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Suffice it to say that I've no idea what's going on with the American elections and candidates. Ok, yes...Obama is black and so am I. But that doesn't mean I support him. He's got his views (of which I don't know), Hillary's got hers (of which I don't know about...though I know her history), etc. etc.
I am American. Not Japanese, not Singaporean. And I'm proud to be so! Tact demands one not to stand on a soapbox and announce this while living in a foreign country, but every now and then something comes along that causes me to remember where I'm from...
...and this video is such a moment. It touched me. The message in the song is what is powerful (which are verbatim Barak Obama's words...total PROPS to the producer of this song...what genius). Human beings are moved and motivated by words. And these words ring a bell in my heart. I believe it would ring a bell in anyone's heart. One thing is sorely missing though - God! Then they'd have to change it to "Yes He Can"
Of course, politically backing up those words is a completely different story...only time will tell. Nevertheless, I like the words, I like the music, I like the vision, and I like the black and white of the video. Who will I vote for? That's for me to know. And with such an important decision as who will be the next leader of the most powerful country on the earth I'll not be swayed by mushy gushy music videos....haha, no way. But still, I like the video.
For all its shortcomings, failings, craziness, like any good patriot, I still believe in my country and would never lose hope in change for the better....America.
Yes We Can.
p.s. I think it goes without saying that the only way I know "we (Americans) can" is through repentance, faith, and obedience to the Word of God. A return to the values and morals that the country was built on (minus the slavery part..haha. I mean the fact that a black man is running for office is AMAZING considering the history of my people in America). Jesus was, is, and always will be the answer to our nation's issues. Until then, it's just a song. But as long as we have praying believers for our country, I have hope for my nation.
I am American. Not Japanese, not Singaporean. And I'm proud to be so! Tact demands one not to stand on a soapbox and announce this while living in a foreign country, but every now and then something comes along that causes me to remember where I'm from...
...and this video is such a moment. It touched me. The message in the song is what is powerful (which are verbatim Barak Obama's words...total PROPS to the producer of this song...what genius). Human beings are moved and motivated by words. And these words ring a bell in my heart. I believe it would ring a bell in anyone's heart. One thing is sorely missing though - God! Then they'd have to change it to "Yes He Can"
Of course, politically backing up those words is a completely different story...only time will tell. Nevertheless, I like the words, I like the music, I like the vision, and I like the black and white of the video. Who will I vote for? That's for me to know. And with such an important decision as who will be the next leader of the most powerful country on the earth I'll not be swayed by mushy gushy music videos....haha, no way. But still, I like the video.
For all its shortcomings, failings, craziness, like any good patriot, I still believe in my country and would never lose hope in change for the better....America.
Yes We Can.
p.s. I think it goes without saying that the only way I know "we (Americans) can" is through repentance, faith, and obedience to the Word of God. A return to the values and morals that the country was built on (minus the slavery part..haha. I mean the fact that a black man is running for office is AMAZING considering the history of my people in America). Jesus was, is, and always will be the answer to our nation's issues. Until then, it's just a song. But as long as we have praying believers for our country, I have hope for my nation.
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