THE CAMPAIGN DIARIES OF BARRACK OBAMA

Good News makes Desperate people mad!

2012-02-04T04:16:00.000-08:00

Good morning world!

Unless you live under a rock, I am certain you are now aware of the positive news about jobs, shares and the economy in general. It has been the best news for a while and as you would expect from one's political rivals (especially in this current climate), everyone on the other side is mad with envy!

There has been a lot of attention both good and bad, but we are keeping our eyes on the prize. I had the pleasure of speaking briefly to Style magazine earlier today and below is an excerpt from our chat;

SM: Can we start by congratulating you sir on today's figures.
BO: Thank you very much. This is what I am paid to do and we will see the job through.
SM: Getting straight to it sir, how do you rate the current GOP candidates?
BO: To be brief, Mitt Romney is good-looking, but not as cool as me. Gingrinch is overweight and Americans always want a trim president. Santorum is so right-wing, we will be in World War 3 if he took over and Ron Paul, well....Ron is just Ron. Every election needs a pantomime character.
SM: So you think it will be easy come November?
BO: No election is easy, but I am already ahead of all of them and I haven't even brought out Michelle or Hillary yet...come on guys (laughing).
SM: You really think that will make a difference?
BO: Of course! Have you seen our family photos? Cutest family in the race!
SM: Lastly sir, you really think the GOP will pick a Mormon to be their candidate?
BO: Well..some said the Democratic Party will not pick a black man....but guess who is the White House now.

That was really good fun with Style Magazine. The full interview details will be in their March edition....please buy it. anyway, back to politics. I guess when all you pray for is for our administration to fail, it must be extremely riling when all informed observers are saying the only way is up.

(Gingrinch and Romney on hearing wrong January job report)

When I took office, we were officially in a recession and we were shedding hundred of thousands of jobs every month. We knew we had an intransigent Congress, so we decided to knuckle down, knowing fully well ordinary Americans are smart enough to know who is trying to make things better and who is doing everything to strangle progress.

Today, we are on course to erase the job deficit for this administration and the Dow Jones at the highest since the crash and lie is good right now.

The Endorsement Merry-Go-Round

2012-02-03T02:52:00.000-08:00

So, the self-publicity machine called 'The Donald' is back!

Not satisfied with his failed attempt to prove my 'fake' American citizenship and his successful TV exposure with The Apprentice, it seems Mr Trump is desperate to ensure no one forgets him in the ongoing GOP election melee. Rumours still persist that the estate developer extraordinaire, sees himself as a viable option for the Republican presidential candidate and one cannot really blame him, when you consider the dross that is available at the moment.

(About.com - Political Humour)

Romney might be the leader in the polls, but he is surely not more conservative that Trump. Then we have Gingrinch who is so far to the right, he practically slices the party in two. Being a man more suited to delusions of grandeur, Trump probably thinks he stands a good chance!

Listen to him a few months ago;

".....I would screw America's enemies....I think I probably have more experience of anybody -- whether I sell them real estate for tremendous amounts of money. I mean, I've dealt with everybody," the billionaire real-estate mogul told Fox News Monday morning, touting his supposed foreign policy credentials. "And by the way, I can tell you something else. I dealt with Gaddafi. I rented him a piece of land. He paid me more for one night than the land was worth for two years, and then I didn't let him use the land."
"That's what we should be doing. I don't want to use the word 'screwed', but I screwed him," Trump continued. "That's what we should be doing."

Sounds like the real deal doesn't he? You can just imagine him and Sarah Palin on their Loony honeymoon on the Gingrinch Moon colony!

Trump for President? Hmmmmmmm.....let's comb over that!

Tomorrow is another day.

An Elephant called Boredom......

2012-02-01T03:37:00.000-08:00

I don't know about you, but I am mind-numbing bored by these GOP elections.

Cast your mind back to when Auntie Hillary and I were battling for Florida. The atmosphere was so electrifying and it almost appeared as if we were actually contesting for the White house, rather than the Democratic party nominee.

These guys are so lame in comparison......Gingrinch and Santorum clearly, cannot be allowed to become viable candidates for 1600 Pennsylvania, but the GOP do not seem to have a better alternative in Romney....if anything he is what they call us; a Liberal Democrat!

Personally, all I see is a fight to the finish, because it is inconceivable that the conservatives with a big 'C' would stand aside and watch Romney walk the nomination. The Tea Party will definitely start to flap its wings very soon and the in-fighting will be an engaging blood-sport for the rest of us.

(The Michigan Daily - 01 02 2012)

On the fun side, we currently have a pot of bets in the White House and I must say there are still some names being mentioned who are not in the running at the moment....the likes of Sarah Palin is till favoured by some and the New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie appears to be on everyone's lips and consequently, some have put their money where their mouth resides.

I can tell you Michelle and the girls disagree with my final pick.....oh well, we will see. I keep telling them I am not President for nothing you know. ;-)

Either way, the GOP pick will have moi to contend with come November 2012 and although, I have begged God to make it Gingrinch, it seems the Lord wants me to work harder for the election!

Let the games begin....tomorrow is another day!

The Republican Money boys!

2012-01-19T04:09:00.000-08:00

As you or may not know, my campaign diaries begin on Feb 1st 2012! Watch out for some hard-hitting digs at these GOP clowns.

Did u know the following:

Mitt Romney + Newt Gingrich = Getting MMoney RRich Twin!

Santorum + Romney = Money Rrams Nous!

Enjoy.....tomorrow is ANOTHER day.

Phhhheeeeeeeeeew.....The Last Entry

2009-01-20T00:27:00.002-08:00

Breathe, Brother...Breath, Sister....Just Breath.

The day some said will never come, has landed upon us!

The moment they said we will never see, has appeared right in front of our eyes.

The nerves are jangling and the sweat, profuse.

As those who came before us turn in their untimely graves, the heavens themselves smile down with sunshine of expectations. It is surely our time!

Like I said all the way through the campaign season, there are no heroes coming from the East...there are no champions coming from the South...there are no saviours coming from the West or the East, WE are the ones that WE have been waiting for!

Our greatest moment, the one that some may erroneously believe we are seeing today, is actually yet to come. It is within us..the Power to change, the ability to define who WE are, the Audacity to dream the Impossible dream...the daring to conquer the so-called unachievable Quest...it is all inside of us. It is inside waiting for us to propel our potential...it is Our Kilimanjaro..Our Everest...it is our Destiny!

Yes, today is still a blur for some, but it has arrived anyway. That is why I would like to send out my appreciation to those who believed when even the strongest waivered...the likes of Kelly (Pursuit of Happiness)....Kelly, you are the reason why we are where we are! Your tenacity and toughness, rallied me and the troops on our weakest days. You are the true essence of what defines this great country...you are a CHAMPION!!!

So, as this door closes and the gate to 1600 PENN opens, let us rejoice and be watchful; for our time has finally arrived...the TIME of the Average AMERICAN, the TIME of the Average AFRICAN, the Average LATINO, the CHINESE, the INDIAN, the ESKIMO, the BALTIC, the SLAV...their TIME has arrived and we are up for the challenge.

Even though the constraints of my office mean I can no longer blog, I still believe..Tomorrow is indeed another day! See ya on the telly!

Remember Me?

2008-12-22T08:35:00.000-08:00

So, did I not tell you the wife would be a great guest blogger? Did she not justify my trust and entice you with her different slant of views? I am so very proud of her!

With that in mind, I hope my return will not disappoint some who might have become firm fans of Michelle and I pray they believe me, when I say she will guest again before the 20th of January deadline.

Talking about that historic date, I have to say the occasion might actually overwhelm us all. The scale of the whole thing is truly frightening and that include the unprecedented security measures...and please trust me when I say unprecedented! Even as I am writing this, I am surrounded by at least seven agents. And that is just those that I can see!

In conclusion for today, in as much as I would like to make the return blog very light, I have to acknowledge certain events from the last two weeks of Michelle's musings. First, the cigarette pictures were a hoot! Although, it might surprise some of you out there, that I have actually used a picture of moi puffing on a ciggie, on an earlier entry on this blog. Although the one Michelle used was more flattering.....as it made me look like a real cool dude. Second, what can one say about Mr Earl Stafford? What a generous spirit! Finally, I cannot refuse to acknowledge the continued undying support of Kelly(POS)- You go Girl! Don't let them get you down.

Tomorrow is another day....

And the Disadvantaged will have a King....

2008-12-19T06:22:00.000-08:00

The fever generated by the forthcoming inaguration can only be described as frenetic. An event that is meant to be for all Americans, has been turned into the Superbowl of Politics! Tickets are said to be passing through hands at thousand of dollars!!! It is unbelievable and let me confirm, unpalatable for our President-Elect, but there is nada we can do about it.

So imagine the joy in our household when we heard of a Virginia businessman called Earl Stafford. Here is a very rich and humble saint who has decided to spend a million dollars to bring the inaguration to the masses. Just in case you have no idea what I am talking about;

'Earl Stafford has spent $1 million to give hundreds of poverty-stricken and terminally ill Americans, along with wounded men and women in uniform, an inauguration experience that won't cost them anything' - CNN

It's truly phenomenal, especially when you consider that the tickets were fast becoming scarce commodities and the only chance of an average person being there, was if they were waiting on the rich and well-off who can easily afford the crazy prices. Mr Stafford with the help of the Marriott Hotel chain, have come up with a full package of inaguration bliss and you need to see the list of goodies to believe it;

High-end hotel rooms and luxury suites
Food and drinks
Heated viewing spot right above the parade route
Gowns and tuxedos to wear to celebratory balls
A beautician to help attendees get ready

What more can I say? Kelly, you better go try and get one of these tickets ;-)

Never mind Tomorrow being another day, 2009 is going to be a year on another level! Later!!

P.S - Guess who's back on Monday??!!!

And They came from Everywhere.....

2008-12-18T00:31:00.000-08:00

You might not have heard his yet, but Barack's choice of Pastor Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at his inaguration, is leading to a lot of vitriol being pushed in our direction. Some Liberal and Gay groups have labelled it 'Obama's first big mistake!'

Personally, I do not see what the fuss is about. Yes, Pastor Rick has written books, delivered sermons which can be categorised as not in support of same-sex marriages, but how many men of God haven't? It is a well known fact that the gay lifestyle and religion do not mix very well...see what is happening in the Anglican Church worldwide. But, it will be extreme and totally unproductive if we then not use someone who is generally seen as Billy Graham's successor, just because of his anti-gay views. We want an open Church (for the lack of a better word. Everyone has to be included, even when we disagree with each other on their ways and means.

Aunty Hill would not now be in the Transition Cabinet, if Barack had been narrow-minded enough to see her as his eternal foe.....we need disagreement so we can see the full picture....Pastor Rick is capable and knowledgeable in his chosen field and he is in my own modest opinion, a true man of God. This does not mean I agree with everything he says....because, when it all falls down, he is only human. Whatever he says about the word is an human interpretation of God's words...we should just let it go! If Rick Warren was as parochial as some have painted him, I doubt he would have invited Barack to speak at his church, Saddleback, as their views clearly clash on issues like same-sex marriages and abortion.

I know there are some who will ask; would this be the Obama's attitude if the Pastor was a known racist? Well, he is not and going down that alley is not a productive venture in the least....let us welcome everyone and help forward America, just like we all did in the November elections...this is our House...our only House...if we remain divided and nitpick all decisions...we will eventually fall!!!

Tomorrow is another day....

For the sake of one last Puff!

2008-12-17T04:25:00.000-08:00

Speaking for the female of the species who have spouses who smoke or have any other harmful vice, there comes a time when we all say; enough is enough!

I have been trying to get my hubby off the cigarette habit he picked up in his Uni days and so far, it has been touch and go. Mind you though, he always looked damn sexy, in that kind of Hollywood-style manner with which he smoked!!! I must say that I was surprised (and delighted)how little he did smoke in the last two years, concerning the stresses that the election campaign brought on, but we are reaching the point of no more dragging - 20th January, 2009. Do you realise many more people would have voted against B, had they known he had a smoking habit, than those who voted against him because of his color? Strange, but true!

So, I am appeaing to all his blog followers to write in and pressurise him to stop completely....I bet he regrets me writing this blog now..;-) I can categorically tell you that all of us (my daughters and I), have been nagging him to give up the habit. I think he needs to realise that Presidents who smoke, are no longer romantic figures and times have indeed changed! Imagine trying to ban tobacco advertising, when you as the number one citizen dabble in a 7-a-day habit!

For those women who kept telling me that my husband is perfect....see, I told you...may the smoke eventually clear...tomorrow is another day!

P.s - For those of you who find it hard to believe, enjoy picture below:

For the sake of our S.O.S!

2008-12-16T02:02:00.000-08:00

If anything can be said of the formidable Hillary Clinton, it is that she is equally respected by friends and foes. She is courageous, strong and capable in any language and trust me when I say she would not have been made Secretary of State by Barack, unless he truly respected her...which he does in oodles! The question is though, once Aunty Hill(as we fondly call her), is accepted into her new post, who will be the one to fill her Senate seat?

I know I have been called a lot of names over the last few years and placed on the extreme of all political linear, but I am sure you will agree that no one has yet called me a feminist! Having said that, they just might start now! Because my people, I want a woman to replace Aunty Hill! Yes, I said it! I want another female....we are too few in places that matter. And if the 18 milion army is going to continue growing, there has to be an additional splinter in that fractured glass ceiling!

I know many of you might think myself and B will go for Caroline Kennedy because of her support during the election season, and you will be right of course. Although, her support for us, could also mean hell for her, especially as a lot of that 18 million army have no time for the House of Camelot!

Tomorrow is another day....

A Berry by any other Name...

2008-12-15T01:44:00.000-08:00

Hello People!

I know the really hard-nosed amongst you, will have clocked on that I was only supposed to do this gig for two weeks and that my assignment should have ended on last friday. Well, I loved the blog so much, I pleaded to stay on...just for one more week. Besides, B cannot resume these duties until just before Xmas, when the security services will let him breathe for the holidays. And let me be the first to tell you that he is bristling with some really good entries!

So, that is then, but this is now and Mama is still the pilot of this plane and I got juicy stories of my own....for instance, guess who is the new owner of a secondhand Blackberry! Not just any Blackberry...a Blackberry passed down by a President-Elect, who can no longer have such devices ;-) First time in history baby!

Boy, am I having fun with this newly-found toy or what?! If I knew it was so versatile, I would have acquired one ages ago....even my girls love messing around with it. I wonder if RMI, the Blackberry makers would ever consider making a junior version. Actually, I hear from the grapevine that they are considering making B a specially stripped down version, just for mesaging the family....now that is the new America ;-)

Tomorrow is another day....

The First Test...

2008-12-12T03:20:00.000-08:00

I do not want to come across as boring, but the fallout of the Illinois situation is such that one will have to be blind, deaf, dumb and totally unconcerned, for one not to have a passing interest. Power is truly bewildering....

Our dear friend, Rahm Emmanuel, a fierce and courageous American, is currently facing a whispering campaign concerning some phonecalls made to Rod Blagojevich, the Illinois Governor. Of course, I CANNOT give an opinion on Rahm's involvement in this particular case and I do not want to come across as an apologist for him, but he is a very decent guy and he means well!

My fervent hope is when the dust settles, Rahm will come out on the other side....clean!

Tomorrow is another day......

Storm from the Windy City!

2008-12-11T02:27:00.000-08:00

In a very short space of time, The crisis enveloping the illinois First family has snowballed into a whirlwind of recriminations. It seems a day is truly a long or short(depending on your travails)time in politics! What a shame really, because Rod and Patricia are genuinely nice people.

What really scares me is the speed in which a Governor goes from being the Number One citizen of a state to becoming a Pariah and subject of impeachment talk. My heart goes out to the family, especially now, when everyone's needed supportive phonecalls are subject to tapping and inevitable scrutiny. It is in times like these you begin to realise who your true friends are.

Invariably, there are repercussions all the way back to B's cabinet and that is not a surprise. What would have been really surprising, was if the Republicans hadn't taken maximum advantage of a truly shabby Democrat performance. Oh well, that's how the cookie crumbles...today, the Blagojevichs...tomorrow, who knows?

Tomorrow is another day........

The Beautiful House!

2008-12-10T02:49:00.000-08:00

Just occurred to me that I forgot to update everyone on our daughters' visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Malia and Sasha, alongside their grandma(my mother) went on a tour with Laura Bush and the First daughters, Barbara and Jenna.

The Bush girls were absolutely generous in spirit, showing the girls their rooms and other interesting parts unknown to most. They even went as far as taking the girls on bed-jumping and hide and seek activities. My girls(including their grandmother!)were beaming from ear to ear when thy returned home. All Barack and I heard all day, was how extraordinarily beautiful the White House was and how they could not wait to move in come January!

