I haven't been following much about the policies of John McCain or Obama but I just like Obama. I must say the foreign media has played a major role in influencing my decision. To me, McCain is like an old bad guy from the movies, but he is no doubt a war hero.
Soon we will be able to watch Hollywood blockbusters and action movies with a president who's Black. And if they make one of those terrorist films them we might get to see a face-off between Obama and Osama Bin Laden.
Thais are just going 'ba' (Thai: บ้า) over Obama.
In the past few days, Thai television and radio channels in Bangkok have been talking a lot about Obama and seem to have forgotten about PAD protesters. Every Thai person I know supports Obama and even the radio jockeys and news presenters love him. Soon we can expect Obama dolls and other goodies being sold on the Thai streets.
Barack Obama Doll might look like the one in the picture below
Actress Hayden Panettiere from the TV series Heroes has recently spoken about the importance of the youth vote in this year's US presidential elections and why she is backing Barack Obama.
Most expat bloggers in Bangkok are also happy that Obama has won.
Here is what some Bangkok bloggers have to say:
"We will FINALLY have a US President that we can be proud of. Bye bye Bush!" : Brit in Bangkok
"Never, ever, did I think I would live long enough to see a Black progressive elected president. He did it! He did it with integrity, honor, truthfulness and a commitment to a higher ideal. Congratulations, President Obama!" : Finding My Way Home
"Hail Obama" : GnarlyKitty
Absolutely Bangkok has lots of pictures from the celebrations of the mock US election at Bangkok Hyatt’s Ballroom which was packed with diplomats, Democrats & Republicans, journalists and hundreds of students. Some of them were seen sporting a Obama/Biden AND a McCain/Pailin button on their chest.
Change we need, indeed.
