Monthly Archives: January 2009
Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose.
Despite Obama’s stirring vow in his inaugural address to change the culture of politics in Washington (“On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas that for far … Continue reading
Assessing Obama’s Inaugural Address
Evaluating Obama’s inaugural address is an inherently subjective process, of course, and no two people will necessarily render the same judgment. Moreover, as several of you pointed out in your very insightful comments to my most recent post, evaluations may … Continue reading
What Makes For A Memorable Inaugural Address?
What makes a memorable inaugural address? Consider the following: “We have been, and propose to be, more and more American. We believe that we can best serve our own country and most successfully discharge our obligations to humanity by continuing … Continue reading
