Embrace the Moment

January 20th, 2009 by Bobby Digital 2.0 · 5 Comments · Politics

I think that this moment is the time for me to end my silence… Today is a day that will go down in history. It is a day that many of us have long awaited, a moment that has outlived many lives, something so unique, so very special that anyone who feels is compelled to experience. At around noon tomorrow, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the new President of the United States. That means something. For the first time ever we have elected a man that does not meet the stereotypical ‘norm’ that is attached to modern politics. Dare I say we have entered the realm of ‘Post Modern’ politics?

Now I know that a lot of folks think that Obama will be one of our worst Presidents, but keep the following in mind… We’ve had some really bad presidents in the past and frankly, I don’t think that Obama could be taking office at a worse time. Just think about it, he is inheriting an economy that may be destined for 1-2 years of mediocrity or worse despite the best efforts of the great financial minds at his disposal. He may be forced to toe the line for any chance of reelection before he can make any earth shattering decisions (though there are some rumors of a decision with Rowe v Wade implications…)

Look, all I’m saying is, let time show us the true merit of Obama. Speculation aside, the US is about to get its first non-white president! That in itself is worth respect.

Respect Mr. Obama… respect…

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revolutionary_warfaer
Posted: Jan 22nd, 2009 at 9:47 am

re: some other posts on here, including “bad ideas, bad way to get there” ( to get where, exactly?) as well as my own previous post on a “new world order.”, I think that Obama is a postmodern president in postmodern times. He brings an understanding of the postmodern world into the oval office. (post-oval office? perhaps it will be more spherical now)

the world has changed faster than we can comprehend and adapt to in the last stretch, in my eyes–global this, international that, flows of information, etc. barriers have been absolutely shattered by hypercapital, internet, etc. and so maybe “change” isnt just, no more guantanamo, but a complete reevaluation of the way we engage in politics, commerce, eating, drinking, fucking.

I think Obama thinks about the unthinkable, and realizes that the world is a vastly different place than it has ever been right now. And maybe he has bad ideas, maybe they will save the world. I don’t know. But I do know that he recognizes that there is a wholly new toolbox, and if we dont embrace a new way of living on the world, there will be discord and confusion and widespread crisis–not just economic or political but existential. responsibility is a big word.

tim burton
Posted: Jan 28th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
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maybe yes or maybe no, maybe rain or maybe snow….
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Posted: Jul 13th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
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