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Barack Obama’s story is a very intense and interesting one. Obama was born into a family of a white mother from Kansas and a black father from Kenya. Obama struggled to get to where he is today. He was raised by a single parent (his mother), who made many sacrifices in her life for the better of her children. Obama’s mother sent him to finest school so he would be able to succeed in life. Obama says that his grandmother is the one who taught him about hard work. His grandmother also like his mother made many sacrifices to see her grandson succeed. Obama’s mother and grandparents made him who he is today. John McCain’s story as Obama tells it isn’t as inspiring as his own. Obama respects McCain like everybody else should because he wore the nation’s uniform. But McCain doesn’t understand the American people because he is more of a celebrity. McCain doesn’t get it he wants to cut taxes for oil and large companies the not the average Americans taxes. McCain like Bush has bad judgment he has voted for Bush and his polices 90 percent of the time, so the 10 percent change he is offering is not enough for the American people. America for Barack Obama is a nation that shows compassion, but the past eight years it hasn’t shown any. America is better than the past eight years, it goes without complaint. Obama wants America to once again be the best hope for all who want live of peace and prosperity. It is time for America to change he says and that is why he is here.
Barack Obama's parents were both raised in two different places. His mother is originally from Kansas, and his father is from Kenya. Obama and his siblings were both raised by a single parent, his mother who went to school to educate herself while raising her kids. Even though they grew up on food stamps she made sure that she educated them. Their education came before any of her personal wants and needs. She taught them about work, and how to not be afraid of it. Through this Barack Obama has become the man he is now, running to become president of the United States of America. He's not a celebrity. He is like any other American who struggled through life to get to where they are now. He hopes to be a hero to America like his mom is a hero to him.
America to Obama is a country who has found the courage to keep the American dream alive. He believes that through hard work and sacrifice you can pursue your dreams. He believes that we, the Americans, are not to be blamed for the situations and problems we are facing, but instead President George Bush should be. We keep going and if we fall as a country we get right back up. He states that together our dreams can be one, and we cannot walk alone. Americans as a whole can bring about change. But if we are willing to stay in the same predicament we are in now than we should vote for John McCain.
Americans are losing their faith in their own country. People of the younger generation would not be able to afford to live in America if we continued in the same path. Taxes are too high, oil and gas is too expensive, schooling is becoming unaffordable, and health care is not available to everyone because of its prices. Our country is falling apart, but Obama believes he can make the changes our country needs by cutting taxes for 95% of all working families, ending our dependence on oil from the middle east, investing in early child education, and making college affordable. He will also make health care available to those who don't have it, and for those who do he will lower the premium. He is ready for change the question is are we?
Obama was born to a father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas, and was raised by a single mother after his father left. His mother raised Obama and his sister on her own while still going to school and earning her diploma. Even through all this she was able to send her children to the best schools in the country. Obama also attributes his success to his grandmother, who worked her way up in the world. He tells how she would make sacrifices so that he could have a better life. He also mentions his grandfather in the speech, and how he served in the military after Pearl Harbor. It is because of these influential people in his life that Obama is where he is today. To Obama, America is a promise. Through hard work and sacrifice, we can pursue and achieve our dreams. However in the past eight years that promise has been dying, and said that the democrats will keep the American promise alive. Obama says this promise gives each of us the freedom to make what we want out of our own lives, but we also have obligations to treat each other with dignity and respect. He goes on to say that government should work for us, and not against us. Obama also talks about John McCain, and how he just doesn't know America and just doesn't get it. McCain said our economy has made great progress under the Bush Administration, and one of his chief advisers who wrote his economic plan called America a "nation of whiners." Obama says that McCain believes in giving more to the wealthy and hoping for a trickle down effect, but Obama says he will stop giving tax breaks to the wealthy. Obama wants to withdraw our troops from Iraq, but McCain wants to continue the war. Obama ends his speech by saying that there is a lot of work to be done, and America can not turn back.
Sen. McCain says that Sen. Obama is seen as a celebrity, Sen. Barack Obama sees himself differently. His grandmother who worked her way up to middle management even though she was a woman. Sen. Obama is fighting for an equal pay for an equal days work for women "because I want my daughters to have exactly the same opportunities as your sons." Raised by a single mother, who worked her way through getting a degree, while raising two children, Sen. Obama realizes that this is an economy that looks upon the dignity of work. Sen. Obama is here because he got an education, and student loans and scholarships. As president Sen. Obama will invest in early childhood education, and new teachers with a higher salary. His grandfather who signed up for the U.S.Army the day after Pearl Harbor, and came back to get a college degree because of the GI Bill. If you serve your community or country you will be able to go to a more affordable college. He will make health care more affordable and will make sure insurancestarts giving to those who are sick and need it the most. Sen. Obama reminds the people that we owe our respect to Sen. McCain, but also that he voted with George W. Bush 90% of the time. Sen. McCain holds that the wealth will trickle down and that you're on your own. Sen. Obama said, Senator McCain doesn't care what's going on in the lives of Americans. I just think he doesn't know." McCain wants to give tax breaks to companies that give jobs over seas, Barack Obama will give it to the ones that give jobs right here in th U.S. Sen. Obama will cut taxes 95% for all working families. Sen. McCain said no to higher fuel efficiency for cars, no to investment in renewable energy, and no to renewable fuel. Sen. Obama feels that drilling is not a long term solution. He will tap our natural gas reserves, invest in clean coal technology, also in wind and solar power, which will lead to five million new jobs, and also ending our independence on oil from the Middle East. Sen. Barack Obama sees America as the place where individual dreams can happen, but we are still responsible for others. The government isn't able to always help us out, but it should do what we can not do, protect us from harm, invest in education, schools, roads, and science. We could do whatever we want with our own lives, but we still have to treat each other with respect and dignity. "That's the promise of America - the idea that we are responsible for ourselves, but that we also rise or fall as one nation"