If I was being honest, I am slightly jealous I could not join them on such an informal and comprehensively playful tour. I haven't jumped on beds for a few years now, especially in the whirlwind of seriousness that has blown us along for say the last three years or so. I cannot wait for January either.....even if the heavy schedule of being First Lady is menacingly upon me....I will definitely make room for fun, fun, fun ;-)

Take care guys.....tomorrow is another day...

For the Love of Kelly...

2008-12-09T02:31:00.000-08:00

Regular readers of this blog will agree that the last two weeks entries have been sporadic to say the least. For this myself and my hubby unreservedly apologise and promise the hiccups will be a distant memory from today and the high quality and standars you had come to expect, will be the trend henceforth.

Talking of regular readers, not many can compare with our Kelly (pursuit of happiness, whose unrelenting support is something we greatly cherish and pray last forever! Kelly, please accept our special apology for the slip in standards and be rest assured they are a thing of the past. Please keep your comments coming in...we absolutely love them!

Phew! I feel much better doing that! Now, let me bring you up to date with events in our world. Aunty Hill's acceptance of the SOS job means her Senate seat becomes vacant, alongside that of my dear B. Invariably, there is a scramble to get those seats secured and the race for both vacancies, may turn out as frenetic as that of those who created them. Already, there is talk of a Cuomo or a Kennedy taking over the New York seat; and Barack's seat may even involve an FBI investigation into irregularities that lead all the way to the Illinois State House! The fun never stops!!!

All the drama has left me in a headspin and quite honestly totallly stunned. Apparently, if Old Man McCain had won, he had plans to make Barack the Secretary of State(I for one do not believe it!), which would have left the Illinois Senate seat vacant and guess who the powers that be wanted to occupy it. Yes, you are right, me! Can you beat that? Wonders will never cease! Well, thank God it never happened. First Lady sounds and feels a lot better ;-)

Oh, for the people who keep asking about the girls' welfare, please be rest asured they are doing well. I appreciate your concerns and on behalf on our family, will like to thank you.

Later....tomorrow is another day....x

As one Door closes....

2008-12-08T13:33:00.000-08:00

Hi There,

I hope you can all forgive my unannounced departure from writing in the last one week. It's been a traumatic week; one in which a truly loved one was lost, but we accept that God giveth and God taketh......may her soul rest in perfect peace.

So, it's been an interesting week and made even more so, by the miniscule amount of time I spent with my hubby. The few hours I spend with him, I never stop telling him to slow down and check his increasingly gray hairs! The girls are happy in their new school though and that means the world to us and basically means we refuse to moan about 'our' prevailing situation.

On something totally different, there have been loads of newsreel and magazine space dedicated to those trying to guess my inaguration attire. The truth is, if I spent as much time as these guys believe I do on choosing my clothes, I would never have time for anything else. I already have my dress, and it is definitely nothing like the monstrousities FOX have suggested on their website....they really have no taste or maybe you should view pictures below and be the judge!

Disgusting, right? And for God's sake, who is the woman in the pictures? Is that really supposed to be me? Wonders will never cease!

Tomorrow is another day.....

Return of the 18 Million Army General...

2008-11-28T03:35:00.000-08:00

First things first, apologies all......I really thought I had posted this piece on Friday! Imagine my horror, when I found out this was not the case.. I had forgotten to press the 'publish' button (typical!). I will do it now and luckily it will still appear to have been published on friday.....so no harm done! As for those who were excitedly anticipating my vibrant comments;-) Here goes....

So, sometime early Monday morning, our President-Elect, my hubby, will announce the most controversial appointees to his cabinet. Aunty Hill, with her army of ceiling shatterers, will henceforth be the face of the country abroad, as she mounts the Secretary of State rostrum, following in the illustrious footsteps of Kissinger and Rice....who could have seen this coming? Not even me!

In the end, I guess Barack has shown us all (and I really mean us, me included!) the true size of his heart and the non-existence of an ego. I can tell you all now, that I cannot vouch that I would have done the same, was I to be in that position. Funny enough, the only two people I can categorically affirm would have taken the same action, would be Barack's mum and my dad....both ironically not here with us. Well, I pray it works for everyone concerned. Some hurtful things were said during the campaign...hurtful and unnecessary. So much so, it became extremely cringy and embarassing when the same people called to offer their congratulations. I just did not know what to say to them! It's a situation that definitely makes you become a 'bigger' person.

I remember the first time I saw Uncle Bill after the elections....I could swear he initially avoided my gaze...but I give him credit for mentioning that we had to clean our politics and that he believed Barack would infact, be a great President, contrary to some quotes which were laid at his doorstep during the brutal campaigning season....as Bee and Jay always say...it's all good!

I am off Peeps....things to do, people to see and drapes to buy....later.

Tomorrow is another day.....

Elegantly Debated....

2008-11-27T18:55:00.000-08:00

The recent discussions in all the fashion magazines regarding the style (or lack) of America’s First ladies past, present and future; has become a hot gossip topic amongst my many fashionista friends and our numerous TV stations. The general consensus seems to be that everything falls to the House of Michelle to revive the spirit left behind by Jackie O!

Well people, I definitely ain’t no Jackie O, and I will continue to shop at Sears, Macys and online like everyone else! Glamour is wanted by some in their First Lady, but simplicity is this Lady’s choice. Simple cuts, simple hems, simple shoes and a simple attitude, that’s the House of Michelle! As a mother of two daughters, it not only falls upon me to show the right example, the onus is firmly on me, not to show the wrong one.

America is in a recession and food lines are forming all over her proud, rich and patriotic country! Flamboyance is dead, but if it is just my wishful thinking, I hope I have an army of people who want that wish to come true!

I find it quite hilarious really, that the likes of Vogue, Vanity Fair and other glossies, attempt to build a style icon out of a simpleton like me, but I fully understand and appreciate their need to generate a movement out of what is at best a parade. Having said that, I have to give props for some of the pictures they have taken of my many outings and how good I do look in them (well, if you don’t blow your trumpet…it will rust!). See what I mean in the gallery below. My girls have chosen the pictures for your viewing pleasure and they never stop saying to me; ‘Mama, you look so fineeeeeeeee!’

I guess I am really ;-)

On that self-satisfying note, I guess it’s time to say; tomorrow is another day!

P.S – I know I have not mentioned any happenings relating to my hubby, but how can you relay something you know nothing about. The Intelligence agencies are briefing him 24-7 and for the first time, we will have SECRETS! Can you believe that crap?!! Well, be careful what you ask for……

The Eternal Light of the Funny Mind!

2008-11-26T11:03:00.000-08:00

While chomping through Law books at Harvard and Princeton, I had the pleasure of having my serious moments punctuated by several beautiful characters that God sent my way. They were of different strands and bloodlines, born just to make people laugh and be happy! If I had to list the amount of times God indicated his wish that I should relax and chill through my difficult and demanding lectures, I would fill the whole diary and that would not sit comfortably with fans of this blog, who are already complaining that my notes are too long…..come on guys, I am a WOMAN! We always go on too long…because we’ve got more to talk about!

In any case, one of those University characters stood out more than most. She was from Africa and I have intentionally not mentioned her name, because she too needs her privacy. Let me be the first to acknowledge her wicked sense of humour and thank her again through this page, for colouring my life with delicious and vibrant shades. Her ‘strict Nigerian parent’ routine, a wicked send up of her well-heeled parents, was a joy and I can still hear it to this very day. It is timeless in its ability to make me laugh, although Barack, a more comically serious type, struggles to see why my classmate’s routines got me in such hysteria, but what do men know ;-)

I can still remember the words as they were hurled towards me, as the most reserved person in class; ‘Michelli, I did not send you to Harvardi to go and be quiet like a mouse, you hear dis? I send you there to be the strongest African woman! What is wrong with you? Why are you not going to University to make friends? You want to be powerful and lonely? And when I say make friends, I do not mean boys o! You make friends with girls, except for the ones who are very eager and might have funny big hands, you hear me so? Anyway, I have asked the Dean to keep his eyes on you and any mistake, Michelli, you will finish your course in Siberia. They have very cold Universities there, their girls all have funny big hands and they don’t charge as much as Harvadi!’

I am in stitches just writing it down! I could never get over how she switched from her prim accent and basically left a class of thirty people, including the lecturer pissing ourselves laughing. Michelli and Harvadi! Guys, I guess you had to be there. Ooops…White House appointment for drapes….gotta go.

Tomorrow is another day!

The Uneasy Measurements of Power

2008-11-25T12:31:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!

I hope most of you have now gotten used to me jotting a few ‘Michelle perspective’ lines in your favourite diary. For those who have completely accepted me in my first 24 hours, I pass on my deep gratitude, and for those who may need some time, please accept my understanding. Oh yeah…for those who will only accept Barack’s words; what can I say? I guess you are just going to have to grin and bear it!

I wonder how many enemies I just made with that paragraph…..you see, that’s how women hang. We don’t sit around festering about who we have offended; we simply move on and upset the next person! I am kidding by the way….I can see the headlines now; ‘Michelle Obama says Women have no time for Men!’ Can you imagine the juice the gossip rags will extract from that one line?!

Seriously though, as you get to know me, you will find that I am very hard to keep up with and that is why I love my B, because he is the only one who understands me. He is also the only one who will accept my crap! His patience with moi is infinite! That’s what sets him apart and makes him perfect for my mental dimensions.

Talking about dimensions, I am due at the White House tomorrow to sort out some decorating needs. Laura Bush, one of the most graceful women you will ever meet, has agreed to assist way pass the call of duty. She is the perfect hostess! It’s a shame sometimes when such a wonderful person has to be forever linked with such a negative time in history, virtue of her husband’s presidency.

I do wonder sometimes what the stars have in store for Barack and I. But the core of my worry is reserved for my girls. All that life ahead of them and can you imagine if something goes wrong with this presidency, having to carry that cross forever? Well, I guess that’s why they call it the First Family…..first to be honoured and first to be maligned…it’s just how the cookie crumbles. Besides, God is in control!

By the way Kelly…..EMTALA is a horrible law and until we give our people Universal health care, we are still short of what the human spirit deserves. Think about it, this law was passed in 1968 and look where we are today! I will address this topic later next week, Kelly. I hope all my doom and gloom hasn’t darkened the mood as against my hubby’s light and refreshing notes. The truth is we might be one, but our lives naturally, are separate and when I am not feeling so hopeful, he is the one I seek after God. The same applies to him when he needs to laugh. Are you surprised that I am funny? Well, I will furnish the diary with one of my funnies tomorrow……damn, look at the time…need to go pick the girls! See ya!

Oh, sorry…..tomorrow is another day!

Welcome to Mama's House!

2008-11-24T11:50:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone....It's Michelle here!

I bet you never thought this day would come! Well, it has and I am your diarist for the next two weeks at least ;-)

I have always secretly wanted to do this, but I am not blessed with my husband’s natural ability to stare at an empty screen and almost instantly populate it with words of wisdom and encouragement. He was born with that skill and he, probably more than anyone I know executes it with such deftness, it is almost awe-striking to see.

So, don’t expect me to tug at your heartstrings with any sweet enticing words, for I am a humble Law lecturer just trying to impart what little knowledge I have on my students and what great listeners they are. I hope you guys share that trait; otherwise, the 2 week assignment could peter out in less than one!

I suppose I better bring you up on the latest news in the Obama household. We have finally found a school for the girls and unlike what most people thought, we have gone against type and chosen a school with discipline and self-love woven in its fabric. It is a Quaker school where all the expected rules still exist and I am sure the girls would be happy there…well, I hope so anyway. Because, bottom line, I chose the school, so it’s a test of my judgement - which people are bound to unfavourably compare to a man who dared to dream to be President and succeeded – so I pray I am right. Actually, I am always right...Or so my husband leads me to believe.

Anything else I am leaving out? Em……oh yes, we are waiting with unabated breath for Aunty Hill’s comeback to the job offer. Personally, I would have preferred Nancy Pelosi or even Condoleezza Rice; but one is yet to run with the wild horses and the other might be too wild to tame…I will let you work out which is which.

Anyway, that’s me done! I have chores to attend to…some of us have real jobs…jobs a lot more demanding than being Mr President-Elect! I mean, I wish I had the same number of assistants that Barack has, even now - before he is even sworn in - I wouldn’t have to move my ass all day!

Oh, I have always wanted to say this; Tomorrow is another day!

Here comes the Lady.....

2008-11-21T00:30:00.000-08:00

Guys,

I have some good news....well, I think it's good anyway. Due to a very busy schedule for the next fortnight, I am happy to announce that my darling Michelle, will be updating the diary.

As usual, she is keen I do not let you guys down and also, in the light of the imminent restrictions on my media activities (which this diary comes under), it is feasible that my entries might be dictated rather than being engaged on my blackberry! Oh, did you know that is going to be taken away as from January?! Unbelievable!!! But read my lips....no matter what they take away from me, no matter how much they try to limit our contact, always remember; I will remain with you....ok Kelly?

So, chill back, relax AND HAVE A BLESSED WEEKEND!

Oh...before I go, I have share something with you.....In the hustle and bustle of the election season, I missed a certain magazine cover, which has given us hours of laughter in the last few days. Tyra Banks, a good friend of the family decided to 'send us up' by posing as the First Lady for a glossy monthly. The picture taken as far back as August was Tyra's way of affirming her ultra confidence on the election result. She is our only family friend who was relaxed enough to sleep through election night!! Anyway, what do you think....it's nice I guess. Our only problem at home at the moment is our girls keep saying they are the First Daughter shown un the picture! Come on Ty Baby, you could have just used two girls and saved us all the aggro ;-)

Tomorrow is another day...with Michelle!

Only Big Boys need Apply!

2008-11-20T03:02:00.001-08:00

During the campaign season, our team came up with the idea of appointing a Chief Technology Officer if we ever made it to the White House. Now that we have almost made it to the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (well, the inauguration has not happened yet, so you never know!), it is the right time to start narrowing down our shortlist.

The only criteria as you can imagine is having loads of Wonga and a competitive streak. The likes of Larry Ellison, Vint Cerf, Reed Hundt, Paul Allen, and of course, my main man Billy G come to mind. Although there could be some dark horses....

In any case, this is not one job that will have anything to do with party affiliations. You have to know your s**t! Basically, the CTO will be responsible for delivering an ultra-modern IT capability for government and all its agencies. With so much competition in the League of Nations, one has to ensure America still takes the lead. Just take a good look at the fervent ambitions of the BRIC countries, who tirelessly pursue technological advancement……trust me people; sleep is not an option!

So, I welcome your suggestions for this job of jobs. Personally, I don’t care who does it, as long as they are a confirmed Geek, who dropped out of University and was born in 1955!

I’ve got you thinking now…haven’t I?

Tomorrow is another day………..

Profitting from Fear.....

2008-11-19T12:23:00.000-08:00

Today has been fun, fun fun!

First, I was briefed about the Somalian pirates who have turned the silouhette of their shanty towns, into mansion-swept drives and avenues. Picture after picture (shame I am not allowed to share them with you)confirmed what we had always hoped was not happening. These despicable pirates are now community heroes in a land that time forgot. I thought I had seen it all before winning this election, but trust me people; 99% of us have no clue what is really going on, and guess what? You are better off not knowing....

Post the pirate briefing, I had the displeasure of having to sit through Al-Qeada's second-in-command spewing insults at me and all that America holds dear. Personally, I was bored out of my mind, but Rahm's frequent unprintable interjections made it all worthwhile. I have heard swearing during my university years, that I never thought anyone would surpass, but if there was a town call F**K, Rahm Emmanuel would be the Mayor. Anyway, after the dreadful video played, I had the pleasure of having to listen to Rahm's inventive ploy of capturing both Bin Laden and his deputy. I cannot share the details, but take it from me....they would die a slow, painful and neutered death!

So, for those of you who still want to be President, just think what eventful days are in store for you. My mother used to say; 'be careful what you ask for son, for the good Lord might just give it to you.' Well, I have everything I have always wanted; great family, great job...to be, and a great dog apparently. But can I share something with you that really bugs me?

In January 2009, I am going to start a job, in which I currently can't recount my day's work with my kids! They are already asking; 'how was your day, Dad?'

The first person to give me some good advice on what to say, will get a T.shirt and baseball cap from the Obama '08 campaign. Trust me, they are cool items.

Tomorrow is another day......

It’s a Dog’s Life!

2008-11-18T11:50:00.000-08:00

I am sure the majority of you must know by now, that Sasha and Malia are going to get the pet dog promised to them prior to the elections. I am not a great dog lover(as clearly depicted by my awkwardness in this picture), all I could think of whilst posing for this picture was; I hope this poodle does not piss on my coat! As for the dog coming to live with us, I have had to disguise my uneasiness and act ‘Presidential’, in the face of impending barking and pooping everywhere! Yes, I said it…pooping! I have ordered every dog lover in the White House to order their pooper scooper on eBay.

