Politics is so funny and painful. ....so predictable, transparent but so entrenched and slow-moving.
A "promise" is one response to an optimistic (and usually misguided) notion of the perfect answer. The thing is, inexperienced 'handlers' of political power must be blown away when they realize they can't fulfill that "promise" no matter how they go about it. Who's agenda goes first, which goal can be reached now? What priorities are there, really? Who's for me; who's against me?
Promise to Priorites to Put if off.
It is a new age. A true age of hope and change. For people of colour and for others who do not see colour; for people from nations around the world, the Obamas' success seems to right a wrong and the world feels more balanced.
They say "Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely". We are not naive; we know that our dear Obama's agenda will be rocked and blocked by intransigent political and social systems. But Jesus, let us find another way. God, let this be a new age. But you bankers and ne'er-do-well corporate snakes, lest ye forget, they also say - "God/de giveth and God/de taketh away". I mean, how much money does a person REALLY need?? (sorry - had to throw that in). But, really, don't you LOVE Michelle's casual look and those kids are TOO cute!!!!
I started out wanting to write something about Canada but got side-tracked. I mean, who wouldn't!!!
Cheers.
p.s. Sarah Palin remains a mystery and - for Canadians - Michael Ignatieff is about to become one.
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