I’ve managed to stay away from politics on this site that is supposed to be a weight loss blog, but given the events of this week I just can’t ignore this post from Mark Cuban, who echoes my own sentiment (except that I voted all Democratic this year, something I haven’t done in a long time. I just had to vote against Michele Bachmann, for example). I’m hoping the McCain supporters in my readership can forgive this one slip and stay subscribed.
Here is Mark:
I voted for President Elect Obama.
The rest of my votes went almost exclusively to Republicans , Libertarians and Independents.
In looking at the Democratic platform, there are a few things I agree with, but on the economic side, other than being ok with him raising my effective tax rate to 40pct, there isn’t a lot of his economic policy that I do agree with him on. So why did I vote for him ?
Its simple. Having an elected black President will do more to energize this country than any economic or social policy ever could. In a single day of voting, our amazing country once again reinvigorated the dream that any child in this country, no matter what circumstances they are born into, can grow up to be anything they want, including President of the United States.
That dream, staying viable, being reinvigorated, will do more for this country than any economic policy or any legislation that could ever be passed.
I have said it before, the power of the American Spirit is what separates our country from every other. We have been able to overcome the stupidity that politicians do every year, and will do for ever more. The election of Barack Obama is a shot of adrenaline for those who felt they could never participate in the American Dream.
How do you stimulate and turn around the economy in this day and age ? Motivate those who in the past couldn’t , wouldn’t or didn’t, into those who can and do. Motivate those who can and do, to continue to innovate and increase productivity.
As any successful CEO will tell you, leadership, vision and motivation has far more impact on results than any tax cut or increase. While I prefer lower taxes, I can tell you that no entrepreneur or CEO worth a damn in this country gives up or works less because of a change in tax policy. In this country you work harder to achieve your dreams and goals.
I can honestly say that I never thought that I would see a black President in my lifetime. I’m incredibly proud and excited to be part of this moment in our history. I believe that the election of President Obama will energize many, many more of our fellow citizens to work harder to achieve our goals.
I’m Bullish on America.
I too am bullish on America.
I don’t understand how almost half of our citizens could have in good conscious voted for John McCain & Sarah Palin but I respect their right to do so.
I don’t understand why when you search for Barack Obama on Google that the number one suggested related search is Barack Obama birth certificate, but I respect your right to question his birth place. At least he wasn’t born in Panama.
I don’t understand all of the people that only think “black preacher” when they listen to Obama speak, and I certainly don’t understand how people can be an American without supporting their president.
Whether you agree with the war or not, you must support our troops without condition and I believe you must do the same with our leader. I really dislike George Bush, despite voting for him once, but if he needed me to do something I would do it.
That’s what Proud Americans do.
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