This year, after waiting decades and enduring many disappointments, finally, it appears that America's political paradigm is about to change. Yes, change is in the wind this election season and Barack Obama is its messenger. Obama has inspired this old Chicano like no other politician in the past 30 years. Spread the news, America has found a new leader.
Since I was child, I assumed that only old white men could run for president. That was just how it was because of economics and racism. Well, today is a new day and my cynicism has given way to optimism. Who would have ever thought that this 55 year old Chicano lefty could develop such a bright outlook.
Having participated in the Viet Nam antiwar and the social justice movements of the 60s and 70s, I find America is on the cusp of transcendent change because of Obama. This is great news. On the flip side, I now consider myself an anachronism, a curious relic of past race and class wars.
Today, I look to the future with optimism knowing that leaders like Obama have the intelligence and will to make America and the world a better place. For a lifetime I have been waiting for such an inspirational leader.
I firmly believe that Barack Obama is the by far the best candidate for president of the United States. Obama will end the Iraq war, work with both Democrats and Republicans to create a new health care system and strive for peace and stability around the world. Please vote for Obama for president. Yes, it is time for a change.
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