Now that the election is over...

A number of people (students, Mr. Escue Mr. Fisch) have sent me some good videos or articles that provide some unique or interesting analysis of the election. Others look ahead. These are for your enjoyment and education. Respond…or not.


Some perspectives on the election (from multiple people): http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/politics/2008/11/05/colin.powell.reaction.cnn.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/11/the-odd-truths.html
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27470842#27470842

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27552146#27552146
New Republican Strategy :
http://www.rebuildtheparty.com/
White House 2.0 :
http://change.gov/
http://government.zdnet.com/?p=4168
http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-11-14-voa38.cfm

Your future

Here you sit as 16, 17, and 18 year olds. We are watching a political debate and and economic reality that forces us to think about short term implications and issues. But try to look ahead. Twenty years from now (or when you are turning 42 if you want to get in my shoes), what do you hope is different about America? What do you hope to have witnessed by then? What role will you play to get there?

Why am I a ...

Here is your chance to define the label you place on yourself. Why are you a conservative? A liberal? A moderate? A Democrat? A Republican? An Independent? What do you believe in politically, philosphically, and ideologically?

Enjoy ... and remain civil.