We change presidents every 4-8 years. I don't see why this year is any different. It would be a big deal if one could go, say 50 years, without seeing a new leader. But in America we have a privilege to choose our leaders, and choose them often. This is a plus, but the downside is that it makes a change in leadership mundane and commonplace. I don't understand the reason for all the parties where you can drink and sit around the TV and watch people in Washington drink and listen to celebrities singing. Sure the inauguration ceremony is as important as the "Dearly Beloved" wedding ceremony. But its just another inauguration. Just another president.
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- arwenundomiel9
- I grew up in West Milford. I've been through public, private, and homeschooling. I've been involved in all different types of theater venues, and from high school onward, have a background of experiences in leading people creatively and spiritually. I have a BA in Theater and a minor in Italian from Rutgers University, and a Certificate in Massage from the Institute for Therapeutic Massage. I also volunteer at a farm giving therapy horseback rides to disabled children. I am already searching for my next course of study to pursue. I am working on getting a green belt in DanZan Ryu Jujitsu, but have been taking a break for the time being.
3 comments:
Not necessarily, Meggo-
This is a historic moment, since it's the first African-American president in America. If you doubt me, feel free to ask any 5th grader in your general area... they can tell you the significance.
To save you some time:
If you think about it... we've come a long way as a country. 100 years ago, people were being lynched for the color of their skin. 50 years ago, people were assigned designated spots on a bus for the same reason.
These memories are within the lifespan of people; they remember a time of feeling persecuted. Wouldn't you celebrate if a barrier like racism was broken down in such a dramatic fashion?
Let's not forget the slew of idiots who still think that Obama is Muslim, and therefore is one to be hated. This concept speaks about the prejudices that still play a part in our lives despite Obama's victory, and those prejudices are a concept that must be addressed, especially in a globalizing society like ours. Many Americans are hoping that Obama's presidency is a symbol for the breaking down of those very barriers.
Perhaps the economy will sink further; perhaps Obama will mess stuff up even more than 8 years of Bush ever did... but even so, Obama has given hope to those that have been persecuted all their lives. Yes, it's possible to achieve a dream -like being President- regardless of your position in society. He's the proverbial Moses, you might say. So lighten up a bit, sista!
And for those that read this: no, Obama is not a Muslim. But as Colin Powell put it: "who cares?"
::much love, babe... you are a Republican till the end, I'm a Democrat till the end. Oh well, we shall agree to disagree!!!!::
:)
Something about historic moments never really got me going. It didn't phase me when Clinton became the first female nominee of a major party, or when Palin became the first female vp nominee of a major party, or when Condoleeza Rice became the first black woman to be Secretary of State. I don't even blink on Friday-the-13ths. So yes, its a historic moment... and yes, its still just another president.
Wouldn't it be interesting if people who think Obama is a Muslim would get excited about the first Muslim in office, instead of hating him for it? Then we would really know for sure we are over prejudice (but not ignorance).
And I don't think I'm as fanatical about Republican-ism as you are about Democrat-ism. There's simply no space on the ballot for "I think politicians are like dirty diapers: full of s@$# so change them regularly." But like the diapers, they are necessary, so I tolerate them.
hahaha, point taken, Meggo.
I shall be more careful with my constructive arguments in the future, especially in light of the 'dirty diaper' imagery.
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