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I’m an Australian, so the US presidency is none of my business.
This is a health blog, so politics isn’t part of it’s brief.
BUT, I am very happy Obama won.
I hope he can get things moving so that he can achieve important things. Global leadership on global warming and some initiatives on financial regulation: both of these would benefit hugely from US backing – though they can’t do either alone of course. Iraq – does anyone have any ideas? I hope Obama can come up with some.
I’m especially glad for African-Americans for whom it is so important.
OK, that’s it for politics on this blog.
I’m more than happy to hear any comments from US readers – whether agreeing or disagreeing.
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I am sure what can be done in one term. But I feel hope as well that maybe Obama can at least steer us in the right direction.
I think who wins the American presidency is everyone’s business. I’m not sure if Obama is up to the daunting problems we all face, but I do believe he’s our best chance. I did vote for him.
Thanks Asithi and Jean,
It does look to me like Obama is heading in a better direction. I hope he can get co-operation from others (in the US and elsewhere) to get to work on huge problems.
Thanks for your comments.
i see a lot of connection between health and politics. for example, there’s a strong connection between poverty and ill health. that’s something that a politician can do something about! also, the hope and enthusiasm that obama instills can only be healty …
Hi Isabella,
I think you’re right.
Thanks for your comment.
agree with jean – the american president is everybody’s business… and it would be a shame to seperate politics out from real life – i am hoping that this new kind of leader can help to make that distinction irrelevant….
I hope so too Sarah.