My nervousness with the canine issue, cruelly exposed during my first official press conference, with my clumsy, self-deprecating ‘mutt’ joke, is something I desperately have to work on. All I can imagine is dog’s hair everywhere and nobody but Mr President to pick them up! Call me paranoid, but I just know it’s gonna happen….Actually, I have come up with an idea that I believe is doomed to failure, but one that I will pursue all the same. What do you guys think? A kennel on the White House grounds for the dog…..brilliant idea right? I know what you are saying right now……’two hopes, No hope and Bob is dead!’

Talking about dog houses, I get the feeling I am close to inhabiting one within the next few days. As you all know, I have approached Aunty Hill about the SOS job, in spite of the vociferous opposition within our camp. I have explained to the gang that we have to transcend our petty differences, but their mood is still the dark, intense one I witnessed the first time I mentioned the idea, two weeks ago.

‘She is not the problem, it’s her husband I am worried about,’ shouted Regina, one of the youngest members of the team.

‘This woman could have ended up as our President, are you saying he could have been a problem for her,’ I asked.

‘Yep Sir,’ came back the defiant reply. Yep, you guessed it…..It was Regina again.

The silence from the other occupants of the room was deafening, a signal, I thought, of their huge show of support for the young lady’s sentiments.

I looked around the room, desperately searching to recognise camaraderie for my views, but it was official……I was alone…again! My last resort as usual, my beautiful wife, deftly turned away before I could catch her eyes, shaking her head and smirking as she headed to the back garden. It was the classic signal – No Chance!

Tomorrow is another day…..

The Path…..

2008-11-17T12:16:00.000-08:00

In a bid to explain our stunning victory at the polls, the airwaves have been full of stories about individuals who paved the way for me to get where I find myself today. For my part, I find this discourse intriguing….I especially like the phrase ‘paving the way’, as it invokes images of hard work and struggle, which have undoubtedly been the hallmark of the Black struggle.

But in our quest to rubber-stamp those battle-weary souls with this badge of honour, it might be prudent to understand the essence of that special individual who takes a chip at the ceiling of privilege; even though everything around them dictates they act in vain. That belief which lies within them making them trust in the goodness of mankind trumping the evil which lies within some of us, that hope and capacity for a better tomorrow, this is what we should be celebrating…….because, if Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Harriet Truman and all the others who sacrificed to get us here, lacked the central human quality of belief against all odds, we would still be providing free labour to build the master’s wealth.

The faith they had, was the force that blew open the path that we all mange to tow today….the question is; what are we sacrificing now for the children and grandchildren we are raising today? Think about it…….

Tomorrow is another day……….

The Return of Rahmbo….

2008-11-14T12:14:00.000-08:00

As expected, there were a few raised eyebrows around the world, specifically in America and the Middle East, when I announced the appointment of my fellow Chicagoan and good friend, as White House Chief of Staff. Anyone who knows Rahm’s record will understand why.

Once a close ally of Uncle Bill and Aunty Hill, Rahm is the political equivalent of Joe Pesci’s character, in Casino. Powerful, streetwise, dogged, shrewd and menacingly unpredictable, Rahm was the guy who told Tony Blair not to f**k up a speech, during the Bill Clinton Whit House years. He was the same guy who repeatedly stabbed a piece of steak, whilst mentioning all the known enemies of the Clintons, whilst having dinner in a sedate, highbrow Washington restaurant. He is not someone you want fighting against you, which invariably makes him an invaluable friend and ally.

As a true lover of his ancestral homeland, Rahm fought in the Israeli army and is affiliated with people by way of blood and social circles, who can best be described as fervent Jews. Only last week, we had to practise some danger limitation on the back of some anti-arab sentiments echoed by Rahm’s dad. That, I am afraid to inform you, comes with the territory…..Rahm is like your pet python…one minute he is your best friend, but you go down the wrong alley with him and he can literally squeeze the life out of you! Only kidding, but he can be fearsome at times…

With all that said and done, this man is really a pussycat and he is a devout family man. I am glad he is on our team and long may the partnership last……the most important thing is for our real international foes to know that it will not be wise to draw first blood, otherwise, a massacre will be unleashed! Am I allowed to say that, now I am President-Elect? Oh well, I have and that’s the way it is!

Tomorrow is another day.

They all my Peoples!

2008-11-13T12:12:00.000-08:00

I suppose you all have heard about my latest plan to stretch out the hands of friendship to certain areas, where most of you would consider enemy territory. I am aware that quite a number of you, will find it distasteful and some will find it downright indigestible, to see me ‘cosying’ up to the likes of Aunty Hill and Old Man McCain. In my defence, I ask you to rise above all the hate and bile, reaching for a higher ground of friendship and camaraderie. This is America and even the likes of Abraham Lincoln worked with his rivals for the betterment of our great country. We cannot preach to the Israelis and Palestinians to carve out a peaceful existence, whilst we curl up in spite and refuse to let our foes through the door of progress………we need to show we are better than that!

In that ongoing frame of mind, I can confirm that it is true that I have spoken to Aunty Hill about the Secretary of State position. If there was one person left in America who can effectively display their God-given talents in a demanding role, it is definitely Aunty Hill as S of S. And like I have told countless people already, it is not equivalent with ‘sleeping with the enemy’, as some of you have suggested in your emails to me. Aunty Hill is not my enemy…..the first rule in politics is never to take these things personal. I had a go at her, as much as she had of me Just like the Old Man and even Plain ‘he is not as American as us’ Sarah (although, I will not be giving her a job – God, can you imagine!)….it’s a high-risk game, politics and you sometimes have to be brutally effective to achieve your goal.

Anyway guys…gotta go. I got an email the other day….oh, talking about emails, it looks like I will be getting rid of my Blackberry….can you believe that? Something to do with the FBI and CIA palaver….I will miss it. Back to what I was initially saying, I got a cheeky email from a young Nigerian boy….he attached the cartoon above. Michelle and the girls thought it was funny and they want to invite him for the inauguration! Like I haven’t got enough problems already!

Tomorrow is another day…………

Mutt not to Say…….

2008-11-12T14:16:00.001-08:00

Anyone who has been reading my diaries would know by now, that the position of President-Elect, talk less of President, is unravelling in it’s complexity on a daily basis…..I have stammered, stuttered and hesitated more times in the last one week, than I have in the whole of the last four years! That aside, I have also began this horrible habit of cracking jokes!

As I have always hoped, those of you who supported me from the start and all the way through on my White House journey, would continue to be honest with me, when I err and I will also reciprocate when I feel you need to hear it. With that spirit in mind, I would like to thank all of you who wrote and criticised me for my ‘mutt’ joke. It was self-denigrating, indulgent and unnecessary. I especially would like to apologise to those of you who took the pains to talk about your mixed-race heritage and how that word could now be used by wicked people for their selfish motives. Please accept my heartfelt apology.

You know what my real fear is? Michelle, ever the observant one, echoed it yesterday; ‘B, I hope you don’t spend most of this Presidency apologising. First Nancy Reagan and now this’

I have no such fear. I just need to get my foot under the carpet and I am sure I will be fine. Phew! Uneasy lies the head……..

Tomorrow is another day…….

The Ageing Process.....

2008-11-11T04:00:00.000-08:00

Well...well..well. The White House visit....well..well.

In life, I have continually learnt to be careful not to judge a book by it's cover, or even in some cases, by it's last page! George W Bush and I first met back in 2005 and as I recounted in my book, he actually took me aside and to paraphrase, said something to this effect; 'Obama, you have a bright future ahead of you, but you need to be careful of people from my side and your side, if you know what I mean. They will tear you down once you begin to become loved and adored. remember that.....'

How could I possibly forget? He then coolly turned to aide for some hand sanitiser and offered me some as well, which I accepted. A few minutes later when the real affairs of the state were to be dealt with, it was President George W Bush that began to talk! His face stern and his manner that of a general who was not used to interruptions, came to fore. It was enlightening for me. I saw it and I for the first time recognised Power. It's a lonely affliction and at my first conference and on this White House visit with Michelle, I felt it again. I saw the President and at close quarters saw the ravages which were to come to me......you just age...it's ineviatble.

Laura Bush was radiant as ever....you see she is one of Michelle's favourite people and that takes a lot of beating I tell you. Michelle rarely truly likes or trusts people when it comes to politics, but she loves Laura. The President is taken by Michelle as well....they all get on...to be frank, at times I felt like a gooseberry!

Back to doing the nation's work!

Tomorrow is another day.....

No 'I' in Team....

2008-11-10T00:30:00.000-08:00

Guys,

I cannot begin to explain to you the whirlwind I have found myself in the last few days. If you want to be President and you want to do the job properly, then you have to be prepared to bust your b*lls!

We are slowly getting the team together and we are confident you will all see the merit in our choices. Every single outstanding financial and political brain in our country has been sounded out on the make-up of the team and the likes of Paul Volcker and Warren Buffet, to apply the brakes when we begin to introduce our youthful exhuberance.

I should let you know that I will continue to update the diary, in spite of my new schedule, because when it comes down to it, your comments have kept me on track for the last 6 months and I would hate for you to think I will just discard you now that I am the man ;-)

In that spirit, I would like to thank Kelly, whose kind words have been noted and will serve as inspiration for me. Kelly apparently writes a blog and I hope people will go there to see what she does (http://kelly-pusuitofhappiness.blogspot.com), unfortunately, I haven't had the time to do the same, but I definitely will. Also, to all the others who have taken their time to write me, may the Lord continue to bless you.

That's it....gotta go! Have to prepare for my first public visit to the White House, with Michelle in tow! This will be fun!

Tomorrow is another day....

Welcome to Hell........

2008-11-07T11:25:00.000-08:00

In all the congratulatory messages I have received over the last 48 hours, the one that definitely sticks in the mind was the one given to me by President Bush today in the garden of the White House. With everyone absent, except a few granite-chin agents hanging around, he looked at me intently for about 30 seconds and said the words I was never expecting;

'Barak, this job is not what they think it is....I was going mad and only Laura saved me. I hope Michelle does the same for you. No one can prepare you bro. welcome to Hell!'

Stunned and disorientated, I did a double take to make sure the President had just called me Bro! It was him and he had. It was the first time I truly felt I had got what I asked God for, but at the same time I fully realised why people say; be careful what you ask for, or you might get it. The President's body language, much more receptive than when we met for the bailout meeting, confirmed my new status and also made me comprehend what the job can do to you.

The President took me on a few more walks around the legendary house and stopped at a particular spot and said; 'you do realise that slave labour built this house, can you imagine any of them would have thought any of their ancestors would have been the landlord? Barak, the truth is John would have been struggled here and can you imagine the Alaskan lady as VP? I am glad you are here my man, and to be frank, I knew you were more competent than McCain, when you guys came for the meeting. He said jack! How can you suspend your campaign to solve a crisis and contribute zip?! And they say I am dumb!'

Suffice to say I am still reeling from my White House experience, Michelle and the girls on the other hand had a breeze with the classy Laura Bush.

It's crazy really, nothing seems to change....I am President-elect, yet, I still get the short straw! Oh, before I go, let me attach apicture that shows the moment I heard I was elected President.....I was pratically sh*tting myself!

Tomorrow is another day.....

The Real Work Begins......

2008-11-06T00:15:00.000-08:00

My People,

It ain't easy being the head that wears the crown. Already people are jostling for positions in the cabinet. The CIA and FBI want me to attend all-night meetings to discuss some high-profile stuff and it seems, there is no rest for anyone who wins an election ;-)

Sasha is so stunned by the unrelenting pace of the whole thing, she whispered to me yesterday; 'Dad, are you sure we are going to be seeing you at all?' I have reassured her and her sister, but I guess the way they were playing and hugging their new puppy, showed that they know me too well.

Anyway, I have to go....messages are pouring in from everywhere and I have to confess that we are innundated. My main issue to resolve in the next week, is to decide if Aunty Hill should be given the Healthcare guru position.....there is still a lot of doubt about the Clintons here and all my arguments are falling on deaf ears. Even Michelle slipped out of the room when I began talking about them!

I managed to excuse myself from the vast meeting held in our front room, to track her down, but she managed to avoid me by placing her mobile to her ear and making what I know was a fake call! On my return to the front room, everyone stopped speaking and avoided my gaze! I am still mystified at the reaction the Clintons get.

Tomorrow is another day....

Phew.........

2008-11-05T23:10:00.000-08:00

Guys...I am sooooo tired.

Taking a few hours off to be with the family. In actual fact, I am sneaking onto my laptop to send this entry, as Michelle has banned me from any of my communication gadgets!

So, I better run. I might be President-Elect, but Michelle is now First Lady in waiting - So she still has the power!

Tommorrow is another day...

Time to Exhale......

2008-11-04T20:31:00.000-08:00

2230hrs: Yes, that's right....we did it!! Just breathe.....I know how it must feel. Yes we can and Yes we did!!

So, today the 4th of November 2008, earlier than we all envisaged...we have won a remarkable and hard fought election.

It is all down to you and your belief.

It is all down to the young, who we were told do not come out to vote.

It is all down to the old, who we were told would never allow us to get there.

It is all down to the disenfranchised, who we were told would never believe in our or their dream.

It is all down to the best and the true essence of what it means to be American.

I wish I could go on, but the crowd are going mad and I will be in trouble if I don't go out to see them......although, I am President now, so maybe I can take my time ;-)

To Michelle and my girls(you can have your puppy now!), thank you for being the greatest family a man can hope for. To the greatest campaign team of all time...and my two Davids. To Tut, my mother, my father and my grandfather, who all began but couldn't get to the finish line with us......God bless your rested souls. Thank you Lord!

God bless America.

Tomorrow will definitely be another day.........

Let's Go!!!!

2008-11-04T11:23:00.001-08:00

1100hrs Today is a culmination of a public diary that I have kept to involve you in my trying task to lead our great country. I began to write this, as it became obvious at a very early stage that some of you out there wanted to exchange views with me on the election trail. I have enjoyed your comments and I cherish each one as a mother goose cherishes its chicks. You have made me strong, resilient and I love you all.

So, as the morning appears on the horizon today, let it known to all Americans that our chance to change the dealt cards we have been told we cannot alter, has finally arrived. The hour of complaining of the Bush era and how government and Washington has not been on our side, is at an end. It is incumbent upon us to use our hands to redraw our destiny and walk into that polling booth with pride and purpose.

This is not the time to doubt our cause or crumble with hesitation.

This is not the time to be filled with scepticism or misgivings.
This is the time for certainty and belief…..onward we go to our promised place and taking our country back!

If you can see it, you can become it, if you can become it, you can definitely achieve it.

Are you ready? Let’s GO!

Tomorrow is definitely another day.

R.I.P Toot……

2008-11-03T11:12:00.000-08:00

And so the great woman is gone to a better place. I hope I haven’t let any of you who were expectant to see an entry first thing today….it has been a difficult day.

Life has always held a mystery to me and I often find myself struggling for meaning to a lot of occurrences in my short life. For instance, as it now transpires neither my father, mother or maternal grandparents are alive to witness what would have easily been a crowning moment of all their efforts.

I know commentators have often referred to my father as intelligent, but irresponsible and I have not yet read any piece on our relationship that has nailed one undeniable fact; I inherited quite a lot of gifts from him. The only people who have always acknowledged his effect on my life, are the other people mentioned in the paragraph above. This was what set grandma apart for me. She had a fear of black people, especially black men and often espoused views which to say the least were neither politically correct, nor palatable for a young man to digest. Especially one who had black blood running through him, but in the end, she also had some very good things to say about my father. Things that in no small way helped shaped who I eventually became.

She was a remarkable woman of sacrifice, giving up so much to make our lives better. The picture below, for me, displays the complete love and adoration she had for me…..it is my favourite picture of her. I know you have probably seen it many times, but it is important for me to let you know how significant it really is. She will be sadly missed and if this thing that we are fighting for comes through, that January morning will be a day of mixed emotions.

Tomorrow is another day………

The Brave of the Land!

2008-10-31T00:25:00.000-07:00

As those of you who support our campaign wake this friday morning, I want you to remember that in the last days before this election, we need to dig deep into our emotional reserve and strengthen our resolve going forward. We need to avoid doubt and fear, embracing hope and belief. We need to realise this is our time and no one can take this away from us.

Do not let the negativity worry you, nor should you let the death threats get to you. Do not ask yourself; 'Are they really going to let Obama in?'

Tell yourself; 'Only God can decide and we believe he is on our side.'

Do not slouch....do not hide....do not cringe....do not waiver.

Victory is ours, for we are the brave!

Tomorrow is another day........

The Takeover!

2008-10-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

In one of my good friend, Jay-Z’s albums, he has a track called ‘The Takeover’ where he basically announces his dominance of the Hip-Hop genre, with sufficient evidence to back his claim up. It is one of my favourite Jay tracks……and I love the way he (well, Kanye West who produced) sampled The Doors, David Bowie and KRS1. The lyrics just rip, big time and I will like to apply them to my current scenario. To paraphrase Jay-Z; the Old Man don’t want it with me, I will definitely end his career and separate his mind from Spirit!

