President Obama became the first african american president in the history of The United States of America. What message it gives to the international community in particular the developing countries? In past, how many american presidents have sincerely helped developing nations to meet the economic challenges of the 21st century? What vested interests does america have on other geographies/economies? These are the questions that bothers each and every individual residing in third world countries.
America has always provided economic assistance to other nations. Be it in a form of aid, loan or whatsoever, she has given enough capital to the under-developed and the developing world to meet their demand. To question her sincerity is a different argument which should take an un-biased approach towards judgement. However, the question should be put on the heads of state of third world countries about their sincerity and actions. Unlike many U.S presidents, Obama will be seen as a totally new figure, who came from the minority but has the majority to back him. The contrast is similar for the developing countries representation with the developed world. Do we; the developing/underdeveloping nation, have one such figure who can raise his/her voice to the developed nation? If obama can meet all the challenges and resist the pressure from some strong political establishments at his home, can't we do something similar? Can't we dictate our own terms and conditions to do business? The answer is only 'YES' if we have been sincere with our community. Yes, it would have been possible if the funds provided to us were used in building country's infrastructure instead of making our own fortune. Yes, we could have done it if we had a system of checks and balance so that no one acts above the law and understand the problem faced by its citizens.
America has always provided economic assistance to other nations. Be it in a form of aid, loan or whatsoever, she has given enough capital to the under-developed and the developing world to meet their demand. To question her sincerity is a different argument which should take an un-biased approach towards judgement. However, the question should be put on the heads of state of third world countries about their sincerity and actions. Unlike many U.S presidents, Obama will be seen as a totally new figure, who came from the minority but has the majority to back him. The contrast is similar for the developing countries representation with the developed world. Do we; the developing/underdeveloping nation, have one such figure who can raise his/her voice to the developed nation? If obama can meet all the challenges and resist the pressure from some strong political establishments at his home, can't we do something similar? Can't we dictate our own terms and conditions to do business? The answer is only 'YES' if we have been sincere with our community. Yes, it would have been possible if the funds provided to us were used in building country's infrastructure instead of making our own fortune. Yes, we could have done it if we had a system of checks and balance so that no one acts above the law and understand the problem faced by its citizens.
Lastly, I request all the developing countries to be at-least the follower of one man who through his courage and determination turned every odds into even. A person who said after winning the election "they say this day will never come". This person is none other than Barack Hussein Obama who will be remembered as the 'braveheart' of the 21st century. Let's be a follower if not a leader!
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Well said..However, I would like to add some of my thoughts on the democracy and power of a common man on such history making events.
To me, no doubt, America has proved that it is the strongest democracy in the world. A country where merely 60 years ago blacks couldn't sit in a bus together with whites and if somebody ever tried they created a big stir(Rosa Park incident), today the most powerful man not only in USA but on earth belongs to the very same race and community. Race which wasnt allowed to sit in the front of a bus just because of their skin color. To me this fast transformation is mindblowing and eventually it comes down to common man who in this election have acted in the best interest of nation as a whole and elected a smart and capable man who has given a new hope to not only US but the whole world.
Compared to some third world countries where common people are still indulged in racism, hatred, religious conflicts and all the BS (you name it) which has nothing to do with Nation's prosperity. All they do is thinking of ways to pour our burden on somebody else's shoulders
Speaking of Pakistan in partuicular we cannot solely blame our politicians. It is us that bring them to power based on casts, sects, longtime loyalties to parties and what not. I mean who could help a country where a convicted corrupt politician becomes the president. This is just absurd...and most of the fault goes to citizens of pakistan who have supported this. Any person wanting good for the nation became target of hatred from power seeking buearucrats which were backed by common people. I absolutely believe that a leader is chosen from the people for the people and a leader reflects whatever the society is all about. Simple as that.
America has shown the world its power of democracy which subsequently makes it the most powerful country in the world. Other countries should learn from american people. I dont know how Obama is going to be as a president and how this thing is gonna change the world. I am just impressed by the sincereity of American people for their nation and this election has very well proved it.
Since I dont have to be politically correct, i would repeat Michelle obama's words which were absolutely true" For the first time in my adult life, i am proud of America."
May God bless Pakistan and rest of the world
I fully agree with what you've said. There's no doubt about people's behavior in democracy. But, if you compare America's democracy with Pakistan's, or with that of any Parliamentary system, it's different. Not that I'm favoring any country, instead I'm asking for options given to people under parliamentary system to choose from the given profile. The lack of choices that Pakistani democratic system offers leaves nothing but corruption. It has been in practice for past many years that which ever party comes to power, would like to extend the rope of democracy by introducing family members in particular siblings. They do no see nor forsee any person outside the family circle even if he/she is well qualified to take the crown. They(Pakistan's civilian political parties) define politics as the natural gift inherited from their forefathers under whom the umbrella will stretch. No one should dare to enter political circle without permission nor should think to run for the office. Either it's PPP or PML-N, both are of the same nature having different faces. With that in mind, is it people's fault to vote? And if they don't vote, we'll be left with no choice than to accept interference(military, international powers..etc). So, if people are given limited choices to choose from same personalities after every five(5) years, we'll see Pakistan's democratic rotation as follows: clockwise(PPP/PML-N), anti-clockwise(PML-N/PPP). What difference it makes? nothing!
Therefore, I hold political parties in Pakistan more accountable than people. It's them who give people no option. Having only two parties is not the problem. Having only two running candidates all the time is where the problem lies. You bring new personalities in every election, I bet you'll see good change in the political atmosphere!
well I agree whith you sameer.Its been a "two man show" or rather "one woman and one man" show but the lack of choice is not the only problem.With only 2% of budget allocated for education how can you expect mentality to develop? The newcomers are not welcomed as the are preceived to be "loosers" and we dont want to bet on "loosers".If the leadership is grown out of the country,how can they be familiar with Pakistani Scenario.I mean C'mon a majority of people still vote "ZA Bhutto" and "Nawaz Sharif" today not the candidate, a major factor in PPP and PML N vote bank,Ridicilous!I think its inapproperiate to compare US democracy with PK Demo.In US,institutions are strong,independent and most importantly not interfeared with.No political peer murids and pressure groups like we have especially in Sindh and Balochistan (though present in Punjab as well) where Waderas, Peers and Sardars are preceived leaders.Tell me how much of middle or lower class is represented by our parliamnet.It goes on as we say.By the way some critics also object the US democratic system on the bases that electoral colleges and having not been revised they dont take US system as ture and Ideal Demosys.Latsly we should not expect a major change in US as its a change of person not a change of system. Policies are almost the same as they were under Bush administration. Dont expect a dramatic turn around (even then best wishes for Obama for a change in the system)
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