Jump on the Obama Band Wagon

"Obama's the Messiah."

"Obama's the anti-Christ."

"Obama's Arabic."

"Obama's a terrorist."

"Obama's the savior of this country."

These are all things that I've read or heard during the election campaign.

The country is usually pretty divided about presidential candidates, but I've never seen anything like this.

I am a sub teacher and coach peewee hockey and it's amusing to see these kids chant, "O BA MA!" like they mean it. I didn't even bother asking why asking they were for Obama. I actually wonder if most of adults out there know any more than these kids.

Whether people like to admit it or not, Barack Obama appeals to America because he's a younger president, eloquent, up to date with pop culture, and represents diversity because of his race.

He's about as diverse a guy as I've ever seen. He has African American roots from Kenya, and a white Mother. He lived in Indonesia for 4 years in his childhood, so he appeals to Asians and he has a Middle Eastern middle name.

I saw a headline today that read, "Obama's is the first Global President." I was a little taken back by that quote. I'm not real big on globalism ( does European Union ring a bell).

Obama seems to have the approval of a large number of celebrities. I don't quite understand that one... If you know anything about Obama's tax plan, he basically wants to be a modern Robin Hood by taxing the Rich and distributing to the poor. I wonder if all the celebrities know about that. I don't think Oprah really cares about that, though. When you can use hundred dollar bills to blow your knose, what's a little tax increase matter?

I don't want to seem like I'm bashing Obama, because I'm not. I am happy that the presidential color barrier has been broken, but should that really be a legit reason to vote someone for president? What I am saying is that I'm not sold on him, I think he lacks experience and I really don't know enough about him to really form an opinion.

Who is Barack Obama? I guess we're all about to find out!