The infomercial has now come and gone and haters still complain; ‘Oh, he thinks he is President already, Oh, he looks too presumptuous, Oh, he is this, Oh, he is that’

All this because we decided to bring the heat to them and show them what a ‘political takeover’ means. Win or lose, we have already run the most professional and shrewdest campaign in political history. We will now be the yardstick; no matter what happens on that November day….we have hit them so hard, they will wake up in sweat thinking about us! We have pounded them and will continue to pound them until the last second f voting until the announcement of the results….we can’t stop, we wouldn’t stop, until the takeover is complete!

Argggghhhhh…..I better go, before I say something I regret!

Tomorrow is another day….

Cry Babies...

2008-10-29T11:40:00.000-07:00

At a period when America is in dire need of proactive champions, all we seem to be getting from the other side are people who are reacting to issues and clearly show no ability at original thought. At a time when America clearly needs leaders, all we seem to be getting from the other side, is second-hand rhetoric and directionless babble about things no one cares about. I never mentioned this before, but if my rivals are going to start calling me names; I might as well inform them that their ‘champion’ virtually had nothing constructive to say during the emergency meeting called by President Bush at the onset of this economic crisis. Trust me, I was there and that view can be backed up by other witnesses who were present.

How can we be expected to hand over the reins of power to such an individual? Of course, most of the people on the other side are aware of these weaknesses, hence the concentration on national security! But who says that non-contact with our greatest threats is the correct or safest way forward? With me, I am going to leave our enemies in no doubt of where we stand…..if you want us to be uneasy friends, that’s fine. We can c-operate and ensure a safe world, but if you want us to be enemies, cool…I will rather we weren’t, but if you f**k with us, the consequences will be extremely dire to your population! We will not accept your s**t no more! My Presidency will not hobnob with people who sponsor terrorism, just because we get our oil from them…no! I will tell you to clean your backyard and keep your crap out of my country and I will keep the greedy contractors out of yours.

This is the Obama way and that is why I really feel sorry to those complaining of the 30 minute infomercial (as they call them) going out later today. They are not just a message for the Old Man and his team, they are a message to those who don’t want to see America prosper….I will entertain your insults and name-calling, but once you have turned down my overtures to be civil, then I will crush you…hard!!! The ‘Infomercial’ will be broadcast and we will speak to the whole of America, without the usual uninformed interruptions…they might not like it, but this is our time!

Imagine what type of ads the Old Man’s team would have run if they had the money….these are the people who have inferred I am a socialist, a friend of terrorists, a hater of America and a weak and popstar-like individual, so just imagine what they would have said if they had done their homework and amassed the funs we have. As my British friends would say……..they are just whinging!

Tomorrow is another day……

The Last Holiday.....

2008-10-28T11:49:00.000-07:00

Today, Michelle and I have so far come a long way in our fasting regime designed to purify us of any negative energy, which can obviously be a problem in these emotionally challenging times leading up to the elections. We are solid in the belief that God oversees everything and he will supervise a smooth, superbly run campaign and he will ultimately deliver to us what is his wish and hopefully, this will be the keys to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

We are praying intensely for peace, grandma’s health and an incident-free election night. We have chosen to keep focus on the important things, intentionally avoiding all the tripe being thrown by the other side, for we know they have nothing left to say that can bother us.

My task over the next few days is to avoid being driven to distraction by the other side. I have to focus on the prize and channel all my energy into victory….although quietly, something a old friend of mine from downtown Chicago still haunts me; ‘Barak, if you win bro, just know that no Brothas or Sistas are going to work the next day. It is not a maybe or a could be and I do not have to phone a friend, it is a fact!

The truth is, in all the madness of this campaigning, I never really thought about that. I know how my peeps are and quite frankly….it could happen.

Tomorrow is another day……

Biden My Time…..

2008-10-27T12:39:00.000-07:00

I have had untold pressure from all political quarters, to rein in my running mate, Joe Biden. Some complain of Joe’s tendency to misspeak (their word, not mine), whilst others somewhat in line with the other group, believe Senator Biden can be a liability, because he sometimes appears to be siding with the opposition with some of his outbursts.

First things first, I hear all of you and I love and respect the fact you have bothered to get in contact regarding my esteemed colleague. Having said that let me reassure everyone that Joe Biden is probably the reason we are going to win the election on November 4. In Joe, we have a straight-shooter who faces up to the reality of issues and maybe sometimes speaks with his heart when others believe he should be utilising his head. But guess what; the heart is where the soul of a man resides…….we have to always remember that. So, Joe said the world will very quickly test my Presidency because I was young in foreign relations terms, as far as I am concerned, I take this to be fact, but nothing gladdens my heart more than the fact that this fantastic lawmaker will be in my corner!

I chose Joe Biden not for his ‘follower’s mentality’ but his leadership qualities. I chose him because whilst other married legislators kept apartments in Washington and avoided going home every night, Joe has been travelling to Delaware where his family home is, every night for 35 years. He is a solid man, a reliable soul and most of all, ready to be President tomorrow!

I doubt if you can truly say that for his opposite number.

Tomorrow is another day……

UnBelievable!

2008-10-24T11:03:00.001-07:00

What a day this is turning out to be……..my grandma in Hawaii (who I am seeing tomorrow, God willing), turns out to be gravely ill. Much more than we had thought it turns out and even though Michelle did her best to hide the truth from me, you could see it in her eyes, deep in the corner where she says only I can see.

So, you can imagine the heavy heart I carry with me in anticipation of meeting grandma (I keep getting panic attacks that I will not see her alive again) for what seems to be the last time, especially in the light of the fact that I lost my mum whilst I was on a business trip, through a long and painful illness as well. How I wish people took that into consideration before sending me texts about irrelevant issues.

To show the ridiculous nature of these election times, someone (don’t how she got my number!) decided that this was the time to send a text about a member of the Old Man’s campaign staff, who had been mugged and had a ‘B’ scrawled on her face! What do these people want from me exactly? I guess the ‘B’ stands for Barak or even better, Biden. Although the way I feel at the moment, Bollocks as my Brit friends would say, is really apt!

I am not craving special treatment, but anyone savvy enough to get my mobile number, must be aware of the family situation I am going through at the moment…by all means, ask me about the economy, healthcare or Iraq, but a mugged woman with a B on her face? Bugger off, you Bloody B*****!

Tomorrow is another Day……..

Elegantly Wasted!

2008-10-23T10:36:00.000-07:00

This election will be the death of me! In a very funny way I mean.

So, the Republicans spent over $100,000 on Sad Sarah’s wardrobe for her introduction to America. Well, at least we can now understand why she doesn’t want ‘wealth spread around in America’.

The ridiculous nature of these people’s actions, do nothing but astonish me past levels I thought possible. These so-called patriots with the common touch, but a clearly uncommon nose for fashion, need to be given their own TV programme in how to crunch the credit of a nation! How badly dressed do you have to be, to need the tri-annual salary of an average family, to look good? More importantly, what has the money been spent on…….Moose fur???

Anyway, for those like me, who are incensed and irritated at the same time; please see the gallery below for what you can get for $100,000, just in case you need a lesson in ‘What not to wear.’ What a comical bunch!

Tomorrow is another day….

The Spoken Art...

2008-10-22T10:34:00.000-07:00

For those of you who are avid readers of this dairy, you will know that the multi-talented couple, Jay-Z and Beyonce are very good friends of the family. They are incredibly kind and have their heads screwed on just right. We often have dinner parties where we inevitably exchange ideas and let me be the first to tell you that those two are probably light years ahead of most mortals! They are conversant with and guided by the past, they place a lot of emphasis on the emancipation of their people and never ever take their position and fortunes for granted. As the impressive Jay-Z once said to me; ‘B, it’s artificial baby, it’s all a mirage and the minute you believe it’s real, poof….it’s all gone.’

In any case Jay and I were chatting yesterday and we played a game where we had to swap places for one hour. I basically had to come up wit a rap and he, a speech. The only rule was we had a maximum of 10 lines. It seemed an easy task initially, but Jay’s ability to deliver his speech in less than 30 minutes, completely put me on the rack! For those who are yet to appreciate the genius of this wordsmith, here was his short speech;

‘When I say I want to be President and people begin to question my motives and background, I often wonder if they have considered those qualities which I believe qualify me for the job. I wonder if they can comprehend the self-belief needed by a child with an absent father, to power through his dreams. I wonder if they understand the sheer outrageous courage a mixed-race child needs to survive in between the two races that clearly despise each other and at the same time represent him or her. I often question if those who do all they can to bastardise my name realise that as a newborn baby, the name Barak, a universal moniker with a variant of special meanings, is a badge that sets me aside and designed for the service of the world. I am not an accident or a product of careless thought; I was made to make you all happy and come November, you will be setting me on the trail to fulfilling that prophesy.’

Well, that was Jay’s contribution and Michelle has finally stopped reading it out, because each time she does, she cries! Jay is in another continent today, pursuing his dream of becoming Rap’s first billionaire and Beyonce is still leaving us voice messages asking if I have managed to go past my one line of Rap. I am not amused! Especially with my daughters giggling every time they walk past.

But for my people out there, what do you think about my rap so far; ‘My name is Obama and I am looking forward to November!’

What do you really think? Should I pack my career in, as my daughters advised?

Ahhhhh…..Tomorrow is another day…

The One!

2008-10-21T10:34:00.000-07:00

Every time I manage to retrieve my emails (for those of you who read this column, you know that is every three days!), I come across jewels of contention lodged discreetly in between the hate mail and partisan abuse!

I have just read a mail form a young man in Alaska, who has been obviously paying very close attention to my campaign! His questions were very interesting; ‘why do you not even acknowledge the existence of Sarah Palin, except on the pages of this blog? Why did you refuse to destroy Old Man McCain in any of the three debates, when the opportunities clearly arose in at least two? Finally, why have you evidently not muzzled Joe Biden, even in the face of his bizarre gaffes?’

I was taken aback by the balanced and concise nature of the questions…maybe if the Old Man’s campaign team had asked me the same through my esteemed rival; I might have struggled to answer them comprehensively, as the truth, just like hidden smoke, has a way of showing its face when you least want it to. So, I decided to call the young man.

His happiness at receiving my call was so overwhelming for me, that I almost started to believe it was all a set-up. After I had spoken to his whole family, he put on speaker phone and attested to his belief in my America; ‘none of the others would have called, not even my own Governor. That is why you are going to win; you are too smart for them. You are like Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali and Michael Phelps rolled into one! I am even convinced that there are times you don’t even know what you are going to say next. Good Luck Mr Obama and please the name is Steve Mariner, just in case there are any spare tickets for the inauguration!’

Tomorrow is another day….

Metally Precious...

2008-10-20T10:33:00.000-07:00

Some people never tire of asking why I am run my campaign differently from any history. They feel that perhaps I am cocky or elitist or at worst, both! Some have even gone as far as to question my cool, detached demeanour (their words, not mine), which apparently can distance me from some voters.

My answers are always the same; I am not running for President to live up to anyone’s standards, I am not in the fiercest fight of my political life to record some personal victories, I am in this to prove that all things American can be seen as good to set new bars for people to aspire to. I want my campaign to be the best run, the most ethically guided and the biggest financially in the history of our great country. I want the young children watching a process that they cannot directly make a difference in to be propelled to get involved in the affairs of their country. I want people to engage in projects in their communities, knowing fully well that if they want it, they can aspire to the most powerful office in the land. I want Hope to not just be word we bandy around to quieten the spirit of the downcast, but a word we use to rouse a generation into positive action…..that is why I might appear detached, cool and whatever else they call me…because, I am not here for just one part of our country, I am here for everyone.

My thing is this; my child’s education is not more important than yours. Your child’s healthcare is not second to mine and no one is above the natural line drawn for the implementation of justice…no matter how many silver spoons were jammed in their mouths at birth.

Tomorrow is another day….

Generally Speaking.....

2008-10-17T10:31:00.000-07:00

I don’t know if I have told you this previously, but I had pleasure of chatting with the Commanding General at Central Command, General David Patraeus, sometime this month and it was an interesting meeting indeed.

I have heard a lot of favourable feedback about the man and his ways, coupled with his seemingly success with the surge in Iraq, which all painted a picture of a thoughtful and intelligent man. I knew our first meeting would be testy, as I clearly support the 16 month withdrawal plan from Iraq and the transfer of our resources to resolving the Afghanistan situation, whilst the General though in support of withdrawal, favoured a more deliberate and possibly slower disengagement.

Invariably, I believe the two of us had more fun that we had anticipated. The General, informed, thorough and painstaking in the collection of his facts, delivered a first-class summation of the reasons for his position. Although, superbly impressed by his delivery, in reply I assured the General of our common desire to do the right thing for our America, but submitted that as a potential Commander-in-Chief, my views have to be tempered by the overall national security and not just from the point view of a Commanding General. He seemed impressed by that argument and conceded my potential remit was inherently wider than his and such he understood why I had am taken my position, just as I had acceded to understanding why he took his. So, I guess it was a bit of a stalemate, but one which I believe ensured the General was left in doubt about my character.

In the end, we need a strong commander-in-Chief, someone who can stand up to these guys, who are not used to people saying no to them. In President Bush’s time, the General has had almost executive power, as ‘W’ has abdicated all clout to him. Yes, we have to give him credit for appointing and then entrusting such a fine fellow with such control, but too much power can affect one’s control and an Obama presidency will not continue that policy.

Just to keep you all in the loop, before I leave, I told the General I will be praying he declares for the Democrats in the near future, as I considered him a great American and potentially a great Presidential candidate. He looked at me and smiled, whilst others around us laughed loudly. He held on to my hand for a shade longer than normal and said; ‘As long as I don’t have to run against you Sir.’

Pure class…...

Tomorrow is another day..

The Art of making Influential friends....

2008-10-16T12:30:00.000-07:00

The front door bell woke everyone early today, as an overexcited member of our campaign team couldn’t contain themselves with the breaking exclusive news they apparently had.

‘Can everyone gather around please,’ she asked in a booming voice that betrayed the early hour of the morning. ‘I have good news,’ she whispered and then went quiet for what seemed like an eternity. Her next words, just like her unannounced entry, caught most of us by surprise; ‘Colin Powell will be endorsing Barak come next week.’

It was satisfying and scary at the same time, especially as I had secretly craved this endorsement more than any other one. Colin Powell is a seriously respected and loved American, even in face of his unfortunate support of the Iraq war (but then what choice did he have?). Also, his potential in swaying a lot of independents - who to my mind will decide the election – is second to none and if the other side had caught wind of his potential support for their campaign, they would have been dangerously rejuvenated.

Saying all that though, in the absence of Michelle, I had no choice but to be the voice of caution warning everyone to await the actual endorsement, which was rumoured to be due next week. When it is finally announced, I can then tell everyone how Warren Buffet and Colin Powell are all for me!

And if they be for me…….who cares about those who are against us?

Tomorrow is another day….

Words....

2008-10-15T12:29:00.000-07:00

You know what I really hate?

Basically, it’s when politicians make promises which they in turn do not keep. The only time I really, really hate anything more than this, is when the said politician is Moi!

If you recall from yesterday’s entry, my plan was to talk about the economy and lay out the differences between myself and the Old man. That plan has now died a natural death, as I have had to change tact regarding my campaign strategy. My grandmother in Hawaii, who did all she could to avoid the limelight, looks like she will be cruelly thrust into it by the weekend, due to ill-health. I am advanced enough in this game to understand that the Press will use every bit of information it can lay its hands on. Michelle quietly slipped away to visit her this morning.

The news reaching us from…….is that she has suddenly taken ill and might not make it, which invariably would mean she might not witness her greatest achievement. You see, people say I am aloof, perhaps detached and jam-packed with gravitas, but what they never mention is where I could have got those traits from. My father, though absent was an incredibly brilliant man, even my grandparents had to grudgingly accept that fact….my grandparents brought me up with extraordinary amount of love and made me believe I was worthy of adulation and praise, from a very young age.

So, the slim, sometimes jaunty person who you see in front of you giving speeches is basically a product of his late father’s talents and the persistent devotion of doting mother and grandparents. I ensure everyday that I replicate that structure in the lives of my wife and daughters. I repeat my grandmother’s mantra; ‘You can be whoever you desire to be.’

Somehow today, unlike her, I have the joy of actually meaning those words when I speak them to my loved ones and apparently, if successful in these elections, I would have effectively empowered that mantra into a meaningful weapon for those like my grandma, who have had to say the words, with no genuine belief for the past few decades or so.

I hope my grandma lives to see me with one hand placed on that Bible on that January morning, so at least she can see that words will always be more powerful than conviction.