Obama’s goal if he becomes president is to keep the American promise alive, which is to make our own lives as we want it, and he believes his life represents the American promise. He was born in a poor family and was raised by a single working mother. They lived off food stamps while his grandfather went to war in Pearl Harbor and his grandmother gave everything and anything she had to help him grow into a well educated human being. Despite the difficulties they had Obama went to school and ended up going to the greatest universities and today has overcome that struggle he faced when he was young. Obama claims that this is not the life of a celebrity like McCain accused him of being but a life where you learn to get rid of your struggles by hard work and determination and through the morals and values you take from your family. As president he wants to cut tax 95% for all working families, create tax codes that help small businesses, and get rid of tax breaks for those who take their jobs overseas. Also in ten years he will make sure we have energy independence which will help raise the economy in the U.S. and create millions of jobs. Obama believes he is what the U.S. needs by raising salaries, getting healthcare for all, and creating partnerships with other world leaders he can bring the change they need. John McCain though, according to Obama, is not the right candidate. He commends McCain for wearing the nation’s uniform and serving in the war but by the end of his speech Obama makes it clear that he doesn’t want this election to be an issue of who has more patriotism and who has shown more love for their country because Obama believes everyone in the U.S. has patriotism. Obama wants the debate to focus on who can be a better president for this country and he doesn’t think the McCain is right for the job. He explains this by saying that McCain doesn’t understand what the Americans are going through and he doesn’t make the right choices. McCain gives 100 billion dollars in tax breaks to large corporations and since he took office as Senator for the last 26 years the oil imported has tripled and refuses to invest in renewable fuels. Obama believes that the drilling McCain wants to do to get oil is a bad idea because it will only solve the problem temporarily. Obama also relates McCain to Bush saying that he has agreed with Bush 90% of the time. To Obama America will not see any prosperity under McCain. Obama believes that America can succeed if we all hold on to the American promise. He says that the last eight years he has seen it slip away with the economic decline and the high unemployment rate. He is certain thought that they will overcome it because America to him is a nation who doesn’t whine, we work hard, we give back as much as we can, and we all help eachother. He also points out that Americans have a mutual and individual responsibility to help this country progress and keep the American progress. The only control government has is to help create more jobs, make education better, and protect us. Government cannot turn off the TV for their child or make their child do homework and other things that are up to the individual and help raise their children to responsible adults. Obama says what makes us rich is not the wealth, the military, or the universities and culture it is the American spirit.
Barack Obama is not as articulate as Joe Biden, but he to brings up very important points of problems facing America, and goes over his intense life story; I believe it very important for his position. His story shows that he was not gifted like many kids who have a complete family and finance back up. To me Obama represents the individual character that Joe Biden meant the "American Man" because he got through many difficult path of life and I hope he will lead our America a successful path like that. Through the speech I noticed some respect for McCain from Obama; that is a good guy! It is true for someone to say that "grandparents make who you are", for few. I believed that McCain's story is not inspiring as Obama's; I was half way bored. McCain thinks Obama is more of a celeb than the American Man. Obama is right for the job! end of story.! Obama wants change for the people and surely does not want bring troubles similar to the past eight years. He wants to see people have extra $7500 in their pocket rather than a deduction of $2000 of their net income. Obama wants America to independent of foreign fuel he wants us to go green and want more college students to be better of with financial aid and scholarships; he wants our families to better, for women and children to better, for America to do better. America to Obama is a home were courage and hard work pays off. Its all passion for success!!!!!
Barak Obama is raised in a poor family. His white mother is from Kansas and his black father is from Kenya. They also used the Food Stamp to keep their lives. Under that condition, Obama’s mother still concerns on educating Obama to let him can success in the future. Until now, Obama becomes a man and runs for president. Obama does not grow up in a good condition, but he uses his own to make him today. Now he runs for president to help America has a brand new change to become a better country. America to Obama is a place where everyone can have the chance to success if you work hard and put your time on your goal. Obama believes that if Americans unite together, and then will be no more difficulties in our way to the future. Obama thinks America should start changing from the past 8 years. It’s enough to listen to more George Bush. Everyone is on their own; no matter you do not have food, you still on your own. The government cannot always help people but they need to do something to make the phenomenon change. Obama will create million jobs to solve the unemployment; he will raise the salaries for teacher to excite education; he will make America become energy independent to prevent the economic problems. Now it’s the time to make changes, that’s the reasons Obama comes out to run the president.
EUNJINCHOI In Obamas speech he explains to the audience his story. His mother was a white woman from Kansas and his father was a black man from Kenya. His mother was a proof of a hardworking parent. She raised him as a single parent and even raising not just him but his sister she was able to send him to the best schools in the U.S. Obamas view of Mccain was that he is not the right candidate for the United States. He stated that Mccain did not understand americans. He has agreed with all of President Bush's opinions and decisions 90% of the time. This meant that he was only offering 10% to the people. Although he respects and honors Mccain for protecting our country he believes that Mccain is not qualified to run for presidency. Obama stated that Mccain is clueless to the common people and their needs. Obama stated that Mccain thought the middle class were people who made less than 5 million dollars. Obama said this proved his neglence to the common people. To Obama america is a place of dreams and promises. Through passion and hard work anything is possible. he also believes that when people help each other things will look up. These past eight years were enough.
Barack Obama is the democratic nominee running for the President of the United States. He is half black and half white and was raised by a single mother. His mother struggled for her and her children. She got by with food stamps and through welfare. She also barely sent her two children to school. Obama is a man who worked his way up from the bottom. Through student loans and scholarships, he was able to go to great schools like Columbia University and Harvard Law. He also talks about his grandmother who taught him the meaning of hard work and his grandfather who enlisted with the military after the Pearl Harbor attacks. It is people like that we should look up to. "You can achieve what you put your mind to with just a little hard work and sacrifice." America to Obama is a nation that can still make it through these problems. He promises to correct all of George W. Bush's wrongs give provide a "change" for the nation. We have to stay strong and keep the American promise and make sure "the government works for us, not against us." He promises to make the economy efficient, end the war in Iraq, provide universal health care, and work for the American people.
