I Have Hope

After the 5^th time of getting to the bottom of this page, and finding myself with my fingers crossed for another "Show More Images" link, I realized that possibly the most influential attribute that Barack possesses is his authenticity. He is a human being, husband, father, American, and probably lastly, a politician. These attributes seem to be so easily captured in images of him, that there is no room for doubt as to his desire to improve the United States, and our reputation on the world stage, for the benefit of all US citizens, and all World citizens.

These all come from one photographer, Callie Shell, shooting for Time magazine.

I am proud, for the first time since being able to vote, to be able to do my part, no matter how small, to raise my hand, voice, wallet, and most importantly, my ballot marking device, to say to the world, and my fellow American Citizens, that I too have had enough, I have hope, and that it is time for historic change. I hope, one gray-haired day in my future, to be able to tell the grandchild on my knee, that yes, I voted for Barack Hussein Obama.

I have hope again.


The following list of traits, captured by one photographer, should be MANDATORY, but sadly are not, for the President of the United States, and preferably for all elected officials.

(EDIT: I seem unable to link directly to the images that represent these traits. Please go to her page, and try to guess which pictures represent these traits)

Compassionate Human Being
Husband
Father
Frugal footwear
Tears of hope
Inspirational
Responsibility and attention to detail