American media continues to attribute this slogan to Senator Barack Obama and his notable rise to glory in the Democratic party. However, the media has failed in recognizing that there's been a self-declared 'candidate-of-change' every Presidential election since John F. Kennedy. Bill Clinton ran rampid with a similar catchphrase. Even lame duck George W. did! And still, various television outlets, news publications, and websites continue to credit Obama as the change messiah.
Today, Ted Johnson over at Wilshire & Washington (Variety's political blog) linked to a London Times discussion piece with Bob Dylan. Mr. The Times They are a-Changin' himself talks about his sentiments regarding Obama's campaign.
"Well, you know right now America is in a state of upheaval. Poverty is demoralising. You can't expect people to have the virtue of purity when they are poor," said Dylan.
"But we've got this guy out there now who is redefining the nature of politics from the ground up... Barack Obama."
"He's redefining what a politician is, so we'll have to see how things play out. Am I hopeful? Yes, I'm hopeful that things might change. Some things are going to have to."
Fortunately, the article gives some background on Dylan's song-of-the-moment, especially important for those unaware of the circumstances that led the musician to pen this classic hit. A ditty from the 60's regaining prominance in the new millenium? It's only fitting since the country has obviously reverted back to an era of segregation, domestication and war. Just remember: in those days you had to be a 'free-thinking hippie' or a 'by the book conservative'... choose wisely.
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