President-elect, Barack Obama at Billings West High School
In these days following the election, we are up to our arm-pits in political analysis of every kind. Was it the youth vote that propelled Obama to a victory? Was it McCain's vice-presidential pick? Was it... the list could go on and on.
While some of that is necessary--and certainly interesting--something larger is on my mind. The theme of "change" was central to both campaigns, and to the American public. Without doubt, something hard to put a finger on has certainly changed; the winds are blowing from a new direction. In so many ways, it reminds me of the 1960s. And who better to serve as a spokesman than Bob Dylan?
1 comment:
First of all, most people hate change. Americans are so use to living life day to day, that they are scared of the reality of the economic crisis. People are going to have to start changing their ways whether they like it or not. Like you said, in both campaigns "change" was central. The presidential campaign is now over with, so I believe all Americans need to put their differences aside and work together to CHANGE our country into a better place to live. :D
Kelsey Shammel
Period 5
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