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Obama
Nov 7, 2008 9:22:08 GMT 1
Post by Spy on Nov 7, 2008 9:22:08 GMT 1
You might have noticed that this thread has a question mark next to it. That's because right now there's a question mark next to Obama's presidency. Fair enough, he hasn't even started yet, so why the early scrutiny? Well, for some people this is a significant moment in history - "the first African American President of the United States". As such, he will be under the constant scrutiny ('screw'tiny?) of the world's media whilst they wait for him to fuck up. Then certain sections of the media, the press in particular, will slaughter him not just because he's in a position of huge power and responsibility but because he's a Black man in a position of huge power and responsibility. I think that my current thinking on the matter is ably summed up in my friend's blog and I would urge you to read it. Of course, in the end only time will tell whether the US (as a political being, rather than the individuals that make up the country) is willing, ready or able to make the changes Mr. Obama was banging on about in his various campaign speeches.
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