At the Democratic National Convention we heard Barack Obama speak about his life and all the hardships his family had to go through when he was growing up. He was raised by a single mom who worked endlessly in order to get him and his siblings a good education. How she would use food stamps but still work her way into finding loans to get them into good schools so that they could receive a good education. And how much his grandmother sacrificed for him and instead of buying herself new stuff, she spent all her extra cash on him. They are the real role models for Barack. He believes that anyone who tries will succeed. He worked very hard to get to where he is, he wasn’t a “celebrity” (like John Mccain). And because of all his sufferings he is now able to understand the middle class and knows what they’re going through. He says how although he’s not the typical presidential candidate, because of his life experiences he can help America. For Obama America is a state of peace and freedom. A place where people go to for opportunities to get jobs and have their incomes go up. He says that if he gets elected he will help bring America back to where it was, and make it a place where people can trust again. Through his plans of lowering taxes, building up the education systems, and providing healthcare for those who cant afford it he will help bring back the old America. According to Barack Obama, John Mccain is just like George Bush. He blamed all the economic issues on Bush. And he said that if Mccain gets elected there will be another four years of the same problems we are facing today. After this the audience started chanting “eight is enough”. Although he respects Mccain for fighting for America he doesn’t think he’s fit to be the president. He says how he knows that Mccain cares for America but he just doesn’t know how to help us. Because Mccain never suffered financially he can’t relate to the middle class. Obama's main goal as president is to bring change, and here he is emphasizing that if we vote for John Mccain there will be no changes.
Obama’s story is one which represents the American dream and tells the of the personal struggles he went through to get to that point. Obama has a mixed background, his father being an African American from Kenya and his mother a white woman from Kansas. Because his father left when he was young, Obama turned to his mother and grandmother for inspiration. It was these two women’s strength, courage, and dedication that Obama attributes his success to. Since he grew up in an environment where many sacrifices were given for the better good, Obama feels that he internalizes this concept more than McCain and he can therefore better connect to the American’s hardships at this point. Although poor and being a single working parent, Obama’s mother put education first, sending both Obama and his sister to elite schools. This idea, in addition to upholding American promise, is what Obama’s story is based on at this point of his life. He believes that through educating the young, they will learn the importance and will be able to maintain the American promise of equality, opportunities, and responsibility; the promise that if everyone does their individual effort the government will come through to help every man equally as well. Obama also compares his story to that of great previous leaders such as Roosevelt and Kennedy, two democrats who really made a difference in their country at a time of need. Obama states that the sole reason he’s running for President is not for his own benefit but rather to evoke change, and this is a quality that McCain does not obtain.
Obama feels that we certainly do owe McCain much thanks for having bravery during the war and being such a great patriot, but at the same time Obama feels that every American is patriotic. Obama is trying to tell America that we shouldn’t let McCain’s previous position in the army sway our decision in his favor because as patriotic as he was, he still has very similar ideas to Bush, as Obama notes specifically when he states that McCain agreed with Bush’s ideas 90% of the time. Obama also adds that McCain feels that the recession we’re going through is a mental one and that we, the people, are whiners. This statement portrays McCain through a negative lens, and makes his story appear to be one in which he blames the people for America’s problems. Obama’s relating to the public in many ways that McCain does not understand the nation, and that although he does care for the general good of America, he can not grasp what that actually is because his story doesn’t contain experiences which show how he’s struggled like us. McCain’s story is one in which he gives to those like him, the rich, and assumes that the money will “trickle down” to the common man. This concept that Obama is bringing up is backing and adding support to the story he’s presenting to the public about his opponent, showing that he doesn’t have care and sensitivity towards the common man’s needs. He also proves this point when he directs the oil crisis specifically, stating that we have been worrying about oil for 30 years and McCain has worked in the Government for 26 of them; if McCain hasn’t made change until now what will provoke him to make change in the future? Obama allows his story to take upon the essence of change. He states how he will invest money in renewable sources of energy, create new good-paying jobs, form affordable and accessible healthcare for all through his plan, and take the troops out of Iraq- a concept which McCain is against.
America to Obama is the promise of responsibility we have towards one another. It follows the lines of the American Promise stating that for those who put in their effort, there will always be opportunities available for them to do anything they desire. He finds America to be a country that presents “ladders of success for those who need it”, and a place where every individual plays a role in bringing about the success of the whole country. Obama states that it is the people who make a difference when he says “Change doesn’t come form Washington, but to Washington”; that it is the American spirit in each of us that bonds us together and pushes us forward as an entity to uphold the nation’s honor.
Obama’s story is that his mother was from Kansas and father from Kenya, who got married. His was raised by his mother who worked hard and earned her degree. There was time when she had to turn to food stamps despite that she sent Obama and his sister to good schools. His grandmother taught him hard work. He is not a celebrity, his grandmother, grandfather and mother are his heroes.
McCain has shown bravery in Vietnam War and for that he owes him gratitude and respect. But he disagrees with the fact that 90% of the time McCain agrees with Bush. It’s not that he doesn’t care what’s going on in the life of Americans, he doesn’t get it.
American Promise is that we have freedom to make of our lives what we want and treat each other with respect and dignity. We are responsible for ourselves but also rise or fall as one nation. He loves his country too much that he can’t watch it go wrong. Americans are better than last 8 years. Most of the people have lost jobs, tuition beyond reach or the failed policies of George Bush. he will provide health care, cut taxes 95% for all working classes, and dependence on oil from Middle East. he will bring back the troops from Iraq and Afganishtan. Together our dreams can be one, we shall always march ahead.
