Hello again. I'm writing a short post now, mainly because I just told a friend of mine about this blog, and I feel like he should have something fresh to read, if he so chooses. And it's been a while, so, you know, it's probably time.
I'm excited about the primary process going on right now (yes, another post not about MS or karate). I was primarily just amused when the Democrats started stirring right after the 2006 Congressional elections - amused because it seemed so clear to me that everybody was so antsy for 2008 that they just couldn't wait, they had to get started RIGHT NOW. But now that it IS 2008, I've decided it's late enough that I can start paying attention.
I'm supporting Obama, as people close to me undoubtedly know. I trust him instinctively, in a way I've never trusted a politician before. But even more than that, I'm so psyched that we're having a real election, with real Democratic candidates, and it's looking like whoever is the nominee has a good chance of winning. Things could change, the GOP could still take us down (much to the delight of my grandmother) - I feel anxious that this could still happen, and I don't want to get too optimistic lest I just end up disappointed. But it feels so refreshing that America is within reach of breaking free of the drudgery and constant disappointment that has been the last 8 years. It reminds me a little of the allegory of the cave - the version my college psychology honor society favored, with the guy who found the sun coming back to acclaim rather than murder. Yes, it's embarrassing (and kind of hilarious) that a college honor society would get the ending of the allegory of the cave so completely wrong - but I do like their version better, I have to admit.
Ok, now I have to get back to work.
2 comments:
I just finished reading "Dreams from my Father" and found it compelling and well-written. That in itself is enough to nudge me in his direction. I think that his ability to move people, excite them and urge them to action may be exactly what we need in the next 4-8 years. We need to be willing to sacrifice for our country and to be pushed to create new hope and opportunity. I think Hillary would be very workmanlike and solid but I think we need more. If for no other reason, we need some political listerine to wash the taste of this presidency out of our mouths (see how I deftly avoided the word "Bush" in that sentence?).
Ha! I knew all my compulsive Amy-blog-checking would pay off!
I do think that Hillary's point about a president needing to do more than produce inspiring rhetoric is well made, but I think Obama's point about the not underestimating the power of words to inspire actions is even more well-made. While I certainly wouldn't complain if Hillary won, I'm proud that R & I are two of those people you were complaining about, who ordered an Obama bumper sticker so long ago that it's getting filthy :)
Also, I was thinking about how I've never voted in a presidential election in which Bush was not elected (well, except for 2000, but let's not go there...). I'm not sure I'd recognize how to feel anything except soul-sucking depression on the day after an election. The possibility sort of overwhelms me.
And hey - what's the deal with our kickathon party Friday? What where when?
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