The energy and hype surrounding the inauguration of President Obama will not be forgotten. A reported one million people turned out to watch the inauguration from the National Mall. Hundreds of thousands more packed Pennsylvania Avenue to watch the parade. There has not been this much excitement surrounding an incoming president since Ronald Regan. And even then, online viewers and TV watchers are expected to put the Obama inauguration over the top.
For the millions who braved the cold, or viewed it in class, the inauguration of this man drew people to tears and inspired generations. Everyone from the African American families to young professionals, the average citizens who have recently joined the political frenzy should be praised. An estimated 38 million people in all simultaneously watched President Obama take the oath of office.
People must be given credit for their newly found political awareness.
Even overseas audiences are giving America a second chance. Eleven million Germans watch the inauguration, with high numbers also in France and Britain. People in Palestine are hoping Obama will be their key to peace.
Young generations are finally joining the political sphere as well. The Disney Channel had a “Kids’ Inaugural: We are the Future” concert and BET and MTV were among the 17 networks that broadcast the event.
Citizens, voters, and American children are the factor influencing the change in American policy and appointing the president. The excitement is contagious and we have caught the craze. People are to be praised for their role and enthusiasm in democratic process.
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I agree that the inauguration has turned into a craze. The hype is definately contagious. It is very exciting to see people finally engaged in politics. good post. :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is a encomium piece for sure.
You use the quality loci very well by alluding to the fact that this voting process and Obama craze has made us "special" in a lot of ways.
Well done.
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Yes, the Obama craze is infectious. But what will we actually do to make a change? He cannot act alone and Americans are now required to follow his lead and act upon his ideas. Personally, I am proud of Obama and feel so grateful that he is our new leader, yet I search for action I can take to better our world for the masses.
ReplyDeleteI think there is merit in looking at the positive and definitively stating and holding the positive to be so. Some could counter this argument with pointing out holes within the larger optimistic framework of attention paid to the US election, but perhaps when things are going well, when we do see such united interest hopefully signaling change, it is better to just admit it rather than tarnish it with doubt.
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