What this means to me:
- That the youth can indeed have an impact (bodes well for the future).
- That various demographics can indeed come together under a common theme.
- People of the United States do indeed want change. Well, a lot of the delegates, that is.
What this doesn't mean to me:
- That race relations have been perfected. We have a black president, obviously racism is a thing of the past <-- untrue, and the fact that some people think this demonstrates the exact opposite to me.
- That there are no more 'excuses' for underachievement-- I've heard this one. People say that because Barack Obama has succeeded, that this simultaneously nulls any argument that it is impossible for some people to do well in this established institution. I wouldn't say that its IMPOSSIBLE for anyone to succeed, but it can certainly be much harder. Barack Obama's story doesn't speak for everyone. His situation isn't the same for me, or anyone else, and just because he can succeed doesn't mean everyone can. That's ignorant, and its usually an argument rich people make to rationalize why they're rich and others aren't.
This is a brief post, but honestly, I woke up at 4am to vote, I'm exhausted. I just REALLY want to get an international point of view.
2 comments:
A little optimism is in order, I think. While I realize there is a cloud in front of that silver lining, it does you disservice to concentrate on the gloom. Do not seek out misery, it has a way of helping you find it if you do.
Interesting attitude. Not sure what to say. What just occurred has a great deal of complexity. I would submit that truly understanding it will take some time and some further research. I'm still absorbing it all.
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