- He is from Hawaii and embodies the true spirit of Aloha. Plus he bodysurfs (at Sandys of course).
- He means what he says and says what he means.
- He is intelligent, disciplined and even-tempered.
- He is bi-racial (as am I) which I feel helps him to see the world in better balance.
- He grew up in a splintered home, wondering about his identity and purpose — then found it.
- He understands what it’s like to be different, to be the underdog or the odd one out.
- He’s a family man with a strong character and upright fundamental values.
- He has earned, worked and fought for everything he has.
- He is an excellent writer and orator – nobody I’ve heard comes close.
- He always put others before himself.
A Hawaiian Perspective on President Obama
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Jason 11.19.08 at 12:34 pm
Also, Web 2.0. His youth and familiarality with computer/internet technology gives him a global awareness the older generation just doesn’t get. We are all connected — Hawaii, USA, China, Iraq — everyone. Everything we or anyone else does affects us all. Obama gets that. George Bush and Republican greed machine doesn’t.
Charles Bohannan 11.19.08 at 2:27 pm
You’re absolutely right, Jason. I guess I’ve taken that for granted since I’m around it so much, all day long. I can’t even imagine how different Obama would be if he wasn’t cyber-savvy.
Hey — you’re my 1st comment on this blog, Mahalo!