Change
Posted on February 3, 2008
It’s an overused empty phrase that has the young hip generation captured, and most likely motivated to vote for. “Change”. What kind of change, details, or what direction isn’t said. Just plain change is enough. Throw in some self empowering “yes we can”, and the everlasting phrase of “hope” and you’ve got a sunny, optimistic movement.
The following video is a testament to what I’m saying. Watch how enthusiastic and inspired these artists get over the empty phrases. Don’t get me wrong, hope and optimism is what many in our country are craving, and the speech was very well written. It may just be a speech for the record books.
“Yes We Can,” released Friday, is centered around footage of the speech the Illinois senator gave after the New Hampshire primary last month.
The music video includes excerpts from that Obama speech and appearances from celebrities including jazz artist Herbie Hancock, former LA Lakers captain Kareem Abdul Jabbar, singer John Legend, model Amber Valletta, actresses Kate Walsh and Scarlett Johansson, and others.
Like I said before, Obama’s got the young hip vote down, and if this election comes down to old cranky McCain vs. youthful optimistic Obama, the GOP will have an uphill struggle in my opinion.
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Young hipsters don’t vote in very large numbers, not compared to the old and cranky
According to history you are correct. The question is, will Obama change history. In respect to getting the youth out to vote, I think he will.
Jay’s right, Steve. According to history, blacks and women don’t get elected either.
But you’re talking about a very pissed off country. Obama’s “change” is hollow, but this country is desperate for change and he’s the only charasmatic guy that’s talking about it convincingly.
The youth will turn out in droves this time; let’s just hope they don’t disappear again when they realize Obama is fool’s gold. We’ll need them to enact real change in the near future.
Friday in NM Obama spoke to a double overflow crowd. Needed two halls and there were still people who couldn’t get in. Then he went on to ID where 14000 showed up to see him. There were only 4000 Dem caucus goers in all of ID in 2004. Another huge crowd in MN and 20,000 in St Louis yesterday. Jeff is right. Obama’s been turning young and old out in record numbers. There’s nothing fake or phony about Obama and his policy proposals are solid. He’s the smartest candidate running for president.
Compare that to McCain who has reversed course 180 degrees and now thinks we should continue slashing taxes as if the $9 trillion dollars worth of debt doesn’t exist.
If Obama does get elected, methinks the young hipsters will very quickly turn cranky as soon as they get their next tax bills. They will learn, soon enough, that the price tag for Obama’s idea of “change” is very steep indeed.
Young, “change”-hungry whippersnappers: you ignore historical experience at your own peril. Namely, that “free” is wonderful…until you actually have to start paying for it.
markg8, what do you think of Obama’s desire to add $287,000,000,000 to annual federal spending (as if the $9 trillion deficit didn’t exist)?
Change? Most agents of change aren’t worth a nickel.
Oh, and I learned a long time ago that just because someone talks well, doesn’t mean they’re smart.
If you think someone’s smart, it just means they’re smarter than you are.