Tomorrow is another day….

Gainful Denial…..

2008-10-14T11:58:00.000-07:00

Today marks the beginning of a month-long fast for Michelle and I.

We have always been strong believers in self-denial being a strong weapon in one’s relationship with one’s maker. I have always fasted from the age of 18, and I have found it to be liberating and rewarding to the extent that you become so receptive to the forces of good and impervious to those of evil.

There are certain rules of course, as with anything else in life; we will not consume alcohol or smoke, nor would we use profanity even in the most harmless situations, we will harness good and positive thoughts, warding off any form of negativity. The objective is to be cleansed during this crucial period and to rise way above all the pettiness, which if one is honest, is often very tempting to get involved in.

In that spirit, I am going to spend the rest of the week speaking directly to those of you who will decide the outcome of this election, focusing solely on the issues which to my mind are namely; Economy, Ethics and Defense. I will begin tomorrow with the Economy and explain the issues and the differences between the Old man and I. By Friday, I would have laid out all the facts before you and on Monday the 20th, I would give you a summary from the Obama perspective…..the rest as the Tiger said to its completely weaned and graduated cub; ‘is up to you!’

Tomorrow is another day…….

State Of Grace

2008-10-13T11:56:00.000-07:00

State of Grace

"The day that Sen. Obama cast a vote not to fund my son when he was serving sent a cold chill through my body; let me tell you….."

Cindy McCain – To a Pennsylvania crowd on Thursday, 09th October 2008.

And so the half-truths and misleading statements season continues…….

Why we cannot all focus on the real issues is something that is still befuddling to me, so much so, that I really find myself struggling to extricate myself from the deep pondering in which I have resided for a few months now.

Yesterday, I was told that there were chants of ‘kill him’ at a Sarah Palin rally during the week, when she again brought up that ‘relationship’. Of course we do not know who the rally attendee wants to kill, but it would have been responsible of Sad Sarah to follow her boss’s lead and douse down any over the top situations. But then I guess expiration of life is not something that will chill a moose-hunting heart (apologies to hunters!).

Let’s go back to the opening quote, the vote the Old Man’s wife refers, was in 2007 and I did not vote for no funding, but instead voted for funding with some caveats inserted in the Bill. I guess explaining that version of the story, would not have attracted the desired levels of boos for the speaker. It’s a ridiculous situation! Joe Biden, who happens to have a military –serving son in Iraq, has continuously stated the true version of events, but yet the lies from the other side continue.

These days my favourite prayer starts like so; ‘God grant me the grace to ignore those who knowingly distort, in order to rile people against me.’

Tomorrow is another day….

Gospel according to St.Walcott.

2008-10-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

Got an interesting email the other day….never got the chance to read it with all this hectic stuff going on, but as a stickler for routine I never let my inbox go unchecked for more than three days. So, as I clicked and read the usual good luck messages and the odd death threat, I stumbled on the said mail from a young lady who insisted I do not mention her name in my diaries, although she gave me the license to confirm she is mixed-race (half black, half white) and currently engaged in a PHD programme from hell (she subsequently revoked my license concerning the name of her University!).

In any case, she wanted to know if I was familiar with the work of Derek Walcott, a West Indian playwright, poet and writer who won the Nobel price for Literature in 1992. She contended that Walcott’s work had a way of stripping away our perceived realities and donning us with the brutal honesty of what we really are. She advised I read the epic (her word) poem Omeros and the play Pantomime, before I commented on her assessment of Mr Walcott. In reply, I confirmed I had heard of Walcott’s work, but I had never read anything of his, a situation I wrote, I was now willing to rectify once the elections have come and gone.

Her reply seemed to imply she was pleased I would indulge just on her say so, but she then went on to say that her first Walcott recommendation will be to read 'What the Twilight Says: An Overture', by the same author. Apparently, Walcott’s use of words and classic lines like; “...we are all strangers here (10). [...] Our bodies think in one language and move in another...”(31), in reference to the blacks who inhabit the West Indies, were just examples of genius littered in the great man’s work.

She went on to ask; ‘do you feel like I do Mr. Obama, that mixed-race people often think in two languages, whilst people around us demand that we move in one…preferably their chosen one?!’

That was three days ago, I am still looking for the words to reply her.

Tomorrow is another day…………………..

For the sake of Brevity...

2008-10-09T15:59:00.000-07:00

Are you guys keeping your eyes on the telly and checking to see if you can see those ads I promised never to talk about. Well, I can’t help but say I told you so. Weeks ago, before the credit crisis began, it was the ‘Lipstick on a Pig’ palaver, today; we can all read and hear the Republican Negative message of the day.

It shames the very foundation of their party, but just like what we have seen with some individuals earlier this year, the need to win at all cost is the prevailing ambition…..It’s so sad…and that’s all I am saying today.

Tomorrow is another day……..

Empire striking Back!

2008-10-08T15:51:00.000-07:00

What’s happening people? Y’all feeling good?

I know times are hard and we are being driven by an inept navigator, but as my grandma in Kenya always says; ‘Barak, when there is life, there is hope!’ Talking about my grandma, I have had a few people attack me for not mentioning my maternal grandma in any of my diary entries. What they don’t realise is that I grew up with my mum’s parents and they form a crucial part of my life, but I never knew my father’s mother until I was an adult! Consequently, I talk more about her, as I feel I am making up for lost time....besides my maternal grandparents are very pleased that I have thrust my Kenyan family to the fore, as they believe the media could not use them against me as they would if they were resident in the West….clever thinking if you ask me.

So, as I was saying, we need to look forward to the good times that will come with me in the White House. Forget your sorrows and let’s craft a reason to celebrate after November 4th. Apparently, some so-called experts are already predicting the end of the American Empire (as they call it); mainly because they believe our economic influence is waning and fewer economies are now being ‘coupled’ (their word, not mine) with ours.

Well, I don’t share their dark and empty prophecies...America is and will remain the world’s greatest country for a long while. Just like one of our favourite brands, Coke, we will lead the market for a century to come. We have the resources (okay, oil is a pain in the ass!) both in terms of ingenuity and self-belief to keep winning gold in the Olympics of Life and they can take that to the Bank!

Oh, by the way, I predict the Old Man will ignore my advice and keep running ads about myself and Bill Ayers....Note to self – Never mention this again. Anyway, gotta go…my health is good, my family are happy – on all five continents that they reside and I can’t wait for that lovely day in November….Victory baby..all the way victory!

Tomorrow is another day……

Dancing to Debate...

2008-10-07T11:48:00.000-07:00

I am still fuming from the Bill Ayers bull crap!!!

But, I have to make sure I stay focused for today’s debate with the Old Man. I desperately need to calm down, to ensure I do not explode over the s**t Sad Sarah has been spilling. My one question though, is this; how is it possible for the Old Man to stand aside and watch someone destroy his legacy the way Mrs Palin is currently doing? You see, win or lose, this recent smear campaign will stay with him forever…..go and write it down.

Anyway, for today, I am utilising my greatest weapon, Michelle! She has been repeating this mantra all week; ‘all you need to do is throw your jab to defend yourself and keep him off balance…no knockout punch needed…just toy with him.’ I’m just going to be cool and keep to the points, avoiding any personal stuff. Of course, if he comes after me, I will stand and pulverise him…72 years old or not. As that rapper says; ‘if you don’t start nothin…there wouldn’t be nothin.’

I hope you all don’t think I’m exaggerating or going on too long about the same thing, but I do predict the Old Man will look back on his not admonishing Sarah Palin’s remarks, as one his biggest mistakes. For those who think I am going on for too long or exaggerating, well f**k you! You ain’t gonna vote for me anyway.

To my peeps….watch your boy rope-a-dope his way out of the elephant’s path tonight.

Tomorrow is another day…….

Undeground BS...

2008-10-06T11:46:00.000-07:00

I just love Republicans!

If you ever wanted something done to bring about someone’s downfall or just destabilise them for a while, just dial 1800- Republicans….they are the undisputable masters of disasters….it’s not a tie, it’s not a hmmmm…it’s not could be….it’s just like that! You’ve got to love them though.

I just cannot understand Sad Sarah Palin trying to infer (actually, she’s done more than that at the moment), that I began my political life under the auspices of Bill Ayers. For those who do not know, Bill Ayers was a member of the Vietnam-era group Weather Underground. They were a band of guys who hated the policies of the government of the day and blew up our cities to prove it. They are not my type of revolutionaries, as violence is never an option and I have confirmed this many times denouncing Mr Ayers’ actions comprehensively.

So, when I turn on my telly and I see Sad Sarah doing her utmost to rouse people on the back of lies and innuendo, it makes me angry, but I don’t get pissed until they begin to question my Americaness (for the lack of a better word). This is Sad Sarah’s direct quote;

‘This is not a man who sees America like you and I see America…..’

Just let me get this straight, because a man lived in my neighbourhood and our kids went to the same school, I am now un-American for the things he did when I was a child! Somebody needs to give this woman and her cohorts a round of applause. Here I am, silly me…I used to think it was so un-American to even question someone else’s Americaness….but here I am in the race of life, trying to take my country in what I believe to be the right direction and some deranged person feels they are more American than I am, because they hunt moose and I don’t.

Ignorant m**********rs!!

Tomorrow is another day.

The Palin Truth....

2008-10-03T10:14:00.000-07:00

Yesterday as you know was the clash of the No 2s and just as most of you must have suspected, we learnt nothing we did not know before. A debate of facts between someone of Joe Biden’s gravitas and Sarah Palin’s contrived folksiness will always end one way and one way only.

Okay, it was funny, friendly and even respectful all the way through, but it must have been apparent to those who are savvy in these matters, that the campaign had decided to water down Joe’s verbosity and heartfelt grace he brings to the American table. It was considered unfair to let him pummel her and constantly engaged her in a debate about substance. The truth is Mrs Palin is just not ready to be Vice-President. Yes, she is a genuine hockey mum and a great governor, but the facts are self-evident; she is a lot of things, but not the thing she aspires to be.

It’s the clinical nature of life……..everything is about levels, pure and simple…..unfortunately, Sarah Palin is not Joe Biden’s. In other words, she is not ready to V.P and God forbid we are hit with a tragedy during a McCain presidency; she is damn well not ready to be President!!

Some might call me sexist or elitist and any other name they have found for me today to add to the chunky existing catalogue, but the facts lay before us in such a clear and transparent manner that those who still pursue a McCain/ Palin ticket cannot be doing so based on their policies. Neither can they be supporting them for their impressive knowledge of the economy.

Let’s be frank with each other my friends, can you really imagine a fully revved Joe going at Sarah Palin for thirty minutes, it would have just been a bloodbath and guess what the headlines will be saying this morning….’PALIN DEMOLITION JOB ORDERDED BY OBAMA’

In the end though, one thing remains undeniable and irrefutable……and that one thing, is the TRUTH.

Tomorrow is another day……

Joe is no Moose!

2008-10-02T10:13:00.000-07:00

Tonight my main man Joe Biden is due to engage the first lady of Hockey mums length and breadth of America, Sarah Palin. I am expecting an easygoing debate, where Joe will use his substantial experience to dampen what can easily turn into an incendiary event.

You may ask why I use the word ‘incendiary’, but can you just picture for a minute or so, Joe Biden slamming Sarah Palin’s vacuous foreign policy expertise and taking a few shots at her selection being driven by demographics, rather than substance. Can you the almighty fiery response and meltdown that would follow? No doubt, our decision to keep her happy today is the only way to complete the debate without incident.

My only concern for Joe surrounds his personal circumstances……if Palin continues the habit of mentioning her motherly duties and how she looks after her kids, I worry that Joe, being an emotional man might just come down on her, by saying men have to look after their kids as well, as he had to do after his first wife and child died in that horrible auto accident, all those years ago. I empathise with Joe of course, but I don’t want him to break down in front of America!

So, I am just about to take a flight home now and I hope to be sat in my living room in my PJs, snuggled up to Michelle as we watch the clash of the VPs. By the way, as a parting note, I have to quote Michelle on the pending debate;

‘Come on B, this is not even a fair match-up; Romney V Joe, even Guiliani V Joe, but Palin? I mean, if it was moose-hunting, then maybe, but debating, pleeeaasseee!’

Tomorrow is another day

Give us Our Country Back!

2008-10-01T10:12:00.000-07:00

In the last one week, I have learnt much more than I ever designed to and it’s all down to this wretched Credit Crunch crap that we have got ourselves involved in!

Men and women, who I had a lot of respect for, were found wanting in the moment of a deep and desperate crisis. Everyone seemed intent on just keeping their seat come election time and at those moments one begins to realise that you might have been hasty, to assume several lawmakers were patriots. It’s an easily made mistake, I guess.

The Industry of Self is fully grown on our shores and its tens of millions-strong membership seem to be experts at making you believe they are one thing, when in fact they are clearly something else (actually, I have been described this way a few times!). Maybe what a lot of foreigners have been telling me for years is true; America is solely about the Individual! Well, it definitely felt like it in the last few days and even if it goes on to mean me losing friends or even maybe the presidency, I must confess that I do not regret some of the private harsh words, which were used by self, in feisty conversations with some of my colleagues.

You see, let’s look at the Old man and his offer to suspend his campaign, like I mentioned in a previous diary entry, how does this solve the crisis on ground? Is it just a case of; ‘oh, I don’t know what the solution is, but if I make a grand gesture then the American people will vote for me!’ How pathetic!

We are truly slumbering in this glorious land of ours. Believe me people, if the Romans and Brits who both gave us so much, could lose their empires, what us think we cannot lose ours? Go back in history and you will see that both entities fell at an iterative pace, block by block, whilst its apathetic citizens looked on at the mercy of unstoppable change. We need to get our respect back, elect good officials and use our size and values to influence the world’s top rogue regimes. It’s the only way.

The Alternative – not even worth thinking about!

Tomorrow is another day………

City of Incompetence.

2008-09-30T10:10:00.000-07:00

So, just as I predicted, Congress has rejected the White House rescue package. Henry Paulson looks weary and despondent; President Bush is reminiscent of the proverbial eunuch in the midst of a thousand stunners! Forget the clichés my friends, this is not a lame duck President, this is an impotent Commander-in-chief that looks very uncommanding. His crest is truly fallen and somewhere in my heart, you might be surprised to find that I have some heartfelt pity for the man. But somehow, this was destined to happen with the extortionate funds we have expended in our misadventure in Iraq.

I know there are some who will prefer for us to stop bringing up Iraq, but you have to admit that when a country like ours, is scrounging around for an amount of money that is a quarter of the amount of what we have expended to control oil, you need to ask yourself one question; to paraphrase Prince, is it worth the country dying for?

This particular issue actually brings me a lot of shame, but I have been advised by very knowledgeable political operators, not to bring it up. Apparently, I will lose the election if I do. Although to me, I cannot see how the average guy on the streets will not be consumed with this dilemma; if we had not been in Iraq, would we be in this problem? And just like me, I am sure they are coming to the same conclusions

What is even more disturbing is this cesspit of a culture we all seem to be swimming in at the moment; where we detract from laying blame where it belongs and at the same time expect those who have consistently criticised our policies to just forget their beliefs and concentrate on rescuing us, by implying it’s in the national interest. It is a culture we will not accept and one that will be alien in our White House!

Cheeky f****rs, these current bunch of incompetents! What really pisses me off is the nonchalant attitude and body language most of this lot still display, even in these dire times. Get on your knees you b*****ds and beg the American people! That is what people want, not the grandiose posturing of incompetents!

Tomorrow is another day…..

Conspiracy of Laughter....

2008-09-29T10:03:00.000-07:00

And so our economic woes drag on, as the world watches its pre-eminent state stumble from pillar to post, it leaves a sad and angry feeling in my belly. More so, because I am a 1000% certain that we shouldn’t be in this mess, where whilst we deal with a load of money crap, the Chinese are busy lavishing on space programmes, the Russians for their part are celebrating the discovery of another oil and gas deposit.

My main concern this morning is that I believe the crisis in the House of America will deepen, before it gets any better. I have only been in the Senate for a short period compared to most, but your length of service here is not what furnishes you with the penchant to read a politician’s face and believe me when I tell you that the faces I have seen in Washington last week don’t look conciliatory. In fact, I predict the rescue package will initially be rejected by the House!!!!!

There are too many legislators from both sides, who have been unrelenting in warning this President of the incredible greed being displayed by Wall Street and other financial houses, in the face of economic difficulties of the common man. He will go through hell and back to get this bill passed….of that I have no doubt.

Allowing myself one comic moment in this whole mess, I need to inform you of a conspiracy theory I have been bombarded with since 2007. I have received no less than 1000 emails from people who claim to be my supporters, stressing that there is a Bush-Cheney plot which was hatched as soon as I entered the race for the White House. What is this plot I hear you ask; well, the plan is to get the country into such a mess economically and security wise, that the President cancels the election! Even better, I have received some mails (and heard from a fiercely respected political commentator), that even though I will win in November, the strategy is to ensure I am not sworn in come January! You gotta admit, it’s all so funny….ha..ha.

