Resonating Emptiness

  Once again, the American Presidential election is approaching gradually as the world aniticipates the successor of George Walker Bush as the most powerful person on our planet.  The result of the last election was a blatant error made by our wonderful counterparts from the other side of the world in North America.  They voted Bush for a second term, even though he had already ruined their economy and was relentlessly increasing expenditure on the wars in the Middle East.  The Americans made this mistake twice and now they are feeling the harsh consequences of their decision.  The main issue is that the rest of the world gets dragged into the mess they create everytime due to America’s pervasive influence throughout the global economy.  Singapore’s politicians can assure us that we would not be heavily affected by America’s ailing economy with the rise of China and India, but I cannot agree with that.  Our economy might be cushioned by these two Asian giants, but we will still be afflicted by America’s economic downturn.  The whole world has also been pulled into America’s fight against insane islamic fundamentalists.  Bush declared war blindly and has in fact assisted the terrorists unintentionally.  He declared war not only on Afghanistan but Iraq too.  This fact is constantly used by the Al Qaeda to affirm its claim that the Americans are trying to purge the muslims and justifies its campaign of terror on the west.  Apparently, Bush Jr. has the same hobby as his dad and together with America’s stupidity, the entire world is in distress.  We are not only perpetually faced with being murdered by suicidal fanatics, the economy is also heading into a slump just as it was beginning to rise.  The subprime crisis and the US huge budget deficit has really caused severe problems.  The last time it took Clinton to clean up after Bush, now it is time for another Clinton to douse this bush fire.

  In hard times like these, people want to hear calls of positive change.  Obama does just that.  The Americans have always  been known to be positive and very much of their optimism can be observed in reality shows such as American Idol.  An example of an optimistic American is Kristy Lee Cook in the current season of American Idol.  She sold her own horse to pay for her air ticket to the audition.  Americans just go all the way for whatever they dream of without actually putting in much contemplation into the rationality of their choices.  Many times their aspirations are simply impractical and they end up down in the lower echelons of society.  I admire their unwavering optimism, yet their inanity is undesirable.  In the present, I think with all the war on terrorism and turbulent economy, Americans are becoming lethargic and are appealing for a transformation in their country.  I admit that Barack Hussein Obama is a charismatic speaker who stirs up emotions in his speeches and coaxes people unknowingly to believe that he is capable of bringing change to America, but what change is he going to serve?  I am certain that America will be simlar in the future to what it is now even if Obama wins the election.  These politicians have no guts to carry out any change that is deemed too radical.  Furthermore, Obama has only been in the white house for barely a term.  Where is the experience required of an American President?  A greenhorn cannot possibly assume a position of the utmost authority.  If he calls for great change and says America will be revamped under his influence, what is he going to do?  How about banning guns?  The US is the most developed nation in the world, yet it is unceasingly plagued by school shootings.  He promises change, but in his calls there is nothing specific to show how he would govern an America with enormous difficulties. 

  On the other hand, Hillary Clinton does not adhere to making people believe in blind faith.  Her oratorical skills are less impressive as compared to Obama’s, but she has experience for more than two decades in the white house.  Her policies and Obama’s do not differ much from one another, so voting for her would be a wise decision for Americans.  She has vast experience in US politics and even though she might have failed at times, she has been able to change and improve herself.  Obama has no résumé to prove his worthiness to be the head of state.  Americans ought not to be fooled by empty promises that have been echoed through time, but vote based on the ability to reform America.  This is ultimately not a popularity contest but an election that concludes the world’s fate within the next four years.

  I do not mention anything about the presidential candidacy of the Republican party because it is rather clear that America is sick of the Republicans and the person who wins the right to represent the Democrats will most probably end up in the Oval office.  This is perhaps why the election for the presidential candidacy is being watched so intensely this time.  John Mccain will be representing the Republicans for sure, but I doubt he will succeed Bush.  It is still too early for either Obama or Clinton to claim victory, but I sincerely hope that Americans make the right choice.  Although I support Clinton, it has no effect whatsoever on the result of the election.  Obama might eventually emerge triumphant, but I will not bare any grudge and hopefully he might be able to revive America’s economy and not let the rest of the world descend into an aphotic abyss.  For now, America shall decide and make history!