Originally Posted by
Paul F
I have to take a step back these days and wonder why I am more interested and more motivated to follow the US elections and political movements than I am the UK ones.
For some reason I find myself admiring a lot of the American ideologies and mantras. In many ways I envy some of what America enjoys - patriotism, a hightened emotional tie to their country - among others.
I just don't feel as though the UK has that same sense of involvement.
Of course, it could be that all our parties and politicians are just carbon copies of the others. Maybe we need a radical shake-up.
As for Obama, the more and more i read and watch the more hopeful I am for the future. Of course I am not naive enough to believe that he is a miracle worker. After all, I remember the excitement when Tony Blair came to power. Everyone was talking about a fresh start and new dawn. Now, many years on, we are in a huge mess.
I have to be a realist and not believe that soon we will all be leaving our doors unlocked and living care-free but at least the possibility exists that we may be on a road to better times. More importantly this election will instill that sense of 'possibility' into ordinary people. That has to be good.
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