The Best of Times-The Worst of Times

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"

These famous lines are from the historical novel, A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens' novel recounts the revolution of the grassroots against the French aristocracy. Charles Dickens tells the story of the French Revolution by deeply discussing the corruption and abuse of the French aristocrats towards the peasants. Overtime, the peasants united together in one of greatest revolutions in history.

Barack Obama has created this same type of atmosphere in the United States. While Barack Obama's movement is definitely not as great as the French Revolution, this fascinating phenomenon can be called a revolution because millions of Americans, from different races and backgrounds, are coming together unexpectedly for a common man, who is not apart of the establishment, known as Washington, D.C., which is currently run by the Bush Administration. Barack Obama seeks to change Washington's politics in a way that has been tried by few, but not ever accomplished. He desperately wants America to come together to form a New United States of America. A United States of America, where the government is not run by dirty politicians.

Barack Obama is already changing America by extremely exciting Americans to believe again. One of his essential messages is, "I'm asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington, I'm asking you to believe in yours." Barack Obama has given hope to millions of Americans, who want real change in Washington. Many individuals compare him to John F. Kennedy, because of his ability to inspire so many Americans by reaching into their hearts and souls. Some may disagree that Barack Obama is changing America to this degree, but one cannot deny that a Barack Obama movement is occurring.