The U-Can! Man is introducing a new way of thinking that will inspire America with hope the next four years and beyond. When we see ourselves as Americans Riding Together (ART), we will reap all the benefits of unity.

Americans RIDING Together:

R- Republicans
I- Independents
D- Democrats
I- In Wall Street
N- Near Main Street
G- Ground Zero Street

During my 25-plus years of service in the United States Army, I learned that leadership is the ART of empowering others to do what they don’t think they can do themselves. So many times, I was able to experience the accomplishment of a mission that had initially seemed impossible. The U.S. Military has instilled in us a belief that no matter what, U-Can! achieve the mission. From the lowest ranks upward, our leaders knew the ART of influencing us to achieve the impossible. In Basic Training, we might be asked to aggressively attack obstacles we had never dealt with before, but there would constantly be a Drill Sergeant (who had once been a Private himself) leading and motivating us. Now, as the U-Can! Man, I plan to attack any obstacles that arise as I obey my assignment from God to tell the people U-Can!

When we teach children the alphabet, we tell them that the vowels are A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y. Now we can use them to remember to:

Ask
Everyone
In
Our
United States
And sometimes Y (YOU)

The key to Americans RIDING Together is asking all Americans to do their part. You need to not only ask others, but also ask YOURSELF what YOU can do to support our country. So remember, do all that you can for ART, and leave the rest to God!

U-Can!

Brother John Wallace Isom Jr
CEO: The U-Can! Man LLC
http://www.theucanman.com
229-588-6112

Gina,

Obama called my husband a baby killer. He also made comments on how our soldiers can’t read or write, and should have stayed in school. My husband graduated from the University of Alabama with a BA Degree in communication Technology, and got his Masters 4 years ago. He chose the Army, the Army did not choose him. He loves this Country. Does Obama? I think not.
What would you do if someone said Hateful things about the person you love that has been deployed for over 25 months of the 4 years we have been together. I told him if Obama gets elected he seriously needs to think about getting out of the Army and start thinking about himself for a change. I will not have the man I love put his life on the line for a Country or President that thinks Our Soldiers are Baby killers. And, Why is Obama picking on Joe the Plumber? He is mocking him. A hard working man, trying to get ahead in the world and Obama is mocking him. There are some serious hate issues there.

**Below is my reply to my former co-worker sent October 24, 2008**

Hi. I was surprised about the content of your email and I was also sad. I took a couple of days to think about how I would reply, so here are my thoughts: remember when you lived in Georgia? You worked really, really hard as a single mom trying so desperately to care for yourself and your girls? You never ever gave up through your struggle. Your strength and ability to push on was admired. After reading your email I realize that you do not understand “the movement” so I will explain what its about. The “movement” is about the moral clarity reserved for those who have had to work for everything they’ve gotten and had to do twice as well as the person standing next to them. It is a spirit of rebirth, sacrifice for a cause way greater then us, hope, change, faith, and for the first time in history we have someone that is brilliant, able to communicate, and who breathes diversity and inclusion. Obama is about people like I remember you were in Georgia prior to relocating to Alaska. Please don’t misunderstand. I was not surprised or sad because you are voting for McCain, trust me.
I was surprised and sad because of your lack of knowledge and ignorance. It is totally inconsistent with his character and integrity. Obama bridges people together from all backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. He displays a reservoir of personal courage that is unmatched in presidential history. Because of the color of his skin we all know the great danger he could be in and that is a risk most would be afraid to take. I was sad about your email because its a reflection of the division prevalent in the USA. In the beginning when I learned about Obama he excited me and helped me to realize that we are all one America. However, I am sad today because the division is really about race. I educate myself about this election by watching CNN 2-3 hours a day, reading, attending events like a town hall meeting with Obama. Before he went on stage the energy in the auditorium was amazing. I was so happy to see people of all races, young and old. Boy, was I so very proud! That event and this campaign reminds me of how I grew up in Miami where it is a multicultural melting pot, and for one person to have that type of diversity in one room means something very real. Since then I’ve organized a voting event, have given several voter registration forms to anyone I know, organized a house party for neighbors to meet, greet, and chat about what is important to us, contribute to Obama’s campaign and I continue to keep my contacts posted on anything happening we need to pay close attention to.

