Independent Reading #5 - Obama's Inauguration Speech

Recently, Barack Obama has been inaugurated officially as the 44th President of the United States of America. As all the presidents have before him, he gave an inaugural address. Approximately 19 minutes long, it was short as most are. Although it was short Obama made it seem longer because of his power. He is an amazing and well established orator. Obama's words in my opinion, ensnare those who hear them and transfix them with fascination. This speech in particular was not as upbeat or lively as his previous ones, but each word was said with a steadfast determination. He makes a connection with the American people in his first few lines, and maintains that connection, while firing off his objectives. He is careful, however. Obama leaves his objectives to general things and does not clearly outline changes that will take place.

In his adress Obama promises many things, but the big ones are all there. He has promised to fix the waning economy of the USA, claiming it the fault of the greedy and careless. Obama promises to reshape America from it's economic slump with the help of the citizens. He promises to lower the cost of healthcare, while increasing the quality of its service. Promises about the roads and electronic  grids have been made. In addition he has promised to put science back in its right place and allow it to develop technology like it should. Another would be his promise to use forms of energy that would protect the environment (water power, solar power etc.) rather than hurting it with fossil fuels. He promises to re-vamp the expectations of schools and universities in the states, and make them "meet the demands of a new age".

In my opinion, Obama wants nothing but good for America. He wants to relight the now dwindling star of the shining superpower. It is important to understand that everything he might choose to do, is with America's best interests at heart. One of Obama's greatest wishes is to correct the American economy and pull it out of recession. This is not very easily achieved, but many said the same thing about America electing a black president.