January 4th, 2008
To Dream The Impossible Dream, Barack kicks ass In Iowa
If the mind can conceive and you believe, you will achieve! How often have you heard that? Barack Obama’s amazing ascend from little known state senator to winning the Democratic Party’s Iowa caucus has life lessons for black business people. Think about it, less than 5 years ago, few black Chicagoans would have recognized Barack Obama or known his place in society. I remember 4 years ago meeting Barack at Jesse Jackson JR’s birthday party and a few months later running into him at the state house in Springfield. He is a warm and charming man of energy and someone whom you can be comfortable with. But the fact is, he drew no more attention than I did then, and now is a rock star.
You could tell Barack was ambitious but you could not measure his heart or burning desire. In 4 years he has gone from a face in the crowd, to arguably one of America’s best known and loved public figures.
Few can argue this morning headline in the Chicago Sun-Times; “Defining Moment in HISTORY” A black man wins in a 97% white state. Hillary and Bill have to be pissed! Think about it, if Barack have never given the speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention in Boston, “What a difference a speech makes!” He would have been campaigning in South Carolina, Michigan, Florida and Illinois for Hillary. Instead he kicked her ass.
OK business people, what are the lessons of hope given by Obama? My take is this; A burning desire and self confidence, a simple and concise message, CHANGE, reaching out to the disenfranchised, (many first time caucus supporters) and keeping his message about what he is capable of without putting down his competitors.
This is a proud moment for black America, blue states and red states but most of all for one America. If white voters can get pass race and vote for change in Iowa, it is possible. Remember that as you do business. Great things are possible if you believe in yourself. Here is a link to a post from early December where I predicted a win for Barack in Iowa and New Hampshire.
January 4th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Thanks for the uplifting message of hope. Not everybody is as happy as we. But then again, who cares?
January 4th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
“All things work together for the good of the Lord.” I am sooooo excited. It’s a blessed day, and I do believe that there will be many more to come.
January 5th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Hi JD, Barak’s star is rising and in some respects Oprah’s endorsement helped, too. I value the fact that he does not put others down. Shows he is strong within and does not need to do that to rise to the top.
January 6th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Theres a first time for everything! Things should be very intresting from here on out!
Is the world ready for such a change as this?… Huummmm
Only time will tell.
January 6th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Barack Obama earned more votes in Iowa than the Top 3 Republicans!
And Glueliani got sixth place losing even to Ron Paul.
Now that’s what I call payback time.
January 7th, 2008 at 2:01 am
Hi JD,
Yes, that One America can happen.
All people just want to be loved.
Can we agree, Peers of Love…Win.
Spirit of Love can get Barack Obama
in the White House. God Is Love, God
is Good, God Is One! Thank You Lord.
Be Blessed always…Peace!
January 7th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Eddie, thanks for the comment, I enjoy politics but this year is even more special
January 7th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Shelia, thanks for dropping by, all things are possible with God’s help is trueThis has the potential to be one of history’s great moments
January 7th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Robyn,It is clear when people get around Barack, as Hillary says, he is a very likeable person. Oprah brought out a crowd to hear a message of change. It was risky but it appears to have worked. Thanks for the comment
January 7th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Regina, the world may be ready but Super Tuesday will let us know if America is ready!Thanks for the insight
January 7th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Jo, right on!We need change in government, Rudy is evil,Thanks for the comment
January 7th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
God is great and so is Barack in 08! Jim, thanks for shedding an important light on a potential postive outcome from an Obama administration, “Love thy neighbor,” may cross color lines
August 10th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I wish we could trade Obama for Chris Rock. That guy would make a far better President, in my humble opinion.