"Few have been ignored by Washington for as long as native Americans – the first Americans,” said Mr. Obama, telling this crowd that he intended to appoint a Native American adviser to his highest ranks of his administration if he wins. He also vowed to improve the health care and education opportunities on reservations across the nation.
“I understand the tragic history,” Mr. Obama said, addressing tribal leaders and members. “Our government has not always been honest or truthful in our deals.”
The adoption ceremony for Mr. Obama was held in a tent, out of view of the crowd. It was closed to reporters and photographers."-- New York Times Reports
(link: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/19/obama-adopted-by-native-americans)
In hindsight Obama has kept his promises, we all know and do not need to be reminded about the health care re-forms. Del Laverdure, oiginally from Crow Agency, Mont. was recently appointed deputy assistant secretary for Indian affairs!
So what I am thinking is that maybe Obama is really trying to do something good for the Natives fiinally, instead of just ignoring them like a lot of former presideence did. (P.S.- I didnt know that Natives vote for the President, I thought they were thier own seperate Nations)
I do not think the President is finally trying to do something for the Native Americans. I sure he does mean well but it also politics. He has to keep the promise he made to certain "groups" or minorities of people so he can count on them to vote for him on the next election.
ReplyDeleteAlso do not get used to being able to leave or say smart a$$ comments in any part of your life! Because you will not always to be able to get away with it. Just some advice.
what smart ass comments????
ReplyDeleteoo about interracial marriage? that's my oppinion, and just like yours should be respected... i dont take it personally and nither should you- this is intelectual conversation- purely of the mind-
ReplyDeleteAntonio, I don't think we need to "teach Joanna a lesson" here on this blog. I think we should critically analyze what every one of us writes. (Especially by utilizing our terminology, theories, and directed examples!)We're all adults here.
ReplyDeleteJoanna, in terms of your post, I wonder if it is really possible to institute wide-ranging change. Especially when it is still very easy to rationalize the Cleveland Indians and the Washington Redskins....
well i am still having trouble with understanding what the big deal is as far as the name of a team, if the same people are on the team what does it matter what it is called?
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