Assignment #7: Election Reaction

During this 2008 presidential election, I realize that what the candidates are doing are very respectable. I never really cared about politics (and I still don't), but this particular election drew my attention. The fact that there are still people who are willing to try to get America back on its feet shows a lot of courage in those individuals. In the conditions that America is in now, I am surprised there are still people who would attempt this extremely difficult task of improving America. Regardless of their intentions, I still believe that America is in such a deep ditch that nothing can make much of a difference. I'm just wondering whether or not Obama or McCain has acknowledge this as near-impossible yet. (Not really Obama, because it's kind of obvious that he hasn't since he's all about "hope and change").

It also appears that people have cared more about this election than any before. For example, there were t-shirts made and dance competitions were organized all because of this year's election. I feel that people have made the election a much bigger deal than necessary, especially in school. People have been screaming throughout the whole day that the president was decided. There were also people who planned on not going to school if their desired candidate was not elected. I feel that, as students the presidential election should not concern us so much, to the point where such reactions are provoked. It almost seems as though the presidential elections have become part of pop culture.