The Power of Personality

OBAMA has shown that he has excelled at every level of government. He really has a grasp for issues, domestic and foreign. He has proven he can overcome gridlock to get things done. What more experience does he need? I think he is ready to take his agenda to the National Level. He is very fimiliar with the obstacles that stand in the way of progress(his experiences in the Senate). Being a Harvard Law School Graduate and an Editior; I do not think anyone is going to fool this guy. The other candidates have one BIG PROBLEM. They all voted for the "War"(Except Ron Paul).It is like all those years of experience did them no service when it came time to vote for the War. They all lacked the courage to make the right decision. They backed down because they were scared for their political careers. This is why PERSONALITY is so important. Obama just has something the other candidates do not. The Republicans led by my friend Karl Rove bullied and scared the democrats to vote for the war. Where were the tough democrats that we see parading today. There irresponsible funding of the war has also led problems like Blackwater. Many of the foreign policy strategies in place today; democrats voted for. Do you really think something like Blackwater would happen under an OBAMA Presidency. . All the experience in the world cannot guarantee you will have the courage and the skill to make the difficult decisions as President of the United States of America. Are the American people really taking a risk with OBAMA or have they already taken bad risks with the candiates that already exist. Ask that question to the Anti-War movement. Ask that question to the Senate Finance Committee. Do the American people want a fresh start. Do they want old animosities and vandetta's to resurface. I like Edwards, Obama, and Clinton. I think they are all capable of handling the job.

BARAK OBAMA needs to welcome the "EXPERIENCE" question. He needs to explain why he would consistently make the correct decisions as President. One question that people are anxious to know about is how will he handle those who try to undermine his Presidency. He needs to sight examples where his judgements were just as sound as Hillary's. He should not get defensive about the experience question because it is a legitimate concern. He needs endorsements of people he's work with in the past. People need to hear testimonies. If he is unable to bring all factions together how will he deal with it as President. He should mention that he learned from the Clinton's and studied them closely. He's learned from their successes and their mistakes and he has incorporated their experiences with his own. That the Clinton's experiences have only added to his life-long experiences. The true test is when things go wrong. Will Obama be able to keep things together. Hillary has proven that when things go wrong she can handle it.

You also would like to look at the Taft family which has links to the Russels and Taft Benson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taft_family
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jacob_Astor%2C_3rd_Baron_Astor_of_Hever
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astor_family

The Russel Trust is a secret society. This subjects them to many Conspiracy Theories. Since our President and many others in government are assoiated with this organization it would be wrong for me to read into things that cannot be proven. I just want to show who owns the world's capital(VERY FEW) and how they influence every government in the world directly or indirectly. We are becoming a GLOBAL COMMUNITY; and eventually there will BE ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT. George Sorros manages the Queens investments. These powerful families FUND CLUBS LIKE THE PARIS CLUB; THIS ORGANIZATION ALONG WITH OTHERS FUND THE IMF AND WB. We need to support a policy of Peace and Prosperity For ALL. Many people from these families have made tremendous contributions to American Society. Bloodlines are very important in American Society because they determine what fraternity you belong too. I see nothing wrong with that. My purpose is to eduate the electorate. The more the "voter knows"; the more honest, and less scripted politicians will be. And then maybe we will realize that leaving people behing does not work; WE need a President who won't forget about us. A President that can convince these powers to use their wealth and ownership for the better good of ALL and not just for their own narrow interests.

Marlo, your comment is totally out of the context here. America surely needs someone that can restore confidence in the U.S oversea. Someone prepared to talk to our friend as well as our enemies abroad. Who else could do that better then Obama?

But... Where does this comment of yours take you/us?

`I couldn't do my job well without the expertise.`

Mr. Zakariah, I know what you mean, even though I was born and raised in the US, as were my parents and many generations before them. As the economic gap between the rich and poor grows wider along with their respective senses of deprivation and privelege, an increasing number of Americans are born foreigners in their own country. I think Obama knows that and speaks to us. Now that we "foreigners" are the majority, the question now arises: Will the majority rule?

Do you know that 80% of the world's capital is owned by 12 families. They already run the world through organizations like the Paris Club; who inturn fund the IMF and World Bank. Look at the power oil companies have on the world. You are confusing conspiracy with reality. But thank you for your commentary EUB. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taft_family-If you go to this website or url, you will notice the development of the Taft family one of the most poweful families in America. Along with a few other families, they were able to establish a number of fraternities which contorl both parties political machinery.

Remember, that George Bush is a Russel Trust member. Research the
Astor Bundy, Collins, DuPont , Freeman, Kennedy Li Onassis Reynolds Rockefeller Rothschild
Russell Van Duyn families.
Bush's fraternity now dominates his administration. You will find no matter who is in power, these fraternities are represented by a family member in any administration CAN ANY of these Candidates Bring these fraternal orders together in order to improve the LIVES OF ALL AMERICANS.

The Mormon president Ezra Taft Benson (considered a prophet by Mormons) was a fan of the John Birch Society.The Taft is Heusen???s name is because Ezra Taft Benson is a descendent of Alphonso Taft, who along with one of the Russell family started the Order of the Skull and Bones (legally it has been known as Russell Trust). Remember, that . Research the
Astor Bundy, Collins, DuPont , Freeman, Kennedy Li Onassis Reynolds Rockefeller Rothschild
Russell Van Duyn families.
"There are many reasons Mormons will not come forth even though they know of the corruption in the Mormon church. One is due to their belief in Mormon scripture which they associate with the Mormon church. The leadership has usurped power and authority over this scripture. Thus, the members of the Mormon church think that God expects them to support their misguided leaders. This is much the - rationalization that many Americans make about our government. They all know of the corruption, but rationalize that it is unpatriotic to talk against the government or ungrateful to complain when they enjoy superficial prosperity."

Fareed is right again.Unfortunately your article will not enlighten the American public because many Americans still think that there are no other countries in the world except those they heard on tv. For that matter they will truly believe if any Indian tells them that many Indians are living in caves in India, or if a Cambodian tells them that most Cambodians live in trees. The Americans are very much influenced by the mainstream media and to much extend, their minds are closed to the outside world.

Might you be thinking about running for the Presidency of the United States Mr. Zakaria? It is a well thought article that one can ponder about when I hear about many different experiences in foreign policy outline by many different candidates running for the office of the Presidency. I am amazed by their ineptness on the subject of foreign policy. I do agree with Mr. Fareed on this subject of identity factor as any of these candidates are trying to portray that they have the grasp of understanding about the outside world and therefore knows the subject of foreign policy wholeheatedly. Perhaps, they need to talk to Mr. Fareed how to implement such a foreign policy before they initiate a viable foreign policy that could help solve at least some problem that this country faces. I for instant will be willing to help Mr. Fareed helping such candidates that will surely listen and act based on the fact that are presented t them and the circumstances that might bring about. It is with that, I applaud Mr. Zakaria for presenting such a piece that will at least give some understanding to these candidates about the claim of how best equipped they are to tackle such foreign policy that will be vital to the security of the United States of America and for that matter all throughout the Democraic world those who are striving to look for the leadership of this great nation.