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==Muslims== | ==Muslims== | ||
| − | ===Muslims hopes on Obama=== | + | ===Muslims' hopes on Obama=== |
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# Less-militaristic policy in the Muslim world | # Less-militaristic policy in the Muslim world | ||
# Open his administration to the ideas and talents of Muslim-Americans | # Open his administration to the ideas and talents of Muslim-Americans | ||
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# No prejudices against the Islam (terrorism) | # No prejudices against the Islam (terrorism) | ||
# In Obama they see an opportunity to redefine themselves and make themselves heard | # In Obama they see an opportunity to redefine themselves and make themselves heard | ||
| − | # More muslims in | + | # More muslims in Obama's administration |
# Muslims want Obama to encourage American Muslims and say something positive about them | # Muslims want Obama to encourage American Muslims and say something positive about them | ||
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| + | Second Text [[http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2009-01-19-obamamuslims_N.htm hier]] | ||
# There's more Obama has to do than getting elected to win over the Muslim World | # There's more Obama has to do than getting elected to win over the Muslim World | ||
# Don't believe Obama would change the support of Israel, which overshadows any optimism about the new U.S.leader | # Don't believe Obama would change the support of Israel, which overshadows any optimism about the new U.S.leader | ||
# "This is such a historic moment for people around the world and especially for Muslims" | # "This is such a historic moment for people around the world and especially for Muslims" | ||
| − | # Obama is also in favor of the Muslim World because he spent a | + | # Obama is also in favor of the Muslim World because he spent a great part of his childhood in an islamic country |
# "People have high expectations." | # "People have high expectations." | ||
# Al-Qaeda fears that Obama will take away a good deal of the eastern hatred against the West | # Al-Qaeda fears that Obama will take away a good deal of the eastern hatred against the West | ||
| − | # The | + | # The support of Israel, which is not going to be stopped, annoys the Muslims |
==Arab States== | ==Arab States== | ||
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===what '''Iraq''' expects from OBAMA=== | ===what '''Iraq''' expects from OBAMA=== | ||
| − | * most people in Iraq want the war to end and US troops leave the country | + | * most people in Iraq want the war to end and US troops to leave the country |
* politicians don´t expect an overnight change | * politicians don´t expect an overnight change | ||
* some think that the troops will stay while Obama is president | * some think that the troops will stay while Obama is president | ||
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http://thinkprogress.org/2009/01/20/limbaugh-obama-fail/ | http://thinkprogress.org/2009/01/20/limbaugh-obama-fail/ | ||
| − | *Limbaugh was asked to explain his hopes for the Obama presidency | + | *Limbaugh was asked to explain his hopes for the Obama presidency in a public-opinion poll. |
*His hopes are: | *His hopes are: | ||
#Obama will fail | #Obama will fail | ||
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* They for example want Obama and his government to offer them the opportunity to get a good education and to put an end to the war in Iraq, where also many Hispanic soldiers fight for the US. | * They for example want Obama and his government to offer them the opportunity to get a good education and to put an end to the war in Iraq, where also many Hispanic soldiers fight for the US. | ||
* Furthermore the Hispanics stand up for a immigration reform. | * Furthermore the Hispanics stand up for a immigration reform. | ||
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| − | # Largest minority group. Hopes: | + | '''Hispanics:''' |
| + | # Largest minority group. Hopes: solution for economy crisis, immigration and education | ||
# More than 45 Mio. People. 15% of US-population ; critical part of workforce in industry and agriculture ; fast growing minority | # More than 45 Mio. People. 15% of US-population ; critical part of workforce in industry and agriculture ; fast growing minority | ||
# Education, Economy, Prosperity, Health Care Access, Safety in streets (inner cities) | # Education, Economy, Prosperity, Health Care Access, Safety in streets (inner cities) | ||
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==African Americans== | ==African Americans== | ||
| − | *89% of the African Americans think their dream | + | *89% of the African Americans think their dream will come true with a black president |
*53% think that Obama will be held to a higher standard | *53% think that Obama will be held to a higher standard | ||
*68% think that Obamas inaugural speech will be excellent | *68% think that Obamas inaugural speech will be excellent | ||
| − | *Fairness,clarity,truthfulness | + | *Fairness, clarity, truthfulness |
| − | * | + | *He will fight hard for civil rights |
*Education | *Education | ||
*Jobs | *Jobs | ||
*Changes | *Changes | ||
| − | [http://www.newsweek.com/id/181291 Expectations of African Americans] | + | Source: [http://www.newsweek.com/id/181291 Expectations of African Americans] |
==Young people== | ==Young people== | ||
| − | Vanessa van Petten, Why Young People Like Obama, access 15.10.09, http://www.radicalparenting.com/2008/02/17/why-young-people-like-obama/ | + | Vanessa van Petten, Why Young People Like Obama, access 15.10.09, http://www.radicalparenting.com/2008/02/17/why-young-people-like-obama/ O ==> Why young people like Obama ..... |
| − | • Obama is young → He’s faced with their problems | + | • Obama is young → He’s faced with their problems==> He understands them |
• Obama makes them feel important → He appreciates their commitment for his campaign | • Obama makes them feel important → He appreciates their commitment for his campaign | ||
| − | • They are enthusiastic about the “change” he is talking about | + | • They are enthusiastic about and hope for the “change” he is talking about |
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Vocabulary
Qualities of a President ...
