August 30, 2008

New Deal for Indians?

Indians hold special hopes for ObamaThroughout the Democratic National Convention, a wish echoed time and again by Indian attendees is that Obama will pave a path for a "New Deal" for all Native Americans and tribes.

A crucial part of this New Deal centers on Obama's promise to create a position for a White House advisor on Indian affairs and his proposal to continue meeting with tribal leaders if he is elected, just as he has done throughout the election season to date. Both promises have already made their way into the official Democratic Party platform, which focuses on accomplishments party leaders want to make happen over the next four years.

Younger Indians, especially, have been willing to speak out on Obama's unique traits--a unique situation, certainly, since young people overall tend to be less engaged in politics.

"I think Native American people, especially our elders, have been really disappointed for a long time with our government," said Shere Wright, 26, holder of the Miss Indian Nations title. "Because of that, a lot of people on reservations don't ever really take part in the political process.

"But I think that's changing. Barack Obama is inspiring people. My mom even registered to vote in the primary this year for the first time...."
Comment:  For more on the subject, see Tribal Leaders for Obama.

4 comments:

  1. Writerfella here --
    BUT -- has anyone asked if Barrack O'Bama is 'really disappointed' with how Natives have been treated by the US Government? Nothing will be changed, even if he is elected, unless that man understands what is wrong...
    All Best
    Russ Bates
    'writerfella'

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  2. I've reported many instances of the candidates speaking on Native issues. Including Obama.

    Go to this year's archives and scan for Obama's name. You'll find postings such as this one: Obama:  US Should Offer Deeds.

    Or Google the terms you're interested in. You'll learn that Obama has discussed the government's treatment of Natives before.

    P.S. You spelled Obama's name wrong again.

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  3. Russell Bates wrote:

    Writerfella here --
    Look at Barack Obama's birth certificate, and THEN tell us who is misspelling whom? And for what reasons...
    All Best
    Russ Bates
    'writerfella'

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  4. You can see Obama's Hawaiian birth certificate here:

    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/06/obama-birth.html

    Needless to say, there are no surprises. His father's name is Barack Hussein Obama and his official name is Barack Hussein Obama II.

    So you're the only one making stupid spelling mistakes here. I presume you're doing it because you're prejudiced against blacks, as you've admitted.

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