But then I guess, one needs to be reminded that even though we walk through the valley of economic chaos and financial doom, we still possess that most human of qualities….the ability to laugh ;)

Tomorrow is another day…….

Hell no.....No one listens to Johno!

2008-09-26T14:32:00.000-07:00

The first of the Presidential debates comes to town today and that, which was supposed to be postponed, has held ground and everyone is seeing reason again. I remember my initial reaction when I heard Old Man McCain had decided to suspend his campaign and ultimately this debate, because it was in the national interest! Suffice to say, I never knew my vocabulary extended to such exotic choice words…

In any case, we are here now and as Michelle has been saying for months now; ‘B, your chance will come when you both have to go toe to toe. If we can manage to stay on par with them until then, it will be an ideal situation for you to hit a home run. You just don’t need to defeat him, you need to crush him and ensure he looks less Presidential than you!’

I have taken those words to heart and I intend to take the fight to the Old Man and although, it will look unfair with me pummelling him whilst he is down, I have no choice but to stop the blood flow to his powers of thoughts and speech. To those who might read this and think; ‘come on Barak, you don’t have to be that ruthless,’ well people, you are not involved in the election of your life, I am. It’s the nature of the beast, baby!

So, for those looking for a master class in deconstructing your foes, tune in, settle back and assimilate……

Tomorrow is another day…..

Sign or Die!

2008-09-25T15:07:00.000-07:00

Just as I expected, today’s White House meeting turned out to be a protracted exercise in ‘How to alienate your debt and Influence your rivals.’

It was an ambush…pure and simple! Thank God I went prepared and listened to Michelle’s advice (as usual); ‘don’t let those f*****rs get you on their side. It’s their mess and they are looking for someone to share their miserable guilt. I bet you B, they ask you to sign a joint taskforce-type statement, but don’t sign s**t. I tell you something else, if it wasn’t for the fact that I adore Laura Bush, I would have really let them have it!’

The funny thing is Michelle’s advice was not even needed in this situation, and my very first words when called upon, left no one in doubt of my game plan. The President, who by the way has constantly avoided me since he called me ‘articulate’ (the southerners amongst you get that one!) in a TV interview, seemed even more distant to both Old Man McCain and I , a ploy no doubt, to make me believe this was as non-partisan as possible. I was falling for his crap, so I just let rip accordingly.

Of course, in the spirit of national security and confidence, I cannot give you my exact quotes, but suffice to say I did clearly see the President raise the middle finger to me, nothing less than five times! I admit he was very subtle, especially for someone who people, mistakenly call stupid. So, in the spirit of ensuring people didn’t assume one was also stupid; I engaged similar cunning and returned his gesture a few times more than he did.

Satisfied we were now even on that score, I also flatly refused the idea of a jointly signed communiqué. The bottom line was this and let’s be real, people, I was the only Brotha in the room and you know how that s**t goes once the Media houses begin to slam the whole arrangement. I can just see the President now;

‘The essence of this communiqué was driven by the adequate and unrelenting intellect of Senator Obama, who has shown himself to be not only a great help in these tough times, but a great American of all times.’

With that sumptuous, but lethal chalice, my political career will mirror the Olympic triumphs of ‘Eric the Eel’…..surely you remember him….no?

Exactly!

Tomorrow is another day…..

It comes back to us....

2008-09-24T22:52:00.000-07:00

So the Old fox is at it again!

America is on its knees because of the greed of Wall Street and a fumbling, bumbling President. Yet Old Man McCain has the nerve to play party politics, by announcing he is suspending his campaign to concentrate on resolving the crisis. What an opportunistic so and so!

This country does not need a Commander-in-Chief who chooses his VP based on demographics or someone who cannot seem to handle two things at the same time! We already have a serving President and his cabinet, alongside Federal Reserve officials dealing with this issue, so why do we need to pretend that stopping our campaigns will somehow quicken any resolution?

Crazy as it seems, we live in a country where our leaders are trying to convince us, that we are in a global issue related disaster! Just in case anyone needs clarification, it's only us and our allies who are suffering this financial mess, or can anyone point to any Arab nations in panic streets? Brazil's foreign reserve is greater than ours and China is busy throwing millions at its space programme!

Let's cut to the chase....this is an American problem, home made, home based and if that doesn't drive the point home, perhaps, I am not ready to be President. The choice of course is yours!

Tomorrow is another day....

To the Future once more...

2008-09-23T19:19:00.000-07:00

A bit tired today, so I decided to flick through the channels and see what is really happening in the world outside our obsession with this election.

Michelle and the girls are asleep, but my crime has always been a weakness for staying awake. I am this restless soul, reminiscent of an even more restless late father, who had a weakness for chaos. It made him feel alive apparently. Talking of feeling alive, that seems to be the sole preoccupation of the Terence Howard character in this flick I am watching…..’Hustle and Flow.’

A nasty person no doubt, but one focused on making a success of himself by any means necessary. He rampages through the film justifying every murky act, reminding everyone around him of his higher goals. In one compelling scene a few minutes ago, he comes face to face with a big music star (something he desperately aspires to be) and reminds him that when all around us today was gone tomorrow, the new civilisation that takes over will do exactly what we are currently doing to the Ancient Egyptians. He went on to say in that excavation extravaganza, all they will find will be our achievements and failures. Interesting, I thought.

You see, everything that I have ever done, or will ever do is driven by my fervent obsession not with what is coming towards me, but with what I will leave behind…..basically, how I will be seen by those not even born yet. This is my obsession….what is yours?

Tomorrow is another day…..

Rules Rock!!!

2008-09-22T12:31:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a collection of long sessions in church and the message surrounded God's rules that came to us on 'tablets' of rock. My mother always said; 'Barack, it's all about the rules.' In that tradition, I thought it was time that I gave you my rules for November:

•Thou shall remember that you are part of the world's longest and strongest electorate.
•Thou shall do everything within your power to ensure the Bush years become a distant memory.
•Thou shall not vote based on racial affiliation or bias.
•Thou shall not vote against me because of my good looks.
•Thou shall not vote against Old Man McCain because of his age.
•Thou shall think about your fellow man first and your pocket last, before casting your vote.
•Thou shall remember that this election is about You and not Obama, McCain, Biden or Palin.
•Thou shall remember the very survival of America could be decided by your vote.
• Thou shall accept the election results, even when your candidate loses.
•Thou shall not take Al-Qaeda or any of our other enemies for granted, but you can make an exception for Mugabe, for he is a little harmless fly.

At least you cannot say I didn't warn you!

Tomorrow is another day......

Spa-rkling Form!

2008-09-19T15:25:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you guys, but after a brutal and punishing week like this one, one can have no choice but to take some time out and relax. For some, that could be visiting the shooting range, or for others, it could be counting how many houses one owns, just to make sure one never forgets!

For me, it's all about full body massages, stress treatments and chilling out. And with Michelle in tow, what more can a man ask for? So, I am lying in a bathtub of what has been described as Papayamilkygorgeous lotion and even though I can attest to its gorgeousness, I cannot seem to relax completely. I keep wondering; is it the fact that a loss to the Old Man and the young lady, would be so unpalatable to swallow or that I have just seen the author of 'Rogue Economics'confirm that Brazil's financial reserves outstrip that of the USA! Surely, she got it wrong....or did she?

So, need I say more.....today as the President runs helter-skelter to resolve the mess he and his cronies created. When the government admits they don't know how much money they will expend to buy all this bad debt and assist overblown and greedy financial houses, you know we are in trouble. In the end, not to sound like a broken record, but the future of our beloved land is in your hands.

Need I say more?

Tomorrow is another day.......

Private November.

2008-09-18T15:25:00.000-07:00

So, like most of the entries this week, I have no choice but to acknowledge the inevitability of that cold November day. Sometimes it defies belief when one realises that all the talking, flying across 51 States, and facing off with your rivals on the Soap-box circuit, is all going to end with each individual going into a poll booth and in that quiet, private moment, cast their solitary vote. That is basically what it is all about!

But as you finally make up your mind on what direction your vote goes, it will be worthwhile remembering not just what you think is at stake, but what is really at stake. This election is not just about America as some would like you to believe.Of course they want you to see this as a domestic election, so that you are solely thinking about our country, when you have that ballot paper in your hands. This is the ticking bomb we are all sitting on.

An America alienated from the rest of the world is not a strong America. Our most valuable resource – people – will not benefit or be enriched from an isolated ideology. We have to rejuvenate our land to return to its pre-eminent place, of the strongest country in an American-friendly world. The America of George W Bush and his ilk will not be a land where joy and growth will be abounding, because their policies are inward-looking. Yes, we have to take of ourselves but not to the cruel and myopic exclusion of others.

So, as you make your final contemplations, before the Never of November, take some time to chill out and relax, laying out before you, what the real issues are. Once you have truly debated the full range of issues, including some that I have highlighted here, then, go in peace….cast that vote.

Tomorrow is another day……

Heart of Darkness....

2008-09-17T15:25:00.000-07:00

An email I received as feedback to yesterday’s entry is my sole reason for writing today.

It appears to some, that I am this intense guy, who has become even sterner the nearer we are to Election Day. Requests like the one I received from a 7 year old from Arkansas, who wanted me ‘to chill out and not to look so serious, as no one would vote for an angry President.’ Classic! I had to laugh when I read that one. I wish I had the same inclination when I read the email.

The mail is question was sent by someone called D.B. Richards, who in his first sentence, described himself as (his words) a patriot and a damn good American! I should have just accepted his words for it and stopped reading at that point…..but of course, the politician in me would never do that.

In brief, I was informed of how I would meet my demise, in the most graphic way imaginable, with extra trimmings in the way of macabre descriptions, of the various destinations of where my body parts will be transported. Ain’t life really great? I already know when my life will expire and where my head will end up, just because I dare to want to be President!

The interesting thing is this; those of you out there reading this will probably expect me to be trembling with fear, but that is only because you are not aware of the countless threats against me and my family. The Secret Service guys refuse to tell me anything, even the one Brotha who I have tried to appeal to form the black side! Men, those guys are the most professional people I know and they do a damn good job!

Oh, before I go, I apologise for having to share the details with you, but I thought you would like to know, that Mr Richards was gracious enough to send my heart to Kenya. Apparently, that’s ‘where it’s been all your life and not in America, as you seek to project.’ What a loser!

Tomorrow is another day…….

Ebony and Ivory....

2008-09-16T13:36:00.000-07:00

I read an interesting piece in this week’s Time Magazine (well, I think it’s this week’s anyway), which seemed to take us back to the never-ending saga of Race in these elections.

Apparently, Race is ‘still the Elephant in the room’ for me. The writer was convinced it would remain so until polling day and beyond, concluding that a victory in November was looking very difficult for moi, especially because of the ‘Elephant’ (for the lack of a better phrase) States. Interesting….

Well, there is only one elephant in the room, so to speak, and that elephant is the Republican Party and its failed policies. Get rid of that big, bad beast and voila, there will loads of room for everyone!

The role the Media has decided to play in these elections has been very interesting. Yes, they have probably favoured me more than the Old Man, but I always made sure I never believed the hype. Everything good thing they said or wrote about me, went in the one ear, and out of the other. I do not need any form of external validation to know who I am or my position on taxes. I do not require saccharin-filled words about my ability to give a speech or powers of oratory…..I seek my validation from only one source – God.

In the final analysis, when all is said and done……I came, I saw and my conquering depends on which way he decides.

Tomorrow is another day…….

Untouchable!

2008-09-15T12:50:00.000-07:00

As the election slinging matches reach fever-pitch and the weak begin to fade under the undimming light of the strong, one thing remains clear – neither I nor Old man McCain will remain the same…..

This is the part of the game where it’s strictly big boys only! Of course Sarah Palin is involved, but from what we have seen so far, she will definitely have no problems in this area! It’s just the nature of the game…..it is kill or be killed…period.

My mantra may surprise many out there, but it goes something like this; ‘Never stop fighting until the fight is done. Here endeth the lesson.’

Did you get me on that one? Do you know where I adopted that quote from? Yep….you got it, Kevin Costner’s, Elliot Ness character! His portrayal of an idealist lawman, who gradually became obsessed with bringing Al Capone down, was the perfect picture of the underdog who may appear meek and unassuming, but in reality carries a fatal bite.

These guys on McCain’s team are finding out that I cannot be boxed into a corner….no matter how you try to goad, cajole, or entice me. I am not a black, half-white or mixed-race candidate, I am an American candidate! They cannot outrun me, outsmart me or outdo me….the tired, right-winged tactics of scaring the population are faded and grey…it’s time for a new type of hero. Someone who understands what the average man is going through and knows when the privileged are feigning interest. It is our time now!

And just as the song says…..if you’re ready now….come go with me!

Tomorrow is another day.....

I spit on your Grave!

2008-09-12T11:56:00.000-07:00

As one would expect on the last working day of a wretched week, it never rains, but pours!

I have only literally been dropped off to our campaign HQ after an emotionally draining day at Ground Zero, when I was confronted by a very unhappy Aunty Hill fan. She was apoplectic with rage and wept as she spoke, bringing the whole office to a standstill.

‘How can you do that Mr Obama,’ she asked adjusting her ‘Hillary Clinton for President’ baseball cap.

‘How can you choose someone who only got 3,000 votes, over someone who got 18 million? I am willing to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth and for you to also see how angry you have made us! All 18 million of us!

Staggered, but managing to compose myself, I had no choice but to request that she calm down and come into my office to straighten things out, but that suggestion only seemed to propel her to another level.

‘Why in your office? Are you running for President of your office? You are running to be President of America, and we are all Americans here, well, maybe apart from him,’ she said pointing to the Asian man delivering some groceries.

As the crowd gathered increasingly and the Secret Service guys began to resort to strong-arm tactics, I decided to give her exactly what she had apparently travelled three hundred and fifty miles for.

‘Miss Thomas, I had sworn that these words would never leave my mouth, but as evident from the scene you seem determined to, and quite obviously succeeded in causing tonight, you have left me with no choice. Has it ever occurred to you and your so-called army of 18 million, that maybe your heroine refused my offer for her to be VP? Did you even fathom that possibility? Look, yes, your choice for President lost and you are quite rightly upset, but you went into the voting process aware of the rules. And nowhere does it say in those rules that the winner must choose the second-placed person as his or her VP. So, please Miss Thomas, go in peace.’

As I turned round to re-enter the offices, waving to the now cheering crowd, Miss Thomas came back for more. She just had to have the last word.

‘You are a disgrace to our race, Barack Obama. Thank God my father isn’t alive to see this day. You more than anyone, should understand the neglected minority. I spit on you,’ she screamed and she was bundled, in spite of all my pleading, into the waiting Police car. Phew!

Tomorrow is another day….

Second to None!

2008-09-11T11:55:00.000-07:00

As I sit with the girls in our front room watching the highlights of the Beijing Olympics, I find myself a lot quieter than usual and almost in zombie-mode, as I travelled into my private thoughts and for the second time this year, seriously consider dropping out of this goddamned race.

I drifted back and watched as the likes of Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps smile brightly as they collected their medals and wondered what my reaction would be on that January morning, if I was sworn in as President of my beloved country. I only mentioned it, because for the third night in a row, our foes have managed to kick off a 12-man brawl in a phone booth!

I have just got off the phone (permanently on those things these days) to Joe Biden and I have to say I was slightly worried because he was so apologetic. He told me to ensure Michelle did not catch the late news, because the media were going to run a story, where he would be shown saying; ‘Hillary Clinton could have been a better pick then me for VP’. I reassured him that such a lightweight story did not offend me and would definitely not bother Michelle in the slightest. He seemed deflated as he said goodnight.

Now, can anyone even begin to understand what this race is about now? ‘Cos, ala Kanye West, the Old Man’s team has clearly forgotten what we came here for! Their fervent desire to incinerate everything in their path, clearly panders to the lowest common denominator. So, Joe Biden, an upstanding American and unrivalled family man, believes that Aunty Hill might have been a better VP candidate than him. My question is so?

Yes, she might be better than him, if I had chosen based on the 18 million Army theories or I had pushed America’s interest aside and chosen a female VP just to secure a certain demographic, but I chose and will always choose based on AMERICA’s interest – End of.

And today, as the Democratic Party stands and as the issues facing America rumble on, Joe Biden’s statesman experience is second to none.

Tomorrow is another day……

Never mind..they are always the Right..

2008-09-10T11:49:00.000-07:00

I guess those of you who read yesterday’s entry, may begin to wonder if I am a psychic of some sort. Hardly had I typed my signature ‘full stops’ and closed the laptop that my mobile began to ring. The voice was unmistakable; ‘B, these people are driving me mad! The latest thing now, is that you called Sarah Palin a pig!’ Of course Michelle did not need to finish her words as I knew the exact quote they were referring to.

