I have to admit that I did not carefully follow the American elections of this year. In 2008 I've been much more enthusiastic about it and I really informed myself about the political parties and what they were presenting. I have stayed up almost the whole election night (you have to keep in mind the time zones) and I was really happy that Barack Obama won the elections. I have been overwhelmed by his speech that time! This year, as I mentioned before, the elections were only of marginal interest for me. However, I read that President Obama was very fast in organizing aids for the cities that got hit by the hurricane and that he was still being the first one in surveys.
In general I just hoped that he would make it again, because I think he definitely is a likable person and he would probably make sensible decisions - as he actually is the most powerful man in the world. Although, America does not always leave a good reputation in most people's heads the US are a powerful nation. Nevertheless, President Obama earned lots of critics concerning the reforms he carried out - or the things he promised and could not keep - and the once so brightly shining and loudly shouted phrases about "CHANGE" and "YES, WE CAN!" have all but vanished. The critics, however, should keep in mind that he took over the position at a time when everything was more or less left at it's worst point by his predecessor - that is at least how I would say it, but I can be mistaken.
Finally the only real piece of American election I saw was his victory speech from November 6, I found on the homepage of Youtube yesterday. It is again a nice one and I could not think of anyone who would not let out a sigh when he said, " And I wouldn't be the man today without the woman I married twenty years ago. Let me say this publicly: Michelle, I've never loved you more!"
No matter what you think about it maybe you want to watch this one:
Here are some quotes I wanted to pick out:
In general I just hoped that he would make it again, because I think he definitely is a likable person and he would probably make sensible decisions - as he actually is the most powerful man in the world. Although, America does not always leave a good reputation in most people's heads the US are a powerful nation. Nevertheless, President Obama earned lots of critics concerning the reforms he carried out - or the things he promised and could not keep - and the once so brightly shining and loudly shouted phrases about "CHANGE" and "YES, WE CAN!" have all but vanished. The critics, however, should keep in mind that he took over the position at a time when everything was more or less left at it's worst point by his predecessor - that is at least how I would say it, but I can be mistaken.
Finally the only real piece of American election I saw was his victory speech from November 6, I found on the homepage of Youtube yesterday. It is again a nice one and I could not think of anyone who would not let out a sigh when he said, " And I wouldn't be the man today without the woman I married twenty years ago. Let me say this publicly: Michelle, I've never loved you more!"
No matter what you think about it maybe you want to watch this one:
"We are an American family and we rise and fall together as one nation!"
To his daughters: "... and I'm so proud of you guys, but I'll say that for now: One dog is probably enough!"End of course about the American dream at the end:
"I believe we can keep the promise of our family. The idea if you're willing to work hard it doesn't matter how you are or where you come from or what you look like or where you love. It doesn't matter whether you're black or white or Hispanic or Asian or Native American or young or old or rich or poor, abled, disabled, gay or straight - you can make it here in America if you're willing to try!"
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