By Alex Shahparnia | Ashahparnia@gmail.com
August 28, 2008
-DENVER- Barack Obama marched in front of the screens which projected his past, and stood firmly towards an audience that not only awaited, but anticipated his future.
In a lengthy and assertive speech, the democratic presidential nominee stood before thousands of attendees and delivered what I would assume to be his "American Promise."
But "What is that promise?"
Well for starters, lets define Barack's "American Promise" as his aspirations and visions for America if an Obama presidency was to occur. But is Obama's "American Promise" too ideal for America? Can he really persuade the American public that we may have both the icing and the cake?
Hmm...
Don't get me wrong, it was a beautiful speech. I got the goosebumps about 100 times. It promised less governmental interference, individual liberty, job growth, energy independence in 10 years, stronger education, senate like health care for uninsured Americans, new tax codes in favor of the working class, aggressive but diplomatic foreign policies, national unity...(running out of breath? maybe your catching my drift by now).
Granted I am an optimistic person, this "Promise" is overflowing my cup of tea. After the entire speech, I had a hard time digesting all of these dreams and aspirations.
Is this Change or is this Revolution? More and more I'm finding it harder to find an answer to this question.
Let me know what you think. Can Obama put on his cape and really accomplish his "American Promise?"
August 28, 2008
-DENVER- Barack Obama marched in front of the screens which projected his past, and stood firmly towards an audience that not only awaited, but anticipated his future.
In a lengthy and assertive speech, the democratic presidential nominee stood before thousands of attendees and delivered what I would assume to be his "American Promise."
But "What is that promise?"
Well for starters, lets define Barack's "American Promise" as his aspirations and visions for America if an Obama presidency was to occur. But is Obama's "American Promise" too ideal for America? Can he really persuade the American public that we may have both the icing and the cake?
Hmm...
Don't get me wrong, it was a beautiful speech. I got the goosebumps about 100 times. It promised less governmental interference, individual liberty, job growth, energy independence in 10 years, stronger education, senate like health care for uninsured Americans, new tax codes in favor of the working class, aggressive but diplomatic foreign policies, national unity...(running out of breath? maybe your catching my drift by now).
Granted I am an optimistic person, this "Promise" is overflowing my cup of tea. After the entire speech, I had a hard time digesting all of these dreams and aspirations.
Is this Change or is this Revolution? More and more I'm finding it harder to find an answer to this question.
Let me know what you think. Can Obama put on his cape and really accomplish his "American Promise?"
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I don't think so; He's got no specifics and radical ideas, that, when he gets into office he's probably going to realize he has no way of pulling off. As much as I disagree with Obama's ideas though... he gets my vote over McCain.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I think you should stop putting -LOCATION- at the beginning of your posts, because it sounds very official - but I don't think official is really how you want to sound here, being that this blog seems dedicated to you opinion. I'd feel more open to talking to you knowing that you're just talking, and not reporting.