eaves.ca: I’ve never seen a political speech like this
Scott Tribe
· 1 year ago
David: I've usually come over here to pointedly disagree with something you write, but today, I come over here to say I can't agree more with what you've said.
Annie
· 1 year ago
I agree with what you say, very well done.
Steph D
· 1 year ago
Thank you David.
I can only hope that:
A) Americans will not let this truly unique opportunity to elect a great leader as their president pass them by, for the benefits of their own society, as well as everyone else's; and
B) That some day in my lifetime, Canada can find a leader like Mr. Obama to help change our own society.
brenton walters
· 1 year ago
For a humourous but interesting take on the speech, check out Jon Stewart on the Daily Show: "So, at 11am on a Tuesday, a prominent politician spoke to Americans about race as though they were adults." http://watch.thecomedynetwork.ca/#clip39160
Mark Kuznicki
· 1 year ago
I too have been completely enthralled by this speech. I read it. Listened to it on my iPod. Watched the YouTube (>1.6 million views!). Read the reactions. The words "universal president" popped into my mind today. Your description of him as "conduit" is apt. Can an individual tap the energies of diverse communities of interest, identity and ideology and actually channel them towards real change? It is remarkable, inspiring and motivating for anybody that thinks about social change and the possibility of progress.
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I can only hope that:
A) Americans will not let this truly unique opportunity to elect a great leader as their president pass them by, for the benefits of their own society, as well as everyone else's; and
B) That some day in my lifetime, Canada can find a leader like Mr. Obama to help change our own society.
"So, at 11am on a Tuesday, a prominent politician spoke to Americans about race as though they were adults."
http://watch.thecomedynetwork.ca/#clip39160
The words "universal president" popped into my mind today. Your description of him as "conduit" is apt. Can an individual tap the energies of diverse communities of interest, identity and ideology and actually channel them towards real change? It is remarkable, inspiring and motivating for anybody that thinks about social change and the possibility of progress.