Unpopular side with Thomas Oti
Email: thomasoti@qed.ng
Mark my words: if Hilary Clinton becomes America’s first female president, Michelle Obama will be the next American female president. She will be first female president of the USA after the Republican guy who will serve after Hilary. She will contest as a Democrat and win. The Republican guy will only serve one term. Hilary will serve two terms. So I expect Michelle to be the first female American black president in 12 years, no longer than that.
My conviction is not based on the power of a crystal ball. My conviction is based on what I see of the American political rigmarole.
For 239 years, the struggle of the nation of America was always leading to here. America set herself up as the bastion of democracy, free speech, equality, human rights, etc. America championed its cause and its interests both home and abroad. America defined, redefined and refined the concept of capitalism. America is the darling of most of the world. In America, you either turn up big or you don’t turn up at all.
America has seen and done it all. From the wars against the native Indians, to the slave trade, to the civil war, to the battle of the suffragettes. America has held itself up as a true bastion and champion of democracy for so long that it follows that it will be the first country in the world to elect a black woman as president. If it will ever happen, I am convinced this is the best possible time. All the hoops appear perfectly lined. One leap; and Hilary. One more leap and it would be Michelle.
And she is preparing. Michelle isn’t resting. She is hitting the roads and she is winning hearts at home and abroad. She’s been stealthily doing it since she burst on to the scene with her husband like in ‘08. Strong black woman right by her husband’s side every step of the way as he sought the most important office in the world, Michelle could carry herself and hold her own anywhere; alone or beside her husband. Michelle was the complete First Lady; she still is as a matter of fact.
Her speech at the DNC in 08 for her husband was epic. In ’12, she didn’t disappoint when she delivered the keynote at DNC seeking hubby’s re-election. Her recent 2016 speech for Hilary could rouse the dead and get them to vote, fight, love or hate. If you were American and you were not moved by her speech, then you are probably a zombie because even Donald “the terrible” Trump, was, silenced.
Hilary’s strongest credential is probably her role as First Lady. She of course then served America in various capacities. She’s even got the sympathy of American women and the admiration of American men with the way she handled The Monica Affair. If anything, her grace, support and calmness helped not just her husband keep his presidency but also cement her in the hearts and minds of Americans as a woman of substance. The men wouldn’t mind such a wife anytime, any day, anywhere; the way she managed her husband’s manhood stumble was epic. She’s been through fire and she’s come out gold.
Granted Michelle didn’t have any such drama in both her First Lady tenures. In fact she may be the most fun First Lady in all of America’s recent history. She was everywhere promoting good causes, appearing on talk shows, dancing on TV, playing with dogs, playing with the queen, supervising her growing up virgin girls, dressing up effortlessly and gracefully, exercising and eating healthy, etc. She was also always readily by her husband’s side and even when she was on her own, she did great stuff. A large percentage of the American public appears to love her totally. Or at least those who do, do. And they ultimately might be enough. No political experience? It doesn’t matter. He’s a terrible example but he’s the closest I can think up; Donald Trump didn’t have much political experience either. He had TV and media experience and used that to great and full advantage! Michelle is of course a more decent person. She’s got no scandals to her name but she’s a strong black woman. Michelle can get the job done. Her husband certainly enjoyed the best of support from her while he ran the nation. I have no doubt she will get his support when it is her time to run.
What kind of president will she make? A strong black one. I think Obama was too much of a good guy and his presidency reflected it. His one big achievement was killing Osama. He disappointed all the military guys and their contractor cronies by pulling America out of almost all war theatres across the world. The American image as police and army of the world took serious beating under him. He was too nice and couldn’t bear to continue to watch all those young boys and girls match off gleefully to heroic deaths in the hands of their country’s enemies; real or imagined. Michelle will not be that soft. Just look at her and she’s built like she will not only stare down the likes Putin, Kim or any other evil world leader. And if her steely gaze isn’t enough, she would whip them into line. She would be the number one terrorist of the world terrorizing the world’s worst terrorists. If they think they are tough, she will show them who’s boss!
I look forward to a Michelle Obama presidency. Wouldn’t that just be dandy???
