Comments on Minter Dialogue Blog: If the world could vote ... they would vote Obama

We comment on the US presidential elections with m...

2008-10-02T17:00:00.000+02:00

We comment on the US presidential elections with many of our friends, Canadians, Europeans, Asians, and they all would vote Obama; but you (Christophe) are right to say that Americans do not appreciate this type of foreign recommendation on their vote.

Our friends finish the conversation saying "it's their problem, not ours". I disagree with that position, the US election and politics, and economy affects us all, much more than we think. Even their lifestyle and values affect us all (see environment politics). It is not our non American friends business to vote, but it is our business to understand the impact.

Christophe makes a good point. The thing is thoug...

2008-09-23T19:00:00.000+02:00

Christophe makes a good point. The thing is though, the choice of the American president doesn't just affect America. It affects to the whole world. Take a look back at what happened to us all during the last 8 years. If Obama's detractors make a fuss over his popularity, then they really should be focussed on the real issues in their campaign.

Minter, thanks for linking to my blog, "The Bobolee Chronicles".

Christophe, you are right that no one wants the re...

2008-09-21T18:49:00.000+02:00

Christophe, you are right that no one wants the rest of the world meddling in one's politics. On point 2, to my mind, there is need and room for change (education, health care, etc.). However, how far any change can be implemented will surely depend on the US people's [our] recognition that it needs change. Otherwise, it's an uphill battle.

1) I wouldn't like foreigners to tell me what I sh...

2008-09-21T12:06:00.000+02:00

1) I wouldn't like foreigners to tell me what I should vote... I am not sure this is good for Obama.

2) The vote in favour of "change" (= Obama) may mean the world wants the USA to change its very nature. It seems impossible. And worrying.