The "Quiet" Blog
Some people are saying that Wednesday will be a day where saving the front page of your newspaper would be a good idea. It will be an historic day.
One of you questioned the assignment's focus on an American election. I argue that we will be profoundly affected no matter which way the election goes. As a Canadian, I need to remember that American policy affects me and that my country borders the USA.
If you would rather (rather than look for persuasive techiques), make a comment on the upcoming election. Are you curious, interested? What do you think of the American way of campaigning? Will anything really change in America?
I await your responses as comments to this post. We'll have much to discuss on Tuesday, no doubt.
10 comments:
I'm skeptical about real "change" no matter whether Obama or McCain wins on Tuesday. The US is deeply involved in a lengthy war and faces a further struggle in Afghanistan. The economy is in terrible shape. Actually, I wouldn't want to be either of those men, for the job of American president is more difficult now than at an almost any other time in history.
hello, brad...^^* what u said on friday was quite right because it'll affect on everyone, and every country no matter what... but, i'm just wondering, what if Mccain will win just by a little bit because of the American history and since they that "caucasians" are higher than the African-Americans no matter what, and so during the election day, "every caucasians" will come out and vote, and Obama will lose terribly,that's what i'm thinking, anyways...^^*
P.S: thanks for linking the website...^^*
This is very personal, that I simply have no any interest in politics, elections, especially the American one. I don’t even like to talk about it. Everybody has his own point of view and opinions. And often there are fractions when the differences can’t be respected. And for any candidates in every campaign seems like no other than a celebrity to me, and I don’t think that any of the politicians will act differently to care the middle classes like us. There is no difference between them in every country. They have to comprise, I understand that. I just can’t figure out why we people of no power in the upper positions are often the first to be scarified.
Josephine: Thanks for making your position clear. Many people feel as you do and that, it seems to me, encourages the powerful ones to abuse their privileges. Although he may have meant it ironically, George Orwell put it this way in his novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four: "If there is any hope, it lies in the proles [common people]." If we don't care, then we do deserve to be sacrificed!
Campaign for the candidates is like drug addiction. Since he is there, he can’t help being pushed to win by the surroundings. What he did, talked, promised during this period, is more like situational necessities, a kind of performance. The motive of it is just to win. This time, Obama brings a race concern for Americans. If Obama is not black, what else they would concern. A young, Democratic candidate vs. an old Republican candidate, you don’t tell. But democracy is a dilemma. The people can choose the president candidate he likes through voting, but the winner can not change too much by his own power. He is not King. So, even though the campaign stirs various emotions, when it is over, lives of mass people are still the same, the effects on our everyday life are insignificant. I feel it is like a show, what I take a close look is who performs better and who steps off the stage better.
Observing Barack Obama’s enthusiasm in bringing real change in Washington and his judgment over critical situation, such as his opposition against war in Iraq, really shows his integrity and capability as the next president the United States of America. His message in bringing change really gives hope in many Americans, especially the young generation—the hope and the so-called “American Dream” that seems to have lost during Bush’s administration. In all the years that I have observed USA politics, this is the only year that I felt very excited and enthusiastic. Obama’s message of change we’ll surely materialize because of his dedication and sincerity in all the speeches he delivers.
I would agree with your ideas, Josephine. I'm not interested in any elections or policy. Personally, I see that we are under control of government "it is the law," and we don't know well government's internal systems. My mojor concerning is high taxe, so the recent news today about McCain's speech is effective to me that he'll cut tax for working people and retirement people. If I were American, I would vote for him to see how it'd turn out. Because I see it is unfair that people who make more money or work taken a lot tax, and what a purpose for going university or college to have a good career or working hard.
wow~ i still can't believe Obama won tonight's election!! i'm wondering why can't the war heroes be a president??^^*
I feel apathetic about the politics because I feel that every election involves exaggerated promises, deceptions, controversies etc. Political parties offered a convincing and appealing platform to win the people but, I really believe that they always have a hidden plan that is over one’s head. They are notorious and dubious. Sometimes I don’t know if they are fighting over power to manipulate or, unity among people for the sake of their nation.
Well, who ever win today, I just wish that they do what they say and keep what they have promised. I guess, expect for the best.
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