Barak Obama is split into two different worlds when it comes to his story. his mother is a white woman from kansas and his dad is an african american from Kenya. HIs parents were brought together by one thought that even Obama believes in and that is that, "in Americ, he should achieve what he puts his mind to". Obama feels that each of us can pursue our dreams but can come together as one family and then states that even the next generation can do it too. Obama doesnt want the next four years to look like the last eight. America is looking better, but he wants it to be at its best. He wants everyone to be able to afford college, and wants everyone to have a regular education as well. he wants everyone to receive healthcare even if they cannot afford it. when he talks about the government of America he says that "it should help us, and not hurt us". when we are not able to do something our government is here to help us. he doesnt feel McCain knows what is goin on the in the lives of Americans, and that is why he doesnt feel that he is good for the job. Obama states that because McCain wants to make new taxes and raise them, and because he still wants to stay in iraq, that he doesnt know what is right. Obama wants tolower taxes and to end the war and he feels that is the best thing for America. Obama wants us to move on and leave the past of the war in Iraq behind, it is up to us what will happen for our future.
Barack Obama is in simplified terms, the American dream…or so he says. At the Democratic Convention he talks about the personal struggles he fought through to get to where he is today. Obama’s father was an African American from Kenya and his mother was a white woman from Kansas, making him mixed race. The odd thing is that he identifies himself as black and not mixed race, obviously to generate more attraction. Obama’s father left him when he was young and therefore, his mother and grandmother raised him. Living through hardships as a child, Obama feels as though he can connect better with the American people. His family was not well off at all and he has first hand experience of using food stamps. Obama’s mother would not sacrifice her children’s education to anything and sent both of them to prestigious schools through scholarships and student loans, realizing that there was nothing more important. Basically the message Obama was trying to unveil with his personal story was that every single American could build them a future if they make the effort. He relates to Roosevelt and Kennedy who both helped America when they were in need. As is repeated over and over again in his campaign, “we need change!”
The thing about Obama that attracts so many Americans is that he relates to the common man, unlike John McCain. Obama portrays McCain’s story as being one where he identifies with the upper class and believes the middle and lower class will have the money slowly come down to them. Obviously America is not going to want a President who cannot relate to their common problems. However, Obama does make it clear that he and the rest of the nation should be very thankful for all of McCain’s brave actions while serving his nation. “The Republican nominee, John McCain has worn the uniform of our country with bravery and distinction, and for that we owe him our gratitude and respect.” He points out that although McCain was serving his nation we should not let that favor him because his campaign links side by side to George Bush’s. McCain agreed with Bush’s ideas 90% of the time and Obama believes we are “not ready to take a ten percent chance on change.” One of McCain’s chief advisors portrayed McCain’s mentality by saying that America is a “nation of whiners” and that we are suffering from a “mental recession.” McCain believes that our economy has made great progress under Bush and our fundamentals are strong. As Obama perfectly states it, “it’s not because John McCain doesn’t care. It’s because he doesn’t get it.” This puts it into clear perspective. McCain’s inability to relate with the American public places him in a negative position. Washington has addressed our oil addiction from thirty years and McCain has been there for twenty-six of those years and hasn’t done anything. If this is not a clear indication that he is not ready for change, than what is? Unlike McCain, Obama is ready for change and portrays his story likewise. He will do everything he can to turn this nation around, which focuses on taking the troops out of Iraq. (another thing McCain disagrees with)
In his speech at the DNC, Barack Obama spoke about the struggle he and his family faced while he was growing up. Obama's mother was a white woman from Kansas and his father was from Kenya. After his father left them Obama's mother was the only provider left for her family. She raised Obama and his sister while getting her diploma and she always sent her children to the best schools so that they would be successful in the future. Obama also talks about how his grandfather got a college degree after world war II because of the GI bill. He also says that his grandmother taught him abou thard work. Obama talks about how mcCain has voted ninety percent of the time with George Bush and his policies. Barack said he isnt ready to take a chance on just ten percent change. He says that if McCain is elected it will just be a repeat of the last eight years. Obama also says that John McCain was asked how much money must someone make to be considered upper class. McCain said over five million dollars a year. So according to John McCain anyone who makes less than five million dollars a year is middle and lower class. Obama wants to put more money in the pockets of Americans just like when Bill Clinton was president. But since then the amount of money has decreased and prices are skyrocketing. Obama represents change and he wants to show the American people that he is here to do that.
Obama views himself as a perfect example of the American Dream. The dream, which believes that if you want to succeed you can as long as you put in effort and hard work. Obama was raised by hard working single parent. He not always had or got what he wanted. However, he saw that if his mother could work just to be able to put food on the table everyone can. He worked hard and didn’t let anything stand in his way. Obama views America as a country made up of people, who all have the ability to make it and succeed in this big world because Americans are hard working. He says “we rise and fall as a nation but we all are responsible for ourselves.” This meaning that when times are hard for the nation, we all work together and depend on each other to overcome it. For instance, soldiers keep re-enlisting themselves for the army even though they are injured or different states send help through many different ways to those whose homes were destroyed by a hurricane or flood. Obama believes that the government should work to help the nation not go against the nation. The government should provide the nation with resources so it’s easier to succeed, and in order for the government to do this it needs change. And McCain will not bring about change. The government will bring change by making new jobs, giving taxes brakes to companies that stay and create American jobs. Obama wants to stop our dependents on Middle Eastern oil. He wants to fix the education children receive by investing in early childhood programs, hiring better teachers, and make college more affordable to all. Obama wants to make a healthcare plan that is more affordable so every person will have insurance, especially those who are sick and need it the most. He will change bankruptcy laws and protect the social security of future generations. He plans to accomplish all these things by eliminating programs in the government that no longer work. He also plans to bring about change in ways McCain wont is ending the war in Iraq and bring our troops home. He is planning to keep the nation safe and out of war but if we do need to send troops, he will send them properly equipped. Obama wants to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies, keep guns out of the hands of criminals, and end all types of discrimination.