I have only voted one time in my life. I voted one time in the primary and it was for Obama. He and I connect. He understands who I am and my struggles. He understands diversity, inclusion, and multicultural society.

America has come a long way from racial hatred and ignorance that swirls deep in this country. However no matter their race or age they understand the sacrifice Obama is making and that it is not easy. Not one former president would ever know his plight. He is strong, courageous, intelligent, motivating, and passionate. His character is a reflection of someone who loves us, loves this country, and willing to take on the leadership of a make or break time in history. He faces not one but dozens of crisis each big enough to define any presidency in the past. Not only are your comments not inconsistent, but no matter who you vote for, please take time time to read his website. Educate yourself with the armor of knowledge. This way when you talk to others the information you are sharing is true and doesn’t come across as hatred and ignorance. I certainly do not mean that in a derogatory way, but I again was surprised. I have never heard or read any of the things you mentioned in your email. A baby killer? I thought you were kidding at first and then I realized as I continue to read that you really feel that in your heart. I think what you meant was that when there is war there are casualties no matter how old a person is and sometimes babies are killed also. The comment about soldiers that can’t read or write and education instead of the military? That too I think you took that out of context. Yes, everyone should be educated. As for mocking Joe the Plumber: wasn’t McCain the candidate that mentioned Joe the Plumber 27 times during the last debate, and continued to shift the conversation not answering the questions at hand? Obama continued to stay on task. I am wondering where you saw Obama mocking Joe the Plumber? Again, that is certainly not consistent with his campaign or character.

Since the beginning of this campaign I have spent countless hours listening to all candidates. I like to be neutral until I have what I need to make an educated decision. I really gave McCain an opportunity to share what he could offer and how he would be different, but I never felt the connection. He then picked Palin as his VP running mate and I knew then that we live in two different realities.
In summary, its important that we don’t start rumors because that is really dangerous.

Thank God we live in a democracy and have the right to choose who we would like to put in the White House. I also love Hillary because she is highly intelligent, sharp, a strong woman, a survivor of humiliation America witnessed and relatable. When I put Palin next to Hillary the leadership ability is clearly different.
Scary actually if she became president if something happened to McCain. Her being on the ticket was a tactic to shift Hillary voters, but in realty we realized immediately their strategy behind the Palin choice. I recommend you visit http://www.barackobama.com and be open to learn while you remember your past.
Obama brings a healing and uplifting spiritual quality to our politics. I will back him because our children will know years from now that we were part of the inexplicably blessed miracle that happened to our country in 2008 and that in America anything is possible.

If Obama is not elected president he will still be a hero, and boy did he kick butt! However, on January 20th at noon I plan to be at his inauguration in DC. It is going to be a great day. You should go!

P.S. Please pass this on….

Gina Negron

I, also do not know much about Palin, but I am not stupid enough to believe that just because she comes from Alaska and was the Mayor of a small town, that that somehow means she does not understand our plight or the situations that many of us have gone through. I would put money on it that many of people that have responded to your blog have never once experienced any of what you have gone through. Does this make any of them any less understanding of the situations of the ‘inner city’?

Believe it or not.. I am a man. I was a single dad for 3 years and lived on foodstamps, without a car and without a job. I too, am thankful for those that have ‘laid a brick’ for me. However, I would never look at another person and assume that because of their own situation that they were not able to understand my own.

You are simply looking for a reason NOT to appreciate Palin’s own situations of life and that, my friend, is not only unfair but ignorant. The very fact that you admit you do not know much about her, is the very reason you should not be able to pass judgment.. much like I would not be able to pass judgement on you or your situation.

God Bless.