I agree with you about how far we've come as a country that the two strongest candidates are a woman and a black man. I worry that too many cliches and stereotypes about race and gender are getting dragged out to smear one candidate or the other during this process, but am hopeful that these are simply the birthing pains for a new political environment, giving way to a time when it won't even be worth mentioning what race or gender a candidate is.
I do agree. The issue is no longer about gender or race, but who is the best candidate. It's also nice that the younger generation is getting more involved with this election.
One of the things that struck me in doing our class introductions is how easy it is to get something a little off in a verbal interview. For example, I only learned to draw and paint a couple of years ago (not all my life) - although I do love to do both and wish I had more time to get better at it.
I can't wait to see your final version of this! I love to feel inspired by other people's work.
I took the day off from work today to go see Barak at the University of Maryland - the day is definitely here that many don't consider race or gender an issue. I don't believe that Barak does. I know that I don't and I am always surprised when I occasionally run into overtones of one or the other in my own life - although I am less surprised when it's the gender issue.
Hearing Barak speak in person was an inspirational experience - a moment in history that I will be proud to tell my grandchildren about. Guess who I'm voting for (grin)?
Thank you Patti. I bet it was a good speech. Race should never be an issue. I like Hillary as well, but I love his message and his practical approach to the health care challenge we face. I like Hillary's idea as well, but the likelihood that would happen any time soon is very slim.
I was very excited to see Obama at University of Maryland. I try not to see it as gender or racial issue either but am happy to see that these candidates finally have a shot these days. I hope I chose the right candidate and most of all that the right candidate wins@
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I agree with you about how far we've come as a country that the two strongest candidates are a woman and a black man. I worry that too many cliches and stereotypes about race and gender are getting dragged out to smear one candidate or the other during this process, but am hopeful that these are simply the birthing pains for a new political environment, giving way to a time when it won't even be worth mentioning what race or gender a candidate is.
I do agree. The issue is no longer about gender or race, but who is the best candidate. It's also nice that the younger generation is getting more involved with this election.
I love this drawing!
One of the things that struck me in doing our class introductions is how easy it is to get something a little off in a verbal interview. For example, I only learned to draw and paint a couple of years ago (not all my life) - although I do love to do both and wish I had more time to get better at it.
I can't wait to see your final version of this! I love to feel inspired by other people's work.
I took the day off from work today to go see Barak at the University of Maryland - the day is definitely here that many don't consider race or gender an issue. I don't believe that Barak does. I know that I don't and I am always surprised when I occasionally run into overtones of one or the other in my own life - although I am less surprised when it's the gender issue.
Hearing Barak speak in person was an inspirational experience - a moment in history that I will be proud to tell my grandchildren about. Guess who I'm voting for (grin)?
Thank you Patti. I bet it was a good speech. Race should never be an issue. I like Hillary as well, but I love his message and his practical approach to the health care challenge we face. I like Hillary's idea as well, but the likelihood that would happen any time soon is very slim.
I was very excited to see Obama at University of Maryland. I try not to see it as gender or racial issue either but am happy to see that these candidates finally have a shot these days. I hope I chose the right candidate and most of all that the right candidate wins@
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