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Reading one of my favorite blogs, Fred Wilsons AVC Blog, I was struck by his post about the Rev. Wright and Barak Obama controversy, in which he said:
I didn’t vote for Barack because I was afraid of what has now transpired. I went for the devil we know over the devil we didn’t. But I’ve been rooting for him.
The notion of a post-boomer political realignment around the challenges that face us instead of the issues that divide us is seductive and powerful
Fred’s post was a great one. It was an honest one. In essence Fred suggests he doesn’t trust our country is ready for such a positive message.
It got me thinking. Where does this pessimism come from?
I have an Aunt who says Barak Obama scares her. Scare? What is there to be afraid of?
Are we so jaded with our politics that we are unreceptive to a positive message? Have we become so cynical that we view a powerful message about hope, unity, and equality with skepticism?
Do we want to move on? Are we ready to talk about the racial divide in this country? Are we ready to address the socio-economic disparities in this country? Are we ready to work together rather than apart? Are we ready to write the next chapter?
I don’t know! I’d like to think we are.
What I do know, people like Rev. Write and politicians who rely on division certainly are not. Because if WE ARE they quickly become irrelevant.
Last I checked, people don’t like becoming irrelevant.
No matter the face, no matter the name, the message will not resonate . . . until we let it!
May 4, 2008 |
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Mr Lady, 30 Something May 4, 2008 7:50 pm
Keenan, I think I’m going to answer this one on my own site, because, frankly, my response is gonna be too long for this box.
But, I wanted to say Thank You for writing this. I couldn’t agree with you more. I think a lot of people are afraid to admit that our government is failing and that change comes from the ground up. And THAT is what I read from Barack. THAT is why he will get my vote.
This is where I say Viva Revolution! or something like that, and then duck.
jnbammer, Dads May 5, 2008 9:45 am
When are people going to wake up? I don’t get it man! Our country needs a change. The path that we’re headed on, in my opinion, is flawed, and in my mind, our economic instability is going to continue without a new vision for our country.
People act in fear too often, and when they vote in fear of what might happen, we all lose. I’m hopeful that the general election will allay some of the fears, but I’m sure McCain’s camp will push that button.
I read an article that said McCain’s unending support for the war should be enough to allow any Democrat to defeat him - made sense to me (why not spend billions of dollars at home instead of overseas in a place that doesn’t want us there, especially when our own country is in need).
Afraid? I’m afraid that fear is going to stick us with more of the same, and look where that has gotten us: largest debt in history; failing economy; weakening dollar; buried in a foreign civil war; and, confused about the direction our country is headed.
Afraid? Afraid of what? If the U.S. was a corporation, Bush would be fired, and we would bring in someone new.
Sorry for the rant, but you really made me think.
BTW - The Democratic Party should pull it’s head out of it’s you know what and get rid of the superdelegate system too - it just makes things worse, more confusing and adds to the fear of uncertainty.
pete May 5, 2008 11:36 am
Interesting that he uses the term “post-boomer.” For an interesting perspective on the boomer generation, check out some Ken Wilber.
Basically, he rates the boomers as one of the most important generations that ended up doing to itself what it was vehemently against. Kind of a our way or the highway mentality, allow fairness and equality, but only under these conditions. Obviously, that’s hugely debatable, but look at it objectively and it makes sense.