It is an exciting time to live in America.  We are on the (possible) verge of some major political and social changes which (hopefully) will bring us back to the forefront as a world power.    I, personally, am tired of having to apologize for being American to foreigners.  We’ve become the butt of their jokes and the target of their insults.    Whatever goodwill we had with the international community is spent.  To most, Americans are fat, lazy, warmongers who are ignorant about the rest of the evolving world.  

Sadly, such barbs are not without some merit.   However, America is still an amazing land filled with amazing people – we are simply being badly represented by a select few.     Already, the world response to even a possible presidency by a Mr. Obama has been met with thunderous applause.  A leader who actually values discussion over war, who favors hope over fear, a leader who those of my generation actually feel they can connect with. As cliché as it is.  Obama is this generation’s JFK.  Young, talented, charismatic, meeting a country who wants change but is still somewhat uncertain of if they are ready for it.    
 
 It’s amazing how many people have attached all their wildest hopes and dreams upon the nomination of this man.   It’s hard not to get swept up in the craze.  After all, he is just one man, but his presence and drive is sparking the minds of many around the country.  Maybe – just maybe, we can do better than what we’ve been doing as a country.

I may seem naive and idealistic, but wow, if a politician can inspire such emotion from me (someone who is agnostic and apathetic towards most everything and everyone), something special is going on.