A year on

See this old post http://edgarcrook.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-dawn.html

I said I would tick all the boxes as the new President solved America's most urgent social problems. One year after succeeding to the Presidency, in a surprise move, the most unlikely issue is on the way, somewhat, to being solved. This however meagre the attempt in the face of entrenched opposition must be applauded and represents a better job done than that by Mr Clinton.




The outstanding issues will I am sure be solved in time. I look forward to ticking further boxes as the presidency continues.

New dawn

So Obama won! yes, I know I'm a bit late in noticing, but I live far away.


Here is my list of things I expect to see change once he takes over in January, I can't believe all that effort and excitement over his campaign and eventual election will lead to nothing. I will tick them off as each is solved.







OK I admit the last is not going to happen soon.


"Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?" - John Lydon, San Francisco

Obama

'The actual realisation of real desires - that is to say, the abolition of all the pseudo needs and pseudo desires that the system manufactures daily in order to perpetuate its own power - cannot take place without the suppression and positive supersession of the commodity spectacle.' - from On the Poverty of Student Life.




Neither Obama nor McCain can or will change society in any meaningful way, they are after all just politicians. They may control budgets to some extent, but they cannot alter the basic tenets of your life, only you can do that. While you may support Obama as the better choice it's still just a good cop/bad cop scenario and all they are talking about is pseudo needs - economics, taxes, foreign policy, oil, climate change, jobs. How important are those as opposed to time to play.


Hey and remember the only 'change you can believe in' is the change you make yourself.

Copyright note - I'd credit the photographer of the photo I have played with but can't find the owner.