Five days before the election, I received a letter from Senator Barack Obama. I was surprised that I got a letter from him and excited.Senator Obama's advice to me:
"Dear Stas, Thank you for your kind words and for your support. I am impressed with your interest in politics, especially at your young age. I encourage you to visit my website kids.barackobama.com to learn more about everything we're doing to make your family's future even brighter.
I leave you with three bits of advice that will make your life more fulfilling: Look out for other people, even when it does not directly benefit you; strive to make a difference everywhere you go; and get back up every time you are knocked down.
Thanks again for writing to me. Seeing young people like you who care about making things better inspires me and gives me great hope about the future of our country and our world. Sincerely, Barack Obama"
32 comments:
What a wonderful blog. I am very glad to hear about this from the Sun-Times. You are to be commended for being so involved and proactive. Keep it going, and I will definitely come back!
What a wonderful blog for a dynamic young man. I am a political scientist who shares the love of politics like you do. If you continue to study hard, listen to your parents and learn from your mistakes (because you will make them at times) you will give this world hope. The one thing that transcends boundaries...is love. The world is your oyster...discovery it. I will be back to visit your blog soon...stay focused.
I will be praying for you always,
Socratian
Stas, I was thrilled to learn about your blog from the Sun-Times.
I was so happy to vote for Mr. Obama and even happier to learn he will be leading our country very soon. Your blog is special beyond belief. I have great hopes for you to reach every goal you set for yourself in your life.
Stas, this is awesome. You are a smart young kid, it is good to see that people like you will have the country in their hands after my generation gets through with it. I am a Senior at Indiana University and I read and talk about political and intellectual things all the time, but I have never come across someone as young as you that can help spread a message as efficiently as you have. For you or others: I recently wrote a blog post about Palin (which thank God is insignificant now) and will continue to right about other things political and sports in the future. Check it out.
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Congratulations on your letter, and thank you for posting your thoughts on this blog. This is one of the best blogs I've seen-you write better than many adults!
I'm glad to see you're a violinist-so am I (I play in the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra). Keep up the good work in politics, writing, and in music!
Hey, that's pretty awesome!
Stas, you are incredibly bright and insightful! I've enjoyed looking through your blog. Best of luck with your future endeavors!!
Hi, Stas! Someone posted about your blog at Daily Kos, the largest political blog on the web. I would really encourage you to go there (dailykos.com) and get an account. After 1 week, you'll be able to post your own "diaries" on the site and reach an audience of over a million visitors a day. Title your first diary something like "I'm 7 years old and blogging for Obama" and you'll be an instant hit!
Hi Stas, I read about your blog on dailykos.com and just had to check it out. Wow! Your thoughts, not to mention your writing, are very impressive indeed. I sure hope you keep the blog going, as I'm planning to keep my eye on it. Best of luck to you!
Hey Stas, you are a pretty awesome kid and this is a wonderful blog. Congrats on getting a letter from Barack Obama. You should be very proud. Gloey @ DailyKos
Good show on the blog Stas. I saw a web story on it today and had to check it out. Although I am not fond of Senator Obama I hope he will do the right things for our country and I support him. I just wish he wasn't a Socialist. :(
Keep up the blog!
Wow, what a cool letter. You earned it. Keep up the great work.
you rock! keep it up!
you rock! keep it up!
you rock! keep it up!
Stas,
Congratulations.
I agree with you about Palin – that 6,000-year thing totally disqualified her.
Keep up with your violin, too.
Stas, I found out about your blog through Reddit.com. A user there posted a link to an article which led me here.
I am 26 years old from Michigan. I just wanted to let you know that I am so proud of you. I was excited to see such smart posts from a boy as young as yourself. If only more people in our country were as educated as you!
Please accept my thanks, and tell your parents that I say thanks to them as well! You are a wonderful person, and I have bookmarked your site to keep track of how your life goes.
Good luck with everything you do!
stas,
you are a great kid. you are better than piper palin, sarah palin 7 year old daugther.
had you see this funny onion video, about a kid who campaign against mccain?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aww8vhws1y4
Awesome. Here's to a good political future for your generation, starting January 20! :)
Saw a story/picture about you on Raw Story. Keep it up, kid.
Why aren't my NYC HS students as political as you??!!
Stas, you're awesome, and your future is very bright. Obama gave you excellent advice, and I can see that you have wonderful parents who love you, support you, and are wishing you very well. All the best!
One more thing... I am a scrap booker, and the pages that you're posting as pics with your blog entries are fabulous. Ok, that's all! Peace!
Congrats, Stas. I read about your blog on Crooks and Liars.
What a coup! President-elect Obama is correct: you can make a difference.
Keep up the great work.
Stas, I read about you on Crooks and Liars and was terribly impressed. Your critical thinking surpasses many adults.
Keep up the good work; you make me proud and you and young people like you are the reason why I was proud to vote for Barack Obama.
His advice to you was excellent.
Sincerely,
ML
Very cool to see a youngster so politically engaged. Not to be partisan, but this sweet kid could govern better than anything Sarah Palin could ever dream of, right now, today, at the age of seven!
Good luck to you, Stas!
wow! you are amazing!
love,
nobe
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Hey Stas, great job with the blog. I'm just a young kid too (18) and it's great to see someone as well informed and well spoken (well, typed) as you are. Keep it up, and i think Obama's transition team should look to you for a place in his cabinet. Secretary of Education, perhaps?
Knowing that there are young people like you out there gives us hope for the future. Take care of that letter, it's a piece of history.
Congratulations~
I read it in the newspaper. then i was surprised because you are only 7 years old. wow.
Hi again from Sydney, Australia Stas !. Wow, what a terrfic letter from Barack Obama. I'll be watching with interest to hear your political commentary as time goes on-and I hope your music studies go well. Good luck pal !!
Hey Stas,
Thanks for the blog. It is about time children start getting interested in politics.
I feel sorry for people who are giving you advise on your blog on what to do and how.
I think it is sad that adults are the ones making all the decisions that are ruining the world and children don't have a say at all when it comes to the future and environment that they will inherit.
Thank you for reminding people that children Do
have a voice and I hope more kids get interested in politics and voice their opinions like you do.
NEXT GENERATION and Future of the world has begun - Stats is the live example and many more would be needed.
Kid u have made the way to heart of the PRESIDENT "Mr. OBAMA"
Keep up the good work - Really kids can show us the right direction. Hope OBAMA makes the dream come true of millions of People. All the best warm wishes OBAMA!
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