I've been having a fantastic time watching C-Span late at at night, and on weekends. For anyone who also partakes in this activity, you fully understand my recent obsession with old speeches and legislative sessions.
I recently watched a speech by Michelle Obama, given in New Hampshire. I won't get into details, but the crux of her monologue is that Barack is basically a good guy, who believes that America can do anything. She emphasized that he has proven himself in the arenas of public policy and social justice, but went on to say that his most important advantage is that he believes in the core American values.
These values are hard work, being kind, and fighting for justice.
I will admit that I have seen Mr. Obama speak, and I'm not impressed. I've read his policy positions, and I'm not moved. But when Mrs. Obama got in front of that podium inside that NH gymnasium, I began to wonder if maybe that's all this country needs right now. My Dad describes Obama's campaign as puppy dogs, lollipops, and unicorn farts. I tend to agree. But, still, I took notice of this speech. And suddenly I'm saying to myself, maybe we don't need someone with a big, sweeping policy plan to change America. And I'm asking myself, is it possible that all this country needs is to return to its core values?
I don't need to get out of control going into detail about all of the challenges facing the USA today, nor do I have to share all of the unsettling facts about the problems we've gotten ourselves into. But I do have to ask, isn't most of it our own fault? Could Barack Obama be the catalyst that gets us off of our asses, forces us to roll up our sleeves, and fix all of this for ourselves?
Then I wonder if the phrase "American Values" means anything anymore.
I recently watched a speech by Michelle Obama, given in New Hampshire. I won't get into details, but the crux of her monologue is that Barack is basically a good guy, who believes that America can do anything. She emphasized that he has proven himself in the arenas of public policy and social justice, but went on to say that his most important advantage is that he believes in the core American values.
These values are hard work, being kind, and fighting for justice.
I will admit that I have seen Mr. Obama speak, and I'm not impressed. I've read his policy positions, and I'm not moved. But when Mrs. Obama got in front of that podium inside that NH gymnasium, I began to wonder if maybe that's all this country needs right now. My Dad describes Obama's campaign as puppy dogs, lollipops, and unicorn farts. I tend to agree. But, still, I took notice of this speech. And suddenly I'm saying to myself, maybe we don't need someone with a big, sweeping policy plan to change America. And I'm asking myself, is it possible that all this country needs is to return to its core values?
I don't need to get out of control going into detail about all of the challenges facing the USA today, nor do I have to share all of the unsettling facts about the problems we've gotten ourselves into. But I do have to ask, isn't most of it our own fault? Could Barack Obama be the catalyst that gets us off of our asses, forces us to roll up our sleeves, and fix all of this for ourselves?
Then I wonder if the phrase "American Values" means anything anymore.
