There have been various discussions about Obama's racial composition and what it portends for the American people and his quest for the presidency of the USA.
Suffice to note that, several authority are now laying claim as to his origin. Through genetic elucidation and studies, OBAMA is related to DICK CHENEY! By implication if, Cheney is from Italy, meaning, he is an Italian-American, then Obama is an Italian- American.
Surprisingly, am reading about Obama's Irish connection! Whaoooooooo! Should I say this is a great news or otherwise?
In the USA, where, most unfortunately, race is still a factor, though, unlike in the 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's, when its ugliness is most profound, how does one categorize Obama? AFRICAN-IRISH-AMERICAN? Or BLACK-WHITE-AMERICAN?
I have been drumming this issue for quite some time now; race, racism, color or continental place of origin should not be the bases for which an individual is allowed to occupy a position of authority.
Obama, like any messianic figure, is a clear representation of what God delight in mankind: unity in diversity.
If you are WHITE, and refuse to vote for Obama on the basis of color, at the least, you are wrong, since Obama is white too. On the other hand, if you are BLACK and refused to vote for Obama, because, you feel he is not BLACK enough, that too you are wrong! Consequently, your vote will only count as just, if you vote not based on color, but on conviction.
Obama is 100% WHITE
Obama is 100% BLACK
Obama is 100% RED
Obama is 100% COLORLESS.
Lesson: Black or WHITE, there is no more distinction before us in the face of God, who created all. Only the almighty God knows why, some are black and others are white, while others are red etc.
I am so happy, happy indeed, to note that, God could bring about an individual who not only cut across the continent, but honestly transcend all human understanding.
In Obama there is a kind of unity that, the USA, has been longing for over the century, but is now manifested in him and him alone. The way forward, is for us to beginning to imagine, how we can live together as brethren, rather than, allow ourselves to remain psychologically divided and hurting whenever the issue of race comes up.
Christians, Muslims, Traditional Worshipers, those who may not even believe in the existence of God, this is an opportunity that is divine, miraculous and very crucial for this country to either take advantage of, or loose being tagged as a hypocrite, saying one thing and doing the opposite.
It is wonderful indeed to see how everybody, world wide want a piece of Obama. Yes, this is the USA, that we are all anticipating, the one, in which her leader will command respect, with the world gravitating toward him, and not he remaining isolated, from the committee of nations.
Restore our pride, Obama, please, restore our Pride.
God bless USA
God bless Obama