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Bongo - I'm surprised by your comment. Normally I find your posts either interesting or insightful; sometimes both. In this instance, I think you're off the mark. Most would agree that the U.S. is currently facing a number of enormous challenges. And, the last 8 years have put us in a hole that will be difficult to overcome. Barack Obama emerged as a candidate with the vision and ability to turn the page to a new chapter in American politics. And, his vision captured the imagination of millions of young people across the country including thousands of artists. Those artists are directing that excitement and passion into the only outlet they have...their art. That, in turn, is opening millions more to the message and, more importantly, the political system. By and large, it's very positive. Why diminish it as nothing more than a fetish?

I agree with Bongo to an extent - Obama's colour is actually immaterial as an influence when compared to the system that produced him. Having said that, there will be many people around the World who don't look that deeply into Politics and will see Obama as a welcome change, however true or not this may be. If artists are inspired by this then good to them.

But it's Obama the man people should be inspired by, not Obama as a figurehead for black America, as he clearly represents a very small minority of people that can have his oppotunities.

BONGO DOES NOT EVER REVEAL TURGID PAST, BUT REST ASSURED THAT BONGO KNOWS ABOUT THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SYSTEM IN DETAIL

A POLITICAL SCIENTIST MAY BE HARD PRESSED TO CRITISISE BUSH IN SOME FIELDS- IN MANY WAYS, HE HAS BEEN HONEST TO HIS SUPPORTERS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, HIS CORPORATE BACKERS, AS HE INITIALLY PROMISED.

AS IT SAYS ON THE TIN SO TO SPEAK

MCCAIN MAY BE FLAKEY, BUT IS COMMITTED TO HIS RIGHT WING AGENDA AND WILL SEE IT THROUGH

BONGO DOES NOT HAVE ANY PERSONAL DIATRABE AGAINST OBAMA LINED UP, RATHER A GENERAL DISTASTE WITH THE MACHINATIONS OF A SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS AN ATTRACTIVE RETAIL PRODUCT IN PREFERENCE TO A HEALTHY ONE

BONGO DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IS POSSIBLE , GIVEN THE WEIGHT OF ECONOMIC PRESSURES FROM CORPORATE AMERICA AND WELL FUNDED LOBBIES THAT HOLD SO MUCH SWAY

OBAMA IS NO CARTER



IS SOME HONESTY BETTER THAN MASS DUPLICITY IN A POLITICIAN BONGO WONDERS ?

DISPLAYING PICTURES OF A POLITICIAN ON A WALL FILLS BONGO WITH UNEASE.

THE HISTORICAL PRECEDENTS AND CONTEMPORARY EXAMPLES OF SUCH BEHAVIOUR DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY SOLACE TO BONGO

Bongo, do you do cocaine??

don't think bongo stated whether or not he supported the conservative party.

i would like to see obama reach the white house. i do not suppect there to be much change if he does however.

It's official...I have lost all respect for Bongo.

You speak in the same tired tone & demeanor of so many others who fancy themselves as informed but, in truth, have a limited grasp (at best) of the real issues. Your posts are so littered with incorrect information that I wouldn't know where to begin. I'll just select a couple at random...

You can't affect change if you're funded by the same lobby groups and special interests? Barack Obama has never accepted a dime from lobbyists from Day 1. A fact that has separated him from all other major candidates in the race (incl. both HRC and JMcC). And, lobbyists have never been allowed on staff (unlike Mr. McCain and most other candidates). So, in fact, Mr. Obama is not funded by the same sources as you suggest. In fact, he was able to mobilize a grass roots organization of millions of Americans who contributed less than $100 to his campaign. Sure, he's also received significant contributions from many wealthy donors (not lobbyists). But, that's great too. Wealthy Americans have the same right as everyone else to contribute to the candidate of their choosing (up to $4,600). Lobbyists, however, have not contributed a dime.

Next, you say McCain will adhere to the Conservative agenda and "see it through." Starting when? John McCain has flip-flopped on every major Conservative cause since the day he first joined the Senate (abortion rights, gun rights, immigration policy, tax cuts, etc. etc. etc.). What in God's name leads you to believe that he'll adhere to anything? Past performance is the best indicator of future behavior. And, past performance suggests that John McCain won't adhere to any principles at all let alone Conservative principles.

You talk about the same institutions that have produced all of America's leaders. In Obama's case that would include Columbia, Harvard and the University of Chicago. These are all world-class institutions of higher learning. They've produced leaders in virtually every field. What's your point? You sound like nothing more than a guy who attended lousy schools and is upset/defensive about it.

It's too bad. There was a time when I thought you were kind of interesting. Oh well. I'm sure I'll find another jackass poster who adopts a monkey persona and types in all-caps.

Stoops, in the most basic of terms, go through your man Obamas stance on the issues. Hmmmm

if obama gets elected, there won't be radical change. you can't radically change a disaster that is America, the beast is too big, but there should be a slow down, and a halt, and perhaps the beginning of something good.

He's the country's only hope.

if he loses - then it would be because of his race. it's the reason why macain and obama are still 50-50 in the polls right now - there are enough scared, racist feelings in the country right now to keep the scale balance...

NOT BY SUPPORTING A PRODUCTION LINE POLITICIAN

i really like this production line politician. his the least "production line" kind i know of.

mr bongo, i understand that American politics cheeses you off, but is the point about him being a "production line" politician that bothers you or the fact that artists and celeb are going all ga ga that is making you angry.

don't quite understand your hate.

I rarely hear a good negative rant on obama, most are just attacks on the system, and I'm really looking forward to hear you explain more. do elaborate.

I feel that there is some truth in both what Bongo and Stoops say.
Obama may have well coem through traditional US institutions that breed power brokers, but there is always a very powerful arguement for change from within as opposed to without. For me it would be a huge step forwards for the US to elect a non-white president. Symbolically it is a massive step forwards, and opens to the door to more gradual change. Changing US society, culture, foreign policy and economic attitudes is like turning an oil tanker. If Obama is the first step on this road then that can only be a good thing.

BONGO THINKS A CHOICE BETWEEN MCDONALDS OR BURGER KING IS NO CHOICE AT ALL

BONGO ONLY MAKE OBVIOUS SUPERFICIAL POINTS

IF PRESSED, BONGO RESORT TO DUMB CATCH PHRASES AND BAR STOOL PHILOSOPHY

BONGO DUMB

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH HOPE