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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