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22.05.2008
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Housewives of amateur hula dancers group 'Obama Girls' shout 'Yes we can!' during a rally to support US Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama in Japan's city of Obama, Fukui prefecture, on May 21, 2008 after Obama declared he was 'within reach' of the nomination in the Democratic White House race. Some 150 local residents took part in the rally. (TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images)

--Michael Crowley

Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:06 PM with 7 comment(s)

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liberal reformer said:

If i see or hear "Yes we can!" one more time I think I shall be ill.

May 22, 2008 3:29 PM

benjamin81 said:

Has any US politician been as admired abroad as Obama since JFK? Admiration alone won't solve our foreign policy problems, but it can help.

May 22, 2008 3:37 PM

mollysimon said:

liberal reformer:  Has Jackson left the building for good?  It's so quiet on the Spine without him.  I've been enjoying your posts . . . just wish our irascible friend were around.

May 22, 2008 3:38 PM

rozenson said:

liberal reformer: does Hillary's copy "Yes we will!" give you the same ill feelings?

May 22, 2008 4:00 PM

Gavriel Meir-Levi said:

The mayor of Obama, Japan commented that he felt they need a leader like Barack Obama in Japan.  That same sentiment had been echoed in Canada, Israel, South Africa and I'm sure other countries as well.  There really is a world-wide desire for change... maybe the US can once again become an example for other countries to emulate rather than a source of ire and consternation.

I think it's sweet that they see a shared "Pacific Heritage" in that he hails originally from Hawaii.

May 22, 2008 4:35 PM

dubyadoubte said:

Great.  Obama may not be able to carry PA or WV, but he can win Wakasa Province and its crucial 0 electoral college votes.

May 23, 2008 9:27 AM

dubyadoubte said:

LIberal Reformer:

Just for you.  Keep the airsick bag handy.

www.youtube.com/watch

May 23, 2008 10:17 AM