Super Tuesday: Some Thoughts

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A historical Super Tuesday awaits us tomorrow especially in light of the Democratic ballot. For the first time in history, we will have either an African American or woman as the frontrunner of one of the two major, dominant political parties in the US. To be honest, though, I am quite surprised that we have made it to this point in our history. I would even be more surprised if I see either one of them sworn in as the next President of the United States of America. But, with the recent call for change, is this not so unrealisitc anymore?

Well, on the eve of this politically historic night, I thought I would ask a couple politically-minded friends for their thoughts about Super Tuesday and the candidates. I haven't heard back from one of them (Aref ), but fortunately I have from the other. On that note, here's some insightful and witty commentary by a man.myth.legend.sufi.lover.fighter.punjabi first time guest writer (first time having a guest writer, in fact) - Summy Huck (alias):

"As the super upset from this past Sunday's Super Bowl comes to a rekindling end there's a new super event approaching that has maybe just as much hype behind it. Super Tuesday is a collection of a series of states coming together, viewing self promoting - perfectly placed commercial ads, the yard signs that were pushed in on your own lawn w/o permission, the email fwds you receive about not voting for Obama because he's Muslim, are all events that have a desire to persuade your vote to the truth. But the truth is anything but what has been spoken. As Republican Ron Paul can prove - or better stated, his approval ratings will prove - honesty will do little as ambiguity will bring in votes.

I'm a firm believer that history shows a person's strengths and overall attitude for the future. So let's explore the history of the four main candidates: Obama, the not fully but half Black man from Hawaii who has stated, relentlessly, that he's not Muslim and loves Jesus. Second we have the habitual agreer, Hilary "my-tears-show-my-love-for-you, don't-you-remember-the-economy-while-my-husband-was-in-office" Clinton. Third, virgin pina colada Mitt Romney whose campaign reminds me of the documentary, Jesus Saves. Last and most certainly least is Purple Heart, park-in-the-handicap-spot McCain.

Obama stands for change more than any other candidate because he stands for everything opposite of the old white man politics we're used to. Here's a colored man that posesses every color in his family like he's related to Brad and Angelina. He admits to having smoked pot, putting his hand on the knee of his now wife on their first date, he's charming, he's witty, and as we all saw a few months back, he looks better in swimming trunks than even our good friend Imran Shakur [blogger's note: I resent that]. Obama speaks levels to generation YouTube, which is exactly what America needs after eigh years of Bushism.

Hillary, born and raised next to Potter Masjid and MEC, mashAllah, graduated top of her class and was on the side of everyone's favorite rebel president, Bill Clinton. Hilary lacks character - she seems like that really hot Muslim girl you see at a family party who's 23 and single but you think, there's no way this girl is this hot and does all the right things until you notice that green thong hanging from her bedoorm door knob. Hilary is sneaky and fake (as seen with that sinister smile while Obama spoke about her during the last Democratic debate) and flip flops through her ideas more than that horse looking Democrat from four years back.

Mitt Romney, as we all know, is a Morman and holds very Christian values. Marrying his highschool sweetheart, Mitt puts his family first. Although he wants illegal immigrants out, he's open for many of them to finish up the academic year if they're in school or to make it a comfortable transition. With a good set of hair and a strong backing, this Utah man stands a good chance against McCain

Lastly McCain. A man that was born in 1936 when racism was a common practice, McCain graduated in the bottom of his class. Son and grandson to Navy Seals, McCain joined in the family values of war and earned a Purple Heart as a Seal for majority of his life. Now, 115 years old, McCain, a man that lives and breathes war wants to add another 4 years of terror to our lives.

When voting tomorrow at the primaries, think about change. We're near a recession, unemployment is low, the dollar won't get you much more than a double cheeseburger, oil prices makes you want to own a Prius even if people will think you're gay, more money has been spent killing innocent civilians overseas than education here in our country. Let's think about change. We've lived 8 years this way, let's ask for a change...we deserve it."

Well said, Sami. Particularly your point on how honesty doesn't win the Big Game (see NE Patriots); but talk does. And so on that front, the most unique and perhaps fresh talk/perspective from the group of candidates (let's not forget Huckabee-fin) is undoubtedly Barack Obama. He is eloquent and polished and knows how to move a crowd. Though a part of me is worried what he may do to Pakistanis and Muslims worldwide (perhaps moreso to garner the support of Red States and alienate himself further from being a Muslim), it is silly to think that the other candidates wouldn't take similar (or worse) stands. At least Obama's multi-cultured background can offer a more universally American representation than your typical WASP candidate. Also, you have to give credit to Obama and his invention of the word "change." Seriously, ever since he won in Iowa and promised to bring about change ("We are choosing hope over fear, we are choosing unity over division and sending a powerful message that change is coming to America" - Obama), all the other candidates used it like it was going to send them instantly to the Oval Office. Let's see what he can do with it, if destiny works in his favor.

As for Hilary: Sometimes this woman annoys me, but often times she completely astounds me with her smart, quick responses. Clearly, she has some talents here, folks, and for a woman, I could actually see her looking presidential at times. Jeez, I can't believe I said that. And, yes, I did say "for a woman," you ultra liberal fem nazis because of the cold hard fact is that there has not been a woman president in the US...like, ever (ok, maybe Hoover with his cross dressing). But I could see her set the precedent for future women presidential hopefuls. Anyway, Hilary has been doing a pretty effective job since she found her "voice" just about a month ago. Women and many others have come to her beckoning just as many African Americans have come to Obama's. Let's see who wins the fight.

So even though I am not voting tomorrow (ok, don't get angry, I just didn't get around to registering), I am of course anxious to see the results. A bit paradoxical, I admit, as I'm not participating in the particular political process; but no matter what your level of involvement is, you cannot deny that the historical implications are fascinating relative to our American history.

May the best man win.

God Bless America