Numbers... so many numbers

Many numbers have caught my attention today... and i love numbers....

I would start with the number of people registered to vote: over 153 million! this is the largest amount since 1920, that is, since WWI!

On the other hand, the number of people that have voted in advance is also the largest in history: over 24 million for sure, many to be added, which represent 1/3 of the electorate!!

As for the campaign, it was certainly the most expensive ever, and the numbers say it all: Obama has raised as of today over $640 million, Mc Cain only $36o...

But my favorite is this one: whoever wins will become the 44th US President, elected on the 11.4, this is 11x4 which equals.... 44! and sure enough Obama is not 44, he is 47... close enough for me.

Tomorrow is the big day

Yes, tomorrow is the big day. Tomorrow, already today in this side of the world, the future of billions of people will be decided. However it will take weeks until the newly elected President goes into the White House, and then add some more months for things to start happening.

No matter what your ideas and ideals are, tomorrow you have to vote. Your voice counts, every voice does. And hopefully you will vote for the right party! ... not saying there is a wrong one ... well maybe ...

Just look back and remember where the US was back in 2000. The economy was at its best, the Dollar was strong, the international relations were fine. Where do you stand right now? and your country? what is the international perception of the United Sates of America? fine you might not care about this one... but how about the fall of the Dollar, credit crunch, recession, unemployment....?

Make sure tomorrow you have your say. Yes, YOU can, you can make a difference, you can give the victory to Obama or Mc Cain, one vote does count, and you should make sure yours is counted.

All I can say right now is.... good nite and good luck!

Will Sarah Palin be the 2012 GOP candidate?

Apparently Mrs Sarah Palin "is not doing this for naught"... Is she already thinking about the 2012 elections, and does she see herself as the GOP presidential candidate? Is Palin distancing herself from her pal Mr. Mc Cain and assuring she would be more aggressive and, even better, more efficient against Mr. Obama, so that she can remind us about it in 4 years time? Apparently, yes.

It is somehow scary to think that she might have a chance to become the US President in just a few years. Polls show that about 60% of the US thinks she is not prepared to be the VP, let alone to be the President. However, we have seen it before. George W Bush and Sarah Plain have a lot in common, and I would start the list with the fact that most people believe they are not capable of doing the job.





They both come from oil-rich states, they are average achievers because they are not too bright, and they are both creationists and religious fundamentalists. None of them has travelled much, they don’t know either about international relations or about economy. But is seems they both understand what it takes to win an election, to make people like them. And so far Sarah Palin has been successful attracting those people who massively voted for Bush, twice. Twice.

Maybe it is because they both represent the next door neighbor idea, because they are, well, quite average. They are populists, and might even represent the American Dream. I guess for a normal citizen it is way easier to identify with them than with, let’s say, Barack Obama. Sarah Palin is far from being a strong candidate, but think about it: She has what it takes. People like her on stage, not what she says, just her. And that cannot be taught, you either have it or not. She will find someone to write great speeches for her, and she will take care of the rest.

Palin is able to attract thousands of people to listen to her speeches, because they like what they see. They get excited, they clap, they stand up, they laugh. They love it. She might be more entertaining than inspiring to most of us, but to many others it is the other way around. Even though not every right-wing audience reacts to her script with the same enthusiasm, one thing is clear: the far right really likes Palin.

Also, let’s not forget that Palin was a complete unknown outside Alaska just three months ago. And look at what she has achieved since then! Imagine what she could do, with the right help, in the next 4 years! People like her poise, her confidence, her determination and her humor. And that is, unfortunately, most of what it takes to attract millions of Americans. Or at least millions from the Deep America, the one mainly responsible for the 8 years of the George W Bush’s Administration.

You might think I am crazy, but you should keep in eye on her….

2008 US Presidential Elections

This seems to be a good way to start with this blog. Let's be clear about it, I am not American, but my kids might be. So yes, what happens next Tuesday will definitely affect me and my future. Furthermore, it will affect the future of the world.

These elections are a big deal to millions of people in the US, and to billions around the globe. This year a massive amount of voters are expected: 130 million. And you are one of those. Go and vote. I would say vote Democrat, but the truth is all that counts is that you get out there and make your voice heard. The more people vote, the better democracy works, and it is all about democracy in America, isn't it?

So just as a starter, here you go: