Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Time to Get Back In The Game.

Hi folks.. After an extended absence it is now past time for us to start communicating again. Like most of you I have been paying attention to race between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain. Not suprisingly, that tone of the campaign has taken a sharp turn toward the ugly with the criticisms getting sharper and he subtext of race gusing to the fore. During the most recent show/debate the "good" Senator from Arizona referred to Obama as " that one". I don't know about you but that phrase took me back to a time when the one in the phrase could have easily been replaced with the " N" word.
Many supporters of Senator Obama have started to prematurely express victory. However I would remind those who are so inclined that the "jury is still out" and America continues to grapple with the prospect of whether or not the nation is ready to hand the reins to a person of color. The polls are encouraging but the margin is not substantial enough as of yet to guarantee victory.
There is a growing concern among some that electronic voting has some fundamental weaknesses that will show themselves. In fact, there are already indications that a massive nationwide push is underway to disenfranchise scores of mostly minority voters.These efforts need to be met with an informed electorate.
These are trying times for the nation with the way out belonging to those who practice the lost art of clear thinking. In the meantime, fasten your seatbelts and brace for turbulence.
I hadn't planned on writing so much but it has been a while since we communicated.
I have several questions for you. Will the economy get worse be fore it gets better?

Will the nation overcome racial fear and predjuidice and elect Barack Obama?

Are you confident that the voting process will be transparent and free of
glitches that could impact the results?

Let, Communicate

Time to Get Back In The Game.