Obama's platform for change resonates with many young activists and has generated a lot of excitement. Former Real World cast member and "hip-hop historian" Kevin Powell caught the political bug during this momentous time.
Powell sought to paint the congressman as an outdated, out-of-touch representative whom voters should retire after 13 terms. He also sought to position himself as part of a new generation of political activists, seizing on the excitement generated by Barack Obama's historic presidential bid.
I hope Powell continues to push ahead in politics, brining his momentum to local or state political arenas where NYC could use his fresh ideas and community roots. And so I pray...
*Jas*
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
2008 Primaries
"...my life still goes on. Just let me know when it's my turn to vote."
That's how I felt in January. Now, it's April and... sadly, I think I still feel the same.
That's how I felt in January. Now, it's April and... sadly, I think I still feel the same.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Electile Dysfunction
It has been diagnosed. I have "the inability to become aroused by any of the choices for President put forth by either of the parties in the 2008 election."
No matter how many Presidential debates I watch I still can't get it up. My interests that is...
I will continue to try. They say that the more I stimulate it, the more sensitive it will be become and the better my reaction. We shall see...
No matter how many Presidential debates I watch I still can't get it up. My interests that is...
I will continue to try. They say that the more I stimulate it, the more sensitive it will be become and the better my reaction. We shall see...
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