In response to some arguments out there regarding Barack Obama becoming President of the United States and relating to terror states, logically speaking; those nations and leaders will probably feel more comfortable dealing with an African-American person that has a Muslim sounding name.  Point blank.  More might be accomplished to heal the ties between the Middle East and the United States if the leader of this country is a Black man. 

Not taking away from the many good people out there in all races that could do a qualifed and legitimate job of the Presidency.  However one cannot ignore the simple reality that in a significant number of political circles around the world, a sense of discomfort exists regarding the United States because the totally capitalististic and sometimes arrogant air the the United States gives off has become too much to ignore.  For segments of the world population such as the aforementioned, an African-American President would be a welcome change and could lead to unprecedented compromise.

It's logical, Barack Obama is an African-American male who is highly educated and articulate.  With a good administration behind him he could be just what this country needs in this time of extreme political chaos around the world. 

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Zarian Phipps is a Political Science scholar. You can read more about the African-American political and historical experience at http://africanamericanpoliticalspot.blogspot.com/