What people expect from President Obama
Europeans
- Obama is favorite candidate in Europe because he promises change
- German and french chancellor send congratulation for obama after the election
- They are looking for an intensive trans- Atlantic cooperation
- In Europe there is an almost euphoric mood about obama
- Obama says that there are many problems to be solved but as sarkozy said he is ready "to change the world" with obama
EUROPE ...
- ... fears there would be some disagreements between the EU and USA concerning foreign policy with Afghanistan, Iran and Russia
- ... does not want Obama to send more troops to Afghanistan
- ... wants Obama to close Guantanamo
- ... wants to work together with the United States concerning the climate change und set an example for the rest of the world
- Source: sources: http://euobserver.com/9/27436
Muslims
Muslims' hopes on Obama
- Less-militaristic policy in the Muslim world
- Open his administration to the ideas and talents of Muslim-Americans
- Against near-east wars
- Want Obama to seek counsel from U.S.Muslims
- More respect towards people of all faiths
- Muslims want to have a say in issues of domestic and foreign policies
- No prejudices against the Islam (terrorism)
- In Obama they see an opportunity to redefine themselves and make themselves heard
- More muslims in Obama's administration
- Muslims want Obama to encourage American Muslims and say something positive about them
Second Text [hier]
- There's more Obama has to do than getting elected to win over the Muslim World
- Don't believe Obama would change the support of Israel, which overshadows any optimism about the new U.S.leader
- "This is such a historic moment for people around the world and especially for Muslims"
- Obama is also in favor of the Muslim World because he spent a great part of his childhood in an islamic country
- "People have high expectations."
- Al-Qaeda fears that Obama will take away a good deal of the eastern hatred against the West
- The support of Israel, which is not going to be stopped, annoys the Muslims
Arab States
what Iraq expects from OBAMA
- most people in Iraq want the war to end and US troops to leave the country
- politicians don´t expect an overnight change
- some think that the troops will stay while Obama is president
- they want him to initiate the dialogue with Iran and Syria
- they expect him to fulfil his promises in the near future (he said, that by August 31, 2010 the mission in Iraq would end)
US-Republicans
- Rush Limbaugh (US radio presenter and entertainer) as an example for some Republicans and their attitude to President Obama:
http://thinkprogress.org/2009/01/20/limbaugh-obama-fail/
- Limbaugh was asked to explain his hopes for the Obama presidency in a public-opinion poll.
- His hopes are:
- Obama will fail
- liberalism will fail
- Limbaugh "disagrees fervently" with the Republicans who hope he will suceed.
Hispanics
- Hispanic Business Magazine Underrepresentation of Hispanics in federal agencies
- VOA News Expectations and hopes of Hispanics concerning Obama and his government
Article 1 (Hispanic Business Magazine):
- Hispanics are underrepresented in federal employment → President Obama wants to change this.
- Obama has already appointed many Hispanics to "high level administration positions".
- The text also mentions two examples of Hispanics living the "American Dream": Ken Salazar and Hilda Solis - the first Hispanic woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet.
Article 2 (VOA News):
- Many Hispanics voted for Barack Obama.
- They want Obama to be fair and to pay attention to the requests of the steadily growing Hispanic population in the US.
- They for example want Obama and his government to offer them the opportunity to get a good education and to put an end to the war in Iraq, where also many Hispanic soldiers fight for the US.
- Furthermore the Hispanics stand up for a immigration reform.
Hispanics:
- Largest minority group. Hopes: solution for economy crisis, immigration and education
- More than 45 Mio. People. 15% of US-population ; critical part of workforce in industry and agriculture ; fast growing minority
- Education, Economy, Prosperity, Health Care Access, Safety in streets (inner cities)
- Hispanics identify with Obama
- Many Hispanics in Obama's Cabinet
- Hispanics want to help Obama in his administration
- Tackle issues of immigration reform and border security
- Latino community younger than the American one. ==> Education most important
- Many Hispanics serve in U.S. military in Iraq and Afghanistan ==> Stop war
- 70% of Hispanics voted for Obama
- 30% of U.S. population are Hispanics by mid-century
African Americans
- 89% of the African Americans think their dream will come true with a black president
- 53% think that Obama will be held to a higher standard
- 68% think that Obamas inaugural speech will be excellent
- Fairness, clarity, truthfulness
- He will fight hard for civil rights
- Education
- Jobs
- Changes
Source: Expectations of African Americans
Young people
Vanessa van Petten, Why Young People Like Obama, access 15.10.09, http://www.radicalparenting.com/2008/02/17/why-young-people-like-obama/ O ==> Why young people like Obama .....
• Obama is young → He’s faced with their problems==> He understands them
• Obama makes them feel important → He appreciates their commitment for his campaign
• They are enthusiastic about and hope for the “change” he is talking about
US Supreme Court
Look at the following two articles! Show/explain the function of the supreme court and the power it has!
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