Election
Is Mr. Obama Any
Better?
11/06/08
Dear
readers,
It
seems that the world is pinning its hopes in Barack
Obama.
Mr.
Obama's victory has brought up expectations that a new
administration would improve the relationships around the
globe. Will a new American leader deliver the
promises of change, rewrite the political system, and wipe
out the distrust and bitterness accumulated during the Bush
years?
That's what we all are
hoping!
The
final moments of the election were taken with a big
expectation, even far from America. In
Australia the radio stations
interrupted their shows to broadcast Obama
acceptance
speech. In
Berlin, there was a special edition in the
newspapers.
See
what people are saying:
“Your election raises in
France, in Europe, and elsewhere in the world, an
immense hope.” (Nicolas Sarkozy, the French
President).
“It’s kind of nice to feel good about the
United States again.” (Armando Díaz, Caracas,
Venezuela).
“There is the feeling that for the first
time since Kennedy, America has a different kind of
leader.” (Alejandro Saks - Argentine script writer, Buenos
Aires).
“The
U.S. needs a facelift and he’s the one who can give it.”
(Ersin Kalaycioglu - professor of political science in
Istanbul).
“I
think he can restore the image of America around the world,
especially after Bush got us into two wars.” (David
Charlot, French-American).
For
many in Africa — and specially in Kenya, birthplace of Obama's father and
paternal grandparents — Obama's victory evoked a deep
sense of pride. “Your victory is not only an
inspiration to millions of people all over the world,
but it has special resonance with us here in Kenya,"
said the President Mwai Kibaki in a message to Mr.
Obama. The Kenyan President also declared
Thursday, Nov. 6 (today!) a public holiday in the
country, allowing celebrations to continue through
the night and into a second day.
Of
course, there is a portion of skepticism, too.
Significantly among the American troops in
Iraq, who know
that the change in the White
House doesn't
mean that they will be automatically sent back home.
Changes about the war will take
time.
In Russia was said: “Not having
large-scale management experience, he has greater
chances to disorganize America, to destabilize
America, out of the very best intentions, as
Gorbachev once did.”
However, the number of skeptics is not as
relevant when compared to the hopeful supporters: “We
were all hoping that he would win,” said Carla Saggioro, in
Rome. “And the fact that he did with such a large margin is
a sign of real change - at least let’s hope
so.”
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's former
president said in a letter to Mr. Obama: “Your victory has
demonstrated that no person anywhere in the world should
not dare to dream of wanting to change the world for a
better place.”
In
terms of marketing himself and providing the vision of
a better America and a better world, Mr. Obama has
proved himself to be of great talent! Whether he can make
it a reality or not, remains to be seen. But Mr. Obama
deserves the chance. He won with style, intelligence and
discipline.
To the World
Success!
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