Glad you guys see in him what I see in him. If you're 18, get out and vote. If you've got 10 bucks, buy a button or donate. Anything you can to show that we, as young people, give a damn.
You're absolutely brilliant. Pat yourself on the back. You've provided a very convincing argument and you have changed my mind. In fact, I think we should lock this thread because you've accurately defined the argument and now we don't have to debate!
Just remember, if you live in the states. If you voice your opinion that you have a disdain for the way things are and someone responds "We have the freedom of speech." Someone is pulling your leg.
I think a person has to be able to unite a country in a time of crisis using their words, and then follow up on that by making Americans trust them from that point on. G. W. Bush didn't do that. A leader has to be able to orate. You can't be a great leader and not be able to convey your message through words. Not just actions. That's why I think Barack Obama will be an amazing leader. He's an amazing speaker, he genuinely cares about people. He wants everyone to succeed and live the dream that h…