YORK BLVD. Democratic Presidential Endorsement
Ξ February 1st, 2008 | → | ∇ Highland Park |
It is well known that the central theme of this year’s run to the White House is “change,” and nowhere has that been echoed more frequently than among the Democratic candidates. Railing against the current regime for an ongoing war, out of control spending and now a collapsing economy, the Democratic Party is promising to take America in a new direction. But among the candidates, though now just down to two, only one has ever stood out. Thus we present our Democratic endorsement for president: Senator Barack Obama.
Not only does Obama stand for a serious change in this country, but he also stands for inspiration and unity. Inspiration seems to have been long forgotten by the Democratic Party, as year after year they continue to be the “Us too” party, never taking a stand, but always trying to highlight their similarities among Republicans. “We’re tough on national security too…” or “We’re tough on immigration too…” President Bush went to war with authority given to him by Congress, with most Democrats voting on his side—including John Kerry and Hilary Clinton.
Meanwhile, in front of the Federal Plaza in Chicago just a few days before that vote in 2002, Barack Obama give a stirring speech against the Iraq war, calling out Karl Rove, Paul Wolfowitz and President Bush for creating a distraction from “a rise in the uninsured, a rise in the poverty rate, a drop in the median income … from corporate scandals and a stock market that has just gone through the worst month since the Great Depression.” (Read the full text here) Barack Obama took a stand then, and continues to do so today. And along the way he continues to inspire regular Americans to do the same. Atop his website you’ll find the simple statement “I’m asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington … I’m asking you to believe in yours.”
Obama has also unified Americans, not just across the country, but also across the aisles too. His message of change has given new hope to all Americans who want more for our country, and believe in the power of good government. People who realize that a government’s responsibility is to take care of it’s citizens, not it’s corporations.
After 20 years of Bushes and Clintons in the presidency, it time for someone truly different and ready to take back America.
on February 1st, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Thank you for assuring us that York Blvd. is not a place with a Republlican only endorsement though 1 is bad enough.We were quite disappointed to read the endorsement for anyone in the R. party. So we are grateful that you endorse a great canidate, Barack Obama. We both think he is genuine and intelligent and can do great things for the people of this country. Hilary is part of the old gang and will have paybacks to republicans, lobbyists and many others. Can you possibly convince the wierd other(s) on your staff that our country has suffered enough under the Republican Regime - that whole party is down right frightening and anyone who thinks we need another 4 years of that establishment is either seriously deluded or unable to think intelligently (lots of other possibilities, but none of them are good!). Go Obama!
on February 1st, 2008 at 9:58 pm
George Bush and his pal’s have looted the working man long enough. Obama is a positive voice for change that has not been seen since the 60’s
on February 1st, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Remember: even if you are not registered w/ any party, you can request a Democratic ballot in the primary since Cali is not a closed primary (but rather a semi-closed (semi-open?) one)
on February 2nd, 2008 at 11:39 am
What is up with that weird other guy and his brain-dead Republican beliefs?
on February 2nd, 2008 at 6:44 pm
1. Couldn’t agree more with the Obama article. He should take an office that has been ruined by 8 years of mismanagement and return the country to international respectability. However, what’s with the name calling? Are we liberals so intollerant of independent thought that we can’t debate the issues? Paul has some things right (leaving Iraq, which McCain and Romney don’t seem willing to do).
2. I’m a convert to your anti-Mia Sushi/Marty’s stance: Recently, the owner (Rudy?) was hitting on me at the bar and when I turned him down…well let’s just say he doesn’t take rejection very well. I’ll be getting my drinks at Johnny’s next time I’m out for drinks on York.
on February 3rd, 2008 at 1:51 am
Obama? Are you serious? This country needs more than hope we need real solutions with a leader who can actually work for change. Yes, Obama is a great orator but has not proved to be a great legislator or leader. I believe Hillary Clinton would be a better choice to lead our country in a new positive direction. VOTE HILLARY on February 5th!
on February 3rd, 2008 at 11:28 pm
In a haste to post this article, we forgot to mention Obama’s much more personal connection to North East LA. Before graduating from Columbia University in 1983, Barack Obama spent 2 full years at Occidental College.