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Barack Obama’s story is a very intense and interesting one. Obama was born into a family of a white mother from Kansas and a black father from Kenya. Obama struggled to get to where he is today. He was raised by a single parent (his mother), who made many sacrifices in her life for the better of her children. Obama’s mother sent him to finest school so he would be able to succeed in life. Obama says that his grandmother is the one who taught him about hard work. His grandmother also like his mother made many sacrifices to see her grandson succeed. Obama’s mother and grandparents made him who he is today.
John McCain’s story as Obama tells it isn’t as inspiring as his own. Obama respects McCain like everybody else should because he wore the nation’s uniform. But McCain doesn’t understand the American people because he is more of a celebrity. McCain doesn’t get it he wants to cut taxes for oil and large companies the not the average Americans taxes. McCain like Bush has bad judgment he has voted for Bush and his polices 90 percent of the time, so the 10 percent change he is offering is not enough for the American people.
America for Barack Obama is a nation that shows compassion, but the past eight years it hasn’t shown any. America is better than the past eight years, it goes without complaint. Obama wants America to once again be the best hope for all who want live of peace and prosperity. It is time for America to change he says and that is why he is here.
Barack Obama's parents were both raised in two different places. His mother is originally from Kansas, and his father is from Kenya. Obama and his siblings were both raised by a single parent, his mother who went to school to educate herself while raising her kids. Even though they grew up on food stamps she made sure that she educated them. Their education came before any of her personal wants and needs. She taught them about work, and how to not be afraid of it. Through this Barack Obama has become the man he is now, running to become president of the United States of America. He's not a celebrity. He is like any other American who struggled through life to get to where they are now. He hopes to be a hero to America like his mom is a hero to him.
America to Obama is a country who has found the courage to keep the American dream alive. He believes that through hard work and sacrifice you can pursue your dreams. He believes that we, the Americans, are not to be blamed for the situations and problems we are facing, but instead President George Bush should be. We keep going and if we fall as a country we get right back up. He states that together our dreams can be one, and we cannot walk alone. Americans as a whole can bring about change. But if we are willing to stay in the same predicament we are in now than we should vote for John McCain.
Americans are losing their faith in their own country. People of the younger generation would not be able to afford to live in America if we continued in the same path. Taxes are too high, oil and gas is too expensive, schooling is becoming unaffordable, and health care is not available to everyone because of its prices. Our country is falling apart, but Obama believes he can make the changes our country needs by cutting taxes for 95% of all working families, ending our dependence on oil from the middle east, investing in early child education, and making college affordable. He will also make health care available to those who don't have it, and for those who do he will lower the premium. He is ready for change the question is are we?
Obama was born to a father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas, and was raised by a single mother after his father left. His mother raised Obama and his sister on her own while still going to school and earning her diploma. Even through all this she was able to send her children to the best schools in the country. Obama also attributes his success to his grandmother, who worked her way up in the world. He tells how she would make sacrifices so that he could have a better life. He also mentions his grandfather in the speech, and how he served in the military after Pearl Harbor. It is because of these influential people in his life that Obama is where he is today.
To Obama, America is a promise. Through hard work and sacrifice, we can pursue and achieve our dreams. However in the past eight years that promise has been dying, and said that the democrats will keep the American promise alive. Obama says this promise gives each of us the freedom to make what we want out of our own lives, but we also have obligations to treat each other with dignity and respect. He goes on to say that government should work for us, and not against us.
Obama also talks about John McCain, and how he just doesn't know America and just doesn't get it. McCain said our economy has made great progress under the Bush Administration, and one of his chief advisers who wrote his economic plan called America a "nation of whiners." Obama says that McCain believes in giving more to the wealthy and hoping for a trickle down effect, but Obama says he will stop giving tax breaks to the wealthy. Obama wants to withdraw our troops from Iraq, but McCain wants to continue the war. Obama ends his speech by saying that there is a lot of work to be done, and America can not turn back.
Sen. McCain says that Sen. Obama is seen as a celebrity, Sen. Barack Obama sees himself differently. His grandmother who worked her way up to middle management even though she was a woman. Sen. Obama is fighting for an equal pay for an equal days work for women "because I want my daughters to have exactly the same opportunities as your sons." Raised by a single mother, who worked her way through getting a degree, while raising two children, Sen. Obama realizes that this is an economy that looks upon the dignity of work. Sen. Obama is here because he got an education, and student loans and scholarships. As president Sen. Obama will invest in early childhood education, and new teachers with a higher salary. His grandfather who signed up for the U.S.Army the day after Pearl Harbor, and came back to get a college degree because of the GI Bill. If you serve your community or country you will be able to go to a more affordable college. He will make health care more affordable and will make sure insurancestarts giving to those who are sick and need it the most. Sen. Obama reminds the people that we owe our respect to Sen. McCain, but also that he voted with George W. Bush 90% of the time. Sen. McCain holds that the wealth will trickle down and that you're on your own. Sen. Obama said, Senator McCain doesn't care what's going on in the lives of Americans. I just think he doesn't know." McCain wants to give tax breaks to companies that give jobs over seas, Barack Obama will give it to the ones that give jobs right here in th U.S. Sen. Obama will cut taxes 95% for all working families. Sen. McCain said no to higher fuel efficiency for cars, no to investment in renewable energy, and no to renewable fuel. Sen. Obama feels that drilling is not a long term solution. He will tap our natural gas reserves, invest in clean coal technology, also in wind and solar power, which will lead to five million new jobs, and also ending our independence on oil from the Middle East.
