Thursday, July 24, 2008

Obama's speech in Berlin.

Obama is an inspirational speaker no one can deny that. He does tap into the very basic feelings of what it means to be American- We are the good guys- We are the last best hope for man on earth etc. He is vested in the idea of American exceptionalism. But the objectivist in me forces me to use the more logical side of my judgement. He is not running for president of the world though I am sure many would vote for him- he is in fact running for the presidency of the United States. The first duty of the president of the United States is to make decisions based on what is in the best interest of the United States. That is not what his speech is about no matter how inspiring it may be.

The world has no right to vote in our election- hence it has no say in who we pick as our president. Though many want to say we are Pax Americana- something we are not. Until 'the world' pays taxes to the United States government it has no right to impose upon us their laws, leaders, or even ideas. Collectivism is not a new idea its an old and failed idea- it is not in our self interest as Americans to buy into such a con. We should continue to look out for our own interest first and foremost in every situation. Collectivism is riding on the coat tails of ever increasing individualism and taking credit where it doesn't deserve it- Obama is merely catching the ride.

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