Maybe I'm setting myself up disappointment, but I think Obama really has got this whole thing in the bag.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
its in the bag.
Maybe I'm setting myself up disappointment, but I think Obama really has got this whole thing in the bag.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
a couple things considered
I have always been an avid listener of our public radio station, but lately, it's all I listen to when I'm alone in my apartment. Over and over, election this, election that. It's so comforting. I feel like I have a relationship with the speakers now, some voices feel so familiar now that it's almost calming. Although I have to note that there is one voice sadly missing that I always remembered being quite prominent on NPR, and that is the voice of one grovelly voiced old man, with a very throaty tone, I wish I could remember his name... Okay so the point is that I've decided to apply to intern with them. It seems like quite the competitive application process, with essay questions and three letters of recommendation, but I'm determined to at least apply. I'm not sure what exactly I will be doing for them, either just working in the non-profit aspects of it or writing or helping with production. Or just doing small menial tasks would be nice, I really don't mind, anything besides asking what side they want their meal.
Matt and I watched the debates last night, but as soon as they were over we listened to the npr commentary instead of nbc's. Television is just so dramatic and Tom Brokaw was a horrible moderator. He was clearly a McCain man, making an issue of running out of time and the formats of the debate. John was so angry, and Obama just calmly stated his case for the presidency, one that gets better every time I hear it. Since I first heard Obama about four years ago, on a BBC radio program, which made the case that Obama should be the next American president, I have wanted him to run for president. I remember getting very emotional while listening to him speak and I still do, and did last night. As cliche as the "American Dream" sounds now, he really is the product of it. And I'm surprised more of America doesn't really see this, and the huge differences between the two candidates. I feel a bit more secure now after looking at some electoral college maps that show Obama clearly in the lead, and that he has all but secured the electoral vote. I hope this is true, and that they aren't just being overly optimistic.
Although optimism is actually what we all need right now. I think.
Matt and I watched the debates last night, but as soon as they were over we listened to the npr commentary instead of nbc's. Television is just so dramatic and Tom Brokaw was a horrible moderator. He was clearly a McCain man, making an issue of running out of time and the formats of the debate. John was so angry, and Obama just calmly stated his case for the presidency, one that gets better every time I hear it. Since I first heard Obama about four years ago, on a BBC radio program, which made the case that Obama should be the next American president, I have wanted him to run for president. I remember getting very emotional while listening to him speak and I still do, and did last night. As cliche as the "American Dream" sounds now, he really is the product of it. And I'm surprised more of America doesn't really see this, and the huge differences between the two candidates. I feel a bit more secure now after looking at some electoral college maps that show Obama clearly in the lead, and that he has all but secured the electoral vote. I hope this is true, and that they aren't just being overly optimistic.
Although optimism is actually what we all need right now. I think.
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