Sen. Barack Obama sees America as the place where individual dreams can happen, but we are still responsible for others. The government isn't able to always help us out, but it should do what we can not do, protect us from harm, invest in education, schools, roads, and science. We could do whatever we want with our own lives, but we still have to treat each other with respect and dignity. "That's the promise of America - the idea that we are responsible for ourselves, but that we also rise or fall as one nation"
Obama’s goal if he becomes president is to keep the American promise alive, which is to make our own lives as we want it, and he believes his life represents the American promise. He was born in a poor family and was raised by a single working mother. They lived off food stamps while his grandfather went to war in Pearl Harbor and his grandmother gave everything and anything she had to help him grow into a well educated human being. Despite the difficulties they had Obama went to school and ended up going to the greatest universities and today has overcome that struggle he faced when he was young. Obama claims that this is not the life of a celebrity like McCain accused him of being but a life where you learn to get rid of your struggles by hard work and determination and through the morals and values you take from your family. As president he wants to cut tax 95% for all working families, create tax codes that help small businesses, and get rid of tax breaks for those who take their jobs overseas. Also in ten years he will make sure we have energy independence which will help raise the economy in the U.S. and create millions of jobs. Obama believes he is what the U.S. needs by raising salaries, getting healthcare for all, and creating partnerships with other world leaders he can bring the change they need.
John McCain though, according to Obama, is not the right candidate. He commends McCain for wearing the nation’s uniform and serving in the war but by the end of his speech Obama makes it clear that he doesn’t want this election to be an issue of who has more patriotism and who has shown more love for their country because Obama believes everyone in the U.S. has patriotism. Obama wants the debate to focus on who can be a better president for this country and he doesn’t think the McCain is right for the job. He explains this by saying that McCain doesn’t understand what the Americans are going through and he doesn’t make the right choices. McCain gives 100 billion dollars in tax breaks to large corporations and since he took office as Senator for the last 26 years the oil imported has tripled and refuses to invest in renewable fuels. Obama believes that the drilling McCain wants to do to get oil is a bad idea because it will only solve the problem temporarily. Obama also relates McCain to Bush saying that he has agreed with Bush 90% of the time. To Obama America will not see any prosperity under McCain.
Obama believes that America can succeed if we all hold on to the American promise. He says that the last eight years he has seen it slip away with the economic decline and the high unemployment rate. He is certain thought that they will overcome it because America to him is a nation who doesn’t whine, we work hard, we give back as much as we can, and we all help eachother. He also points out that Americans have a mutual and individual responsibility to help this country progress and keep the American progress. The only control government has is to help create more jobs, make education better, and protect us. Government cannot turn off the TV for their child or make their child do homework and other things that are up to the individual and help raise their children to responsible adults. Obama says what makes us rich is not the wealth, the military, or the universities and culture it is the American spirit.
Barack Obama is not as articulate as Joe Biden, but he to brings up very important points of problems facing America, and goes over his intense life story; I believe it very important for his position. His story shows that he was not gifted like many kids who have a complete family and finance back up. To me Obama represents the individual character that Joe Biden meant the "American Man" because he got through many difficult path of life and I hope he will lead our America a successful path like that. Through the speech I noticed some respect for McCain from Obama; that is a good guy! It is true for someone to say that "grandparents make who you are", for few.
I believed that McCain's story is not inspiring as Obama's; I was half way bored. McCain thinks Obama is more of a celeb than the American Man. Obama is right for the job! end of story.! Obama wants change for the people and surely does not want bring troubles similar to the past eight years. He wants to see people have extra $7500 in their pocket rather than a deduction of $2000 of their net income. Obama wants America to independent of foreign fuel he wants us to go green and want more college students to be better of with financial aid and scholarships; he wants our families to better, for women and children to better, for America to do better. America to Obama is a home were courage and hard work pays off. Its all passion for success!!!!!
Barak Obama is raised in a poor family. His white mother is from Kansas and his black father is from Kenya. They also used the Food Stamp to keep their lives. Under that condition, Obama’s mother still concerns on educating Obama to let him can success in the future. Until now, Obama becomes a man and runs for president. Obama does not grow up in a good condition, but he uses his own to make him today. Now he runs for president to help America has a brand new change to become a better country.
America to Obama is a place where everyone can have the chance to success if you work hard and put your time on your goal. Obama believes that if Americans unite together, and then will be no more difficulties in our way to the future. Obama thinks America should start changing from the past 8 years. It’s enough to listen to more George Bush. Everyone is on their own; no matter you do not have food, you still on your own. The government cannot always help people but they need to do something to make the phenomenon change. Obama will create million jobs to solve the unemployment; he will raise the salaries for teacher to excite education; he will make America become energy independent to prevent the economic problems. Now it’s the time to make changes, that’s the reasons Obama comes out to run the president.
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In Obamas speech he explains to the audience his story. His mother was a white woman from Kansas and his father was a black man from Kenya. His mother was a proof of a hardworking parent. She raised him as a single parent and even raising not just him but his sister she was able to send him to the best schools in the U.S. Obamas view of Mccain was that he is not the right candidate for the United States. He stated that Mccain did not understand americans. He has agreed with all of President Bush's opinions and decisions 90% of the time. This meant that he was only offering 10% to the people. Although he respects and honors Mccain for protecting our country he believes that Mccain is not qualified to run for presidency. Obama stated that Mccain is clueless to the common people and their needs. Obama stated that Mccain thought the middle class were people who made less than 5 million dollars. Obama said this proved his neglence to the common people. To Obama america is a place of dreams and promises. Through passion and hard work anything is possible. he also believes that when people help each other things will look up. These past eight years were enough.
Barack Obama is the democratic nominee running for the President of the United States. He is half black and half white and was raised by a single mother. His mother struggled for her and her children. She got by with food stamps and through welfare. She also barely sent her two children to school. Obama is a man who worked his way up from the bottom. Through student loans and scholarships, he was able to go to great schools like Columbia University and Harvard Law. He also talks about his grandmother who taught him the meaning of hard work and his grandfather who enlisted with the military after the Pearl Harbor attacks. It is people like that we should look up to. "You can achieve what you put your mind to with just a little hard work and sacrifice." America to Obama is a nation that can still make it through these problems. He promises to correct all of George W. Bush's wrongs give provide a "change" for the nation. We have to stay strong and keep the American promise and make sure "the government works for us, not against us." He promises to make the economy efficient, end the war in Iraq, provide universal health care, and work for the American people.
