| | So I've noticed that Obama has begun to wear a lapel pin of the US flag. What a bunch of crap.
I was so excited to see him take the pin off and actually have a substantial conversation on patriotism. It rang so true - you can't simply proclaim dedication through a wardrobe accessory. And now, he's wearing a pin.
Is it because he feels as if he needs to pander? Is he choosing to wear it now after having redefined the conversation? It feels like it's pertaining to the switch from his primary to general campaign, but that's unfortunate.
I see that he's attempting to hold back the 527 influence on the general campaign, which could suggest a more substantive campaign on issues and policies. But after something that was such a huge issue to so many pundits who wear flag pins on their lapel and underneath their clothes (use your imagination), it feels as though it's a concession to the talking heads. I hope that the conversation remains relative and true; I hope that he doesn't give in to "national pressures" because a real campaign based on change should not have to concede on its principles in order to attain the power in which to make the changes they desire.
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| | Posted 5/14/2008 10:30 PM - 40 Views - 0 eProps - 0 comments
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