Did anyone expect this 30 minute spot not to be well done? The only thing I would have suggested is that he talk about his healthcare plan after the woman explains that she takes twelve prescriptions. He did address healthcare, just later on.
People, I want to live in the country he is talking about. I want to believe that the hard times illustrated by the families that are showcased are just that that, hard times that we are going to get past. I want to believe that this is my country, people willing to work hard to improve their lives. I want to believe that there are more people who have hope than people who fear. I want to believe that the anger and rage I have seen on the news recently reflects the smallest segment of our society, nowhere near the majority.
I do believe. Amid my worries and doubts, I still believe. I believe that people can see that their self interest is tied to the interest of their fellow man. I believe that we are willing to discuss issues rather than yell out in rage. I believe that we can come together and compromise to find the best answers to the challenges we face.
I believe that we can bring forth our better nature to bring about a better future.
I am an idealist. I recognize that because I also feel I am a realist. We must reach for that ideal even though we will never realize it. It is in the striving that we achieve real results.
This is the pivotal moment. It is the moment when we choose if we want a future where we address our challenges together and achieve success or we choose a future dictated by the fear and hatred of the past.
I want to believe.
Don’t let me down America.
Vote!
I work nights so I wasn’t able to see Barak’s video. I came here hoping that you had it embedded and I wasn’t disappointed. Thanks.
I read your introductory piece on hope and change. And optimism. I admit, I thought you were writing like you had a lump in your throat.
Then I watched the videos. Now I know why.
Thanks again.
Very nice “Our Un-Enlightenment”. Comparing Barack’s ad last night to V at first is quit jarring. I loved the movie and think Alan Moore is creepy cool,but we already have enough issues with the terrorism label. But, you’re right. The speech is great and I can see where you draw a parallel. In all the talk about “just words” and that he is “articulate”, I found this portion especially pertinent.
“Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the annunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn’t there? ”
WORDS HAVE POWER!