Youth Politics

This week’s comment shoutouts are a day late and I apologize. I’ve been sick this weekend and haven’t felt like doing much of anything but sleep. But here they are as promised:

From Seeing Obama’s Inauguration Will Make You A Part Of History:

rampantheart from The Voices Within writes:

While I agree with you one hundred percent about the general characteristics of Politicos aka chameleons, I am rather surprised by your indifference in this regard. I don’t know much about Obama but have heard from people that he’s going to be the man the world (at least the US) badly wants. I guess most citizens’ state of indifference and the who-really-cares attitude have to be looked into, seriously. Like, this cant go on for long. The same state prevails in India as well. We really need someone who can change the world, someone who is ready to make a difference without falling into the deadly clutches of the lethal entity called “Power”.

Bee from The Bee Keeper’s Apprentice writes:

I will be taking a day off from work and watching from the not-so-warm convenience of my own home. I live 2 hours from DC, but just don’t have the gumption to try to brave those crowds.

However, I will be recording on DVD for myself and various friends who will have to work that day. After 8 years of possibly the worst presidency in the history of this nation (and that’s saying a lot – look up Grant and Hoover’s records and you’ll see what I mean), this coming Tuesday around noon we will see not only a historic moment in the first African American to ascend to the highest post in the land, but we will also see the end of the Bush reign.

Tuesday next will be a cathartic moment for many in this country, because it is not cliche to say that African Americans can finally tell their children without lying that they too can grow up to be president someday. Now all we need in 8 years out is a woman to win – and I am most definitely not talking about Palin.

Thanks, btw, for the visit to my site the other day – I’ll place a link on my site to yours.

From Do US Politicians Have To Be Christian?:

Bee from The Bee Keeper’s Apprentice writes:

I will not try to convince you that christianity should be a prerequisite for public office, as I do not believe it should be either.

In fact, those who tout their “christianity” turn me off completely. I don’t care what they believe, as long as they don’t expect me to believe it too, and as long as they don’t try to legislate it. We’ve had way too much of that nonsense for the past couple of decades.

That’s all for this round of comments. Make sure to comment sometime this week if you want in on the week’s shout outs.