Slog - Comments on "A Whole New Generation" http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/a_whole_new_generation Thousands of people--mostly in their 20s and 30s--are streaming through the streets of Seattle. They are pouring down First Avenue, chanting, "Yes we can!" At the Westin Hotel, a crowd overflowed from the grand ballroom. As Obama spoke, people hollered, shrieked, and sobbed. "I can't recall anything like this," says Council Member Nick Licata. "Before, at events like this, it has always been old politicians, but look at this. This is a whole new generation." Indeed, on the other side of the ballroom while Obama addressed the country, Angela Boone punctuated every break in Obama's cadence with a "Yes we... Copyright 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:48:48 -0800 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:16:22 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Abbie Rae Harris I am so fucking excited.


]]> Abbie Rae Harris http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/a_whole_new_generation#c1194861 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/a_whole_new_generation#c1194861 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:02:15 -0800 Comment by Geni We have done drunk their milkshake. It's no country for the old man.

Holy shit, I am in shock. Happy shock, but shock nonetheless.

]]> Geni http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/a_whole_new_generation#c1194866 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/a_whole_new_generation#c1194866 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:05:30 -0800 Comment by Madashell While we dance tonight, we must remember that the work is only beginning. We will need to walk the walk and dedicate ourselves to making things better for us all. As president, Obama is likely to do or say something to piss some of us off. He won't be able to please everyone all the time, and God knows he is inheriting one giant fucking mess unlike any other pres-elect.
Let's revel in the joy, but remember, we all have to do our part in helping Obama succeed.

]]> Madashell http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/a_whole_new_generation#c1194868 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/a_whole_new_generation#c1194868 2008 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:09:37 -0800 Comment by Brandy Cakes no need to say "mostly in their 20s and 30s" there where also plenty of old farts and pre pubescent boys. I love the stranger except its tendency to be ageist. Everyone gets older in life. It is an inevitable part of life. Of course in any crowd that is crazy, most will be in their "20s and 30s" this is a no brainer and there is no need to mention it because there are many old farts and young tikes also celebrating in the street as much as they are able. I'm one the the ones in my 30s but let's get over this ageist bullshit. You will be old one day too.

]]> Brandy Cakes http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/a_whole_new_generation#c1194973 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/11/a_whole_new_generation#c1194973 2008 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:16:22 -0800