As I remarked yesterday, Old Man McCain’s people have lost it completely.I mean how does my quote, which by the way was made when I was comparing George W Bush and John McCain policies, have anything to do with Sarah Palin. I mean, people help me out! All I said and I repeat, is, you can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig!

It would be tragic, if it wasn’t so funny. The most ridiculous aspect is Old Man McCain used the same phrase to describe Aunty Hill’s health policies in 2007! So, how bone idle and mentally vacant does one have to be, to attempt to turn an insignificant nothing, into an important something? And people are dying for our country; people are toiling under the burden of lost security, lost homes and increased household bills. Yet, some people who might (scarily) become cabinet members or even advisers on national issues are coming up with hate-driven and vacuous campaigns.

And they keep on telling us they are the ones who really love America.

Tomorrow is another day……

It's all U!

2008-09-09T11:46:00.000-07:00

The McCain campaign machine or MCM as I refer to them in lighter moments, is doing all it can to derail our conspicuously beautifully-run vehicle for the White House. David Plouffe, our campaign manager had warned me a few months ago to prepare for the dirtiest and lowest form of attacks. The More Crap Movement never stops

He also correctly predicted Sarah Palin’s ascension to VP and qualified his disdain for the other side saying; ‘these people have no leader, no inspiration, no direction and no goals. We are the creator of their dreams and aspirations. They will always attack us and maligned us, until Americans begin to fear you. They arrogantly believe they understand the American mindset and as such, can sublimally effect their decisions……this could arguably be true. What they forget though, is people change and yes, as the saying goes, you can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can never fool all of the people all of the time.’

Right now, the situation we have in the race to find the person capable and reasonable enough to lead the world’s strongest country, is to resort to immature TV adverts and name-calling. Of course, I guess we are equally guilty of this type of behaviour, but I challenge anyone to show me an example of a dishonest or mocking advert emanating from our camp.

The picture is clear and so is the choice. On that cold November day, when you walk into that polling booth, remember one thing and one thing only, this election has never been about Old Man McCain or Barack Obama. This election is about you!

Tomorrow is another day…..

Big Bad Bill….

2008-09-08T21:17:00.000-07:00

Just in case you all missed it (and I wouldn’t even blame you), I was on Bill O’Reilly’s show on Thursday night and it was as interesting as usual. Especially, as some Fox employees have continuously spread the awful rumour that I had decided to blacklist them for the electoral season! I don’t know where they get these things from.

Bill, is essentially a good man, he just has an annoying habit of believing he is a pin-up and a booming voice of American patriotism. What ever patriotism means….he did his usual body-punching and as always, it became quite a tedious event of trying to corner the ‘strange’ presidential candidate. By the end of it, I was seriously bored and convinced I had fewer supporters than I had started the night with – It’s an O’Reilly thing!

Apparently, his ideological tag-team partner, Sean Hannity, has been broadcasting invites for me to come on his show….well, one doesn’t need to be invited so vociferously, most good shows would not need to do that, but I guess the Great Hannity, is a law unto himself….

The crazy thing is these guys want you to come on their show so badly, that you begin to wonder if they could survive the election season without me. At least O’Reilly has some decent points to make, unlike SH, who is clearly the poster boy for an era long gone in American history! His frenzied desire for its return makes for pathetic viewing.

Tomorrow is another day…..

Last Orders for the Last Man...

2008-09-05T21:14:00.000-07:00

Is that all you people got? Old Man McCain walking out of a badly lit sunset and a teleprompter that seemed to scare the hell out of him? Is that it?

I mean guys, did u listen the speech? The man continued the trend of the previous night, where it appears some people, revel in the act of downright lying! ‘My opponent will raise taxes!’ When did I ever say that? When did I say Healthcare was going to be a compulsory measure for the people of American? When are these lies going to stop?

It was so hilarious! Clearly, the Republicans are hoping that the American electorate will not bother reading or listening to the text of what I have said. They seemed determined to continue with the scaremongering and divisive politics of the last eight years. Policies which like them are doomed for the dustbin of American politics and never to be resurrected! What a bunch of losers!

I can’t wait to have my face-off with the Old Man on nationwide TV. No script writers to save him….just us two, Mano-a-Mano! He wouldn’t even see the Tyson left hook coming…totally one-sided!

Tomorrow is another day…….

And Another one dust and Another one….

2008-09-04T21:12:00.000-07:00

So, the great speech by the big bad Alaskan Mama bear has come and gone.

So, more misrepresentations of my positions. More lies and intentional misspeaks, designed to drive a wedge between the people and I. More of the George W Bush antics…delivered by another puppet of the Neo-con movement. How terribly boring!

Here’s a woman who totally disagrees with her new boss on every major issues from the economy to the most crucial items of civil rights. It is only a matter of time, before they begin to turn on each other. And trust me when I say the Old Man, would rue the day he gave in to the less experienced members of his campaign machine and appointed a Loose Cannon named Palin.

So, no lost sleep there, I’m afraid. They should have done better than that and their obvious failure to knuckle down and choose someone, who is actually capable of running the show at 1600 Pennsylvania, if the need be, reveals the full ugly picture of this group of people who somehow have managed to convince each other, of their birthright to the most important jobs in government! You see, as much as I dislike Bush and Cheney, you can arguably defend the latter’s ability to run things if the former repeated his pretzel-choking moment, of a few years ago. Okay, we might end up dropping a nuclear weapon on Zimbabwe or even Russia on Dick’s watch, or how else do you estimate a man who shot his friend an ass-full of lead, in a crowning moment for the disciples of ‘friendly fire’! That’s right Sarah….watch where you point that gun!

Tomorrow is another day…..

It’s only Words….

2008-09-02T12:04:00.000-07:00

The countless accolades I have received for the delivery of my speeches have been to say the least, touching. I grew up in rather mild, easygoing environments in Kansas and Hawaii, so folks are always baffled by what they refer to as my ‘soaring oratory’. I love that phrase by the way…..makes you feel as if your words soar right in front of your eyes. Magical!

Some folks have attempted to compile a list of my top 5 speeches and everyone’s list seems to be include the 2004 and 2008 convention speeches. Some mention the occasional minor speech I gave to some recently unemployed workers somewhere in Ohio or Pennsylvania, but I wonder if anyone ever wondered what I consider to be my best of the best.

Strangely enough, it is not one of the popular ones captured for posterity on Youtube, but one that I gave yesterday last night in Milwaukee in front of a young and loud crowd, all initially low on spirit, due to the impending Hurricane Gustav, which was about to hit their fellow citizens in New Orleans. It was less than 15 minutes and there were times in that speech, I did not know the words I was uttering….it was almost angelic. Let me give you a few lines;

“……Because as I stand here today and look out at the thousands of folks who have gathered here today, I know that there’s some folks that are going through their own quiet storms. There are people out there who’ve seen their jobs shipped overseas. There’re people out there who don’t have healthcare, maybe they’ve been trying to pay it on a credit card but mostly they’ve just been putting off trying to see a doctor. There’re seniors out there that don’t know how they’re going to pay their home heating bill this winter. There are folks out there that don’t know how they’re going to fill up the gas tank. There are young people in this audience right now that have graduated from high school, have the grades and want to go to college, but don’t have the money. There are young people being born in the inner cities, right here in Milwaukee, that don’t see any prospects for the future that think the only path available to them is a casket or a jail cell.

All across America there are quiet storms taking place. There are lives of quiet desperation. People who need just a little bit of help. Now, Americans are a self-reliant people, we’re an independent people. We don’t like asking somebody else to do what we can do ourselves but you know what we understand is that every once in a while somebody’s going to get knocked down. Every once in a while somebody’s going to go through some hard times. When we least expect it tragedy may strike. And what has always made this country great is the understanding that we rise and fall as one nation, that values and family, community and neighborhood, they have to express themselves in our government.

Those are national values. Those are values that we all subscribe to. And so that the spirit that we extend today and in the days to come as we monitor what happens on the Gulf that’s the spirit that we’ve got to carry with us each and every day. That’s the spirit that we need in our own homes and it’s the spirit that we need in the White House. And that’s why I’m running for president of the United States of America.

Because if there’s a poor child out there, that’s my child. If there’s a senior that’s having trouble, that’s my grandparent. If there’s a guy who’s lost his job, that’s my brother. If there’s a woman out there without healthcare, that’s my sister. Those are the values that built this country. Those are the values we are fighting for."

I know it’s only words, but words are all I have until November.

Tomorrow is another day……

State of Confusion...

2008-09-01T12:40:00.000-07:00

You know sometimes when certain things happen, you need to pinch yourself just to even begin to comprehend the facts.

The Old Man certainly stunned all of us in the campaign team, with his choice of VP. If I am honest, I do have a bit of respect for his known 'maverick' status and you have to admit he lived up to it big time! Having said that though, it's just a bit of respect, 'cos I believe that even though his choice, confirmed his anti-establishment streak, it also exposed the opportunistic trait which is definitely not a good thing in a President. Especially, not the President of The United States of America - the world's most powerful man.

It was in the end, a lightweight decision to lure all of Aunty Hillary's supporters and one that I am confident will not work. Sarah Palin disagrees on all major issues with Aunty Hill and even to a further extent, on most things with Old Man McCain!

But, in politics, one should never underestimate one's rivals. For all you know, she might just turn out to be a firecracker! I mean, the woman loves guns and dead animals! She's got balls big enough to swing and you don't become Governor of any state without having a bit of steel....so, let the war begin.

Tomorrow is another day....

Pale Into Insignificance....

2008-08-29T12:02:00.000-07:00

So, the Old man has chosen his VP. Sarah Palin of Alaska! Oh well…..

I know Sarah very well and I have followed her career, as one for the ‘future generation’, which is still where I firmly see her talents being best served…in the future. Don’t get me wrong, she is really talented, but unlike Joe Biden, she is not ready to step in as Commander-in-Chief, if anything happens to the main man. This is fact!

You see, when you look at American politics and all its nuances, only a few individuals have their heads firmly above the parapet. The job at 1600 Pennsylvania is tough and it requires a certain type of operator with oodles of heart, spunk and an almost fanatical desire for all things American. Someone who could smile with expectant little children at 5pm and scowl at world leaders at 6!

It’s for the Bravehearts only and Sarah - whilst every bit a true American politician - is just is not on that level yet and somebody should have told the Old man that Aunty Hillary’s supporters are not up for sale. Even if they were, they would easily out-purchase little Miss Sarah….nice lady though.

Oh, before I go, did you hear what Michael Moore (Fahrenheit 911) said about the Republican Convention being overshadowed and disrupted by Hurricane Gustav? Oh boy, Mike done did it now….oooohhh, he’s in troubleeeee!

Tomorrow is another day…

Cometh the hour...Cometh the Man.

2008-08-28T14:37:00.000-07:00

I really don't know about anyone else, but I think Uncle Billy's speech yesterday, confirmed what I had always suspected....I am on my own! Both Clintons gave very clever speeches and this would have come no surprise to the schooled minds amongst us. Afterall, they are intelligent, quick and extremely knowledgable of the American psyche. You see, the truth is, if you remove my name from both speeches, they could have been speaking about anyone and you have to admit that takes skill!

When the cards are laid out on the table, currently, I hold no jokers except my acceptance speech tonight. Perhaps it is God's way of reaffirming the waste in expecting any little help from one's friends. I have to be self reliant and look inward to appreciate this place I find myself....this place where if I manage to erect my legacy and build a structure that will last forever, my place in history is assured and AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET ME.

It is within my grasp...I can change Washington into a rainbow, chocolate city and bring promise, hope and change, right where they belong. Yesterday, I spoke to Michelle and she is up for it..spoke to my campaign team a few minutes ago and they are definitely up for it...I checked with myself in the mirror a few hours ago and so damn up for it...the question is, are you???

Tomorrow is another day....

Hill of Hope....

2008-08-27T11:34:00.000-07:00

So, the dreaded speech has been delivered and nothing has fallen from the heavens...the birds are still chirping, the sun still rises out of the blue sky and I am sure the moon will show itself tonight. Although, with Uncle Billy yet to speak, maybe it will be of a full variety.

Getting back to Aunty Hill's speech, I must admit it was gracious, concise and as supporting as I could ever wish for. I especially love the way she linked the women struggle, the civil rights and my candidacy. It was fantastic and even Michelle, a known foe, admitted she was moved as she believed it was heartfelt.

So, all we have today is Uncle Billy...I have just heard his 'Candidate X' analogy on CNN. If I hadn't seen the footage myself, I would not have believed it. To be honest, I sometimes do not know what goes on in the mind of the Clintons, but, I guess the number one rule of Presidential politics is to expect the unexpected. So, forward to the convention for the speech! But if you really want to know, this is what he said:

Tomorrow is another day...

USA......Stand Up!!!

2008-08-26T10:50:00.000-07:00

Did I or did I not tell you, my Michelle would blow you away?!

How you like us now?!

The speech was just on the button and so different from anything I have delivered to date....I loved that fact. The reception to the speech was even greater than any of us expected, so much so, we couldn't even be concerned about the scallwags arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder my ass!

I ain't even sacred...bitch!

Oh, by the way, did you check out that green number....stylisimo grande! And the kids got on the bandwagon as well, to devastating effect. I told you I had a cute family...all we need now is a boy ;)

Anyway people, gotta go...write a speech. Tonight is Uncle Billy and Aunty Hilly's turn, so I gotta listen carefully, 'cos you know how those two are. I might find myself still working on my speech, until the early hours of the morning, as I don't know what poison they will spill!

See ya....tomorrow is another day.

Miss Clever of Denver....

2008-08-25T11:12:00.000-07:00

Tonight my gorgeous and lovely wife, Michelle,gets to speak to America through the Democratic National Convention. Of course I am nervous like any husband would be, but I know deep down I do not need to worry at all.
Michelle is a strident, confident and charismatic woman. She's even smarter than me....and we all know how clever I am ;)

My daughters luckily get all their beauty and brawn from her, and sometimes they all gang up and debate me into a corner, but you know how B do! I always swerve that and remain the Don of the House!

So, as I watch her practise her long awaited speech, walking up and down the corridor, I find myself making a decision I had promised never to make; if we win in November, I will appoint Michelle to a cabinet position. She has the smarts, guts and morality to uphold the greatness of this underwhelmed giant of a country.

I know our foes are going to attack us no matter what we do or say, but with Michelle by myself, they are all a distant worry...I have the classiest dame on this side of the Western world and with her on my team, the sky is the limit. Go Michelle, Go...knock them dead!

Tomorrow is another day........

White on the Night...

2008-08-22T03:57:00.000-07:00

So, the VP issues will be resolved tomorrow and people will let Barack breath at last!

I have attempted to allay fears I will get it wrong when it come to choosing my right-hand person, but it seems no one trusts my judgement. So, for the Doubting Thomases out there, let me be clear again, my VP will be the right person!!!

Just have a look at the rich field I have to pick from:

As you can see from all the faces above, you should have no fear I will pick the right person. How do you pick a bad VP, from a list of good candidates? In any case, here we go.....speak to you gain on Monday and remember..Just chill, cos Barack will!

Tomorrow is another day.....

In the Midst of it All....

2008-08-21T13:45:00.000-07:00

My People!

I have to level with y'all....ain't easy trying to be President. A brotha don't sleep or eat well no more! Now, I gotta tell ya, s**t ain't a ride in the park, people....damn! President of the world's most powerful country? No wonder white people are calling me the Ant-christ! It's like, where the hell did a n*****r get the idea not only to become President, but he also wants to change our country? Does he realise what it took to get this country to where it is today? Does he understand or appreciate the sacrifice of us white people? How many of us have had to die, so his crack-ass can live in freedom?

The situation is so crazy, that I wake up in the middle of the night, screaming; 'Freedom, I will be free and ain't taking ur crap no more,' or something to that effect. At least that's what Michelle told me. She doesn't really understand my nervousness, as she thought I had considered all the responsibility of the ofice, prior to agreeing to be a candidate; 'B, come on sweetie, it's like being a very, very, busy and extremely powerful senator!' Yeah right...women!

So, uneasy lies the head that is about to wear this lonely crown. People don't even come out to play ball with me no more....my golf mates keep giving give lame excuses to avoid a walk around the course.....and even my main man Tiger, will only see me, if I want to go down to his house. Apparently, he's got a busy schedule! What? Oh, I'm sorry, I am only trying to be the President!

It took a much needed text from Jack, for me to finally comprehend the extent of my newly found misery. Most of you might remember him as the Joker, but Jack cannot be anymore different in real life. He never fails to give me the true grit of it all; 'Barack, no one is gonna play with you no more, not even me and I am seventy years old! Yes, I have got my three score and ten, but Jack doesn't want to die! You are Redneck enemy Number 1, baby!

