President Obama is sort of like ACDC...either you like them, jam out to them banging your head to every song or you hate them because every song they sing sounds the same. Same drum beat, same slashing guitar, same shrill vocals, same Angus Young wearing knickers kicking his way through middle age.
President Obama in many ways, if I may make the poor analogy, is like the ACDC of politics. Either you like him or you...well don't.
For me it isn't that cut and dry. I did not vote for Obama and I don't support any of his politics, don't appreciate his philosphical approach to anything, that I am aware of, and have no clue where he comes from theologicaly....well, I think I do but will leave that to a later post. One would think that with this statement I would make my camp in the either or landing in the I don't care for Obama side but you would be wrong. I love Obama and here are a few reasons why.
1. Obama communicates - One of my frustrations with the former administration was a lack of communication. The only time we really saw the Pres or VP was when someone was shot duck hunting. Don't get me wrong, I supported and voted for the last administration but was unbelievably frustrated by the lack of communication to the American people on the agenda. Ok so he may be telling us about socialized medicine, socialized this, but at least he is telling us. This is akin to a prize fighter telegraphing his punches. If you know he is trying to connect with the left for the knockout you avoid the left punch. "Best way to avoid punch Danielson is to no be there." Mr. Miagi - Karate Kid Part I
2. Obama has an agenda. I don't like his agenda point blank but I love it that he has one. I am not sure what angers me most...someone who wanders aimlessly or someone who has an agenda I don't agree with. I can, to a point, respect someone who at least knows where they want to go and is making plans to get there. What I can't respect is anyone who sits by waiting on something to happen.
3. Obama is black. I am white and I do not apologize. I am heterosexual and I do not apologize and contrary to what others are saying my viewpoint toward the president's policies has nothing to do with the color of his skin [link]. I believe that we are all created in God's image with inherent dignity, value, and worth and I love all people regardless of color.
4. Obama looks good. Look at the man and try not to walk away with a man crush. Thin, tan, tall, strong jaw line, very sharp suits. He may be taking the country in the wrong direction but boy does he look good! Wouldn't it be nice if the country is in fact going to hades in a hand basket that we would at least be going in a longerberger like this one? [link].
5. Obama believes what he is saying. Even if you think he is lying the president does so with great conviction. Again I don't agree with much, if anything, he has put forth but I like anyone who brings passion to the table along with their ideas. Maybe this is the inner salesman in me?
So there you have it, five reasons why I love Obama. What are some of the reasons you love Obama?