Am I Too Bought-In to Obama?

obama_hope.jpgOkay, so it’s been a depressing past eight years. No explanation required there. But now I’m really feeling hopeful ~ just like Obama promised! I think I’m losing some of my cynicism. I’m really feeling like the next president, President Obama, will make substantive changes. There’s been plenty written, and documented, about the Bush administration’s fear-mongering and horrid bumbling in all areas including international affairs and environmental policy. Now I’m wondering if it’s possible for one man to turn all that around, to recreate the United States. All that PAC money, so tempting. All those lobbyists, so persistent, so overwhelming. All those expectations and demands that we follow tradition, even if the traditional way has been a failure. Will Obama really negotiate directly with all of those scary, threatening, axis of evil entities?

I hope he does. I hope we can get to a place where we realize that the world is full of people who want the same things we do. Not cheap oil. Not 4,000 square-foot houses, but peace and contentment. A life of spiritual fulfillment, enough food, healthy babies, and community. pope_hope.jpgSecurity that these basics won’t disappear. The US has a split personality: half generous, freedom-loving big brother who helps nations reach their potential, and half overbearing, hypocritical, gluttonous beast. I’m hoping we can get back to good.
[In keeping with the Pope theme around here, I couldn't resist the fabulous POPE imitation Obama poster! haha!]

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June 8, 2008 | Filed Under Election '08 

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