I am following the onslaught of Obama by the Christian right in USA. I found this, it sums

it all up for me.

We join people in your country and around the world in congratulating you on becoming the President-elect of the United States. Your victory has demonstrated that no person anywhere in the world should not dare to dream of wanting to change the world for a better place. We note and applaud your commitment to supporting the cause of peace and security around the world. We trust that you will also make it the mission of your presidency to combat the scourge of poverty and disease everywhere.

We wish you strength and fortitude in the challenging days and years that lie ahead. We are sure you will ultimately achieve your dream, making the United States of America a full partner in a community of nations committed to peace and prosperity for all.

from Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa, to Senator Barack Obama, the first black president-elect of the United States of America.

There is something special about Colin Powell.

He has made good judgments in the past, and its interesting to hear his commentary on Obama versus McCain. Its even more interesting or intriguing  that this high profile republican jumps over to the democratic side, to endorse and give his support to Barack Obama.

Watch the interview here.

Some more words from Colin Powell

As most of you have figured out by now: I have taken a special interest in the 2008 US Presidetial campaign.

I have been following a mister John Edwards and been impressed by his agenda. Here are some thoughts borrowed from Jim Wallis.

John Edwards ended his campaign this afternoon at the same place he started it and with the same theme—ending poverty as a moral imperative. In the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Edwards said that he was stepping aside in this presidential campaign, but that he would now continue his life-long work for economic justice. Before announcing his decision, he called both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to ask for a pledge to make ending poverty central to their campaigns for president and to their presidencies if they are elected.