I can't pass up a chance to comment on an Associated Press story I just read.
A New York elementary school got a name change mid-school year, mid week. Ludlum Elementary School is now Barack Obama Elementary School.
The local school board voted to rename the school Thursday and the change was to take place immediately.
I can only imagine being like seven. Your bus drops you off at Ludlum Thursday. But on Friday, you step off the bus to find that the name has been changed.
I wonder what Ludlum's mascot is. Maybe the school board should have waited until the Obamas decide on their new pet before changing the school's name?
It could have also waited to change names until Obama was officially sworn in as president.
The school name change clearly illustrates the hype surrounding Obama. Many, including our own state's leaders, have high hopes for the incoming president. They believe that Obama will change the direction of a frustrated country. That's a lot of pressure on one man.
And as for the change that has been promised and is expected? As Obama appoints more and more seasoned Washington insiders, I am growing increasing skeptical. A revised Clinton administration doesn't exactly scream reform.
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Renaming things for the President Elect is indeed premature. Although many have high hopes for Obama, I, too share your skepticism since we are only seeing Washington insiders--a revision of the Clinton administration---no fresh air.
What is the problem with the public today,doesn't a person earn recognition anymore!He has not done a D_ _ _ thing.
Maybe it's because, as the first Black president, he's already done something noteworthy and historic?
Um...yeah...nice tin foil hat.
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