Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Revolution
Something I have been noticing in the last few months is that people of all ages are talking more politics then they have for some time. There is a particular spirit that can be seen in the youth that includes a wide spectrum of revolutionary ideas. These ideas are not only attributed to one party or group. It seems as if a new generation of people are coming into the realization that they are beginning to have the power to make decisions that will affect their lives and the future. These political ideas are substantially different-in some cases-from each other and from the political ideas and theories of past generations. This could be a natural occurrence that has happened throughout history of generational torch passing that is only now occurring to me because I'm included in this group of youths. While a possibility, I rather think that the political realm of ideas and the potential for enacting such ideas into practice is at an apex. America is not the same country that it was in 1776, but some of the same spirit is alive in 2008-and arguably similar revolutionary ideas. The best way to sift through these ideas is by debating over current and alternative policies/directions/futures. So I would like to see this blog be used to cover any and every topic. Get ready because it just might be revolution time.
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I agree with your statements about Obama's speech. I think that there was generalizations about what the American dream is. For one person it might be one thing while simultaneously it's completely different for another. As far as playing off emotions it is a strategic move that can work. Bush was able to convince the American population that there was a need to invade Iraq on the basis that people's emotions were high. America was attacked on its own soil and people no longer felt safe and they wanted to go after someone, all they needed was "guidance" to that particular individual or group. Americans today are not happy with the current situation of the country they are angry about what is going on and what is not. Using those emotions effectively can arouse support that otherwise would not come if the right buttons weren't touched. The heart of Obama is in alignment with other Americans. They want to see change. Now whether that change is going to be good or bad is something only the future can determine. Each candidate should be looked at critically because he is in a position that can determine the outcome of what happens to the U.S.
Thanks for the post Max. An important aspect of the change argument, however, is that although most Americans may want to change the healthcare system-for example-there are a lot of different views of how to change it and what to change it into.
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