The Age of Barack?

He sure rocked the American political establishment today. I wish we in the Philippines had a politician like Mr. Obama. One whose self-awareness is attuned to humanist sensibilities, who has a genuine background in grassroots community organization, who is determined to carve a path to victory by appealing to the best of people's instincts while remaining talented enough to still know how to win.

I don't know if Mr. Obama is destined for the American presidency, but he certainly has assured himself as a historical figure, and not just a historical footnote. It certainly is unembarassing to root for him, especially after a speech like this:





UPDATE: This Saturday's Philippine Daily Inquirer will have, as its somewhat inartful front-page banner headline: "Black president in White House?" Wee premature perhaps? As far as I can tell, none of the U.S. dailies were as giddy.
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