The United States faces enormous challenges in a troubled climate, but I think we just witnessed President Barack Obama officially usher in a new golden age for American politics.
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Dear President-elect Obama:
First…
On the dawn of what some anticipate will be a new golden age for American science, we must remember the challenges ahead for President Obama. Times of change bring enormous possibilities, and in our latest post at Talking Science, we discuss opportunities in the next Administration:
President Obama…
"Now the hard part" writes Peter Baker in today's New York Times. Sure enough. It's never too soon to be reminded that Barack Obama is just this guy, you know? But it doesn't take Baker two paragraphs to completely misconstrue the enormity of the challenge facing the next president:
WASHINGTON --…
As a scientist involved in the problems this president clearly understands, I am overwhelmingly proud to be an American tonight. Finally.
I try to be careful not to be over-impressed by Obama as a function of contrast to his predecessor. But... it's an unaccustomed feeling, actually hoping the rest of the world is watching.
Obama-shmobama. I want to hear what the science blogs have to say about Jindal's crusade against volcano monitoring. I guess hurricanes are the only natural disasters that count.
Walker - there is no such thing as a natural disaster, only the Will of God. As such disaster will only befall the unworthy - the poor, the non-christian, immigrants and the unamerican, specifically anyone who disagrees. Thus there is nothing to worry about.
Sheesh, get with the program already!
Oh God no. If there's one thing this world doesn't need, it's more American "leadership". Just leave us alone and mind your own damn business for a change.
I'm with Dunc. Every time you guys try to lead the rest of the world ends up with bombs and poverty. Give it a rest, at least until you get some politicians who are genuinely interested in something other than religion, money and shooting people who don't agree with them.
That's it, Jones. You are now on the list.
Walker,
Head over to Mike Dunford's blog for an explanation of why the $140 million dollar claim is wrong:
http://scienceblogs.com/authority/2009/02/fact_checking_the_republican_…
Then head over to Maria Brumm's blog for an argument that we should spend money on volcano monitoring:
http://scienceblogs.com/greengabbro/2009/02/something_called_volcano_mo…
That was an excellent speech. Now let's see him walk the talk.
I am proud to say that this President captivated my ears for the entire length of his speech. That has not happened to me before.
I feel sure that he and his chosen staff of people will work hard and diligently in our best interest. We must give them some time and space to undo the mess.