At the Democratic National Convention we heard Barack Obama speak about his life and all the hardships his family had to go through when he was growing up. He was raised by a single mom who worked endlessly in order to get him and his siblings a good education. How she would use food stamps but still work her way into finding loans to get them into good schools so that they could receive a good education. And how much his grandmother sacrificed for him and instead of buying herself new stuff, she spent all her extra cash on him. They are the real role models for Barack. He believes that anyone who tries will succeed. He worked very hard to get to where he is, he wasn’t a “celebrity” (like John Mccain). And because of all his sufferings he is now able to understand the middle class and knows what they’re going through. He says how although he’s not the typical presidential candidate, because of his life experiences he can help America. For Obama America is a state of peace and freedom. A place where people go to for opportunities to get jobs and have their incomes go up. He says that if he gets elected he will help bring America back to where it was, and make it a place where people can trust again. Through his plans of lowering taxes, building up the education systems, and providing healthcare for those who cant afford it he will help bring back the old America.
According to Barack Obama, John Mccain is just like George Bush. He blamed all the economic issues on Bush. And he said that if Mccain gets elected there will be another four years of the same problems we are facing today. After this the audience started chanting “eight is enough”. Although he respects Mccain for fighting for America he doesn’t think he’s fit to be the president. He says how he knows that Mccain cares for America but he just doesn’t know how to help us. Because Mccain never suffered financially he can’t relate to the middle class. Obama's main goal as president is to bring change, and here he is emphasizing that if we vote for John Mccain there will be no changes.
Obama’s story is one which represents the American dream and tells the of the personal struggles he went through to get to that point. Obama has a mixed background, his father being an African American from Kenya and his mother a white woman from Kansas. Because his father left when he was young, Obama turned to his mother and grandmother for inspiration. It was these two women’s strength, courage, and dedication that Obama attributes his success to. Since he grew up in an environment where many sacrifices were given for the better good, Obama feels that he internalizes this concept more than McCain and he can therefore better connect to the American’s hardships at this point. Although poor and being a single working parent, Obama’s mother put education first, sending both Obama and his sister to elite schools. This idea, in addition to upholding American promise, is what Obama’s story is based on at this point of his life. He believes that through educating the young, they will learn the importance and will be able to maintain the American promise of equality, opportunities, and responsibility; the promise that if everyone does their individual effort the government will come through to help every man equally as well. Obama also compares his story to that of great previous leaders such as Roosevelt and Kennedy, two democrats who really made a difference in their country at a time of need. Obama states that the sole reason he’s running for President is not for his own benefit but rather to evoke change, and this is a quality that McCain does not obtain.
Obama feels that we certainly do owe McCain much thanks for having bravery during the war and being such a great patriot, but at the same time Obama feels that every American is patriotic. Obama is trying to tell America that we shouldn’t let McCain’s previous position in the army sway our decision in his favor because as patriotic as he was, he still has very similar ideas to Bush, as Obama notes specifically when he states that McCain agreed with Bush’s ideas 90% of the time. Obama also adds that McCain feels that the recession we’re going through is a mental one and that we, the people, are whiners. This statement portrays McCain through a negative lens, and makes his story appear to be one in which he blames the people for America’s problems. Obama’s relating to the public in many ways that McCain does not understand the nation, and that although he does care for the general good of America, he can not grasp what that actually is because his story doesn’t contain experiences which show how he’s struggled like us. McCain’s story is one in which he gives to those like him, the rich, and assumes that the money will “trickle down” to the common man. This concept that Obama is bringing up is backing and adding support to the story he’s presenting to the public about his opponent, showing that he doesn’t have care and sensitivity towards the common man’s needs. He also proves this point when he directs the oil crisis specifically, stating that we have been worrying about oil for 30 years and McCain has worked in the Government for 26 of them; if McCain hasn’t made change until now what will provoke him to make change in the future? Obama allows his story to take upon the essence of change. He states how he will invest money in renewable sources of energy, create new good-paying jobs, form affordable and accessible healthcare for all through his plan, and take the troops out of Iraq- a concept which McCain is against.
America to Obama is the promise of responsibility we have towards one another. It follows the lines of the American Promise stating that for those who put in their effort, there will always be opportunities available for them to do anything they desire. He finds America to be a country that presents “ladders of success for those who need it”, and a place where every individual plays a role in bringing about the success of the whole country. Obama states that it is the people who make a difference when he says “Change doesn’t come form Washington, but to Washington”; that it is the American spirit in each of us that bonds us together and pushes us forward as an entity to uphold the nation’s honor.
Obama’s story is that his mother was from Kansas and father from Kenya, who got married. His was raised by his mother who worked hard and earned her degree. There was time when she had to turn to food stamps despite that she sent Obama and his sister to good schools. His grandmother taught him hard work. He is not a celebrity, his grandmother, grandfather and mother are his heroes.
McCain has shown bravery in Vietnam War and for that he owes him gratitude and respect. But he disagrees with the fact that 90% of the time McCain agrees with Bush. It’s not that he doesn’t care what’s going on in the life of Americans, he doesn’t get it.
American Promise is that we have freedom to make of our lives what we want and treat each other with respect and dignity. We are responsible for ourselves but also rise or fall as one nation. He loves his country too much that he can’t watch it go wrong. Americans are better than last 8 years. Most of the people have lost jobs, tuition beyond reach or the failed policies of George Bush. he will provide health care, cut taxes 95% for all working classes, and dependence on oil from Middle East. he will bring back the troops from Iraq and Afganishtan. Together our dreams can be one, we shall always march ahead.
