Assignment #1, J. Helms

The article "Radical in the White House," by Thomas L. Friedman, was published in the New York Times on January 21, 2009. The article was written to bring awareness that our government has got to change and quit doing business as usual. The article is directed towards all American citizens, regardless of age, race, religion, or political affiliation. Its mentioned that Obama has connections with radicals and this may be a good thing. It may take a radical movement to wean this country from its old ways. We can no longer postpone solving problems and put off making unpleasant decisions. Our future depends on refining our politics. Its time to change from old ways to new ways to revitalize our economy and our country.