In the first chapter, Republicans and Democrats, Barack learns that the world is divided into Republicans, people who like America the way it is, and Democrats, people who see that changes need to be made. Barack saw how the republicans were more apt to use slander and negative ads to get their points across to America and have their way, but he also saw how some honorable republican leaders were disgusted with modern day politics. He said, "I suspect the Republican leaders weren't entirely comfortable with the direction that politics had taken."(33) After working in the Senate, Barack developed a sense of respect for the republican party, seeing that they weren't entirely ignorant and brutish. He knew the world was split between democrats and republicans, but he learned through the Senate that they were all civilized people that wanted what was best for America.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Barack Obama's Audacity of Hope
Barack Obama has just become president, a huge, historical feat. But before he ran for presidency, he was in the Senate. Barack had always been a person who helped people, even before he was politically active, but the Senate was a whole new experience for him. When he first arrived in Washington, he said, "I felt like the rookie who shows up after the game, his uniform spotless, eager to play."(19) He wasn't experienced, but he was ready to make changes. His 'teammates' were also very welcoming towards him; they respected him. But since Barack was a Democrat, Republicans would not be as friendly to him.
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I think it is amazing how he was able to change his views of the Republican party. Some people hold onto their first impressions but he changed his thoughts with more information. I also think it is an incredible accomplishment to win presidency.
I think that the world really is split into republicans and democrats, but I don't think it should be. If we all had the chance that Obama had and took advantage of it the US would be a more unified. Also, the fact that Obama changed his view on Republicans shows that he is open minded.
I agree with abc. Barack's original view that the world was divided in two and that is just the way things are has changed completely. Now he is going to bring people together and try to erase the divide. He went from a new member of government to the highest position arguably in the world in such a short time. I think it is really amazing.
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