It seems as though government and civics isn't really taken too seriously in school. Just recently I completed a basic college course for American government, and the professor posted a few questions from the test immigrants need to pass in order to become citizens. A quick assessment of the class. I found it easy, but many in the class had a hard time. I understand keeping track of the latest political news isn't necessarily entertaining, but come on... These people run things for us. History always repeats itself; I wonder when people will wake up and take things seriously. The President talks some good points. I felt oddly patriotic after watching this. What do you think? I understand the dangers of nationalism, but my country's struggles are mine as well. I don't feel America is too bad.
I like watching Obama's speeches merely for their quality construction and good feels they manage to inspire when I don't think too hard about the points. That said, it's good to stay skeptical. We could have a conversation over the merits and problems of his presidency, but I'd rather not have this thread be the place as old even half-week-old threads tend to turn stale and fail to attract all voices. (I'm also fairly ill-informed about many things-politics)The President talks some good points. I felt oddly patriotic after watching this. What do you think?