A good female (non-American) friend I have not seen in a long time sent me three text messages out of the blue:
Wimar, what is this! I’m pro-hilary!
Despite being the hottest man in modern politics, obama is a pling-plang flip flopper!
:-) everyone has gone obama crazy!
Obama FAQ by Wimar Witoelar
- Who do you like, Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama?
Both, actually. Anyone other than George W. Bush gives me relief. But the further away from Bush we can get, the better. That is why Obama is better than Clinton and Clinton is better than McCain. - What would be the most important message from an Obama victory?
That the majority of Americans do have common sense after all. - Do you think Obama is a great man?
He is an extremely skilled politician and a polished public speaker. He will be a great man if greatness is thrust upon him by the American people. - Are you excited that someone who lived in Indonesia could be the next US president?
To be honest it gives us quite a thrill. We find it difficult to produce great leaders for ourselves so it will be great to produce a President of the USA. I hope he will invite an Indonesian to his inauguration, and I hope it will be me. - How will Obama be a better US president because of his Indonesian experience?
We are sure he will be conscious of the fact that Indonesia is a place of people, of pluralistic values which no doubt have contributed to Obama’s own pluralistic values. He will respect the Indonesian people as much as the Indonesian government. - Do you mind terribly that Obama’s Indonesian background is being used against him?
I don’t take it personally. It is part of the barrier of exclusivity that President George W. Bush built up since September 11. - What effect do you think Obama’s election would have on the US image?
It would immediately improve America’s popularity rating. The George W. Bush years will seem like a bad dream. It will reaffirm our faith that America is the land of great people and great ideas. - So how emotional do you get over Obama?
He gives me a nice feeling of hope and world peace. But personally I am more driven my issues which are not in the realm of politics, let alone American elections where I am not a voter. Let Americans get back to their senses and I will accept the results happily. In the meantime, we have plenty of problems around here. Not to mention my own complicated, albeit happy, life. :)
So, dear J, chill out.
This article was firstly published by Perspektif Online. Re-posted for Asia Blogging with permission. Thank you Pak Wimar!
Agree! Watching this Obama phenomenon gave us quite a thrill even for non Americans. He brought hope for a better America, for a better world. He is the true American Dream (and nightmare for Hillary)..
But come to think of it, I have a feeling he will stay as a dream.. It’s just too good to be true..
actually i don’t know anything about obama, but seeing his charisma in front of people make me feel that obama can be more than bush, if i’m not mistake he ever live in Indonesia isn’t he?
Viva la Obama…
I’ve always been an Obama supporter, especially due to all the hype about him. However I haven’t seen Obama producing his speech in public, so my judgement has been from the hype.
On the other hand, I saw a brief interview with Hillary, and I though she was quite a charming lady and a strong minded leader. I’m still in favor for Obama though.
I support Hillary Clinton since I believe that she has what is necessary to restore US credibility post-Bush era. Barrack Obama is just good at words. He needs to get more experience before he can be the next president.
And the fact he is somehow connected to indonesian. right?
i support u
Go Mr. Obama!!
Make your dreams coming true, and as an indonesian, i hope your way of leadership can be an example for ours.
mantap ya. Di indonesia orang tidak akan bangga memakai kaos dengan gambar calon pemimpinnya. Justru mereka bangga pake kaos che guevara
Go Obama!
I’ve been in a relax discussion with my Canadian friend about possibility of Obama win against McCain, our final conclusion was we both think will be ideal for US to have Black and White leader at the same time, so it could be Obama and White vice president or McCain with Black vice president that may please all voters…and…
once you’re go black, you’re never come back :-)
nice pic… :P
Hillary no, Obama yes, give way to a new Starter with a brighter future of US of A,He needs to get more experience before he can be the next president. as people says but he got he’s experiences from the Bush bad Govt. Go Obama and make the Oil price go down.
I Like Obama, I’m support obama Go To President USA !
I think American want to have a female President.
i think both obama and hillary have the same destinate to lead USA.
they have same character and same mission to full support zionism in the world.
at last….., Obama will be the next american president.
just think McCain is nothing as compared to Obama..
Go Obama!!!
It doesn’t really matter who gonna be the next US President as long as he/she could stop the invasion to other countries.
I Just want a Say ” Obama….Big no no”
Sorry….
Im Sure That U can OBAMA.. Go Ahead.
a fact, now Obama was to be elected president.