And the New President of the United States: Obama or McCain
On Tuesday, November 4, 2008 (Wednesday in Manila), Americans will hold its 56th quadrennial United States Presidential Election. So in a few days, the world will see a new U.S. President – more likely to be Barack Hussein Obama rather than John Sidney McCain?
Many people, especially those not from the United States predicted Obama to be the next U.S. President. They maybe right, as the latest polls conducted by AP-Yahoo! still put Obama on top of the contention 51 to 43. So while Arnold Schwarzenegger saw the need for Democrat Barack Obama to beef up his “skinny” legs and pump up some muscles by joining his regular muscle and body building programs, he might as well advise Republican McCain to beef up his campaign and win in bigger States.
Still, Republicans are hopeful and predict that McCain still got a great fight ahead. Recently, a poll in Alabama (with 9 electoral votes) showed McCain is leading at 52%, while Obama got 25% with the undecided at 23%. Also, based on the recent poll study of AP-Yahoo!, one in seven voters, 14 percent of the total — said they were undecided or might yet change their minds.
In the Philippines, several people believed that if Obama wins, it might have a big effect on the BPO and Call Center services as its more likely that Obama may implement a policy to give back to the Americans their jobs. They also believed that if Obama will be the next U.S. President, US presence in the country will increase as unlike the incumbent US President Bush who have tapered off a bit their presence in recent years, the Democrats may want to maximize their investments and interests in the region.
So its going to be an exciting week ahead, historic in magnitude. If you’re to vote for the next U.S. President, who is your choice? Participate in the poll below and let’s have our own little statistics.
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If I am an American, I will vote for this guy as I can see a JFK-like leadership in him. The man has idealistic mind that could give a good boost to the American economy.
But to tell you honestly, as a Filipino, Obama’s plan to stop the growth of outsourcing here in the Philippines somewhat outrage me because I belong to that sector. Anyway, let’s just wait and see…
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Yeah, a lot of people compares Obama with JFK. hopefully if Obama wins – we won’t see any JFK incident, God forbids. Sounds scary but with the latest news we see (if they’re true), Obama should be very careful.
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I agree B. Let’s just cross our fingers that history won’t repeat itself.
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Not long to go to find out will become the new president of America, either one will be an improvement
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I must admit, I have been late in reading US election related posts and I did not get to understand fully each candidate’s platform. However, I find it amusing that the Americans are not far similar on how we Filipinos treat candidates. In fact, I find them even worst.
Anyway, I think Obama will win because people loves to test unique candidates. Have you noticed the way Filipinos voted for FPJ and ERAP? Besides, I think McCain is too old to be a president. I also heard he does not know how to use a PC, not sure though.
However, I think Sarah Palin made it big during the campaign and this is a big help for her, although most issue were negative.
In the end, I still hope the future President and Vice President can do something about the economy. Terrorism? I think this is just a matter of respect to others – Muslims and non-Muslims.
Thanks!
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I think I lost my comment, so here it is again.
I must admit, I am a bit late about this upcoming US Election. I did not even understood clearly each of their platform. But I noticed that Americans are not far similar from us (Filipinos) on the way they treat candidates, I even think they are worst. Look at Sarah Palin.
Anyway, I think Obama will win because he is a unique candidate. For McCain, I think he’s old to be a President. I even heard he does not know how to use a PC, but not sure though.
But just the same, I just hope the next government will put focus more on the economy especially for the children.
Thanks!
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hello…. HAPPY BDAY!!!!! newi”hope Obama will win
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hi… i will vote for Obama.
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Let’s see who’s the chameleon candidate here!
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@adorah: Hehe Thank You!
Buti naman napadaan ka Badz… Regards sa mga pamangkin ko.
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May I invite you to join Filipinos Unite!!!. You may do so by commenting on my post or by sending an email containing your name, address, name of blog and its url. My email address is: melalarilla@gmail.com. You will be included in the official registry of members permanently posted at my blog. I will also visit your blogs regularly and will drop at your Entrecards if you have one. Please join and be counted. Thank you very much. Mabuhay and God bless you and your loved ones.
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I agree with a previous comment–of the two candidates, Obama is more likely to interfere with outsourcing to the Philippines. I don’t want to see that happen–I’ve seen many of my friends make a good living in the call center industry.