Yes, you've guessed it, people! From now on,I don't even need sleep no more!

Tomorrow is another day and I hope I see it.......

Never a truer word spoken....

2008-08-20T14:53:00.000-07:00

I am feeling very repentant today. Are you gonna ask me why?

Ok..I know u don't care really..I am only the next President of that massive country, the United States of America! I will tell you anyway, so as to avoid being labelled as arrogant or big-headed...

Yesterday, I got a comment from the one person(only joking, I know you read it too!) who reads these diary entries of mine. She was not happy about my use of swear words and wondered how I managed to appear so cultured whenever I was on the telly, but couldn't be the same person on the pages of a blog! I have replied her comment and of course, apologised (a brotha believes every vote counts!) and I am determined to turn a new leaf.

As if!!! New leaf my ass! What do these simpletons think I am doing here, huh? I am trying to rule the FREE world, that's what I am trying to do! Free to speak my mind, free to swear if I want and damn well free to say to the lady in question, stuff your vote!!! I'm already leading the bald old man anyway! 'Please, don't use bad language, Mr Obama,' she wrote....I will use any bloody type of language I like, ok? I am under pressure here, people and no one seems to realise...it's through the wire time!

Truthfully, I just want to be left alone...I am tired of all the criticism...Obama this and Obama that....it's hard enough to write the diary, without some crazed, sanctimonious fan, preaching about how I write it...I would just...ala..A Few Good Men, people just said Thank You and go their way!

Tomorrow is another BLOODY day....!

To VP or not to VP....

2008-08-19T14:28:00.000-07:00

So the day is upon us!

I will let the world know, the identity of my Vice Presidential candidate on Friday! It could have been such an easy task, but for John Edwards' misdemeanour. We had everything sewn up and we were ready to shock the other side, but alas, 'The Hair' couldn't keep his s**t in his pants! What a shame!

Anyhoo....we just might still shock everyone, by pulling a cute rabbit out of the hat. Don't worry, it wouldn't be Aunty Hillary, as that would be a disaster of immense proportions! Saying that though, Michelle has thawed slightly about Uncle Bill's wife, but she still insists it will make us look very weak,if we picked our ungracious Aunt.

GrandMa has sent me another text from Kenya and this time she is insistent, that I avoid any deals or peace pact with the Clintons; 'In the end, they cannot resist attempting to destroy you son. It is not that they are evil, they just cannot help being the centre of attention...avoid them at all costs,' she wrote.

Well, no one, not even Michelle knows the identity of the VP, as we have not chosen one yet....we will leave it until the last minute. Maybe I will create history and choose two VPs....maybe I will turn Old Man McCain's biggest celebrity insult into a triumph....Become scandalous and morph into the Jeffrey Archer of American politics....Not a Paris more..not a Britney less....

Friday is another day :)

When Lightning Strikes...

2008-08-18T13:53:00.000-07:00

I am so enjoying this Olympics...the Chinese have put on a spectacular show. World record after world record falling by the way side! Just when I thought no one could outshine my man Michael Phelps, the good Lord goes and produces some West Indian magic!

How can six men run the 100 metres in under ten seconds?! Crazymadfrightening! My man not only wins the race, but has the supreme confidence and ability to ease off 10metres to the end and still clock 9.69 seconds....Jesus is Lord!

I have always tried to use everyhing in normal life to propel my Presidential ambitions, but when someone so extra-normal does the unbelievable, you have to step back and realise greatness is rarely taken by force. Sometimes you just have it thrust upon you! I am not trying to be churlish about my man's achievements, but when it's so stupefying, you are simply stunned into silence.....imagine if I can replicate that in November! Smash Old Man McCain in a landslide!

Create history and strike with my own Bolt of Lightning!!!

Tomorrow is another day.......

The Not so Greener side...

2008-08-15T09:39:00.000-07:00

Oh men! More calamitous news!

What was John Edwards thinking, dawg? Unbelievable s**t! How does anyone A.C, have an ongoing affair and at the same time ask the American people to make him President? I mean you could do that B.C (Before Clinton), but not in this day and age, bro. Naaaah.

John is a fantastic guy with an even more fabulous head of hair, he is a ladies man physically, and I suppose a bit vain. But, he had been VP candidate in 2004, and had tonnes of proof that media houses like FOX News, were on the ready to rip any candidate’s life to shreds, especially when the candidate himself supplied the equipment!

‘Poor Elizabeth’, that’s all Michelle had to say over and over again. She has been really quiet since finding out and I guess she is probably thinking, who can one trust? I can vouch for myself and I know deep down she trusts me, but every faithful husband and wife must be looking at all these shenanigans and saying the same thing. Who can one really trust?

Look guys, I am not a saint, I know a pretty woman when I see one, so I am not trying to preach here, but surely, the first rule of infidelity is; you will eventually get caught! You surely don’t have to be a genius to know that. No matter how safe you think your secret is; people talk! Yes, there was a time when keeping philandering secrets, for Presidents and everyone else was the norm, but quite clearly, as the song says, ‘those days are gone!’ Besides, this ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus’ generation, are so open about everything……discretion is now utopia.

I am not supporting John as I hope I am have shown in this diary entry, but I do feel sorry for the likes of him and others who fall to the lure of the other side. As for me, I will continue to pray for the strength, wisdom and guile to evade the Venus trap….God willing.

Tomorrow is another day………

The Ears have It??!!

2008-08-14T15:03:00.000-07:00

All this time, I have put my good grades at High school and University, down to my all-night studying and dogged determination. I have always assumed that there was only one quality, which can deliver success, and that was hardwork. So, you can imagine my shock when I received an email from a group calling itself, Ears are Us.

EAU for short, have their own website and their one single aim is to enhance the cause of people with big ears! They have apparently, nominated me President for Life and Michael Phelps as Vice-President for life, obviously in our absence, but this has not dimmed their enthusiasm.

Apparently, this is the decade of the Ear and according to their strongly-held beliefs, all people with big ears will triumph in all their ventures, particularly in 2008 onwards...I was going to argue with them, but they presented me a convincing list:

Most paid actor of 2007/8 - Will Smith

Most decorated Olympian of all time - Michael Phelps

Next President of the USA - Barack Obama

Are you convinced when the Ears say...Tomorrow is another day........?

Going for Gold!

2008-08-13T13:25:00.000-07:00

The Olympics have been a good diversion from the mania of the election trail. Also, even though it is likely to paint me in a bad light, the war in Georgia hasn't exactly hurt either. Anything to shed the light on some other person's s**t. That's all I ask for....give a brotha some room to breathe, you know what I mean?

In the end, what is clearly obvious and has been repeatedly proven during all this politicking, is this; without the media, only a quarter of the country will care who governed them! I, as a phenomenal media creation, want the other 75% to know my name. That way, at least 50% of them are potential fertile ground, cos you know not all of us can win 100% like my man, Michael Phelps. Now, that's a proper 24 carat phenomenon!

You know, politics is so addictive, it will make you see everything through electoral-tinted spectacles! For instance, whenever I see them giving out medals in the current Olympics, all I think about is me, receiving the Gold, whilst the Old Man refuses to accept his Silver. Also, the spectacular opening ceremony, has given myself and Michelle, loads of ideas for my inaguration party! It is just so inspiring...the readiness, poise and delivery of the athletes, not much different from how we gotta be come the hour in November.

The one endearing lesson I will take away from these games, is this; even though Michael Phelps is now the greatest Olympian of all time, one of his gold medals was won by the fingertips of his relay team member. Maybe in the end, I will not be the one who wins this election for me and maybe it will also be won by the slightest of margins....In the end, a brotha don't give a damn how he becomes President, cos when it's all done and dusted, Gold is always Gold.

Tomorrow is another day.....

One small Step for Nicolas....

2008-08-12T09:36:00.000-07:00

You are going to love me, when I tell you who sent me a complaint via email yesterday.

As demand the times, I am always linking up with friends and foes alike by text or mail (but mostly mail, so I can keep a trail of the foes), so I am used to having a two week conversation with the likes of Jack Nicholson, Will Smith, George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson or even Oprah (it’s ok, I am sure they drop my name too!). But, I have to confess that in as much I interact with celebrities and fellow legislators via this medium, I have never had the honour of being emailed by a President (George Bush doesn’t even talk to me at all!), so you can imagine my delight and caution, when Nicholas Sarkozy did exactly that.

I say delight, as it was a nice novel experience and caution, as my diary entry about Monsieur Sarkozy a few weeks ago, was exactly complimentary. I remember running over to Michelle and David Plouffe, shouting; ‘You’ll never guess who’s mailed me!’ To which both of them rather unsportingly, replied in unison; ‘Hillary?’

Anyway, as you have probably guessed by now, Mon Ami, was not happy with my comments regarding his height and his attempts to distract from it. Of course, I politely apologised and said I hoped that would not mean France would stop being an American ally. He replied saying it would take much more than to destroy the cordiale between us, but went on to joke that if I had slept with his wife, then, we would already be at War!!

He seemed really miffed more about me not telling him my thoughts, face to face. He said; ‘I could have handled it if you told me, but telling everyone, especially when it comes from a cool, popular guy like yourself, really makes me look bad. I don’t want people to see me that way, because, I do have good traits and maybe good taste.’ Well, I guess come to think about it, he is a real gentleman and I suppose I had uncharacteristically jumped the gun in my summations (or have I?), so in that spirit, I will like for everyone to know President Sarkozy is an ace guy and if nothing else, he has great taste. I should know - I have seen his wife.

Tomorrow is another day…..

As One Door Closes...

2008-08-11T11:25:00.000-07:00

What a weekend...my elder daughter, home with me on Saturday and Sunday, as Michelle and her sister had decided to go shopping and visit Michelle's brother, took a long look at me as I wrote another speech and said;'Dad, could you help me with this, once you have finished with your laptop.'

It was all the inspiration I needed to know what was important at that exact minute. I placed the laptop aside and stretched out my hands to my expectant daughter and for the next one hour, I had no thoughts of the presidential race.

As my daughter satisfied her need for her absent father, she gave me a kiss and left for her room. I sat there, still opened up emotionally and lost in thought, as I fiddled with the remote control flicking through the myriad of cable channels(a neccessity for the electoral terrain). The next twenty minutes, turned out to be exactly what I didn't want it to be.

First, I sign on to my facebook account and decided to play a video sent by one of my more crazy friends, only to see it was dedicated to the memory of Bernie Mac! Men, was I blown away....Bernie is dead??!! Oh boy, it was just heartbreaking...this was probably our most underrated comic. Dead at 50? The dude was just three years older than me. Bernie once told me his turning point, was when the great Redd Foxx said to him; 'Young man, you are funny, but you want to be loved.' Apparently, this released the dragon within Daddy Mac( as friends called him) and produced the highly controversial, but equally highly successful Bernie Mac show and the hilarious Original King of comedy series. He will be missed.

Just as I began to drift away from the TV, another friend of mine, Isaiah, a more serious version of my facebook pal, called on my mobile. His words just didn't seem to make sense; 'Barack, are you sitting down? Black Moses is gone...'

I hope tomorrow is another day....

Some might Say.....

2008-08-08T11:03:00.000-07:00

Well, I have been called everything under the sun and defiled, spat at, but at the same idolised by millions...called the messiah by some of my more enthusiastic supporters and the Anti-Christ by my foes.

In my mind, my task is yet unfulfilled. The future of America in particular and the world in general, must be the focus...post-racial, post-religious, post-separatist, post-hatred and post-neo-con!

Today, I made a massive decision....you see, if I am really here for all America and if indeed, I believe in the new era of change that we always talk about, and if the future is indeed ours to grasp, then we must be prepared to step up and take risks sometimes. To that end, I thought you should be the first to know, that I have decided to accept the invitation of a progressive mosque in my hometown of Chicago. Their work with the local youth, puts a lot of us to shame and this in a 99.6% Christian area.

I will be attending friday prayers today and I will await the storm!

Tomorrow is another day...

Stop....In the name of God!!

2008-08-07T12:05:00.000-07:00

I know I say this all the time, but really, you would think you have heard and seen it all before!
Do you know how a Conservative(note the capital letter) website, Redstate.com refers to me now? Yes, you guessed it! The Anti-Christ!!
Apparently, my emergence had been predicted in the Bible; "According To The Book Of Revelations, The Anti-Christ Will Be A Muslim Man In His 40's With Christ-Like Appeal Who Will Promise False Hope & World Peace." What??!! So, was I always the Anti-Christ or did I just morph into it when I decided to run for President? I am just so glad the Evangelicals don't like Old Man McCain, otherwise, my campaign would have been dead in the water.

You would really laugh if it wasn't so serious. Redstate do not only peddle poisonous words about me, they also have merchandise to back them up! Michelle is handling the whole thing better than I thought she would, and apparently, she had known about these weirdos for the last 5 months! The thing that really bugs me though, is how far some people are prepared to go to stop me becoming President! Men, the Anti-Christ? I guess they were too scared to call me the Anti-Mohammed, cos you know the Muslim homies don't take that crap. They would explode their organs all over their s**t!

I remember Jack Nicholson telling me; 'it's the White House, Barack and they will do everything to stop a black man getting there, including calling you the devil.' I just never took him seriously, you know how Jack messes around. But today, Old Man McCain's campaign has put out an ad that heavily invokes the 'Left Behind' TV series(now a 70 million bestselling book) and from all indications, seems to be painting me as a false prophet, exactly in the light of Nicolae Carpathia (the series' Antichrist character)! It's unbelievable!

Oh, by the way, the O on the merchandise in both pictures, is actually meant to be my initial and the horns of the Devil! Can you beat that?! First, John Edwards confesses to an affair and then this??!!

Tomorrow is another day......

The Comedown…..

2008-08-06T12:17:00.000-07:00

Oh boy…was I hyped yesterday or what?!!

I was ready, boy! I was ready for all takers; Old Man McCain, Reverend Wright, Jesse Jackson, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton (well, I still think she hates my guts!), even the President, if he made the error of mentioning my name!

Michelle had to make me my favourite Horlicks drink, fifteen times yesterday; just to calm me down….cocoa doesn’t work when I am in those frenzied moods. In the end, coupled with the Horlicks, I had to spend two hours on the treadmill and another two at the weights!

Today, I am a more sedate guy, with all my newly-arranged feng shui-influenced office. Also, how reassuring is it, when you have an easily wound-up person in charge of the nuclear button?? I have to display calm at all times! By the way, Michelle gave me a carpeting before each cup of Horlicks; ‘come on B, you need to do what Jay says; dirt off my shoulder!’ For the uninitiated, Jay is ………never mind. If you don’t know now, you’ll never know!

Anyhow, I have a meeting with a veterans group in about two hours and I feel especially privileged that they would request to speak to me. These are guys who have at one point or the other put their lives on the line, for the continuum of the land of the Brave, and when you consider all the nonsense the other camp has said about my military limitations and inexperience, you have to accept this is a special day for me. The only thing I have to avoid really is to start speaking to these guys the way I speak to Uncle Charlie…..can’t afford to get any of the wars, crises, battlegrounds or concentration camps, wrong.

I didn't have a good start though. On the phone earlier, I referred to the Bay Of the Pigs as Guatanamo Bay!

Tomorrow is another day...

Let’s get this show on the ROAD!

2008-08-05T12:08:00.000-07:00

As I recounted and I am sure millions already know, our political opponents, have described our political movement as vacuous and lacking in substance. They have discredited our hopes and wishes for a better America, by saying we do not represent or even understand the country, that coincidentally, belongs to ‘all of us’. We have heard their criticisms and absolved their verbal and written blows; we have smiled when they have been very bad and sidestepped their vitriolic abuse, when they have been really horrid! Now, it’s our time….we are taking our country back!

Some astute political commentators will tell you, the month of August in an election year, is the time to strike and carpet your rivals. If your iron isn’t hot by the 8th month, you might as well give up. So, we are launching our road-show and getting into every nook and corner of America, and taking our streets back!

We will use the very ‘rock and roll’ label, intended to destroy and belittle us, as the vanguard for the takeover of the Washington political machine. If need be, I will play guitar or even rap to sell-out concerts to scream our dreams home. Bill Clinton played the saxophone and wooed millions, but I am damn sure, these people have never seen Hendrix and Jay-Z rolled into one! Enough of the softly, softly approach, especially as we now have evidence, Old Man McCain is a very sly and devious guy. Did you see those ads he took out on my black a**?

I am not sure you remember, but sometime ago, I told you Fat Joe had given me some invaluable advice about demographics…well, that’s the game all business people play and we are the bu…si….ness!

Arrrghh…I can’t take it, I am ready for WAR! They might not like me afterwards, but hell yeah, they will respect my s**t! By the time we reach Denver on the 28th, the old man is gonna wish he never took me on…..I’m a baaaaad man!

As the Song says….if you’re ready….Come go with me!!!

Tomorrow is another day…..