There is one reason I endorse Obama over McCain.

He inspires.

Some people are waiting for policies to be implemented, votes to be tallied, and his name to be announced after the words “The new President of these United States.” Not me. I completely understand just how little one man can do when faced with a diseased government, a polarized population and armed only with a plan.

The real change begins with moving the people, making a positive impression, exemplary principle and illuminating character. With Obama the real change has already begun.

If you cannot see why this man’s position is so historically significant, you may need to go Eskimo kiss a poison tipped bear trap, blindfolded… and YouTube it.

It’s more than just what he symbolizes, this man actually has a tangible solution. It has won him unprecedented support from those with bills to pass, bills to fold, as well as those with bills to pay. And even those with nothing to give, gave their support. The early voter turnout tells part of that story.

The rest of the story is told by the storytellers, the artists, the musicians, the voices of a people hopeful. An inspired population has turned this man into innumerable pieces of art. His speeches have been converted into poetry. His words are translated into music. His ideas have sparked author’s and writer’s pens with mind-boggling vigor and reverence, and his politics have risen previously dormant voices — from actors, to pundits — into cries of joy and hope. Angry thunderous clouds of McCain supporters loom above raining down their acidic, biled rage, but these people do no not move away from him, they gather. The crowd grows, staring at the podium where Barack the Maestro calmly looks back at a unified crowd chanting “Yes, We Can” because they honestly believe they can.

They honestly believe he can.

Obama Dominating Among Early Voters [Five Thirty Eight]

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