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And the New President of the United States: Obama or McCain | Bloggista.com…
On Tuesday, November 4, 2008 (Wednesday in Manila), Americans will hold its 56th quadrennial United States Presidential Election. So in a few days, the world will see a new U.S. President – more likely to be Barack Hussein Obama rather than John Sidney…
Wow B! Birthday mo pala bro…
In behalf of the blogging community (naks!)…
Happy, happy birthday and keep up the good work.
Cheers, Snow
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@Snow: Hehe. Thanks for the birthday greetings Snow!
And thanks for signing up at Blogjoints.com . You’re the first member (of course aside from me and an admin user – LOL).
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@Mel Alarilla: Hi Mel! Thanks for the invite. Sure, will check on the site…
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@bloggista: You are welcome B! I hope you had a great time during your birthday bro!
Grabe, ako una sa blogjoints? hahaha.. 
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wow happy birthday b
heheh mine just ended last week too 
as for this US election thing I am putting my bet on Obama, that Palin chick under mccain is one scary ass girl that gives me the creeps. 
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B, what is that blog joints thingy ??? can i join that too ???
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@Snow: Hi Snow, uu, I was at home doing some project documentation – hehe, bad trip nga eh.
@Metz – Empty Streets: Thanks Metz! How’d you do? Of course you can join BlogJoints – you can discover good articles (including yours) and submit it to blogjoints so others can take a peek and rate if they want to.
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@bloggista: Well, at least it was a working birthday. Mas okay na rin yung busy ka kaysa hindi…
Anyway, you can celebrate pa rin naman in other days. Todo mo na lang yung celebration mo sa susunod na Christmas gatherings ng mga bloggers…hehehe…I just hope that our blogging barkadas (naks!) are all available when that time comes.
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Well, what do we have here? A birthday boy is out, and I was so late to realize that. Naks naman, vidoeke naman uli tayo he3!
Anyway, happy birthday and I know you are so happy with your career and family. So, I think I will just wish for the best of you to come, and of course health. Parang showbiz a…
By the way, I also signed in to new site and submitted one of my recent posts.
Good luck!
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@Angel Cuala: Hehe, thanks Angel. Now I’m 22 so getting a bit older na.
@Snow: Uu nga no, then why not start early and let’s make sure we have some sort of Blogging Christmas party of sorts. Hehe. You could sponsor the food, Angel can sponsor the drinks, Metz can take care of the entertainment, and I do the talking.
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checking it out on the weekend B – i also have twitter to join as well hehehe
so many delivarble back logs haha 
almost about to go full time blogging 
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Obama just won and now america has the first Black American President
way cool but we all have our fingers crossed for the future 
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Yes, Bloggista. I learned the news a while ago. My bet was right, and as I believe being different really pays off.
You’re 22? Well, 23….lol!
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@bloggista: me sponsoring the food? hahaha…akala ko naman ikaw sa food kasi may kilala akong magaling pero affordable na caterer…hehehe…bakit naman sa food? sa program puede ako diyan.
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@bloggista: 22 ka na? hahaha…convincing tactics pa iba ito? hahaha…peace Roel! *LOL*
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@bloggista: 22 ka na? hahaha…convincing tactics pa ba ito? hahaha…peace Roel! *LOL*
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yikes sorry for the double post. paki-delete na lang yung nauna..sorry po…multi-tasking kasi ako rito eh.. *shy*
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Snow your on a roll
hehehe I can see why you got to beat me to the finish line hehehe. But as for this presidential race am glad that Obama won but for some reason i still dont get why i have a creepy feeling about all this and how easy it was for him to win this election.
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I guess what makes it even more creepier is the fact that Mr Nostradamus had in more ways than one mentioned of a black leader rising to power in one of his quatrains but how he depicted events after is something am hoping he is wrong about
oh well makes me glad am now Filipino hehehe 
but i still have yet to vote for our own presidential elections 
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Hehe @Snow: , looks like si Metz ata papasahan mo sa food, hmmmm, okay din. Hehehe…
Tamad ako mag delete eh, hayaan mo na yan jan, hehehe.
@Metz – Empty Streets: Yeah… things are really creepy on this one… hope my hunch and fears are wrong… Let’s all hope and pray for world peace.
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