Barak Obama is split into two different worlds when it comes to his story. his mother is a white woman from kansas and his dad is an african american from Kenya. HIs parents were brought together by one thought that even Obama believes in and that is that, "in Americ, he should achieve what he puts his mind to". Obama feels that each of us can pursue our dreams but can come together as one family and then states that even the next generation can do it too.
Obama doesnt want the next four years to look like the last eight. America is looking better, but he wants it to be at its best. He wants everyone to be able to afford college, and wants everyone to have a regular education as well. he wants everyone to receive healthcare even if they cannot afford it. when he talks about the government of America he says that "it should help us, and not hurt us". when we are not able to do something our government is here to help us.
he doesnt feel McCain knows what is goin on the in the lives of Americans, and that is why he doesnt feel that he is good for the job. Obama states that because McCain wants to make new taxes and raise them, and because he still wants to stay in iraq, that he doesnt know what is right. Obama wants tolower taxes and to end the war and he feels that is the best thing for America. Obama wants us to move on and leave the past of the war in Iraq behind, it is up to us what will happen for our future.
Barack Obama is in simplified terms, the American dream…or so he says. At the Democratic Convention he talks about the personal struggles he fought through to get to where he is today. Obama’s father was an African American from Kenya and his mother was a white woman from Kansas, making him mixed race. The odd thing is that he identifies himself as black and not mixed race, obviously to generate more attraction. Obama’s father left him when he was young and therefore, his mother and grandmother raised him. Living through hardships as a child, Obama feels as though he can connect better with the American people. His family was not well off at all and he has first hand experience of using food stamps. Obama’s mother would not sacrifice her children’s education to anything and sent both of them to prestigious schools through scholarships and student loans, realizing that there was nothing more important. Basically the message Obama was trying to unveil with his personal story was that every single American could build them a future if they make the effort. He relates to Roosevelt and Kennedy who both helped America when they were in need. As is repeated over and over again in his campaign, “we need change!”
The thing about Obama that attracts so many Americans is that he relates to the common man, unlike John McCain. Obama portrays McCain’s story as being one where he identifies with the upper class and believes the middle and lower class will have the money slowly come down to them. Obviously America is not going to want a President who cannot relate to their common problems. However, Obama does make it clear that he and the rest of the nation should be very thankful for all of McCain’s brave actions while serving his nation. “The Republican nominee, John McCain has worn the uniform of our country with bravery and distinction, and for that we owe him our gratitude and respect.” He points out that although McCain was serving his nation we should not let that favor him because his campaign links side by side to George Bush’s. McCain agreed with Bush’s ideas 90% of the time and Obama believes we are “not ready to take a ten percent chance on change.” One of McCain’s chief advisors portrayed McCain’s mentality by saying that America is a “nation of whiners” and that we are suffering from a “mental recession.” McCain believes that our economy has made great progress under Bush and our fundamentals are strong. As Obama perfectly states it, “it’s not because John McCain doesn’t care. It’s because he doesn’t get it.” This puts it into clear perspective. McCain’s inability to relate with the American public places him in a negative position. Washington has addressed our oil addiction from thirty years and McCain has been there for twenty-six of those years and hasn’t done anything. If this is not a clear indication that he is not ready for change, than what is? Unlike McCain, Obama is ready for change and portrays his story likewise. He will do everything he can to turn this nation around, which focuses on taking the troops out of Iraq. (another thing McCain disagrees with)
In his speech at the DNC, Barack Obama spoke about the struggle he and his family faced while he was growing up. Obama's mother was a white woman from Kansas and his father was from Kenya. After his father left them Obama's mother was the only provider left for her family. She raised Obama and his sister while getting her diploma and she always sent her children to the best schools so that they would be successful in the future. Obama also talks about how his grandfather got a college degree after world war II because of the GI bill. He also says that his grandmother taught him abou thard work.
Obama talks about how mcCain has voted ninety percent of the time with George Bush and his policies. Barack said he isnt ready to take a chance on just ten percent change. He says that if McCain is elected it will just be a repeat of the last eight years. Obama also says that John McCain was asked how much money must someone make to be considered upper class. McCain said over five million dollars a year. So according to John McCain anyone who makes less than five million dollars a year is middle and lower class. Obama wants to put more money in the pockets of Americans just like when Bill Clinton was president. But since then the amount of money has decreased and prices are skyrocketing. Obama represents change and he wants to show the American people that he is here to do that.
Obama views himself as a perfect example of the American Dream. The dream, which believes that if you want to succeed you can as long as you put in effort and hard work. Obama was raised by hard working single parent. He not always had or got what he wanted. However, he saw that if his mother could work just to be able to put food on the table everyone can. He worked hard and didn’t let anything stand in his way.
Obama views America as a country made up of people, who all have the ability to make it and succeed in this big world because Americans are hard working. He says “we rise and fall as a nation but we all are responsible for ourselves.” This meaning that when times are hard for the nation, we all work together and depend on each other to overcome it. For instance, soldiers keep re-enlisting themselves for the army even though they are injured or different states send help through many different ways to those whose homes were destroyed by a hurricane or flood.
Obama believes that the government should work to help the nation not go against the nation. The government should provide the nation with resources so it’s easier to succeed, and in order for the government to do this it needs change. And McCain will not bring about change.
The government will bring change by making new jobs, giving taxes brakes to companies that stay and create American jobs. Obama wants to stop our dependents on Middle Eastern oil. He wants to fix the education children receive by investing in early childhood programs, hiring better teachers, and make college more affordable to all. Obama wants to make a healthcare plan that is more affordable so every person will have insurance, especially those who are sick and need it the most. He will change bankruptcy laws and protect the social security of future generations. He plans to accomplish all these things by eliminating programs in the government that no longer work.
He also plans to bring about change in ways McCain wont is ending the war in Iraq and bring our troops home. He is planning to keep the nation safe and out of war but if we do need to send troops, he will send them properly equipped. Obama wants to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies, keep guns out of the hands of criminals, and end all types of discrimination.
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