tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315973909657771947.post8121669813519151599..comments2010-09-20T13:01:25.707-07:00Comments on I'm Better In Real Life: Obama-ramaLaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04680618619121870786noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315973909657771947.post-28938521881153231082010-01-14T16:52:12.410-08:002010-01-14T16:52:12.410-08:00The thing you have to remember whenever you analyz...The thing you have to remember whenever you analyze political discourse is that the climate in this country is extrememly polarized and bitter. I suppose it's always been like this, but it seems that in the past decade, people have just gotten even more insane and detached from reality. It's really quite unfortunate that at a time we need it the most America can't be civil and intellectually honest when breaking down the issues of the day.<br /><br />Always consider the source. I find that most of the people claiming that Obama is a failure/hasn't done anything/is destorying the country in this first here are weakly hiding ultierior political motives. Either they're trying to gain power from themselves and their party or they're trying to fleece money from hurting, disaffected citizens who aren't entirely clear on how their country works. Yes, it's gotten to the point where politicians and pundits care more about their bank accounts than their civic duty and fellow Americans, but that only changes when we choose to ignore their double-speak<br /><br />Those few of us still grounded in reality understand that Obama can't change the world by himself. Those of us with decent memory know that he never promised such a thing in the first place (I believe the line was "WE are the change we are looking for"). I think we should, as a country, take a quick discussion break, consult with our 6th grade civics books, and stop depending on the rich and powerful to form our opinions.<br /><br />Cliffnotes versions: bark is worse than bite, so keep your eyes open and don't get caught up in the dramatic rhetoric.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01726403825974384335noreply@blogger.com