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Hope becomes change

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor January 13, 2009 01:11 PM

The artist who created the by now ubiquitous multi-hued "Hope" poster for Barack Obama's presidential campaign has now come up with one for the inauguration.

"Be The Change," says the commemorative poster by Los Angeles artist Shepard Fairey.

And it's available for only a $20 donation to Obama's inaugural committee; $35 gets you two copies, and there's also a limited edition print for $100 and signed copies for $500. Like the "Hope" poster, the image is also available on T-shirts and other souvenirs.

"Shepard Fairey has captured the hope and excitement that is building across the country for President-elect Obama's Inauguration," inaugural committee spokesman Brent Colburn said in a statement. "We are grateful that he has offered his unique talent and vision to help mark this historic event."

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"Obama to change things in Washington" was his mantra that got him elected.

Now he's putting the onus of CHANGE on me?

Don't you think that's a bit of a trick?

Sure, we've changed. We've done our part by electing a first African-American president. Now it's your chance, Mr. Obamma to make good on your promises. (are you finding it easier to make speeches than being President, after your nomination stumbles and given that Iran, India, China, France, etc. are already giving you the HEAT, Mr. President Obama?)

welcome to the club, rookie. Being the most powerful man in the world is not that easy
to play, after all.

Please don't lay it on ME. You're THE ONE on the spotlight.

Posted by Angelicus February 3, 09 11:24 PM
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Are you kidding me?! You think he meant all this time that he can do it all by himself? You haven't been listening and your comment makes you sound lazy and uninformed - or one of those who is so party-oriented that even if it means dire circumstances for your own country you hope he fails. Anyone who has tried to fix a problem in society -much less multiple problems bigger than the size of this country, some with life or death ramifications - could tell you it's like moving a mountain over a few feet. Anyone who thinks he could have done more in 3 short weeks is certainly unrealistic and should remember it took Reagan till July to make it this far! But no...ever since 1994, the "party" wins over common sense.

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