Analysis of Obama's Acceptance Speech from August 28th, 2008

I am going to offer my analysis of Senator Obama's acceptance speech.

It began with Obama thanking all the historic figures who has helped the Democratic party become a success during the late 20th century. Among these who he thanked was: Ted Kennedy, and Former President Bill Clinton. In my opinion, President Clinton was a defining figure because he was the first post-Cold War American president who helped our country become prosperous and became an economical success during his time in the White House. Senator Kennedy was also an important figure because one of his family members became a president in the 1960's. That president was also one of the very successful president of all the time. He also created a time where the economy was very good, and averted an crisis that would have sent us all into a nuclear war.

Then he pointed out how a white woman and a black person can have a child that can go on to become one of the most successful politicians of all time. What that means is that it is possible for any person from all possible color of skin to succeed in anything and I believe that is a good thing because we need a new person from an unique background to become the President of the United States and it's about time we started giving people of all different races some serious notice. He then pointed out that it was because of how often we defended our country's honor, it made possible for someone like Obama to run for President of the United States of America.

Next, he tackled the economy. He said that we need to bring jobs back to America because a lot of Americans are out of work. I agree with Obama because the unemployment rate is so high around 6 percent. We need more Americans who can afford to provide for their families. Their income isn't even enough to afford a real house.

After that, Obama basically said that McCain is basically a carbon copy of Bush and that McCain will continue his policies that has hurt America for the eight years. And that McCain thinks we're lying to ourselves about how we're unemployed and became a "nation of whiners." and that McCain endorses the old outdated Republican philosophy. And that Obama can bring a fresh air of change into politics.

He then pointed out that under Bill Clinton, each family had an increase of $7,500 in their incomes. then lost $2,000 under Bush. I feel that's not right because they need that money to provide for their family. Then he said that we made a promise to ourselves to make new jobs here and bring innovation to America. I agree because we need to invent new technologies to power our cars. He also said that we need to have the government working side by side with me.
He also said he would cut taxes for the middle class and eliminate our dependence on the middle east. To do that, he would invest $150 billion into developing new technology for our cars and home that does not need oil.

Obama then talked about health care. He said he plans to lower premiums for each american that has health care. I agree because we all need better health care that we all can afford.

He also said that we need to get out of Iraq. I STRONGLY agree with that because Iraq has been a colossal failure. He did say we need to emphasize that we need to refocus on Afghanistan.

Then most of his speech is about inspiring America to take charge and achieve the much needed change. Then he reminded us all of what Martin Luther King Jr. wanted us all to do.

I personally think Obama gave a great speech and hit on all the issues that America cared about. I hope he makes for a good president.