An imaginary talk with Barack Obama
A (fictitious) interview with Barack Obama…
"Hi, Barack, I'm voting for you in the Illinois primary next Tuesday…."
"Thanks, Dave"
"I usually vote Republican, but this time I'm voting Democratic as I don't think my vote will make any difference in the Republican race. I'm actually voting against Hillary, whom I associate with the worst, most conniving pair of politicians at the presidential level that ever lived."
"Well, thanks, but no thanks."
"No, it's not that I don't think you are beatable by any Republican. It's just that you, or any of the Republicans will make a much finer president than Hillary. In fact, I almost hope you win."
"Why?"
"Because I think you may not be totally honest on some of the issues -- such as pulling out all of the troops from Iraq. I think you have too much integrity than that. After all, you spent a lot of your life in Hawaii, which was kept from being conquered in WWII by our valiant nation and I believe you are more hawkish than you let on. And you will have the wisdom to get good advice from the many wise folks (there are a few) in Washington, both parties, and from the military."
"You think so, Dave?"
"Yes, your ideals will suit you well. And guess what? When you're president, I'll bet that the first black activists who come-a-calling to the White House and who supported you will be turned away by you when it comes to favors. You're not like that. I know we won't see blacks in the Cabinet like a lot of racists suspect. Not an Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson or Andrew Young. Your choices will be more like Condoleezza Rice or Colin Powell if you install any blacks in office."
"Please don't bring up race, Dave."
"Sorry, but I'm only recognizing what you are up against. Good luck!"
"Not to worry, Dave."
Dave Souders
Arlington Heights