Figmentations

When does Change begin? When is Change in progress? And, when is Change complete?  Or, is Change always around us, especially lately?

As of the end of the Democratic National Convention and the beginning of the Republican National Convention, so far, there has been a lot of commentary that is exposing, what I see as, ”Change” that is already taking place. Here is just some of the commentary on Twitter that has stood out for me:

Unlikely Possibilities Are Arising:

• huffpost AH: “Barack Obama would not have been the nominee if not for the internet.” -rachelsklar about 2 hours ago from web
• huffpost Hillary Clinton made this V.P. pick possible. -rachelsklar 12:41 PM August 29, 2008 from mobile web

Definitions of Experience Are Changing:

• thinkprogress Graham Lowers The Bar For Palin: ‘Don’t Think It Matters’ That She Hasn’t T.. http://tinyurl.com/5eqwuj about 3 hours ago from twitterfeed
• maxgladwell I hope the Dems exploit McCain’s one foot in the grave. Is Palin ready to lead? Did she receive 18 milliion+ votes in the primary? 01:44 PM August 29, 2008 from twhirl
• KevinEikenberry What Qualifies Someone To Be President?: This is a question that politicians and the news media h.. http://tinyurl.com/66zaqs about 2 hours ago from twitterfeed  <–Here is some great non-partisan questions about Leadership!
• andersoncooper McCain’s V.P. pick: What if… http://tinyurl.com/63ko54 29 minutes ago from twitterfeed <–Is there only one “Best” choice?

Stereotypes of Women Are Being Discussed:

• JasonDeVelvis @johnreese But if Hillary voters vote for McCain/Palin instead of Obama/Biden, they’re not voting the issues, they’re voting Gender… 12:54 PM August 29, 2008 from web in reply to johnreese
• maxgladwell McCain chooses Palin so she can become the second woman to unsuccessfully run for VP. Does he have something against women? 12:04 PM August 29, 2008 from twhirl
• andersoncooper Cold water on Palin http://tinyurl.com/6eu5qt about 23 hours ago from twitterfeed  <–This article contains the following quote: “Can anyone say with a straight face that Palin would have gotten picked if she were a man”
• And, from a blog post entitled: “Biden’s Girl Trouble” http://tinyurl.com/5bjzj6 comes the following quote: “Whine all you want about how all candidates should be viewed and treated the same regardless of gender. The research and history of our politics show they aren’t. Just something for Biden to think about when he’s strapping on the gloves. ”

The Media Landscape is Changing:

• huffpost Ingraham: The old media blew it – hence the Druge Report, hence the HuffingtonPost – and by the way, how many of you counted out AH? -ra … … about 2 hours ago from web
• huffpost MSNBC: “BREAKING NEWS: DOES GOV. PALIN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE VICE PRESIDENT?” OK, do we need to go over what “Breaking news” means ag … … about 24 hours ago from web  
• huffpost The Change We Need http://tinyurl.com/593tmq -owillis about 2 hours ago from twitterfeed
• maxgladwell Change We Can Twitter About: http://tinyurl.com/6psoed 02:27 PM August 29, 2008 from twhirl

The Politics of Politics is Being Called Out:

• andersoncooper Palin is brilliant, but risky, VP choice http://tinyurl.com/567vhc about 24 hours ago from twitterfeed
• ricksanchezcnn was this purely a political pick? 01:42 PM August 29, 2008 from web
• huffpost John McCain picked someone to help him politically, Barack Obama picked someone to help him be president -mattyglesias 11:38 AM August 29, 2008 from TwitterFox

Discussing Politics in the Workplace Now Likely (Note: Be respectful!):

• ZnaTrainer RESPECT always EVERYONE~YES~Just as Tim Russert & Tony Snow! @thomsinger ’s “Discussing politics – be respectful” http://tinyurl.com/656pyj about 4 hours ago from web  

Let’s keep respectful discussion alive!  And let’s take action on the things we can agree on!