Obama and the ‘Straight Talk Express’
What are politicians supposed to do in the face of pessimism? Are they supposed to keep a tight lip at every ill-conceived notion? Or should they take a more hardline approach and face issues head on?
This week was saw the outcome of such straight talk. Barack Obama mentioned the discontent of the working class with the state of the industrial job market. He made a comment about a common notion primarily from the midwest that hardworking people are facing grim prospects of in the failing domestic manufacturing sector.
The media focused on his comment regarding guns and religion. Yet they failed to acknowledge the underlying message of how people perceive the state of economic policy. They (hard working americans) turn to what they know will console them in the sight despair.
Should we bottle up our discontent in a cloud of fear or face the issues through a transparent lens?
Be open. Be happy. Be transparent.
The Audacity to Change
As I surf the blogosphere I am continually reminded of the blind hope of the future first black president. So I started to think about my own support for Barack Obama and why I believe he will be an effective leader. Why should voters have the Audacity to Change?
In the last 8 years we suffered from a suppressive, fear mongering & quasi-dictator. Barack Obama is only messenger for CHANGE, HOPE and optimism. He embodies a refreshing face to a bitter world.
Maybe he doesn’t have years of gridlock Washington experience. But lets look at what we do know about him; how he’
s ran his campaign.
A) Financial Management
>>About $140 Million Dollars from a HUGE base of support (involving more people in the political process not simply those with large wallets.)
B) Organizational Abilities
>>11 out of 13 Caucuses were won by LARGE margins primarily accredited to his (and his staff’
s) ability to organize.
C) Speaking Ability
>> Listen and watch the man; he restores the face of optimism that most of us can’
t even recall feeling.
D) Transparency
>>He disclosed his tax info, when Hillary refused. Also, his creative uses of information technologies speak loudly to a vision of transparency. The internet helps us all put ourselves in the limelight for open praise and criticism.
If Superdelegates Decide, I pledge to Boycott the Democratic Process
Did you know your vote may not count this year? Assuming your a democrat from Florida or Michigan your vote was predetermined to be useless. According to the rules set forth by the DNC; democracy is a joke. As we “spread democracy” around the world, have we trumped “Democracy” at home?
Now aside from the past, in a few months superdelegates could deside to ignore voters intent and misrepresent their congressional districts. I’m not saying this is inevitably going to happen. I do think it’s a worthy cause to stand up and express your discontent with the very notion that our will may not be properly represented.
An Unlikely Stage for American Politics: Entertainment?
I believe the writers strike has had a positive impact on people’s attention to politics rather then fruitless entertainment.This is not to underscore the talent of writers for whom I deeply respect for their passion and creativity.
However, I find it interesting to see how our viewing habits have changed (or at least my own) now that shows are off the air as far as most are concerned. Now politics, independent broadcasting (YouTube) and live entertainment (College Football) are quickly becoming our primary source of viewership. Thank you writers for a well deserved break and an unintended influence on the American people.
