The Presidential Pledge January 25, 2009
Posted by admin in : Politics Tags:America, Ashton Kutcher, call for change, Demi Moore, inauguration, President Obama, Presidential Pledge , 4commentsOprah had a special pre-inauguration show on Monday, January 19th where special guests included Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher in recognition of the Presidential Pledge video they produced on Myspace Celebrity, which was then presented to Obama during the inaugural festivities. The celebrity power couple filmed over 50 of their friends and colleagues pledging their promise to be a part of the change every American wanted to see under the new Administration.
People pledged to do whatever they could to make America a stronger and more dignified country by promising to do anything from smiling more to being more green to not giving anyone the finger in traffic. I personally thought it was a great contribution during such an extraordinary time of hope and change under the inauguration of the new President Barack Obama, but apparently others did not feel the same.
There was a whole host of negative comments posted on the web from people who thought the video was a lame attempt at celeb self-glorification, but I think the people making those comments were missing the point. How could you take something so beautiful and turn it in to something negative? People’s opinions never cease to amaze me, but that is the society we live in and we are, after all, entitled to our own opinion. I just think the intention behind the video is what’s important so who cares who initiated the project or the reasoning behind it? There’s a lot of power in collaboration so why not get everyone to collectively come together to support Obama’s call for change?
The intention and hope was to get everyone to participate in the country’s future, as one person can’t make the difference alone. It’s time for us to stand up and take a stand, as it’s going to take a united effort from every single American to make the change we need in order to turn the current state of the country around. My hope in writing this post is that others will be encouraged to make a similar pledge to make a change in their life, as a contribution to making this country a better place to live because each and everyone of us has the power to make a difference.
I am proud to be an American and I have hope that our country is going to recover from this recession. We are stronger and smarter and far more superior to the alter-egos who have gotten in to the way and stunted the growth of this Nation. There’s been an excessive concern for one’s own self in the past, but it’s time to come together as a collective whole to bring this country back to what it once was.
“My pledge is to be consciously aware of my thoughts, words, and actions towards myself and others, as not to pass judgment on myself or another.”
If you feel so inclined, you can make your own pledge by replying to this post. Be sure to say it aloud, as it is commonly held that what is spoken out loud has more power. I will say my pledge aloud and will then hold myself accountable in hopes that you will all do the same. So be it! In full faith!